This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Mark Daley, Director of Digital Strategy & Business Development at Epsilon

Each year, the digital world grows more advanced, allowing enterprises to connect to services, partners, and customers across the globe within seconds. Network as a Service (NaaS) plays an essential role in enabling this digital ecosystem, with Mordor Intelligence predicting the market to grow from $14.46 billion in 2024 to $78.38 billion in 2029, with a CAGR of over 32%. … [visit site to read more]

Brsk, one of the fastest-growing networks in the UK, has announced that work is underway to bring full fibre broadband to the Salford borough of Greater Manchester. Areas to be connected include Blackfriars in the city centre, Seedley, Pendlebury, and Irlams o’ th’ Height.

This investment will offer 25,000 homes and businesses in the area access to the fastest and most reliable type of broadband available in the UK, providing symmetrical upload and download speeds via a brand-new network.

Speaking of the rollout to bring better broadband to the borough, brsk Greater Manchester Regional Head, Gareth Cornelius, said, “Having already brought our world-class full fibre network to Trafford, Stockport, Rochdale, Wigan, Tameside and Manchester, it is fantastic to be coming to Salford and reaching even more people in Greater Manchester with the service they need to be able to go about their daily lives. We are committed to delivering exceptional connectivity and ensuring that communities have access to the fast, reliable internet they deserve.” 

At a time when regulators are cracking down on providers to ensure advertising clarity between copper, part-fibre and full fibre services, residents can rest assured that brsk provides 100% full fibre broadband and nothing less. The provider takes pride in its infrastructure and recently won the ‘Full Fibre Innovation Award’ at Connected Britain 2024. 

Affordable high-speed internet is in high demand across the country to facilitate remote working, learning, gaming and streaming, as more and more of our lives are lived online. Brsk offers competitive pricing across all of their packages, with add-on options to boost connectivity. These include a TV service, mesh Wi-Fi, static IP addresses and VoIP phone services. 

All brsk packages include a guarantee of no mid-contract prices, providing peace of mind that customers can trust their supplier to provide exactly what they pay for, with no nasty surprises. With over 12,000 Trustpilot reviews and an ‘Excellent’ rating  4.7/5, brsk is thrilled to be able to offer home and business owners in the Salford area an award-winning option for their broadband.

The expansion compliments brsk’s mission to make Greater Manchester, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the UK, one of the best digitally connected urban counties. Currently, more than 250,000 homes and businesses in Greater Manchester can access better broadband on brsk’s network, which extends from Rochdale to Stockport, and Ashton in Makerfield to Ashton Under-Lyne.

This week saw a significant agreement in the Middle Eastern data centre market as INTRO Technology announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oman Data Park, the largest data centre and cloud service provide in Oman, to establish what us to be known as the Kemet data centre in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

INTRO Technology is the technology arm of INTRO Holding and the parent company of Advansys and Forte Cloud, a leader in technological solutions and digital transformation.

With an estimated cost of US$450 million, this MoU represents the first strategic partnership between the two companies aimed at providing cloud solutions, Internet of Things (IoT), and digital transformation for regional and international markets, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.

The Kemet data centre aims to meet the rising demand for cloud services, IoT and digital transformation, using Egypt’s location as a gateway for international players in the region. It will span 80,000 square metres, and is set to be developed in two phases. Strategically located in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, it will serve as a key facility for companies seeking cost-effective cloud solutions, offering scalable infrastructure, faster data processing and improved latency.

Leveraging Egypt’s advanced infrastructure and its position as a key regional hub, the centre will provide a secure and efficient platform for businesses to manage both regional and global operations.

It’s also committed to sustainability; Kemet data centre will partially rely on solar energy, reducing its carbon footprint while delivering advanced digital services.

Oman Data Park will provide commercial services, overseeing the centre’s design, construction, and management. Advansys, a subsidiary of INTRO Technology, will host the data centre’s staff and experts, handling legal procedures, equipment importation, and design through its Centre of Excellence.

The pan-European bandwidth infrastructure company euNetworks has been busy. They have lifted the curtains on a new ‘Super Highway’ route that takes on one of the most data-intensive infrastructure corridors in the world: Amsterdam to Frankfurt. … [visit site to read more]

5G market share will overtake 3G and 2G next year in Latin America, according to a joint study from industry association 5G Americas and research firm GlobalData. In addition, total data traffic on both fixed and mobile networks in Latin America is expected to more than double in four years.

The report suggests that this traffic will hit about 140 million terabytes by 2028, well over double the 57.8 million terabytes level it hit in 2023. This level of traffic will no doubt put significant pressure on networks and data storage, exchange and processing in the region.

One thing that won’t change for a while in Latin America is 4G’s dominance. Indeed, by 2028 it is expected to continue being the main mobile technology in service with a 66% market share, though this will be a fall from 78% at the end of 2024.

By 2028 5G is predicted to be in second place with 27% of the market, up from an estimated 8% at the end of 2024 and, as we mentioned earlier, ahead of 2G and 3G by next year.

It’s hardly a surprise then that, according to 5G Americas/GlobalData’s forecasts, monthly mobile data consumption per user in Latin America will increase from 6.2GB in 2023 to 13GB in 2028, or indeed that mobile subscriptions will go on growing.

