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Telecom & 5G
Operators, 5G and 6G, fiber, satellite, spectrum and network equipment.
- ITU ↗
ITU outlines protocols for quantum key distribution
One of the latest additions to quantum communications standards from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) provides guidance on protocols for quantum key distribution (QKD), a means of enabling secure encryption as quantum…
- TechAfrica News ↗
Kenya’s Technopolis Authority Launches Digital Platform to Monitor Vehicle Speed Limiters
Kenya’s Technopolis Development Authority has completed the implementation of a Digital Telematics Platform for the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), enabling digital monitoring of…
- Light Reading ↗
5G SA still a subset of 5G, hampering RedCap and more – GSA
The GSA recently discussed the latest trends in the 5G market, including the ongoing slow transition to standalone adoption and developments in RedCap, NTN and 5G-Advanced.
- Developing Telecoms ↗
Nokia and ICEYE to help Ukraine develop sovereign LEO satellite comms
Nokia and ICEYE have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to develop the country’s sovereign LEO satellite communications capability, shortly after Starlink throttled connections for Ukrainian forces.
- Light Reading ↗
FCC blocks two devices powered by Huawei silicon subsidiary
The FCC said it has blocked from sale in the US a dashboard camera and a wireless video transmitter equipped with chips from Huawei subsidiary HiSilicon. #pressrelease
- Light Reading ↗
Local Fiber renamed BroadX
Local Fiber, a company that helps broadband service providers expand sales and distribution channels, has rebranded as BroadX. #pressrelease
- Light Reading ↗
Comcast drops more broadband subs as restructuring and layoffs loom
Comcast shed 144,000 broadband subs in Q3 as the company moves ahead with a major restructuring plan that will result in a $1 billion charge in Q4 and a reported 'significant' layoff in the coming weeks.
- RCR Wireless News ↗
Defense panel puts ISAC ahead of the 6G standards clock
Radar, not standards, may be the faster path to ISAC drone detection In sum – what we know: Integrated sensing and communications, or ISAC, has become one of the more…
- RCR Wireless News ↗
New fiber buys, AI grid systems, Starlink broadsides – as AT&T dusts off a decent quarter
AT&T chief John Stankey laid out a strategy built on fiber and 5G convergence, selective fiber acquisitions, and a future role connecting AI workloads across networks and clouds; he also…
- TechAfrica News ↗
Etisalat Money Partners With Visa to Expand International Transfers in the UAE
etisalat money, the fintech arm of etisalat, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to expand international money transfer options for consumers and businesses in…
- TechAfrica News ↗
Network International Renews Payments Processing Agreement With Emirates Islamic
Network International (Network) , a leading FinTech company across the Middle East and Africa, announced the renewal of its processing and back-office management agreement with Emirates…
- TechAfrica News ↗
Orange Jordan Holds Regional Startup Networking Meetups Across Jordan
Orange Jordan has organised three regional networking meetups under the Private Sector Access to Support Startups (PASS) programme to connect entrepreneurs with investors, private-sector companies…
- DCD ↗
Iraq establishes first new satellite gateway since 2003, supporting security & aviation
New ground station arrives after a raft of successful international telecoms infrastructure projects
- Mobile World Live ↗
Iceland commences private 5G spectrum move
Iceland’s telecoms regulator commenced a process which could boost local and private 5G network deployments by a host of industries and align the nation with broader global rollouts.
- Mobile World Live ↗
EU awards fresh funds to ramp 6G drive
A body charged with pushing 6G-related developments in the European Union selected a quintet of projects to share €22 million in its latest funding award, including undertakings on connected devices and improving data for AI-native…
- DCD ↗
AT&T CEO John Stankey not getting twisted over SpaceX’s spectrum salvo
'I wouldn't over rotate on what I would call one carrier of low-band spectrum,' Stankey said on AT&T's latest earnings call
- Light Reading ↗
KDDI-owned Mobicom faces compensation claims after huge grassland blaze
KDDI-owned Mongolian operator Mobicom faces scrutiny by local authorities after torching 4,000 square kilometers in a nature reserve.
- Light Reading ↗
Mediacom hires digital care and user experience lead
Mediacom has tapped Graham Tutton as group VP, digital care and user experience, with a focus across the company's website, mobile platforms, messaging, virtual assistants and other self-service channels. #pressrelease
- Light Reading ↗
NAB and Sinclair blast 5G Broadcast rule proposal
The National Association of Broadcasters and Sinclair are fighting a petition for the FCC to allow low-power TV stations to voluntarily deploy 5G Broadcast. As backers of ATSC 3.0, they believe a new rule will fragment the market.
- Mobile World Live ↗
LG Uplus, Ericsson deliver fronthaul boost
LG Uplus and Ericsson boosted fronthaul coverage, addressing what the operator stated is a key element in the broader AI-RAN landscape and indicating a complete overhaul of equipment may not be necessary.
- Light Reading ↗
Orange to test D2D service next year as it waits for satellite coverage
Orange wants to expand satellite direct-to-device services through its partnership with AST SpaceMobile and its European JV with Vodafone, Satellite Connect Europe, but has postponed testing amid limited satellite coverage.
- Light Reading ↗
Eurobites: Wake up and smell the Starlink coffee, says EU's Kobosko
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: AI boosts Nokia in Q3; Ericsson detects drones; Zain, Ooredoo launch tower-sharing platform.
- Mobile World Live ↗
Zain, Ooredoo close first phase of tower venture
Middle Eastern operators Zain Group and Ooredoo Group officially launched a joint venture tower platform after closing the first phase of the transaction by combining portfolios in their home markets.
- Telecoms.com ↗
Ericsson demos ISAC drone detection in Poland
Ericsson, alongside Play and Asseco, showed off how unauthorised drones can be detected using mobile networks in a demonstration for the Polish authorities.