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Michuki Mwangi, Internet Society: Bridging the global digital divide

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March 26, 2025
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With 2.6 billion people worldwide still lacking Internet access, the need for innovative and scalable solutions has never been greater. In response, the Internet Society (ISOC), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting an open, secure and acces…

Ofcom plans rules to drive UK full-fibre broadband to 96% coverage

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March 20, 2025
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UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has unveiled new rules to support the country’s full-fibre broadband rollout. The proposals are aimed at further stimulating competition and investment in the sector and build on regulations introduced in 2021. The regulator…

NVIDIA aims to make telecoms networks smarter

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March 20, 2025
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NVIDIA has announced at GTC that its partners are developing large telco models (LTMs) and AI agents designed for the telecoms industry. Global telecoms networks handle an immense volume of data, supporting millions of user connections daily and genera…

Singtel and Qualcomm test Wi-Fi gateway powered by AI

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March 1, 2025
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Singtel and Qualcomm have completed a successful Proof of Concept (POC) for a Wi-Fi gateway powered by AI. The industry-first POC tested multiple devices and applications using Qualcomm’s Smart Traffic Classifier, part of the Networking AI Suite embedd…

Wi-Fi 7 adoption: Transforming multi-gigabit internet in Europe

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February 26, 2025
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The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 promises to extend ultra-fast connections beyond the cable line, promising improved speeds, latency, and reliability. Europeans across the continent are benefitting from these improvements, but in some countries more than others…

Nokia powers Saudi Arabia’s first 25G PON network

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February 24, 2025
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Saudi Arabia has deployed its first 25G PON network as part of a collaborative effort between ACES-NH and Nokia. The network will enhance connectivity across the Kingdom while aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative. By harnessi…

Meta announces world’s longest subsea cable project

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February 17, 2025
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Meta has unveiled one of the most ambitious subsea cable infrastructure initiatives to date: Project Waterworth. Once completed, the colossal infrastructure project will stretch over 50,000 kilometres—surpassing the Earth’s circumference and maki…

BT sells wholesale and enterprise division in Ireland

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February 5, 2025
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BT has agreed to sell its wholesale and enterprise business unit in Ireland to Speed Fibre Group. The transaction, valued at €22 million, represents a shakeup in Ireland’s telecoms landscape. It is expected to complete in 2025, subject to customary reg…

Amazon Kuiper satellite constellation granted UK licence

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February 4, 2025
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UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has granted Amazon an earth station network licence for its Kuiper satellite constellation. The regulator has also expanded radio spectrum availability to unlock more opportunities for satellite and fixed wireless services.&…

FullFibre and Zzoomm merger creates a UK full-fibre leader

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January 27, 2025
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FullFibre and Zzoomm have announced plans to merge. Once operational, the combined entity will boast a formidable network—encompassing approximately 600,000 properties with ready service access and more than 65,000 active customers. The mer…