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SoftBank, Ericsson plan 5G Japan trial in 4.5GHz band
Japan’s SoftBank plans to work with Ericsson to conduct a joint trial of “5G” in the 4.5-GHz band in dense urban areas of Japan. The end-to-end trial will involve two 5G new radios, a virtual RAN and EPC, beamforming, Massive multiple input multiple output (MIMO) functionality and test support services. The trial is set to… Read more
Windstream’s Enhanced Cloud Connect Service vs Zayo’s/Others (Google Comment)
Backgrounder: During the early years of public cloud computing/storage, users had few good options to securely connect to the cloud service provider(s) of their choice- unless that same cloud service provider (CSP) offered an IP-MPLS VPN that terminated at its cloud point of presence (PoP). Both Century Link (via Savvis acquisition) and AT&T offered that… Read more
China’s 5G network trials announced; commercial service in 2020
China’s three main telecommunications providers are proceeding smoothly with a 5G pilot in major cities such as Shanghai and Beijing, the state-owned Economic Information Daily reported, citing unspecified sources close to the telcos and the communications ministry. During the later half of this year, China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom will start the 5G… Read more
AT&T Moves Aggressively on G.fast & Expansion of its Fiber Network
AT&T Expands G.fast & FTTH Deployments: In sharp contrast to Verizon’s decision NOT to deploy G.fast, AT&T has announced expansion of its G.fast service for multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and its fiber-to-the-home network (AT&T Fiber). The mega telco will extend its all-fiber network in two markets — Biloxi-Gulfport, MS and Savannah, GA. AT&T will also be offering… Read more
AT&T Moves Aggressively on G.fast & Expansion of its Fiber Network
AT&T Expands G.fast & FTTH Deployments: In sharp contrast to Verizon’s decision NOT to deploy G.fast, AT&T has announced expansion of its G.fast service for multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and its fiber-to-the-home network (AT&T Fiber). The mega telco will extend its all-fiber network in two markets — Biloxi-Gulfport, MS and Savannah, GA. AT&T will also be offering… Read more
What’s the real status of Internet access in Cuba?
by Matteo Ceurvels of eMarketer (edited with Notes by Alan J Weissberger) Few people in Cuba have regular access to the Internet, and those who do encounter slow download speeds, according to an eMarketer study. Although Cuba’s state-run service provider (see details below) has built WiFi hotspots throughout the country, the relatively high rate of $1.50 an… Read more
AT&T praises Intel’s role in network virtualization & 5G readiness
AT&T describes its relationship with Intel as “a push-pull strategy” as the huge U.S. telco invests in virtualization and upgrading to a 5G network with the aid of Intel’s Xeon Scalable processors. “Without some of those advantages [from the new Xeon Scalable processors] and capabilities that have been created in the software space, we wouldn’t… Read more
AT&T praises Intel’s role in network virtualization & 5G readiness
AT&T describes its relationship with Intel as “a push-pull strategy” as the huge U.S. telco invests in virtualization and upgrading to a 5G network with the aid of Intel’s Xeon Scalable processors. “Without some of those advantages [from the new Xeon Scalable processors] and capabilities that have been created in the software space, we wouldn’t… Read more
Analysis of Windstream’s 2nd quarter results; enhanced SD-WAN solution
2Q-2017 Operating Results: Windstream Holdings Inc. on August 3rd reported a $68 million 2nd quarter loss and said it would end its quarterly dividend to shareholders as part of a new capital allocation strategy. The Little Rock, AR telecommunications and cloud service provider reported 2nd quarter revenue of $1.49 billion, which was up 10% from the same quarter… Read more
Sprint Reports 1st Net Income in 3 years; CEO Says Merger Decision Coming Soon
As we’ve previously reported, Sprint is exploring various M &A options, including a merger with rival wireless carrier T-Mobile US Inc as well as a tie-up with cableco/ MSO Charter Communications Inc. Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp owns approximately 80% of the company. “We’ve had sufficient conversations with several parties and soon we’re going to start making… Read more