Reliance Jio supports Airtel's new Priority Postpaid service. This service utilizes 5G network slicing for better user experience. The backing from Jio highlights industry support for new monetization strategies.

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Starlink Shines Where Europe's Terrestrial Broadband Lags – Ookla

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Starlink Shines Where Europe's Terrestrial Broadband Lags – Ookla

Starlink has emerged as a viable alternative to home broadband in areas lacking terrestrial networks in Europe. Countries like Greece and Bulgaria show notable adoption of Starlink due to limited fiber coverage. Despite its growth, Starlink faces challenges in competing with strong terrestrial broadband in many European markets.

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Broadcom Launches 50G PON Portfolio

Broadcom has unveiled the BCM68850, a 50G PON home gateway chipset. The chipset features Wi-Fi 8 compatibility and built-in AI capabilities. This launch aims to enhance broadband infrastructure and performance.

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5G Core Revenue Growth Shifts Outside China, Dell’Oro Reports

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5G Core Revenue Growth Shifts Outside China, Dell’Oro Reports

5G mobile core network revenue in North America and EMEA increased by 20% year-over-year. In contrast, China experienced its sharpest decline in 5G revenue since the technology's introduction. The shift towards cloud-native architectures is driving modernization efforts among operators.

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UK’s fibre fiesta sees CityFibre’s Project Gigabit contracts ‘re-scoped’

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UK’s fibre fiesta sees CityFibre’s Project Gigabit contracts ‘re-scoped’

CityFibre and the UK government’s Building Digital UK agency have agreed to re-scope nine contracts under Project Gigabit. This decision reflects the accelerated rollout of commercially funded fibre, reducing the need for government subsidies. Revised targets aim for 450,000 premises by 2030, with a portion directly subsidised.

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Telstra Restructure Reunites IT and Networks

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Telstra Restructure Reunites IT and Networks

Telstra has restructured its operations by combining its IT and networks under a single function. Kim Krogh Andersen has been appointed as the leader of the new 'Network, Product and Technology' function. The changes are part of Telstra's Connected Future 30 strategy, aiming to enhance network service flexibility.

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NBN Co Asks ACMA for Spectrum Licence Discount

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NBN Co Asks ACMA for Spectrum Licence Discount

NBN Co has requested a discount on its expiring spectrum licences for fixed wireless services. The Australian Communications and Media Authority set the renewal cost at $7.32 billion. NBN Co argues that market pricing does not reflect its loss-making operations.

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