How to take O-RAN to the next level
Contributed Article By Ladan Pickering, Professional Services 5G Practice Lead, Fujitsu Adoption of Open RAN infrastructure is heating up, with analysts predicting it will account for more than 5 percent of the overall RAN market this year. As a result, network operators are looking forward to promised improvements in operational efficiency and resiliency due to the freedom to choose the best vendors for each function or service from across the ecosystem. Yet in reality, multivendor network...
EE Boost UK 5G Rollout with New Ericsson AIR 3268 Radio Antennas
Mobile operator EE (BT) has announced that they’ve begun to rollout Ericsson’s new ultra-lightweight Antenna-Integrated Radio (AIR 3268) hardware to more than 1,000 UK sites, which is smaller and lighter than existing antennas, uses up to 40% less energy and should deliver better 5G (mobile broadband) speeds and coverage. At just 12kg and with 200W […]
The future of KPN is digital
Interview In challenging times, Telcos have a responsibility to contribute to society in a meaningful and positive way. Babak Fouladi, Chief Technology and Digital Officer at KPN talks to Total Telecom about the role of the Telco in modern society and why we should take a solution-focused approach to using technology to address global challenges. Can you tell us about your role as Chief Digital & Technology Officer at KPN? As Board member and Chief Technology and Digital Officer I’m...
Full Fibre Benefits as Utility Warehouse Extend Deal with UK ISP TalkTalk
Broadband, mobile and energy provider Utility Warehouse (Telecom Plus) has today announced that they’ve extended and expanded upon their existing UK wholesale supply agreement with ISP TalkTalk, which looks as if it will give UW access to the provider’s growing range of alternative full fibre (FTTP) networks. Utility Warehouse, which is home to a UK […]
Pricey Starlink Broadband Dish Launched for Moving Vehicles
SpaceX has informed customers that they’ve launched a new variant of their Starlink for RVs (Recreational Vehicles / Motorhomes) product via their constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) based ultrafast broadband ISP satellites, which includes new hardware that enables the service to be used while in-motion. Starlink’s network currently has around 3,200 LEO satellites in […]
Going beyond connectivity: A Total Telecom Congress keynote teaser
With traditional revenue streams failing to deliver substantial growth, telcos must leverage their networks to find new opportunities beyond their normal scope – but where does the hunt begin? In this age of 5G and gigabit fibre, the dynamics of the telecoms industry are rapidly evolving. New technologies are offering new opportunities, enabling use cases and business models that were unthinkable just a few short years ago. From the rise of private networks, allowing telcos to offer bespoke...
Newcomer Malcel set to break mobile duopoly in Malawi
News The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has awarded an operating licence to Malcel, with the new mobile player eying a commercial launch in October 2023 With only two mobile network operators (MNOs), Airtel Malawi and Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM), the Malawi telecoms sector has been struggling to introduce competition for almost 20 years. This week the hunt for a third operator is finally over, with MACRA officially licencing Malcel to provide mobile services throughout...
EE UK Launch New Customer Packages to Improve Home Security
Broadband ISP and mobile operator EE UK has today moved to improve the online and offline security of their internet connected customers by introducing a number of new products, including a new Norton powered online “Cyber Security” solution and a “Smart Home Security” (alarm etc.) system powered by Verisure. The first product we’re going to […]
Virgin Media O2 Parents May Sell Stake in UK Masts to Boost Full Fibre
The parents of ISP Virgin Media (Liberty Global) and mobile operator O2 (Telefonica) are reportedly considering a sale of their 50% stake in mast operator Cornerstone, which is part of a network sharing agreement with Vodafone (Vantage Towers). The extra funding would be used to help fuel their UK rollout of full fibre (FTTP) broadband. […]
World Broadband Association Predicts 50Gbps Home Broadband by 2030
The World Broadband Association (WBBA), which is a multilateral and industry-led association, recently published a new white paper that predicts residential broadband packages will be offering connection speeds of “up to” 50Gbps (Gigabits / sec) by 2030, while enterprise speeds will be “up to” 3.2Tbps (Terabits / sec). The report (Next-Generation Broadband Roadmap), which acknowledges […]