With 46 5G networks now deployed globally, 5G networks are expanding the value of wireless communications like never before. According to IHS Markit, up to $13.2 trillion (€11.9 trillion) worth of sales enablement and 22.3 million jobs will be supported by 5G by 2035. “Revolutionary changes ahead with innovative 5G uses”
EchoStar Corporation has announced the completion of its acquisition of DISH Network Corporation (DISH Network) on December 31, 2023. To complete the acquisition, a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar merged with and into DISH Network, with DISH Network surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar. “EchoStar and DISH merge to create premier wireless and satellite solutions”
Developments in the US, Germany and China point to the communications service provider (CSP) space going in the right direction. Business technology journalist Antony Savvas charts the progress.
“Key alliances and financial showings demonstrate right CSP path”
Keysight Technologies, Inc., a technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, has announced that the company joins forces with sixteen organisations to create 6G-SANDBOX, a pan-European testbed for 6G experimentation and validation of 5G-advanced and 6G capabilities. As a part of 6G-SANDBOX, Keysight will act as the project coordinator.
“Keysight coordinates pan-European 6G testbed”
As we come to the end of another busy year in telecoms, there have been some helpful developments in the 5G space that will enable the industry to move forward. Business technology journalist, Antony Savvas gives a rundown.
“5G takes further shape with focus on trust, speed, security and compliance”
Aalyria announced its launch as an independent company. Aalyria’s advanced networking and laser communications technologies are capable of orchestrating and managing the most complex networks in the world, and extending them to places where there is no connectivity infrastructure – at an exponentially greater scale and speed than anything that exists today. The new company is commercialising these technologies with both private sector and government partners, already securing an initial [$8 million (€8.08 million)] contract with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to help develop secure internet connectivity throughout the space domain for both private and public sector customers.
“Aalyria is announcing its launch as an independent company”
BT and OneWeb have agreed terms for a new Distribution Partner Agreement, with OneWeb to provide Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication services across BT Group. This builds on an initial Memorandum of Understanding signed in July and means BT is testing how LEO satellite technology integrates with its existing terrestrial capabilities to meet the communications needs of customers.
“BT secures global partnership with oneweb”By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information
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