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Spectrum auction urged to remove Chinese telecoms equipment

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January 8, 2025
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Outgoing FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is calling for a quick spectrum auction to finance the removal and replacement of Chinese telecoms equipment. The issue has been thrust back into the spotlight following the Salt Typhoon revelations that foun…

Openreach delivers full-fibre to half of UK premises

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January 7, 2025
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Rapid expansion of the Openreach full-fibre network over the past year has delivered faster and more reliable broadband to half of UK premises. Bolstered by major contracts, Openreach has built its full-fibre network quicker and farther than any …

Japanese telcos unite to restore networks after disasters

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December 18, 2024
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Japanese telcos have launched a cooperative framework that aims to ensure quick restoration of networks after large-scale disasters. The consortium includes six subsidiaries of the NTT Group, KDDI Corporation, SoftBank, and Rakuten Mobile. The framewor…

China launches first satellites for GuoWang constellation

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December 17, 2024
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A batch of GuoWang satellites launched aboard a Long March-5B rocket from the Wenchang spaceport in southern China. Once in space, the satellites were successfully manoeuvred into their planned low-Earth orbit. Chinese state agency Xinhua declared the …

IRIS² satellites: EU safeguards Europe’s technological sovereignty

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December 17, 2024
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With IRIS², Europe has tabled its stake in the future of satellites. Through this new infrastructure, the EU aims to bridge connectivity gaps, provide secure communications to governmental users, and safeguard Europe’s technological sovereignty. A newl…

GSMA Open Gateway: Progress and challenges in telecoms APIs

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December 12, 2024
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The GSMA has provided an update on its Open Gateway telecoms API initiative, highlighting strides in collaboration, developer engagement, and uptake. Yet, amid numerous triumphs, the report underlines persisting challenges that demand attention. Launch…

Industry reacts to CMA clearing Vodafone and Three merger

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December 5, 2024
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The UK telecoms sector is set for a seismic shift following the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to greenlight the merger between Vodafone and Three. The deal – which consolidates two of the country’s four major mobile network operato…

WBA updates residential Wi-Fi management framework

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December 3, 2024
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released an updated framework for residential Wi-Fi network management. The updated “Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi): Reference Architecture and Requirements” technical report introduces enhanced spec…

Lighting up Bristol: Lamppost small cells boost connectivity

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December 3, 2024
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Virgin Media O2 and Cellnex have partnered with Bristol City Council to boost connectivity in the city using lamppost-mounted small cells. Cellnex has started installing small cells on existing infrastructure like lampposts. Facilitated by Virgin Media…

Subsea cable repaired after likely sabotage

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November 29, 2024
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Telia Lietuva has announced the repair of a major subsea cable running between Lithuania and Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The damage originally occurred on 17th November, affecting one of three vital communications links between Sweden and Lithuania. Anot…