T-Mobile, Apple, Airtel, BroadbandOne, among others, announced their latest telecom projects or partnerships with technology vendors.
T-Mobile Breaks 5G Speed Records with 6-Carrier Aggregation
T-Mobile has achieved speeds of 6.3 Gbps using Nokia’s 5G RAN equipment and Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF. This was done through 6-carrier aggregation, which combines multiple spectrum bands to boost performance.
This achievement shows T-Mobile’s progress in 5G technology. The network supports high-speed services like 8K streaming.
Apple Loses Antitrust Case in Germany
Apple has lost its case in Germany’s top court, which upheld the decision to classify the company as a significant market power. This label allows regulators to examine Apple’s business practices more closely.
The ruling places Apple alongside other tech companies like Alphabet and Meta under increased scrutiny in Germany. This is part of a global push to regulate big tech, with the European Commission’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) setting the standard.
Apple disagreed with the decision, stating that it harms its privacy-focused business model. However, experts say the DMA remains the main regulation for these companies, with more scrutiny expected, especially around Apple’s App Store and user data tracking.
Bharti Airtel Shareholders Approve Sale to Indus Towers
Bharti Airtel shareholders have approved the sale of its infrastructure business, including telecom towers, to Indus Towers. The approval came through e-voting, with 99.85 percent of votes in favor.
The deal involves transferring 16,100 telecom towers, worth ₹3,308.7 crore. Bharti Airtel will sell 12,700 towers for ₹2,174.6 crore, and Bharti Hexacom will transfer 3,400 towers for ₹1,134.1 crore.
This move will help Bharti Airtel focus more on its core telecom services and strengthen Indus Towers’ position in India’s telecom infrastructure market.
BroadbandOne Expands Wireless Broadband into Savannah
BroadbandOne (BB1) has launched high-speed broadband service in Savannah, Georgia, using its mmWave Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology. This service offers businesses connectivity without the need for fiber installation, overcoming local restrictions.
This expansion is part of BB1’s plan to grow in underserved U.S. markets. The company plans to expand into other Southeast areas like Athens, Augusta, and Columbia, SC. BB1’s technology provides reliable, high-speed broadband where fiber deployment is not possible.
Both Valens and BroadbandOne are helping advance connectivity with new solutions in automotive and broadband markets.
