Tag Archives: connectivity

Orange Announces Unprecedented Initiative: Free 5G Access for All Customers During Paris 2024 Olympics

(IN BRIEF) In an unprecedented move, Orange announces an exceptional initiative to enhance connectivity for its customers during the Paris 2024 Games. From June 3 to September 8, 2024, all 4G consumer and business customers will have access to Orange’s … Read the full press release

EIB Signs €75.5 Million Deal to Revamp Montenegro’s Railways, Boosting Connectivity and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards enhancing transportation infrastructure, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has sealed a €75.5 million financial agreement for the reconstruction of a crucial 167 km railway section connecting Bar, Podgorica, and Vrbnica in Montenegro. … Read the full press release

XL Axiata Partners with Ericsson to Deploy Dual-Mode 5G Core, Paving the Way for Enhanced Connectivity in Indonesia

(IN BRIEF) XL Axiata collaborates with Ericsson to introduce its dual-mode 5G Core solution, marking a significant advancement in Indonesia’s telecommunications landscape. This innovative technology seamlessly integrates 4G and 5G services into a single, cloud-native core network, ensuring operational efficiency … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Elevates Connectivity for UEFA EURO 2024™

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom is gearing up German soccer stadiums for top-notch technical performance ahead of UEFA EURO 2024™, installing over 750 new 5G antennas and around 65 kilometers of fiber optics. With a focus on ensuring seamless connectivity for … Read the full press release

Thales Unveils Cutting-Edge Solutions for Secure Mobile and IoT Connectivity at Mobile World Congress

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in digital security, is showcasing its latest innovations at the Mobile World Congress. They’re highlighting their contributions to securing mobile and IoT connectivity, including revolutionizing eSIM management, simplifying IoT deployments, leading 5G security, and … Read the full press release

Vodafone Introduces Next-Gen XR Experience with HyperRealityHub at MWC 2024

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone introduces HyperRealityHub and 5G Network advancements at Mobile World Congress 2024. The HyperRealityHub offers lightweight glasses and shared immersive experiences, while the upgraded 5G Network in a Box provides enhanced processing power and portability. Additionally, Vodafone unveils … Read the full press release

Vivo and Ericsson’s 5G Solutions Ensure Seamless Connectivity at São Paulo’s ‘The Town’ Festival

(IN BRIEF) São Paulo’s inaugural ‘The Town’ music, culture, and art festival, held from September 2nd to 10th, 2023, provided an immersive experience for attendees with the help of Vivo and Ericsson’s 5G infrastructure. To serve the estimated 500,000 festivalgoers, … Read the full press release

Three Ireland Launches 5G Standalone in Partnership with Ericsson, Pioneering Next-Gen Connectivity for Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Three, the largest mobile network in Ireland, is pioneering 5G Standalone technology, making it the first Irish operator to do so. This innovative technology, powered by Ericsson, enables businesses to harness the full potential of 5G with a … Read the full press release

2Africa Subsea Cable Extends to Canary Islands, Enhancing Global Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) The world’s largest subsea cable system, 2Africa, has expanded to the Canary Islands, improving connectivity and providing additional capacity for global telecommunications services. In collaboration with Vodafone and the Council of Tenerife, the cable system landed on the … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Surpasses Fiber Expansion Targets in 2023

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom celebrates a successful year of expansion with over 2.5 million new fiber connections established in 2023, reaching its ambitious targets. By year-end, eight million households across Germany will have access to fiber optic connections, with nearly … Read the full press release

Vodafone Demonstrates the Potential of 6GHz Spectrum for Future 5G Improvements

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has released test results from its ongoing network trials in the upper 6GHz frequency band in anticipation of the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) in Dubai. The conference will decide the fate of the 6GHz spectrum band for … Read the full press release

Orange and Nordnet Collaborate to Provide Superfast Satellite Internet in France

(IN BRIEF) Orange, a leading telecommunications company in France, has launched the “Orange Satellite with Nordnet” offering to provide superfast broadband access across mainland France. Priced at €49.99 per month, this satellite-based service is aimed at customers without access to … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Sumitomo Introduce Pairpoint: A Groundbreaking Venture for the Economy of Things

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Sumitomo Corporation have unveiled Pairpoint, a new brand for their joint venture that was previously known as Digital Asset Broker. Pairpoint aims to enable customers and businesses to leverage the opportunities arising from the Economy of … Read the full press release

Leading AM Companies Unite to Launch AM I Navigator Initiative at Formnext Event

(IN BRIEF) A consortium of leading additive manufacturing companies, including Siemens, DyeMansion, BASF Forward AM, EOS, and HP, has introduced the AM I Navigator Initiative at the Formnext event. This initiative presents a comprehensive maturity model to guide companies through … Read the full press release

IoT Security Boosted: CommScope and STMicroelectronics Unveil Integrated Solution

(IN BRIEF) CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader in network connectivity, and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a leading semiconductor company catering to a wide range of electronics applications, have jointly announced the integration of CommScope’s PKIWorks™ IoT security platform with ST’s … Read the full press release

Port of Tyne Launches 4G and 5G Private Network for Smart Port Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Tyne, one of the UK’s major ports, has introduced a 4G and 5G private network in collaboration with partners BT and Ericsson, marking the UK’s first site-wide deployment of 4G and standalone 5G connectivity for … Read the full press release

SGS Enhances Leadership Team with New Director of Connectivity, North America

(IN BRIEF) Jay Suh has joined SGS as the Director of Connectivity, North America, where he will oversee the Connectivity business, focusing on service and location expansions. He will also develop the North America certification scheme globally. Based in Silicon … Read the full press release

BT’s Digital Voice Home Phone Service Expansion to Benefit Greater London Customers

(IN BRIEF) BT is planning to roll out its new home phone service, Digital Voice, in Greater London during November and December, following the regional rollout in other parts of the UK. Digital Voice replaces traditional landlines with services provided … Read the full press release

Ericsson Introduces Groundbreaking Software Toolkit to Elevate 5G Standalone Networks and Deliver Premium Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has launched a software toolkit aimed at enhancing 5G Standalone networks, enabling premium services with differentiated connectivity. This comes in response to increasing demands for network capacity and performance driven by new use cases and higher user … Read the full press release

Infineon Expands AIROC Portfolio with Advanced Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.4 Solution for IoT Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has expanded its AIROC™ portfolio with the AIROC CYW5551x Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.4 solution. This versatile family of chips offers secured and reliable 1×1 Wi-Fi 6/6E connectivity that surpasses standard performance levels and advanced ultra-low … Read the full press release