Tag Archives: connectivity

Vodafone Tests Upper 6GHz Spectrum for Faster 5G, Urges Global Allocation

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has successfully tested the use of the upper 6GHz frequency band for mobile services, aiming to ensure faster and more reliable 5G services in the coming years and prevent a capacity crunch due to rising bandwidth demands. … Read the full press release

EIB Prioritizes Green and Digital Transition in Western Balkans at Berlin Summit

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) reaffirms its commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Western Balkans. During the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit in Tirana, EIB Vice-President Czerwińska emphasized the bank’s dedication to enhancing connectivity, promoting green and digital … Read the full press release

Airbus OneSat: A Transformative Satellite Solution for Thaicom

(IN BRIEF) Thaicom, a leading Asian satellite operator, has chosen Airbus to develop its cutting-edge software-defined high throughput satellite. Airbus will provide Thaicom with a fully reconfigurable OneSat satellite, capable of dynamically adjusting its coverage, capacity, and frequency. Positioned at … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Joins Forces with UEFA EURO 2024™ for a Comprehensive Partnership Across Connectivity, Sponsorship, and Media Rights

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has established a three-pillar partnership with UEFA EURO 2024™, becoming an official partner in the areas of telecommunication services, sponsorship, and media rights. The partnership involves several initiatives to enhance the fan experience and connectivity during … Read the full press release

Ericsson Expands Socioeconomic Contribution in Malaysia with 5G Manufacturing Facility

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global 5G leader, has established its first 5G manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia in Penang, Malaysia. The facility will produce state-of-the-art Ericsson 5G radios, including lightweight and energy-efficient Massive MIMO antenna-integrated radios. The investment in local … Read the full press release

Vodacom Launches eSIM Support, Enabling Eco-Friendly Connectivity and Enhanced Flexibility for Customers in South Africa

(IN BRIEF) Vodacom has introduced eSIM support for all smartphone plans, enabling customers in South Africa to benefit from the convenience and flexibility of eSIM technology. With eSIMs, users can easily connect to the Vodacom network and have multiple eSIMs … Read the full press release

Vodafone Implements Network Slicing for Business and Public Sector Critical Applications

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is leveraging network slicing technology to provide business customers with dedicated slices of the network to support on-demand, secure, and reliable connectivity. Network slicing allows the creation of virtual networks that can be isolated and optimized for … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MTN Partner to Provide Affordable Mobile Broadband Services in Rural Benin

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MTN have joined forces to deliver affordable and reliable mobile broadband services to remote rural areas in Benin that lack adequate connectivity. As part of the agreement, Ericsson will support MTN Benin’s rural coverage expansion across … Read the full press release

Orange Jordan Launches 5G Services, Accelerating Digital Transformation in Jordan

(IN BRIEF) Orange Jordan has launched its 5G services in various areas of Amman and Irbid, extending its 5G journey that began with a pilot in November 2022. The launch was announced by CEO Philippe Mansour during a press conference, … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Unveils Breakthrough Solutions for Smart Mobility and Energy at electronica China 2023

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) will participate in electronica China 2023, where it will exhibit its sustainable technologies and solutions for Smart Mobility, Power & Energy, and Internet of Things & Connectivity. The company will showcase an electric vehicle model … Read the full press release

DHL Express Unveils State-of-the-Art Americas Hub in Atlanta, Prioritizing Sustainability and Enhanced Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has opened its Americas region hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, marking an $84.5 million investment aimed at enhancing connections and service capabilities. The state-of-the-art hub, spanning 100,000 square feet, establishes direct links between major cities … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime to Provide Connectivity for Wärtsilä ANCS’s Floating Laboratory AHTI

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, will provide high-speed and reliable connectivity to support Wärtsilä ANCS’s floating laboratory, AHTI. Inmarsat’s award-winning Fleet Xpress connectivity, combined with unlimited backup from FleetBroadband, will enable seamless data exchange for advanced technology testing … Read the full press release

Europe’s Digital Targets at Risk Without Regulatory Action, Warns Vodafone

Vodafone Urges Regulatory Reboot to Safeguard Europe's Digital Future

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has warned that Europe’s digital future is at risk without a reboot of regulations. The company is calling for decisive action from the European Commission to address challenges in the telecommunications sector and ensure that Europe’s digital … Read the full press release

STM32 Summit 2023: STMicroelectronics Showcases Next-Generation Semiconductor Solutions

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, will be hosting the 2023 STM32 Summit on May 12th and 13th in Shenzhen, China. The summit will showcase the latest STM32 products and solutions, focusing on the theme “STM32 More Than Silicon” … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Commission aim to bridge global climate finance gap with €18bn financing for partner countries

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have jointly announced an investment of €18 billion under the Global Gateway initiative, Europe’s investment strategy for partner countries. This investment will focus on the priority areas of Global Gateway, … Read the full press release

Orange pioneers multi-cloud 5G SA network for smart factories and beyond

(IN BRIEF) Orange has achieved a major milestone in its journey towards software and data-based, fully-automated networks with its experimental multi-cloud network named Pikeo. This experimental network, which is the first of its kind in Europe, has successfully run over … Read the full press release

5G mmWave Technology Takes a Giant Leap Forward with QoS Managed Connectivity Demonstrated by Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, and Qualcomm

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies and the largest telecommunications provider in Europe by revenue, Ericsson, and Qualcomm Technologies have collaborated to demonstrate a new way to ensure … Read the full press release

AI-backed network modernization: Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar join forces to improve 5G performance with Microsoft cloud

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 18-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, and Ooredoo Qatar have announced that they have successfully deployed cloud-native cognitive software on Microsoft cloud, in order to optimize 5G user experiences in … Read the full press release

Finnish operator Elisa to deploy Ericsson cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core in support of its upgrade to 5G Standalone (5G SA) in Estonia

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, has announced that the Finnish telecommunications company Elisa (HEL: ELISA) will deploy Ericsson cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core in support of its upgrade to … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space and Eutelsat to help bridge the Digital Divide to enable growth in France and in Europe

The SpaceGate end-to-end baseband solution will reinforce the Eutelsat’s ground segment performances and efficiency (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 1-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales (EPA: HO), a French multinational company active in the aerospace, defence, transportation and security markets, has announced that … Read the full press release