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Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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July 19, 2023
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Jul'23
Nokia, Starlink, Speedcast collaborate to drive private networks in Brazil
Comms tech firm and satellite broadband connectivity leader to expand coverage with LTE private wireless networks in Brazil
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July 18, 2023
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Jul'23
Fibre glides past two-thirds of global broadband subscriptions in Q1 2023
Updated analysis of trends in global and regional broadband subscriptions and technology adoption in first three months of year reveals robust growth in high-speed broadband offerings such as FTTH/B
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July 18, 2023
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Jul'23
Nexfibre gains £250m to accelerate UK gigabit expansion
UK government-owned policy bank provides debt investment to joint venture gigabit network that aims to offer real competition in growing broadband sector
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July 18, 2023
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Jul'23
Sateliot joins project to bring rural broadband connectivity out of the Ether
Provider of satellite constellation offering standard 5G IoT connectivity from space becomes member of European consortium looking to create a telecom network, bringing connectivity to 25 million people in rural areas
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July 17, 2023
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Jul'23
Broadband power users stream more than 2.2TB of data per month
Latest quarterly insight from the network improvement services provider report identifies nearly six times difference from average user streaming consumption among those who use most data
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July 17, 2023
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Jul'23
Home Office failures on £2bn ESN project see “significant” costs to emergency services
Public Accounts Committee slams government for appearance of complacency in its confidence over much delayed, over-budget emergency services network and calls for revised delivery plan
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July 17, 2023
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Jul'23
Fibre to the fore in data usage but mobile usage continues at slower pace
Study from global policy forum finds fibre outshining mobile sector in terms of consumption growth, with fibre firmly established as the leading connection technology
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July 14, 2023
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Jul'23
Fast-moving BT driving UK fibre deployment
Analysis by leading financial ratings firm shows how UK fibre landscape has changed, emphasising how BT is driving pace of deployment while altnets are still deploying despite higher interest rates and inflation
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July 14, 2023
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Jul'23
UK aviation regulators cleared on Virgin Orbit satellite failure
UK government committee clears regulation as contributing factor to UK satellite launch failure, but slams UK government for lack of action on vital component of space programme
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July 13, 2023
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Jul'23
Ofcom opens investigation into Virgin Media contract cancellation
As Ofcom publishes cost-of-living action plan update on range of work to support hard-pressed households, UK watchdog to probe operator’s contract termination and complaints handling
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July 13, 2023
13
Jul'23
RETN unveils new low latency London to Paris connectivity
International network services provider uses CrossChannel subsea cable to launch new low latency network route between London and Paris with a length of 550km
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July 13, 2023
13
Jul'23
CityFibre claims UK's fastest wholesale consumer broadband services
UK’s largest independent gigabit network provider reveals availability of 2.5Gbps symmetrical product to serve homes across expanding XGS-PON enabled footprint with potential to enable services of up to 10Gbps
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July 13, 2023
13
Jul'23
BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Three and Virgin Media commit to curbing telco supply chain GHG emissions
Twelve telcos and network infrastructure providers have vowed to join forces to help cut the amount of greenhouse gases emitted from their supply chains
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July 07, 2023
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Jul'23
Alaian, Qualcomm seek out extended reality startups
Collaboration between telco alliance and leading mobile platform provider looks to offer emerging talents in extended reality the ability to accelerate their growth and promote the development of disruptive offerings
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July 07, 2023
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Jul'23
TTTech Auto, ZettaScale extend collaboration to launch in-vehicle, V2X service
Collaboration looks to bring about what software-defined vehicle technology provider and open-source communication middleware firms say is a much-needed unification across the cloud-to-microcontroller communication continuum
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July 07, 2023
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Jul'23
Satellite connectivity industry to gain even higher orbit
Reports from leading analysis firms predict strong growth in satellite connectivity sector as integration of satellite capabilities in mass-market smartphones marks significant leap in expanding connectivity to remote areas
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July 07, 2023
