RTL Deutschland Expands FAST Channel Offering with Harmonic and netorium
SAN JOSE, Calif. and COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 15, 2024 — German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has added eight new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to its video streaming service, expanding the number of viewing options for customers of its streaming service RTL+. The new FAST channels are powered by Harmonic’s VOS®360 Media SaaS, which simplifies all stages of media processing, including advanced playout, powerful graphics insertion, premium OTT encoding and distribution....
Opensignal Study Warns Three UK at Risk if Vodafone Merger Fails
Network benchmarking firm Opensignal has published new analysis of the “competitive headwinds” facing Three UK in the mobile market, which finds that the operator’s struggles are “driven by a low subscriber base and high churn resulting from many factors“. But it also warns that the situation could get worse if the proposed merger with Vodafone is rejected. Just to recap. The proposed mega-merger (here), which has been promoted by both operators as something that would be “great for customers,...
TIM partners with Nokia to expand Brazilian 5G
Press Release Nokia has announced that it has been selected by TIM Brasil (TIM) to expand its 5G radio access network (RAN) coverage across 15 Brazilian states from January 2025. This partnership will increase the number of municipalities with access to 5G, bringing the benefits of secure, ultra-high-speed connectivity to a wider population. The expansion will also enable enterprises in these regions to digitalize their operations, fostering innovation and driving economic growth. Under the...
Shanghai boosts chip fund by $1bn in drive for self-sufficiency
News The Chinese government continues to funnel money into its domestic chip capabilities in order to reduce reliance on US technology The Shanghai Semiconductor Industry Investment Fund (SSIIF), managed by the local government to support the city’s chip industry, has doubled its size to around $2 billion after a recent funding round. The new funds were primarily contributed to by state-backed entities based in Shanghai, in the city’s strategic push to bolster its semiconductor industry...
Sky signs major broadband deal with CityFibre
News The move should give CityFibre a huge competitive boost as they look to take on market leader Openreach Sky and CityFibre have announced a long-term partnership allowing Sky to offer full fibre services over CityFibre’s network. As the UK’s largest altnet, CityFibre’s network currently reaches 3.8 million premises, with plans to expand to at least 8 million in the coming years. CityFibre is also a key player in the Government’s Project Gigabit Programme, with contracts in place...
ICUK Launch Broadband One Touch Switching Platform for UK ISPs
Network operator ICUK, which provides wholesale connectivity solutions to ISPs, has today informed ISPreview that they’ve launched version 22 of their portal (Control Panel) with support for Ofcom’s new consumer broadband and phone migration system – One Touch Switch (OTS). The change means that ICUK’s resellers can now “effortlessly manage switch messages and customer transitions between service providers,” at least they can once OTS goes live from 12th September 2024 – this is even available...
Meet our Top 20 Telco AI Champions!
News We’re excited to unveil the very first edition of the Total Telecom: Top 20 Telco AI Champions! After carefully evaluating industry submissions and conducting our own in-depth research, we’ve compiled a list spotlighting the most influential leaders at the forefront of AI innovation in telecommunications. These are the visionaries who are driving the change, creating groundbreaking AI-powered solutions, and leading vital discussions on the future of our industry. This report showcases...
UK Full Fibre Broadband Network Builder Netomnia Joins Fibre Café
Alternative network operator Netomnia (YouFibre), which as part of the Brsk merger (here) have extended their 10Gbps capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP infrastructure to cover c.1.6 million UK premises passed (RFS), has today joined the Fibre Cafe‘s (Strategic Imperatives) connectivity aggregation platform. Fibre Cafe’s platform was designed to tackle the integration and automation challenges for broadband ISPs when onboarding new networks (e.g. common processes, a national...
Are AI and Sustainability Compatible?
Insight This article was written by Jai Thattil, Senior Marketing Director, Industry and Sustainability at Juniper Networks Few technological advancements have had the immediate and powerful impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Although AI’s foundations are well established, its recent thrust into the public consciousness—and adoption throughout industries—is astonishing by any measure. In 2024, AI’s moment is only growing stronger. Yet, an ongoing concern around AI’s adoption is its...
Quickline Bring FTTP Broadband to 3 New South Yorkshire UK Villages
Broadband ISP Quickline, which is building a new gigabit-capable full fibre (FTTP) and fixed wireless (5G FWA) network across rural and semi-rural parts of the North East and Midlands of England, has today named three additional villages in South Yorkshire that have just been connected to their new network. The latest additions include Finningley, Auckley and Blaxton, which are located close to Doncaster. The new fibre across this area is understood to have reached “more than” 2,000 premises...