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Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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February 08, 2024
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Feb'24
CityFibre wins five new Project Gigabit contracts
Leading UK independent full-fibre network provider gains added stake in UK government’s £5bn gigabit broadband programme, subsidising infrastructure roll-out to over 202,000 hard-to-reach homes and businesses across rural areas in UK’s southern ...
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February 08, 2024
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Feb'24
Cisco taps Apple, Nvidia to achieve distance zero and propel collaboration in new workspace
Networking and IT tech and services firm reveals solutions and partnerships with leading CE and processor manufacturer to support business in the new world of world where workspaces are being reimagined
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February 07, 2024
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Feb'24
Verizon deploys 130,000 O-RAN capable radios in network
Second big commitment to open radio access network technology from a major US operator within a couple of months indicates a ‘significant industry shift’ in momentum for open networking
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February 06, 2024
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Feb'24
Cisco unveils innovations for observability as it looks to future networking vision
Networking and IT tech and services giant kicks off European flagship event with major enhancements to networking cloud vision, innovations in digital experience and user monitoring for cloud-native applications
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February 05, 2024
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Feb'24
Gigabit drives UK local authority connectivity priorities for 2024
Research finds ultra-high speed broadband roll out remains top priority for local authority digital leaders, 5G continues to divide opinion, and apparent lack of focus on net-zero activities
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February 02, 2024
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Feb'24
BT sees strong fibre uptake in third quarter
Telco’s trading update for nine months to 31 December 2023 shows a quarter of revenue and EBITDA growth while upgrading customers to full-fibre broadband and 5G networks, staying on track to achieve financial outlook for full year
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February 01, 2024
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Feb'24
McArthurGlen gets tailor-made connectivity and security for fashion outlets
Critical network infrastructure provider teams with bespoke network services company to deliver reliable and secure connectivity for McArthurGlen’s nine retail sites across the UK
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January 30, 2024
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Jan'24
Juniper claims first AI-native networking platform
AIOps and virtual network assistant expanded with first integrated digital experience twinning and end-to-end insight across campus, branch and data centre infrastructures to drive more speed, scale and value
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January 30, 2024
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Jan'24
Sporting events drive 2023’s biggest daily spikes in European and US network traffic
Analysis from leading internet exchange operator reveals 23% rise in global data traffic in 2023 to 59 exabytes, showing clear seasonal impact of gaming and video conferencing
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January 30, 2024
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Jan'24
UK 5G providers up service game across the board
Latest UK mobile performance review reveals how competition among UK mobile network operators continued to heat up in the second half of 2023, leading to performance and availability seeing significant improvement
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January 29, 2024
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Jan'24
CityFibre hits £100m revenue milestone in 2023
Trading update shows UK’s largest independent fibre network reaps benefit from adding one million ready-for-service (RFS) homes in 2023, taking total RFS premises to over 3.2 million
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January 25, 2024
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Jan'24
Telefónica, Nova Labs launch helium mobile hotspots in Mexico
Telco’s customer coverage extended in Mexico City and Oaxaca by using existing SIMs to offload mobile data to dedicated extended network
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January 25, 2024
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Jan'24
Additional spectrum needed for 5G-Advanced, 6G networks
With more advanced mobile infrastructures set to be introduced over the next five years, report suggests wireless industry needs access to more spectrum to support applications such as XR, connected cars and metaverse
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January 25, 2024
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Jan'24
Meteoric growth in VSAT, BGAN, SatPhones and 5G mobile devices
Research finds rapid deployment of non-geostationary orbit networks such as Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and soon Amazon’s Kuiper, quickly advancing innovation in the satellite ground segment