07
Jul'23
UK altnets hit fibre accelerator
Fast-growing broadband infrastructure provider passes more than 500,000 homes and businesses as part of XGS-PON full-fibre network roll-out
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July 06, 2023
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Jul'23
Vodafone tests quantum-safe business network solutions
Telco announces initiative looking at transition to a quantum safe world, exploring and trialling new algorithms with upgraded smartphones to provide protection against possible quantum-empowered attackers in the future
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July 06, 2023
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Jul'23
Ericsson to build European next-generation smart manufacturing and technology hub
Smart manufacturing and technology hub to serve as a collaborative space for co-developing cellular ecosystems and production techniques while reducing environmental impact
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July 06, 2023
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Jul'23
UK government to probe private network uses, security, resilience
Even though 5G private networks have been widely used over the past three years, UK government opens call for information on their use, risks and external threats
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July 05, 2023
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Jul'23
Berlin ranked top smart city in Europe in 2023
Study finds German capital is the smart city centre of Europe and that in addition to connected lifestyles, such places are driving strong emissions savings in across the continent CO2e Savings set to reach 247 MMT by 2028
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July 05, 2023
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Jul'23
Construction begins on Medusa submarine cable system
Routing on construction of submarine cable system to establish crucial connections between Morocco, Portugal, Spain, France, Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt
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July 04, 2023
04
Jul'23
Telstra inks Starlink first as OneWeb gains Momentum for LATAM connectivity
Further expansion in satellite connectivity as leading Australia-based telco inks deal with Elon Musk-led satellite firm while enterprise connectivity services provider looks to LEO satellite operator to connect remote areas
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July 04, 2023
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Jul'23
CityFibre grabs further slice of Project Gigabit network expansion
UK’s largest independent network provider wins £318m in new contracts as part of £5bn UK national gigabit broadband scheme
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July 03, 2023
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Jul'23
OneWeb expands commercial service across Europe, US
Satellite connectivity services provider announces coverage of for the majority of the US and expands reach with 37 new countries in Europe added to footprint
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July 03, 2023
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Jul'23
Next-generation mobile lands on Channel Islands with Jersey Telecom
Next-generation mobile comes to customers of largest telco on Channel Islands with 5G infrastructure using RAN, transport and cloud core to offer enhanced mobile connectivity
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July 03, 2023
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Jul'23
5G takes its intended place in UK mobile
Study from specialist network analyst finds mobile games and video users’ experience over 5G is more consistent and drops less at busy hours of the day than when using 4G infrastructures
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June 30, 2023
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Jun'23
How STT GDC is cracking the Philippines datacentre market
The joint venture formed by ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Globe and Ayala Corporation is building its largest datacentre in the Philippines among other efforts to meet the needs of an underserved market
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June 30, 2023
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Jun'23
Virgin Media O2 switches on XGS-PON network through Nexfibre
Leading UK operator takes leap forward with full-fibre optical network promising upload and downloads of up to 10 Gbps to cover five million homes by 2026
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June 30, 2023
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Jun'23
5G can improve society more than AI
Vodafone reveals that over half of UK adults believe 5G has the potential to improve their day-to-day life, more so than artificial intelligence, and points to potentially massively lucrative 5G use cases
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June 29, 2023
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Jun'23
Oxa strengthens leadership team to drive next phase of autonomous vehicle growth
Autonomous vehicle software developer bolsters executive leadership team with new chief product engineering officer and chief people officer
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June 29, 2023
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Jun'23
Cisco looks to strengthen network assurance with intent to acquire SamKnows
Networking technology and services giant announces intent to acquire UK-based internet performance monitoring platform to extend its ThousandEyes network assessment stack to remote and hybrid workers
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June 28, 2023
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Jun'23
UK comms regulator to probe BT emergency number failure
Investigation to assess source and extent of 25 June technical issue causing lack of access to key first response services, including Metropolitan Police, Bedfordshire Police, Suffolk Police, and Cheshire Fire and Rescue
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June 27, 2023
