Intracom Telecom, a global telecommunication systems and solutions vendor, has announced the launch of its new millimetre wave (mmWave) MU-MIMO Terminal Station, the WiBAS G5 GigaConnect. The company is displaying the product at its stand during MWC  2023.

Operators can now offer high-end wireless Gigabit connectivity services to more homes in suburban and rural areas thanks to the improved modem technology of the system, while gaining higher channel bandwidth utilization and denser networks (point-to-multipoint / PMP). The WiBAS G5 GigaConnect is ideal for service locations requiring cost-effective and rapidly-implemented FWA networks as it enables state-of-the-art IP connectivity in zero-footprint installations.

This terminal delivers download speeds of 1 Gigabit/s, increased operational convenience, reliable performance and power-saving features, while its MU-MIMO technology facilitates high spectrum utilization in parallel with fast and reliable connections. It also offers advanced networking features, extended coverage and leading PMP radio technology in the 24.25-29.50GHz area-licensed bands, while its zero-touch provisioning capabilities enable effortless network deployment.  

John Tenidis, Marketing Director of Intracom Telecom’s Wireless Networks Solutions portfolio, noted: “With the commercial launch of the WiBAS G5 GigaConnect terminal station we deliver our promise to our customers for a device that, apart from the gigabit download speeds it offers, is backwards compatible and forward interoperable with the WiBAS G5 dual-BS and G5 smart-BS base station devices, providing 100% reuse of the existing network investment”.

Dimitrios Pantelopoulos, R&D Director of Intracom Telecom’s Wireless Networks Solutions Division added: “The MU-MIMO WIBAS technology of the GigaConnect terminal enables maximum exploitation of the available spectrum and the provision of wide coverage of rural areas with 1 Gbps service.”

Vertiv, a provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced a distribution agreement with TechAccess, a leading information technology company based in South Africa. This agreement, targeting customers in sub-Saharan Africa, allows TechAccess to distribute Vertiv’s integrated rack solutions portfolio designed for the enterprise sector and to support critical infrastructure systems.

One of the newer entrants into the data center development space is PowerHouse Data Centers, a division of AREP.  Via a joint venture with Harrison Street, they already have three properties in northern Virginia under development, with plans for more in the works.  With an approach to sustainability that touches on many levels, PowerHouse is looking to meet the long term demands of hyperscalers for the right kind of facility in the right locations.  With us today to talk about their fresh approach and future plans is Luke Kipfer, Vice President, Data Center Development & Construction. … [visit site to read more]

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Etisalat by e& will use Nokia’s IP solution to upgrade its IP core capacity and enable transport slicing capabilities, ensuring a superior and more resilient 5G experience for its customers.

As part of the agreement, Nokia will also provide services for replacing the existing equipment with its 7750 Service Router (SR), and for implementing automated transport slicing over Etisalat by e&’s aggregation and core network. Nokia’s Network Services Platform (NSP) transport slice controller will enable the operator to automate the delivery and the closed-loop optimisation of its end customer services in its core network, while ensuring strict bandwidth and latency performance.

Nokia’s 7750 SR, powered by FP5 routing silicon, will help Etisalat by e& provide a compelling, reliable and differentiated experience to its customers. The vendor’s 800GE routing capability enables operators to address ever-growing traffic demands in a more sustainable manner by building a faster and more energy-efficient IP network.

Khaled Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President of Core Networks and Platforms at etisalat by e& UAE, said: « With the increasing proliferation of smart devices and use cases for 5G, it is now essential to provide high capacity and improved 5G network experience to our customers. The partnership with Nokia will enable us to amplify this experience and also reiterates our commitment to implementing the latest technology to continuously improve our services and provide world-class solutions.”

Samer Makke, Head of the Customer Team for etisalat by e&, UAE, at Nokia, said: « The demand for capacity is ever-increasing and service providers are always under pressure to meet these demands. Our solution will help etisalat by e& acquire more capacity and enable it to quickly provide differentiated services at scale.”

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Tim Ward, VP Number Information Services  at XConnect

Even Twitter isn’t immune to Application to Person (A2P) fraud, according to Elon Musk. In December Musk said telcos were using bots to generate $60 million worth of fraudulent text messages within a year. In response to this, he shut down all telcos that have fraud above 10 percent, impacting … [visit site to read more]

Brazilian regulator Anatel enabled broadband providers to tap into the 6GHz spectrum band unlicensed for the next decade via higher-powered devices, a move that will enhance WiFi broadband coverage, and deliver US$163.5 billion to the Brazilian economy, according to industry bodies Abrint and the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA).

In a statement from the DSA, Anatel said ISPs now have outdoor access to the 6GHz band through higher-powered devices thus enhancing coverage throughout Brazil.

Equipment vendors Broadcom and Cisco will provide automated frequency coordination (AFC) technology to ISPs in Brazil to tap into the band.

DSA president Martha Suarez said: “License-exempt use of the entire 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi will be critical to address current pressing bandwidth demands for end users, applications and industries.

“To do so efficiently, the different use case operations from
5,925 to 7,125MHz will allow growing ultra-fast WiFi demands to be met, new applications such as augmented and virtual reality and new innovations that require high-quality, real-time connectivity.

« Used for every aspect of our lives such as remote education, work and commerce, WiFi needs greater spectrum access in the 6GHz band to effectively support the modern digital ecosystem.”

Anatel allowed unlicensed access to the 5,925MHz – 7,125MHz band for low-power indoor and portable devices in 2021. This apparently supported 20,000 ISPs to provide more reliable WiFi using the 6GHz band. The move enhanced WiFi in 25 million fixed access points via fibre-to-the-home connections.

Allowing service providers to tap into the 6GHz band has been allowed by various regulators in western nations. The US Federal Communications Commission opened up the airwaves in 2020. Mexico recently only partially opened the 6GHz band to ISPs which prompted disappointment from providers.