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UK Government pledges £800M towards rural broadband upgrade

Ryan Daws — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:41:54 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across rural Britain, long plagued by sluggish internet speeds, are set for a major connectivity upgrade as the UK Government pledges up to £800 million to modernise broadband infrastructure. For the first time, Wales – currently lagging behind with the lowest percentage of gigabit coverage – will benefit... Read more »

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China launches first batch of ‘Starlink rival’ satellites

Ryan Daws — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:02:38 +0000

China is a step closer to establishing its own version of Starlink with the successful launch of 18 “Qianfan” satellites aboard a Long March-6 carrier rocket. The launch took place on Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province. These satellites represent the first instalment of the ambitious Qianfan megaconstellation project, also known... Read more »

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Bridging the digital divide: How a coalition is tackling smartphone affordability

Dashveenjit Kaur — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:46:21 +0000

The digital divide, a chasm that has long separated billions from the opportunities of the internet age, may soon begin to narrow. This week, the GSM Association (GSMA) announced the formation of the “Handset Affordability Coalition,” a pioneering alliance of mobile operators, device manufacturers, international organisations, and financial institutions. This global initiative aims to revolutionise... Read more »

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The 5G journey in Malaysia: Progress and future prospects

Muhammad Zulhusni — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:17:27 +0000

Significant progress has been made on the ground in Malaysia, where populated areas reported coverage of 81.7%—an impressive figure considering that Korea and Singapore had barely reached those levels by September and October. Malaysia achieved 80 per cent coverage in populated areas (CoPA) by late 2023, building on historic progress. Deputy communications minister Teo Nie... Read more »

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Amazon’s Starlink rival Project Kuiper delayed again

Ryan Daws — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:58 +0000

Amazon has once again delayed the launch of its first production satellites for Project Kuiper, the company’s ambitious rival to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet constellation. In a blog post, Amazon revealed that it is preparing to ship the first completed production satellites to launch sites “this summer.” However, the actual launch is not expected to... Read more »

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US 5G performance surges as carriers deploy mid-band spectrum

Ryan Daws — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:53:59 +0000

The US is experiencing a significant boost in 5G performance as major carriers deploy newly acquired mid-band spectrum. Recent data from Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence reveals substantial improvements in download speeds and network quality across the country. T-Mobile has maintained its leadership position, leveraging additional 2.5 GHz spectrum acquired in Auction 108. The carrier’s median 5G... Read more »

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Nordic satellites targeted by Russia after Sweden’s NATO accession

Ryan Daws — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:46:47 +0000

Swedish authorities have accused Russia of deliberately targeting the country’s satellite networks with “harmful interference” shortly after Sweden’s accession to NATO earlier this year. This information comes from a previously unreported letter dated June 4, sent by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a United Nations agency based... Read more »

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Committee warns UK set to miss 4G coverage target

Ryan Daws — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:54:06 +0000

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee’s report on the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme reveals critical issues in meeting the UK government’s 95% 4G coverage goal by December 2025. Launched in 2020, the SRN aims to improve 4G coverage from 91.4% to 95% of the UK landmass. Despite a steady increase to 93.1%, sustaining... Read more »

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BT highlights the role of satellites in future-proofing networks

Ryan Daws — Mon, 13 May 2024 11:32:04 +0000

BT recently hosted an event at their Madley Communications Centre, drawing a mix of public and private sector guests to explore the influence of satellite technologies in today’s communication networks. The Madley site, nestled in the Herefordshire countryside and spanning 63 acres, is regarded as BT’s main satellite earth station. As the demand for diverse... Read more »

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Satellite heavyweights SES and Intelsat to combine in $3.1B merger

Ryan Daws — Wed, 01 May 2024 11:27:34 +0000

Two of the commercial satellite industry’s biggest players are joining forces to fortify their position against the onslaught of emerging low-Earth orbit broadband constellations led by SpaceX’s Starlink network. In a $3.1 billion deal announced Tuesday, Luxembourg-based SES will acquire rival operator Intelsat—creating a combined fleet of around 100 satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO). The... Read more »

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