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Jun'23
Intelsat and Lintasarta expand Indonesian connectivity
Nearly 400 remote sites in the world’s largest archipelago have received first ever connectivity through deal between local telco and satellite operator
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June 26, 2023
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Jun'23
SES-18 C-band satellite goes operational
New craft comes onstream in what is said to represent one of the final milestones as operator taps into expected rich vein of services based at key wireless spectrum band
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June 26, 2023
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Jun'23
Nokia claims 5G fixed wireless access distance record
Finnish comms tech provider reveals test showing world-record download speed for 5G fixed wireless access that paves the way for cost-effective, extended-range, high-quality internet connectivity
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June 26, 2023
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Jun'23
HSBC leaving Canary Wharf headquarters
HSBC is to leave its current Canary Wharf headquarters by 2027 as hybrid-working policies reduce demand for office space
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June 26, 2023
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Jun'23
Ericsson and Proptivity claim first with neutral host-led shared indoor 5G radio access
Leading comms tech provider and partner unveil shareable indoor 5G solution said to ‘vastly’ improve user experience and lower power consumption by up to 70% and equipment footprint by up to 80% compared with legacy technologies
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June 23, 2023
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Jun'23
Vodafone unveils UK’s first consumer 5G standalone mobile network 5G Ultra
UK operator claims to be first of its kind in the country to offer a 5G Standalone network and that customers will be able to experience the most technologically advanced 5G network in the UK.
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June 23, 2023
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Jun'23
Mid-band cloud on horizon but global 5G subs smash billion barrier
Research from comms tech provider shows global operators continue to invest in 5G, with mobile 5G subscriptions set to reach 1.5 billion globally by the end of 2023 and 4.6 billion by 2028
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June 22, 2023
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Jun'23
EE looks to ace Wimbledon 4G mobile capacity
Leading UK comms provider upgrades mobile network with small cell system and makes additional upgrades to existing sites in and around iconic London home of tennis tournament to head off traffic spike
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June 22, 2023
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Jun'23
BT begins roll-out of Digital Voice across UK East Midlands
Latest part of incumbent telco’s strategy to evolve national communications network sees new voice offering deployed
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June 21, 2023
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Jun'23
Avaya expands Google, Alcatel-Lucent alliances to boost customer experiences
Collaboration with leading cloud platform designed to deliver enhanced contact centre solutions as improved Experience Platform enables users to integrate digital capabilities to redefine agent operations
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June 21, 2023
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Jun'23
Virgin Media O2 extends Nokia 5G RAN deal
Leading comms tech provider continues business relationship with operator to improve connectivity in the UK and supply RAN equipment from its AirScale portfolio
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June 19, 2023
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Jun'23
Avaya assures future-proof global communications with Enterprise Cloud
Comms tech provider kicks off user group conference proclaiming company is back, and unveils tech for firms to pursue hybrid cloud models by hosting parts of comms infrastructure in dedicated cloud instance
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June 19, 2023
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Jun'23
Huawei slams EU high-risk supplier claims as against principles of free trade
Comms tech giant comes out swinging against being singled out by EC commissioner as having high-risk supplier status in 5G mobile infrastructures
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June 16, 2023
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Jun'23
Toulouse Métropole looks to boost connectivity with private 5G, IP/MPLS
Local authority for southern French region unveils plan to install a private, shared, multi-service 5G and IP/MPLS infrastructure to offer very high-speed mobile access services to innovation areas, improve municipal and mobility services and ...
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June 15, 2023
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Jun'23
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Progress report
Halfway into its plan to give the country a makeover by 2030, Saudi Arabia’s emphasis on technology is starting to pay off
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June 15, 2023
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Jun'23
Vodafone, Three merge UK businesses
Leading telcos come together to create UK’s third large-scale UK operator designed to level competitive playing field and increase competition to UK’s two leading converged operators
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June 14, 2023
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Jun'23
Ericsson teams with Intel and HPE for first Cloud RAN call
Comms tech provider claims industry first in accelerating the availability of Cloud RAN advancements, enabling improved network capacity, performance and energy efficiency