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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…

Malware targets enterprise-grade Juniper routers

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January 24, 2025
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Researchers from Black Lotus Labs have identified a targeted malware campaign that exploits enterprise-grade Juniper routers. Dubbed “J-Magic,” the campaign utilises a “magic packet” to trigger a backdoor on FreeBSD-based Junos …

CityFibre begins rollout in all nine ‘Project Gigabit’ areas

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January 21, 2025
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CityFibre has commenced full-fibre network rollouts in all nine of the ‘Project Gigabit’ areas awarded to the company. The UK Government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit is set to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses in underserved areas over the …

Telecoms in 2025: AI and next-gen infrastructure among key trends

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January 11, 2025
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The global telecoms industry is set for another year of transformation in 2025, driven by trends including AI, sustainability, private networks, and new approaches to connectivity. For this article, industry leaders have shared their predictions as the…

Telecoms in 2025: AI and next-gen infrastructure among key trends

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January 11, 2025
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