Spark’s 5G SA Rollout Takes Shape with Ericsson and Red Hat as Key Partners

Partnerships
BT, OneWeb partner to connect remote island
BT Group and OneWeb collaborate to provide high-speed connectivity on Lundy Island, part of the UK government’s initiative to connect remote areas. Read More>>
Orbit and Viasat to merge airborne terminals with Ka-band Network
The agreement aims to integrate Orbit’s MPT-30 and MPT-46 Ka-band airborne terminals into Viasat’s expanded Ka-band network, offering enhanced global connectivity. Read More>>
Nokia strikes private LTE deal with Xcel Energy
Nokia partners with Xcel Energy to provide a private LTE network, enhancing grid operations and enabling efficient delivery of electricity to 3.7 million customers across eight US states. Read More>>

Deal
Spark picks Ericsson for 5G SA rollout in New Zealand
Spark selected Ericsson for 5G Core and Red Hat as a vendor for the 5G SA rollout in New Zealand. The trial validated 5G Standalone technology, with plans to expand 5G to towns with 1,500+ people by 2026. Read More>>

Centre Setup and Expansion
True and ZTE launched the “True & ZTE Innovation Center” in Bangkok
Aiming to boost Thailand’s digital transformation, the center will focus on technologies like 5G, AI, and intelligent applications, benefiting the business landscape. Read More>>

Executive Movements
Telecoms giant BT Group appoints Allison Kirkby as CEO
Kirkby’s experience includes leadership roles at Telia, Virgin Media, and TDC, and she has been on the BT Group board for four years. Read More>>
ATX Networks Appoints Sandy Howe to Board of Directors
Sandy Howe brings 25+ years of experience in communications, media, and technology sectors, including senior roles at ARRIS, Cisco, and Technetix to provide strategic guidance. Read More>>

Layoff
Virgin Media O2 to lay off 2,000 jobs by the end of the year
Virgin Media O2 plans to lay off up to 2,000 employees, amounting to over a tenth of its workforce to simplify its operating model and better deliver for customers. Read More>>
Cisco implements 4,100 job cuts across Multiple Business Units
The company aims to rebalance operations and invest in areas like security, platform transitioning, and cloud-based products. Read More>>

Product Launch
Identiv Introduces Intuitive IoT Product Advisor
Identiv launches the IoT Product Advisor, an easy-to-use search tool to guide customers in finding the right IoT solutions. The tool covers Identiv’s standard IoT product lineup. Read More>>
Huawei to roll out 5.5G equipment
Huawei will launch a complete set of commercial 5.5G network equipment next year, offering 10-gigabit peak downlink speeds and uplink speeds to meet diverse requirements. Read More>>
TP-Link Unveils New Deco Wi-Fi 6E Mesh System
TP-Link’s Deco XE200 Wi-Fi 6E Mesh System offers faster speeds and comprehensive coverage, utilizing the 6GHz band and 16 streams for speeds up to 10.8Gbps. Read More>>

Key Funding Alert

Comcast Invests $400,000 in Tacoma Digital Equity Network
Comcast invests $400,000 in Tacoma-based organizations to form a digital equity network, aiming to advance digital and economic opportunities for students, families, and businesses. Read More>>

Startup Spotlight

Company – Cavli Wireless
Total Funding – USD 2.7 Mn
About: Cavli Wireless is an IoT building block provider, bringing together connectivity, application processing capability, and data management into one single platform. The company designs and manufactures eSIM-integrated cellular IoT connectivity and compute modules. Read More>>

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