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Rohit Rawool: Why Hardware Matters in a Software-Driven World

Broadband Breakfast

Yet, as we chase the promise of a hyper-connected future, we risk overlooking a critical component of our technological infrastructure: mechanical engineering in telecommunications hardware.    Without robust, scalable, and field-ready hardware, the promise of 5G, IoT, and cloud-based services remains out of reach for millions.

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Vodafone and AST spacemobile launch European satellite broadband compĀ 

Total Telecom

News This week, Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have announced a new joint venture, SatCo, to bring space-based mobile broadband to Europe. The collaboration is set to deliver mobile broadband directly to users without requiring additional hardware or software.

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Sebastian Sassi: 3 Rules Broadband Disruptors Follow to Win the Bandwidth Battleground

Broadband Breakfast

The broadband industry is at a turning point. It will only keep growing as fiber continues to be the broadband infrastructure transmission method of choice. It will only keep growing as fiber continues to be the broadband infrastructure transmission method of choice. In 2024, fiber deployment reached a record 10.3

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Govt, TRAI Dismiss Telcos’ Concerns Over Satellite Broadband Threat: Report

Telecom Talk

The government and telecom regulator TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) have dismissed concerns raised by telecom operators that satellite broadband players such as Starlink and Amazon Kuiper could disrupt the telecom market and erode operator revenues. This figure stands in stark contrast to the 1.2

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Signal for Every Indian: Vi’s Big Step with Satellite Connectivity

Telecom Talk

based company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites. Unlike traditional satellite internet services that require specialized equipment, AST SpaceMobile’s technology connects directly to standard 4G and 5G smartphones without any additional hardware.

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Building Better Broadband: Why LEO Satellites and Hybrid Solutions Work Best Together

Broadband Breakfast

Sparse populations, rough terrain, and fragile infrastructure make it uneconomical to extend fiber or build cell towers, leaving many rural communities with spotty or nonexistent broadband. LEO constellations are a solid step up from traditional GEO satellites, delivering usable broadband where fiber or towers simply can’t go.

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Richard Brandon: How Will Tariffs Impact the Telecom Industry?

Broadband Breakfast

This is because imported hardware, which is part of nearly every US broadband network, is on the long list of items that will be subject to tariffs soon. Those still relying on monolithic network architectures, in which hardware and software are coupled and provided by the same vendor, will see the most repercussions.