Qualcomm unveils tiny additions to 5G module family

Qualcomm Technologies announced the latest additions to its family of 5G NR mmWave antenna modules.

Oracle Curates CNCF Projects

The move provides enterprises that are overwhelmed by available options with the choice of tested, open source tools that can be used to construct cloud-native-based applications.

Vermont follows Califorina into the dock over net neutrality

The State of Vermont has been hit with a net neutrality lawsuit after passing a Senate Bill and signing an Executive Order forcing ISPs to follow the banned principles for government contracts.

Jio readies itself for fixed broadband assault

Reliance Jio is set to pile more misery on Bharti Airtel with the launch of a low-cost fixed broadband offering.

6G is fiber, argues SDN Communications’ CEO

A regional fiber company said it has found 6G, and it’s fiber.

Alibaba Cloud opened two data centres in London

The e-commerce giant Alibaba is challenging Amazon and Microsoft in cloud service by adding London to its global data centre map.

Facebook is said to be shopping for a security company

The social network giant Facebook is speculated to be close to acquiring a cybersecurity company to shore up its of data protection capability.

Midco takes Cisco's cloud-native router on a test drive

Heading into the official start of SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, Cisco announced that Midco has deployed its cloud-native router in South Dakota.

What analysts expect from carriers’ Q3 earnings: A preview

What are analysts expecting from the third quarter?

CommScope cements role in CBRS with Google ESC collaboration

Google and CommScope will jointly operate an Environmental Sensing Capability (ESC) network for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band.

Harmonic Offers a Container Version of Its CableOS

The CableOS software core can be deployed on common-off-the-shelf servers.

Pulumi Code Dev Platform Adds Premium Team Tier, Scores $15M Series A

The firm's SaaS platform acts as a translation layer between the language a developer is using to write code and where that code is being sent.

Why CUPS Is a Critical Tool in the 5G Toolbox

Separating the control plane and the user plane in wireless networks will allow network operators more flexibility with different types of traffic.

Redis Labs Integrates With Red Hat OpenShift, Hits 1B Milestone

The integration will allow customers to deploy and manage Redis as a stateful Kubernetes service.

Spirent pushes forward on automation

Spirent will be taking part in an intercarrier proof-of-concept demonstration at next week's MEF18 conference in Los Angeles.

Deutsche Telekom to Swap Startup Investments With SK Telecom

DT's edge computing startup MobiledgeX and SKT's quantum cryptography specialist ID Quantique to be the grateful recipients.

Using a Lego Approach to Cable Node Upgrades

A proposed standard aims to allow upgrades to legacy technologies like DOCSIS, or new capabilities, such as 5G or PON, to be snapped into a generic (and modular) node housing.

Cable Nearly a No-Show in mmWave Auction

Indicates MSO concern about limitations of millimeter wave spectrum versus mid-band for 5G, analyst says.

BT's McRae on Operator-Led Innovation, Telemetry & Curiosity

The BT executive shares his views on NFV, automation, in-house development, what he wants from his team and more.

Is Virtualization a DIY Deal for Telcos?

Many larger network operators are bringing software development in-house, developing their own orchestrators and other tools, and using more open source to get the results they want, without vendor dependence.

CableLabs: DOCSIS Has Lots of Gas Left in the Tank

Engineers offer updates on new specs and technologies that will take cable's widely deployed HFC network to the next level, economically and at scale.

New Oracle Service Takes Aim at Salesforce

Oracle's new CX Unity service is designed to go beyond the linear 'customer journey' to help serve today's 'fickle and nomadic' customers, the company says.

Eurobites: We Need 'British Netflix' Now, Says UK Broadcast Boss

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: WiFi in the driving seat; European Commission approves Microsoft's GitHub acquisition; Apelo finds a berth in the Balkans.

Only Digital Transformation Can Unlock Value of 5G & AI – Experts

Telecom operators need to carry out digital transformation in order to to seize the benefits of 5G and AI, the latest Huawei Operations Transformation Forum revealed.

New Euro Android charges could be $40 per device

Google announced earlier this week that it was going to start charging Android smartphone makers for its apps but didn’t say how much.

Some CSPs are still seeking virtualization business cases

It's a slow-moving train when it comes to communications service providers (CSPs) finding business cases for virtualization, according to a report.

Facebook bags former UK Deputy PM as lobbyist in chief

Former MP Sir Nick Clegg has joined Facebook to take over as VP of Global Affairs and Communications. In other words, it’s chief lobbyist.

Standard Bank confirms South African MVNO launch

Following rumours earlier this year that Standard Bank had plans to launch an MVNO, the South African bank has finally confirmed the not so secret news.

BT rumoured to offer top job to Worldpay CEO

Following the exit of Baywatch lookalike Gavin Patterson, everyone has had a go at guessing who will be the next BT CEO. The wait may well be over with BT reportedly offering the job to Philip Jansen.

TIP Summit roundup news and views

The news was fast and furious at this week's Telecom Infra Project (TIP), which included the formation of a new edge application developer group.