Voice & Data

AT&T has selected Ericsson to supply 600MHz dual-band radios as the American operator moves to deploy newly acquired low-band spectrum across its nationwide wireless infrastructure. The deal forms a central part of the carrier's broader wireless network modernisation programme,...

Furukawa Electric has unveiled a substantial fibre network investment plan valued at approximately 100 billion yen, or around US$635 million, aimed at expanding optical fibre and rollable ribbon cable production capacity across four countries. The Japanese industrial and electrical...

The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has committed a combined US$82.8 million in private debt financing to expand telecommunications infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and strengthen a pan-African fibre-optic network, supporting digital connectivity across...

AT&T has completed its US$23 billion acquisition of wireless spectrum from EchoStar, adding nationwide mid-band and low-band licences to strengthen its 5G network capacity and broadband expansion across the United States. The transaction, first announced earlier this year, gives AT&T...

Taiwan has taken another step toward enabling Taiwan Starlink Satellite Internet services after lawmakers proposed amendments to the Telecommunications Management Act that would exempt low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operators from local ownership requirements. The proposed reforms are designed...

An Integrated Satellite Voice Call has been successfully demonstrated by Viasat and BMW Group, marking a significant advancement in satellite-enabled automotive communications. The demonstration showcased a voice call placed through a vehicle's infotainment system using non-terrestrial network (NTN) technology,...

Moving beyond the constraints of the radio frequency spectrum, light-based wireless systems are unlocking a new era of high-speed connectivity. Optical wireless communication offers a secure, interference-free, and high-capacity alternative for expanding network reach in dense urban environments, industrial sites, and beyond the reach of traditional fiber infrastructure.