Vodafone and Ericsson cut 5G energy bill by a third in latest ‘sleep mode’ trials | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The trial focussed on powering down 5G sites when not in use, dramatically reducing their energy consumption This week, Vodafone UK and Ericsson have announced the successful completion of a new trial in London that puts 5G and 4G sites ‘to sleep’ when not in use. The trial focused on making better use of network downtime, introducing features that power down equipment when demand is low and reactivate it when needed. It aims to lower energy...
Shock U-turn as Jio and Airtel both sign up for Starlink | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The Indian operators are the latest in a growing list of telcos to lean on SpaceX to cover hard-to-reach customers This week, India’s two largest mobile operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have announced partnerships with SpaceX to use its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation Starlink. The deals will see the operators leverage Starlink’s roughly 7,000 satellites to deliver satellite internet services across India, potentially...
Telness Tech Brings European Technology to U.S. MVNOs on the T-Mobile Network | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More This marks an important step for Telness Tech in the U.S. market. By using Telness Tech’s software with T-Mobile’s 5G network, MVNOs can streamline operations, automate processes, and improve customer experiences. Martina Klingvall, CEO and Founder of Telness Tech, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration saying: “Working with T-Mobile is a significant milestone for Telness Tech as we expand our international presence. This association combines...
Startup Stories: Introducing automation and observability specialist Telaverge Communications | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Startup Stories Introducing Telaverge Communications, a business transforming telcos to techcos through automation and observability Tell us about Telaverge Telaverge Comprehensive Carrier Platform (CCP) is a Gen-Al infused Automation and Observability platform, empowering mobile operators to rapidly test, deploy and observe networks and applications, at a fraction of the current cost of existing solutions. What was your inspiration for founding the...
Startup Stories: Revolutionising engineering services with Calles Consolidated | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Startup Stories Introducing Calles Consolidated, a dynamic telecommunications company providing high-quality, reliable, and innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and seamless connectivity to empower businesses and individuals. Tell us about Calles Consolidated At Calles Consolidated, we specialise in providing expert telecommunications design and engineering services, empowering businesses and individuals with seamless connectivity. Our...
Rocket Fibre to Disconnect Legacy UK Wireless Broadband Users | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Alternative network operator and ISP Rocket Fibre, which is in the process of expanding their Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network across more of Northamptonshire (here), has caused concern after they notified their legacy base of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) customers that they would “cease providing” the service from 31st March 2025. The provider already offers broadband packages to customers via CityFibre’s and OFNL’s national UK broadband...
VMO2 commits £700m to improve 4G and 5G networks | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The investment will average £2 million per day for a year Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced plans to invest £700 million in its mobile network for 2025 as part of its ongoing Mobile Transformation Plan. The programme aims to improve network reliability, speed, and coverage in response to demand “reaching an all-time high,” with mobile data usage more than doubling over the past five years. The investment is part of VMO2’s broader £2 billion...
IMDEA Networks participates in a European project to create 6G networks that interact intelligently with reality | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More IMDEA Networks is part of MultiX, a European scientific project involving 17 research centers and technology companies from 7 countries coordinated by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), which aims to revolutionize future 6G communication networks by transforming their design and operation. By means of an innovative system that integrates multisensory perception, MultiX aims to make networks capable of intelligently observing the environment and...
UK govt invests £23m in telecoms R&D | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said that the investment would “cement the UK’s leadership in advanced connectivity and support projects delivering real, tangible change for people and businesses across Britain” This week, the UK government has announced a £23 million investment in telecoms research and development, covering a wide range of topics including 5G, quantum computing, and drone technologies. The new funding will impact seven...
BDUK Reveal Benefits and Impacts of UK Superfast Broadband Rollout | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The Government’s Building Digital UK (BDUK) agency has posted a final evaluation of the previous ‘Superfast Broadband Programme’ (UK National Broadband Scheme), which reveals the various “economic, social, and environmental benefits” from the previous project to extend “superfast” (30Mbps+) coverage – run between 2016 and 2022. The SFBB programme – managed by BDUK – was first setup back in 2010 to help extend superfast broadband connectivity to areas...