Amazon provides a look at Project Kuiper

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is promising to low-cost connectivity at rates from 100 Mbps for consumers to up to 1 Gbps for enterprise, government, and telecom applications when its constellation of LEO satellites enter service.Project Kuiper’s ground infrastructure will include gateway antennas that securely send and receive customer data to and from satellites, along with telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C) antennas. A global network will connect...

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Telefónica offers access to its Open Gateway’s pre-commercial APIs

Telefónica has begun offering free access to its Open Gateway’s pre-commercial APIs. Three such APIs are currently available:Connectivity: enable control of service quality on mobile and Wi-Fi networks (throughput, latency, congestion).Fraud control: enable the obtaining of information for devices such as roaming status, approximate location, change of SIM and phone number verification.Payments: enable the ability to make payments charged to the...

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NETGEAR intros first WiFi 7 router

NETGEAR launched the first WiFi 7 router.Highlights of the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700 Router.320MHz high-capacity channels & 4K QAM – WiFi 7 smartphones and laptops can get speeds up to 5Gbps.Uses multiple WiFi bands at once to improve network reliability, reduce latency, and ensure data is delivered with maximum speed.Supports up to 200 devices, such as security cameras, smart home devices, and speakers, while enjoying 4K/8K video streaming, online...

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Adtran and Satelles partner to deliver Satellite Time and Location

Adtran has formed a partnership with Satelles, a supplier of secure time and location technology using low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites, to enable operators of critical infrastructure to safeguard their timing networks with Satellite Time and Location (STL) technology. Adtran will integrate Satelles’ STL into its Oscilloquartz network synchronization products. This can serve as an alternative to GNSS systems or a way to augment them with enhanced...

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Colt upgrades LH network in Japan with Ciena 6500 RLS

Colt Technology Services has more than doubled its long-haul network capacity in Japan using Ciena's 6500 Reconfigurable Line System, Waveserver 5 compact interconnect platform and Manage, Control and Plan domain controller.Ciena notes that its 6500 RLS offers built-in tools like Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), network auto-discovery, and real-time network monitoring and visibility. Network adaptability is also enhanced with automated calibration....

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AST SpaceMobile signs MoU with stc for satellite-to-mobile

AST SpaceMobile, which is planning to deploy a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia's stc."We are thrilled to announce our commitment to expanding our digital services and communications, with a goal to provide a truly inclusive ecosystem that connects every corner of Saudi Arabia with unparalleled service quality and reliability,”...

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