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January 25, 2024
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Jan'24
Virgin Media O2 boosts 4G connectivity in Shetland
UK operator delivers enhanced mobile coverage to Scottish island businesses and communities as part of its commitment to £1bn programme building and upgrading six masts over the next few months
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January 24, 2024
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Jan'24
DE-CIX Dallas achieves peak traffic milestone of 1Tbps
Leading global internet exchange operator achieves new peak traffic record of more through surge due to live-streaming of sports events and the area’s population density and low latency links
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January 24, 2024
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Jan'24
Altnets, ISPA present telecoms procurement research
Key UK gigabit target in the balance as report suggests operators can ensure future commercial success built on robust network infrastructure by adopting procurement strategies that supplement in-house operational teams
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January 23, 2024
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Jan'24
Neos Networks enhances purchasing with API ordering and ‘quantum quoting’
Features added to Neos Networks customer provision tool aim to simplify the overall wholesale buying experience through increased personalisation and parity between portal and API purchasing
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January 23, 2024
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Jan'24
Vodafone, Qualcomm, Xiaomi claim European first for enhanced 5G uplink
Test by leading European mobile operator, mobile platform provider and handset manufacturer said to result in mobile customers being able to receive faster 5G upload speeds
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January 23, 2024
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Jan'24
EXA bolsters transatlantic cable presence
Digital infrastructure platform launches new cable route and inks point of presence deal to bolster options in connecting Europe and North America, looking to enable businesses to traverse the digital landscape faster and more efficiently
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January 22, 2024
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Jan'24
Vocus rolls out 1.6 Tbps technology to light up Australia
Australian network services provider deploying coherent optical technology to meet growing demands for bandwidth and cut energy usage across the network’s long-haul and metro links from Brisbane to Perth
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January 22, 2024
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Jan'24
Nokia, Etisalat by e& complete first Middle East Cloud RAN trial
Benchmark in key, strategic territory for communications in trial of cloud-based radio access network technology using In-Line acceleration realised by leading regional operator’s network
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January 22, 2024
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Jan'24
Openreach accelerates digital network roll-out
Added vigour to UK’s largest broadband provider’s digital network transformation play, with latest tranche of exchanges across furthest reaches of UK now able to offer digital comms based on full-fibre networks
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January 22, 2024
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Jan'24
AI ushering new era of intelligent CX
Annual customer experience trends report reveals that 68% of UK customer experience leaders believe chatbots can help build a stronger emotional connection with clients, with AI now the norm
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January 19, 2024
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Jan'24
Yayzi to offer 2.5Gbps symmetrical speeds on CityFibre nationwide net
After soft-launching multi-gig services in December 2023, Blackpool-based ISP illuminates nationwide full-fibre services across CityFibre’s network underpinned by XGS-PON capability supporting symmetrical speeds up to 10Gbps
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January 19, 2024
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Jan'24
Telstra, Google, APTelecom to connect Pacific subsea cable system
Telstra partners with APTelecom and Google to deliver central Pacific Connect initiative to increase digital connectivity, delivering two new intra-Pacific cables
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January 19, 2024
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Jan'24
Telcom installs 10Gbps full-fibre for £400m Manchester office development
Businesses full-fibre and final mile wireless connectivity to deliver connected building solution to Manchester office spaces, allowing access to business internet of up to 10Gbps within 24 hours
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January 18, 2024
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Jan'24
PSTN switch-off threatens access to adult social care services
The Public Switched Telephone Network switch-off is threatening vulnerable Londoners access to adult social care and other vital services, as councils are left to manage the cost without financial support from the centre, says London chief digital ...