Estimates are that Latin America and the Caribbean will end 2028 with 951.5 million mobile subscribers for a penetration rate of 137%. This is obviously well above the actual population of the region, but the figure includes connected devices as well as machine-to-machine (M2M) and/or internet of things (IoT) accesses.

In 2023, total mobile subscriptions were 832.6 million, with a penetration of 125%, according to 5G Americas.

While the inevitable conclusion is that more investments will be required to cope with demand, the BNamericas news website notes that these figures could cause service providers to renew their demands that large content and traffic generators further contribute to investments in telecom networks – the so-called fair share plea.

In fact, we noted earlier this year a strong statement from GSMA Latin America, a regional division of industry association the GSMA, calling for new schemes involving all stakeholders to ensure that significant investments can be made.

Press Release 

Munich, Germany – Connected Germany, the country’s Dedicated Digital Economy Event is returning to Munich for its largest ever edition 

Hosted by telecoms media and events specialist Total Telecom, the two-day event will feature 150 speakers debating and discussing the topics most important to building next-generation networks across Germany. Split across five key themes, the event will cover topics such as the country’s investment landscape, fibre & 5G delivery, and the regulatory environment. 

With over 1,800 attendees, Connected Germany will provide a forum where leading experts, decision makers, equipment suppliers, investors, companies, and others can exchange thoughts, discover new perspectives, and form invaluable partnerships.  

This year’s event boasts an impressive lineup of key speakers, including:  

– Wolfgang Metze, Managing Director of Consumer Business, Telekom Deutschland 

– Valentina Daiber, Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer, Telefonica 

– Marc Sauter, Head of IoT Product Management, Vodafone 

– Frederic Ufer, Managing Director, VATM 

– Jan Simons, Head of Local & Regional Politics, BREKO 

“We’re delighted to be returning to Munich for Connected Germany 2024,” said the event’s senior producer, Rowan Thompson.  

“The event is set to be our most impactful yet, bringing together the brightest minds in telecom and digital innovation. As Germany continues to evolve its digital infrastructure, the event will provide a crucial platform for industry leaders to collaborate, exchange ideas, and shape the future of connectivity across the country,” he continued. 

For more information or to register to attend Connected Germany 2024, visit: https://www.terrapinn.com/conference/connected-germany/index.stm   

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A nice chunk of fiber infrastructure has changed hands out in the Midwest. Yesterday, Segra and Everstream announced the acquisition of Everstream’s St. Louis footprint by Segra, which is owned by Cox Communications. … [visit site to read more]

IL Cazar, a leading real estate company, has announced a partnership agreement with service provider Orange Egypt to provide Orange’s telecommunications services and smart technology solutions to two of IL Cazar’s prime projects in New Cairo, a satellite city within the metropolitan area of Cairo.

Residents of IL Cazar in the Go Heliopolis and Creek Town projects will benefit from Orange’s Triple Play services, which include high-speed internet, IP telephone and IPTV services. A fibre optic network will ensure seamless connectivity and high-speed internet and enhance operational efficiency, significantly improving the overall living experience for residents.

Go Heliopolis, the first integrated residential complex in Heliopolis spans 18,000 square metres with total investments amounting to EGP5 billion (about US$103.6 million). Designed as a multi-use development, it combines residential, commercial, and administrative spaces, catering to families with diverse needs.

Creek Town project, located on 100 acres, is one of the most luxurious residential complexes on the Cairo-Suez Road, featuring a prime location in the heart of the First Settlement. The project includes 1,500 diverse residential units to meet various client needs, including apartments, townhouses, twin houses, and villas. All units boast distinctive views of open spaces, green areas, and water features that cover 80% of the project’s area. The total investments in this project amount to EGP11 billion (about US228.1 million); the company has achieved sales of EGP3 billion (US$62.2 million) this year, out of a targeted EGP4 billion (US$83 million) for 2024.

IL Cazar Development, a leading company in the Egyptian real estate market, is developing nine projects across residential, commercial, and administrative sectors, covering approximately 2,000 acres in prime locations in East Cairo and the North Coast.

News 

The deal will support the extraction and recycling of copper cable from BT’s network until 2028 

BT has secured £105 million from the sale of its surplus copper cables, according to a Guardian article published today. 

The deal with global recycler EMR (European Metal Recycling) involves selling copper granules from the 3,300 tonnes of copper cables that BT has already removed in its journey to upgrade the nation’s infrastructure to full fibre. 

BT’s ongoing fibre rollout aims to reach 25 million homes by 2026, with potential to recover up to 200,000 tonnes of copper over the next decade. 

According to the Guardian article, it is currently too early to estimate the full financial value of BT’s copper, although it is considered a significant revenue stream for BT. Back in May, Openreach explained to Bloomberg that “recovering the copper cables generates a net income, even after the costs of extracting the cables and processing them.” 

“As we look to recover and reuse scarce resources like copper in line with our commitment to sustainability, we estimate that as we replace old copper networks with fibre, we’ll be able to recover up to 200,000 tonnes of copper through the 2030s – in line with customer migrations,” said Openreach. 

Earlier this year, a report from engineering firm TXO said that telecoms companies around the world could expect to recover up to 800,000 tons of copper by 2035, worth up to $7 billion at today’s prices. Post-pandemic, the price of copper has risen by nearly 50%, and this is set to grow even more by 2040. While becoming obsolete in the telecoms industry, the metal is widely used in other industries, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy. 

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