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Meta Platforms explores alternatives for Kustomer sale

Hema Kadia March 14, 2023

As part of its plan for broader cost cuts, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, is contemplating different divestiture options for Kustomer, the customer service software firm it acquired for $1 billion in 2020. Meta has not yet finalized its decision but is considering either spinning off the business or attempting to sell it, according to a source familiar with the matter.

FCC loses control over the US spectrum auctions

Hema Kadia March 14, 2023

After politicians failed to renew Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authority in a vote on 9 March, the FCC can no longer hold spectrum auctions. This has led industry experts to call for a resolution to the impasse.

LG Uplus and Big Wave Robotics runs machines on 4G/5G networks

Hema Kadia March 12, 2023

LG Uplus announced a partnership with automation platform company Big Wave Robotics to provide custom machines running on the operator’s 4G and 5G networks in a bid to strengthen its robot business.

Conflicting messages are causing confusion regarding 5G for Aviation

Mixed messages lead to 5G C-band confusion for Aviation

Hema Kadia March 12, 2023

The approaching deadlines related to the ongoing 5G implementation dilemma in the United States have the potential to cause disruption to global aviation.

KDDI develops underground 5G base station to avoid exposed antennas

Hema Kadia March 11, 2023

KDDI has announced that it has installed a 5G base station at its Tokyo campus, making it the first of its kind in Japan, as all components have been placed underground to avoid exposed antennas.

Virgin Media O2 connects children playground with 5G and Broadband

Virgin Media O2 connects children’s playground with 5G and broadband

Hema Kadia March 11, 2023

A temporary connected play experience for children has been set up by Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) at a playground located in King’s Square Gardens in London. The children’s interactions with the equipment will be transmitted through 5G and broadband, which will then modify the lights and music.

Episode 7 – CAMARA and Open Gateway Special

Appledore Research March 10, 2023

Does the latest network API initiative hold the key to 5G revenue?

Bouygues Telecom, Siemens and Alten partner to target industrial private 5G network in France

Hema Kadia March 10, 2023

Bouygues Telecom Entreprises, Siemens France, and Alten have joined forces in a three-year partnership to develop solutions for boosting industrial 5G in France. The partnership aims to target both large and medium-sized companies in the country. The collaboration agreement outlines the coupling of Bouygues Telecom’s 5G network and private network solutions with Siemens France’s IoT solutions and Alten’s implementation and integration expertise. The companies aim to provide customized support packages with multiple uses of 5G for manufacturers, accelerating the digital transition and offering tailored support for auditing, transformation drivers, and implementation. The partnership intends to deploy industrial 5G networks in

Orange and OneWeb collaborate to improve and broaden worldwide connectivity

Hema Kadia March 9, 2023

OneWeb and Orange have announced a distribution agreement to expand connectivity services in various regions of the world, including Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The partnership is aimed at offering enhanced connectivity to enterprise customers and telco operators in remote areas that were previously unreachable with improved latency.

42. The Life Cycle of a Cell Site: Maintenance and Modification – Part Three

5G Guys March 8, 2023

Welcome back to our series on Lifecycle of a Cell Site! Today we are focusing on the Modifications and Maintenance phase of the network. As the 5G guys, we understand that maintaining and modifying a cellular network is a complex, ongoing process that…

Telco and Tech News and Insights

Meta Platforms explores alternatives for Kustomer sale

FCC loses control over the US spectrum auctions

LG Uplus and Big Wave Robotics runs machines on 4G/5G networks

Mixed messages lead to 5G C-band confusion for Aviation

KDDI develops underground 5G base station to avoid exposed antennas

Virgin Media O2 connects children’s playground with 5G and broadband

Episode 7 – CAMARA and Open Gateway Special

Bouygues Telecom, Siemens and Alten partner to target industrial private 5G network in France

Orange and OneWeb collaborate to improve and broaden worldwide connectivity

42. The Life Cycle of a Cell Site: Maintenance and Modification – Part Three

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