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January 16, 2024
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Jan'24
EE completes first stage of Shared Rural Network commitments
UK’s largest mobile provider reveals it has expanded its 4G network to over 1,600 more communities, completing 4G coverage upgrades six months ahead of schedule
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January 16, 2024
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Jan'24
Vodafone looks to ‘hyperscale’ IoT through Microsoft strategic partnership
IT giant and telco unite with plan to transform customer experience using generative AI, looking to scale standalone IoT business and accelerate digital transformation
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January 16, 2024
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Jan'24
Connexin, Toob advance altnet gigabit reach in UK
Further acceleration in the UK’s independent broadband industry sees Hampshire-based broadband provider invest £8m in full-fibre network roll-out, while Humberside-based digital provider launches business offer
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January 16, 2024
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Jan'24
US CBRS market to be driven by energy, mining and manufacturing
Research predicts growth of over 280% for Citizens Broadband Radio Service from 2023 to 2028, driven by its ability to offer lower-cost 5G services to industries such as energy, mining and manufacturing
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January 15, 2024
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Jan'24
Four-fifths of UK gains access to gigabit broadband
Drive by leading commercial players and Project Gigabit programme sees milestone for gigabit broadband in UK including access for almost a million premises in so-called hard-to-reach places
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January 15, 2024
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Jan'24
5G-Advanced, RedCap set to drive 5G market in 2024
Latest evolution of next-generation mobile technology and low-load next-generation mobile wireless standard set to be key engines of 5G market
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January 15, 2024
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Jan'24
Banco Santander funds Sateliot with €6m to support 5G IoT
Creator of LEO satellite constellation based on 5G standard secures additional €6m in funding through high-growth enterprise programme to total €13.5m over the past year to aid progress towards a full commercial launch
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January 15, 2024
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Jan'24
Shaka closes $1m eSIM seed funding round
London-based embedded connectivity startup announces $1m seed round led by Haatch, Purple Ventures, Antler and telco angel investors to use eSIM technology
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January 15, 2024
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Jan'24
Digital Realty opens datacentre in Chennai
Datacentre developed through joint venture will support high-density power requirements and tap Jio’s connectivity infrastructure across India
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January 12, 2024
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Jan'24
Parallel Wireless partners to bring wireless connectivity across Africa
Open RAN technology provider inks deals with regional players to ensure 2G, 3G, 4G and soon 5G Open RAN connectivity is contributing to communications across African continent, expanding access to critical health and educational services
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January 11, 2024
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Jan'24
Hawaiki opens up optical 400GbE subsea services
Asia-Pacific digital infrastructure operator announces the availability of commercial 400GbE services on its trans-Pacific 15,000km high-capacity cable powered by optical networking technology
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January 09, 2024
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Jan'24
CES 2024: Qualcomm claims new era of mobility and inks Bosch deal for digital cockpit
Mobile platform giant takes to CES with automotive product portfolio claiming industry-leading performance for all tiers of mobility platforms
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January 09, 2024
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Jan'24
Software-defined vehicles market to be worth over $700bn by 2034
Research finds there is plenty of opportunity ahead for software-centric experiences surrounding connected vehicles, but warns that too many OEMs are continuing to equip vehicles with limited and sluggish tech
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January 09, 2024
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Jan'24
Neos Networks launches 10Gbps managed dedicated internet access
Infrastructure upgrade sees managed dedicated internet access service customers now able to access higher bandwidths, alongside active monitoring and management of devices and service
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January 05, 2024
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Jan'24
LG finds higher gear with autonomous driving and infotainment
Latest collaboration between Korean CE giant and global mobility tech company combines in-vehicle infotainment capabilities with ADAS and AD technologies
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January 04, 2024
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Jan'24
AMD aims to reshape automotive industry with AI engines, in-vehicle experiences
Chip giant to use forthcoming CES to introduce Versal AI Edge XA adaptive SoCs and Ryzen Embedded V2000A Series processors to power next-generation automotive systems
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January 04, 2024
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Jan'24
Record-breaking 2023 for UK home broadband
Research from UK’s leading comms provider finds more broadband data used than ever before, as bumper traffic during Christmas and New Year contributes to the busiest days
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January 03, 2024
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Jan'24
Openreach claims connectivity landmark with Fair Isle full fibre
UK’s leading broadband provider furthers Scottish roll-out of gigabit connectivity with full fibre to the UK’s most geographically remote inhabited island, with funding from Scottish government’s R100 programme and UK government
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December 21, 2023
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Dec'23
Elizabeth Line intros 4G connectivity
UK operators announce delivery of 4G mobile coverage to four key stations on London Underground’s latest and state-of-the-art train line, stretching from the West End to the financial heart of the UK capital
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December 21, 2023
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Dec'23
Global private wireless networks hit accelerator in 2023
Study shows good times rolling for private networks industry, with major tech suppliers playing significant roles as integrated solution providers and total deployments set to grow by 33% to 2028
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December 21, 2023
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Dec'23
XR2 industry initiative targets European XR headset for Industry 5.0
European tech suppliers reveal plan to take on global extended reality leaders and become the reference for mixed reality in region by targeting Industry 5.0 and addressing user needs
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December 21, 2023
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Dec'23
Top 10 networking stories of 2023
This year has seen the continued adoption of software-defined wide area networks and secure access service edge as firms phase out multi-protocol label switching infrastructures, with artificial intelligence also stepping into the networking ...