Huawei debuts 3.2 Tbps and 7.2 Tbps near-packaged optical transceivers
Huawei has unveiled plans to launch a 7.2 Tbps near-packaged optical transceiver (NPO) chip. The NPO module will target AI data centre applications with strict requirements on power consumption and latency. South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports that Huawei's module features 36 x 200 Gbps channels, putting it in the same ball park as Broadcom's 6.4 Tbps co-packaged optical (CPO) engine. Later this year, Huawei will advance live deployments of first-generation NPO modules with 3.2 Tbps bandwidth, before in
Huawei debuts 3.2 Tbps and 7.2 Tbps near-packaged optical transceivers
Huawei has unveiled plans to launch a 7.2 Tbps near-packaged optical transceiver (NPO) chip. The NPO module will target AI data centre applications with strict requirements on power consumption and latency. South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports that Huawei's module features 36 x 200 Gbps channels, putting it in the same ball park as Broadcom's 6.4 Tbps co-packaged optical (CPO) engine. Later this year, Huawei will advance live deployments of first-generation NPO modules with 3.2 Tbps bandwidth, before in
Poste Italiane gains control of TIM after passing 66.6% of share capital
Subscriptions to Poste Italiane's public tender offer for 100 percent of Telecom Italia (TIM) climbed to 46.52 percent of the latter's share capital on the final day of the initial offering, meaning the state-backed group's total stake in the operator now stands at 66.63 percent, according to data from the Italian stock exchange (Borsa Italiana) and Poste itself.
Poste Italiane gains control of TIM after passing 66.6% of share capital
Subscriptions to Poste Italiane's public tender offer for 100 percent of Telecom Italia (TIM) climbed to 46.52 percent of the latter's share capital on the final day of the initial offering, meaning the state-backed group's total stake in the operator now stands at 66.63 percent, according to data from the Italian stock exchange (Borsa Italiana) and Poste itself.
NTT Docomo begins commercial multi-vendor Open RAN deployment with Nokia
NTT Docomo has begun commercial operation of Nokia's latest base station equipment in a multi-vendor configuration, connecting radio units from different vendors in a deployment compliant with O-RAN Alliance specifications. The operator is using Nokia's Levante baseband card for data processing and Ponente baseband card for control processing. NTT Docomo claimed the deployment is the first commercial operation of Nokia's latest base station equipment in a multi-vendor configuration.
NTT Docomo begins commercial multi-vendor Open RAN deployment with Nokia
The week in telecom: iPhone comes to foldable market, European satellite summit underlines sovereign push
Apple is defending its top spot in the smartphone market with the launch of the first foldable iPhone, while European vendors promoted their role in the expanding satellite market at a summit in Paris last week. Italy's plan to revive the PTT model meanwhile had a setback.
The week in telecom: iPhone comes to foldable market, European satellite summit underlines sovereign push
Mobile Vikings offers monthly credit with Deezer subscriptions
Mobile Vikings is adding Deezer to its list of streaming options for customers of the Belgian internet and mobile provider. Customs can subscribe to Deezer Premium at the standard price of EUR 11.99 per month and receive a discount of EUR 3.50 per month on their Vikings bill. The same discount applies with a Deezer Family subscription for up to six users, which costs EUR 19.99 per month.
Mobile Vikings offers monthly credit with Deezer subscriptions
Vantiva launches audio set-top box with edge AI processing
Vantiva announced the launch of its Soundscape Mini, a compact audio set-top box capable of dynamic surround 3.1 sound. Smaller than a traditional soundbar, Soundscape Mini supports Dolby Atmos audio and offers built-in voice controls to find content, navigate services and manage connected devices. The voice control is enabled by extended-range microphones paired with built-in edge AI processing.
Vantiva launches audio set-top box with edge AI processing
Parions Sport to air Ligue 1+ Pro in French bars and restaurants
France's Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has partnered with sports betting operator Parions Sport to distribute its new Ligue 1+ Pro broadcasting package through FDJ United's network of partner retailers. Designed by LFP Media for commercial venues and public spaces, the service enables participating bars, cafes, restaurants and shops to screen every top-tier Ligue 1 McDonald's match throughout the season.
Parions Sport to air Ligue 1+ Pro in French bars and restaurants
Orange Poland launches app on Samsung Tizen TVs
Orange Poland said that it has introduced its application Orange TV on Tizen OS-powered Samsung smart TVs. The application works on devices powered by the Tizen 6.5 or later versions. Samsung is one of the most popular TV brands in Poland, holding nearly 30 percent of the market for new devices. The app is free for customers using Orange services on its fibre-optic network with a Start TV/Extra TV package, or 5G mobile internet with TV.
Orange Poland launches app on Samsung Tizen TVs
Nigeria to give 100MB daily data free to students from October
The Nigerian government announced plans to provide students with 100 MB of free daily data from October in order to access educational websites and digital learning platforms. The offering will be implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), telecom operators, and the ministry of education, initially covering students in public senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions. Education minister Tunji Alausa launched the initiative and expressed gratitude to the Association of Licensed Tel
Nigeria to give 100MB daily data free to students from October
Vantage closes on USD 2 bln credit line for North American data centres
Data centre operator Vantage announced it has closed a USD 2 billion financing facility to support early-stage development across its North American platform. Structured as a five-year revolving credit platform (including extension options), the facility includes an initial collateral pool of three development assets and allows Vantage to contribute additional assets over time. The company said the committed capital will help it move quickly on new opportunities in the North America market, providing greate
Vantage closes on USD 2 bln credit line for North American data centres
Liquid Intelligent expands fibre redundancy to strengthen African digital infrastructure
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya has identified regional data centre deficits and cross-border connectivity as critical barriers to Africa's digital expansion, ITWeb reported. Liquid Kenya VP and CEO Neeraj Pradhan said that the operator, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, is actively addressing this infrastructure deficit by transitioning beyond core fibre connectivity to deliver integrated artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity services across the continent.
