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Vodafone and AST’s Space-Based Partnership Revolutionizes Connectivity

VoIP Review

It enables Vodafone to offer space-based cellular broadband connectivitynot just within their home markets, but also through the Partner Markets program. These satellites will then link to Vodafones infrastructure, offering seamless broadband connectivity. This long-term agreement, lasting until 2034, marks a pivotal move.

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Satellite, Direct-to-Cell Connectivity a Lifeline During LA Wildfires

Broadband Breakfast

13, 2025 – With wildfires devastating parts of Los Angeles County, preemptive power shutoffs and damage to terrestrial broadband infrastructure have made alternative connectivity solutions a crucial resource. WASHINGTON, Jan.

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The Future is Here: What is 5G Home Internet and how it’s set to change our lives?

All West Telecommunications

By leveraging advanced cellular networks, 5G home internet promises speeds and latency comparable to fiber optic connections without the complexities of physical infrastructure. When discussing 5G home internet, we refer to the application of 5G cellular technology to deliver broadband services to households.

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Nokia’s 760 global private networking contracts are mostly 4G-LTE Advanced

IEEE ComSoc

Nokia said that 78% of its private network business is based on 4G LTE-Advanced [1.] , compared to 18% being 5G only , and the remaining 4% combining the two broadband cellular technologies. NGIC, Sigma Lithium and Solis are some of the most recent names it has signed.

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Nokia sees new types of 6G connected devices facilitated by a “3 layer technology stack”

IEEE ComSoc

Nokia sees several key developments are set to transform the cellular technology landscape: Advanced and more reliable connectivity: 6G promises not just faster internet but also improved support in challenging environments like remote areas or during emergencies. Initially, the focus will likely be on mobile broadband devices.