Stage X is facing potential revocation of its bid to become South Korea’s fourth mobile network operator due to financial irregularities. Originally securing spectrum in the 28 GHz band for an impressive US$322 million, the company planned to launch services by 2025. However, Stage X failed to meet
In a landmark achievement for the telecommunications industry, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC) and China Mobile have successfully unveiled the world's first 800G hollow-core fiber transmission test network. Located between Shenzhen and Dongguan in Guangdong,
In today's highly interconnected world, the telecommunication sector serves as the backbone of socio-economic development. In Nigeria, a country with a burgeoning population eager to connect and participate in the global digital economy, the importance of a strong telecom industry cannot be
The landscape of telecommunications is undergoing a dramatic transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) begins to overlay the fabric of network operations. With the recent development of the GenAI co-pilot software by Mavenir, in conjunction with Nvidia and AWS, telecom service providers are
The European Commission has launched a thorough probe into e&'s acquisition of PPF Telecom due to potential unfair competition fostered by foreign subsidies. This concern over the UAE-based e& (formerly known as Etisalat) stems from its significant purchase of telecom assets in Central
In a move that is stirring the telecommunication industry's waters, PLDT Inc., a significant player in the Philippines' telecom sector under the leadership of Manuel Pangilinan, is making headlines with an impending deal that's sure to ripple across the globe. The company is on the
The telecommunications industry is standing at a precipice, facing a considerable challenge: enticing a young and innovative workforce to join its ranks. With the United States gearing up for a significant expansion in broadband infrastructure through the BEAD program, the demand for skilled labor
The telecommunications landscape is experiencing a transformative era, marked by dynamic mergers, advancements in satellite networks, proactive measures to secure optical and fixed networks, and intricate developments in the consumer ecosystem. Companies are witnessing how traditional GSO satellite
The UK’s telecommunications landscape has embarked on a remarkable transformation, catalyzed by an insatiable demand for high-speed internet fueled by a digital era of connectivity. This voracious demand has resulted in a substantial surge in fibre network rollouts across the country. Governments, b
As the demand for high-speed data and increased bandwidth continues to escalate, the telecommunications industry seeks ever more efficient and reliable technologies. Fiber optic connectors are at the forefront of this transformative era. By 2024, these diminutive yet vital components are expected
