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Vodafone confirmed that it will begin retiring its 3G network in 2023 as part of a network modernisation programme to improve the 4G and 5G experience for all customers. Vodafone says that retiring 3G, after 17 years and nearly 500 billion minutes of calls, is a key part of its strategy to give customers the […]
CableLabs cited a number of 10G milestones achieved in 2021: CableLabs recently published its first set of specifications for a new device, called the Coherent Termination Device, that enables operators to take advantage of coherent optics technologies in fiber-limited access networks. Typically used for long-haul, metro and submarine networks, coherent optics technologies enable operators to […]
NTT DOCOMO has developed an antenna system capable of creating a high-frequency mobile communication cell when a small (roughly one cubic centimeter) piece of plastic is placed on top of a dielectric waveguide. The solid plastic cube serves as an antenna by creating a “leak” from the cable to propagate signals up to several tens […]
AT&T Fiber had begun offering symmetrical 2-Gig and 5-Gig speed tiers to its 5.2 million customer locations in parts of more than 70 metro areas across the U.S., including parts of L.A., Atlanta and Dallas. AT&T Fiber 2 GIG is priced at $110/month + taxes. AT&T Business Fiber 2 GIG is priced at $225/month + […]
Meta is building an AI research supercomputer that will leverage NVIDIA systems, InfiniBand networking and AI software to enable optimization across thousands of GPUs. The AI Research SuperCluster (RSC), which will be the largest NVIDIA DGX A100 customer system to date when fully deployed later this year, will deliver 5 exaflops of AI performance. RSC […]
Verizon announced seven new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) for an aggregate of approximately 910 megawatts (MW) of projected renewable energy capacity. This brings the cumulative number of REPAs, signed since December 2019, to 20, and the cumulative aggregate amount of contracted renewable energy capacity to approximately 2.6 gigawatts (GW). “We are proud to achieve […]
Ceremorphic, a start-up based in San Jose, California, unveiled its chipset designed in advanced silicon geometry (TSMC 5nm node) and targeted at applications such as AI model training, HPC, automotive processing, drug discovery, and metaverse processing. Ceremorphic was founded in April 2020 by Dr. Venkat Mattela, the founding CEO of Redpine Signals, which sold its […]
Nokia and SK Telecom have successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) and demonstration of the world’s first 5G 64TRX wireless-based cloud Radio Access Network (vRAN) in Korea. The companies plan to start field testing a vRAN in 2022. The demonstration included the process of virtualizing the baseband based on Nokia’s design, including its comprehensive infrastructure solutions […]
The Rosenberger Group has spun off its antenna and coverage solution product portfolio under a new brand entity, PROSE. The strategic focus of PROSE will be towards the development of base station antennas, microwave antennas, indoor and outdoor coverage solutions, Open RAN sub-systems and related services. PROSE will be headed by Mrs. Aili Liu, the […]
IHS Towers agreed to acquire 2,115 telecommunication towers across Brazil from São Paulo Cinco Locação de Torres Ltda. (SP5), a Grupo Torresur (“GTS”) portfolio company. The acquisition is expected to deliver Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately US$38 million and US$36 million, respectively, in the first full year following closing (based on a current exchange […]
ADTRAN confirmed that it has received notice from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) stating that the pending business combination with ADVA is not a “covered transaction” subject to CFIUS’ jurisdiction. Accordingly, ADTRAN and ADVA have met the requirement under the Business Combination Agreement related to CFIUS notification. Cooperative proceedings continue […]
Ray Stata, who co-founded Analog Devices (ADI) with his Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) fellow graduate in 1965, will step down as chair of the company’s board of directors. Stata served as President of ADI from 1971 to 1991 and as CEO of the Company from 1973 to 1996. He has served as chair of […]
Intel will invest more than $20 billion in the construction of two new fabs in Ohio. The initial phase of the project is expected to create 3,000 Intel jobs and 7,000 construction jobs over the course of the build. Air Products, Applied Materials, LAM Research and Ultra Clean Technology will establish a physical presence in […]
