T-Mobile US to launch fixed 4G broadband in readiness for future 5G services

22 March 2019 | Alan Burkitt-Gray

T-Mobile US is launching what it calls a “limited home internet pilot”, using its LTE network.

[Whitepaper] Upgrading R&E Networks to Bolster Bandwidth, Operational Efficiency, and Information Security

21 March 2019 |

Research and Education (R&E) organizations are looking for new and better ways to provide network services to campus communities.

Cellnex to buy 60% stake of TDF for €3bn

21 March 2019 | Natalie Bannerman

Cellnex, a Spanish wireless infrastructure operator, is purportedly buying a 60% of French radio and TV services company, TDF for €3 billion.

EU hits Google with €1.49bn fine as Nigeria says Wifi service is illegal

20 March 2019 | Alan Burkitt-Gray

The European Union has fined Google €1.49 billion for illegally blocking advertisers – and Nigerian’s telecoms regulator says the company is providing illegal wireless internet services.

América Móvil to buy Nextel Brazil for $905m

19 March 2019 | Natalie Bannerman

NII Holdings has entered into an agreement to sell its 70% share of Nextel Brazil to América Móvil for $905 million.

Xplornet to invest $500m on 5G wireless mission

18 March 2019 | Jason McGee-Abe

Xplornet Communications plans to spend $500 million over the next five years to update its network to provide 5G wireless services and faster internet in rural parts of Canada. 

UPX Technologies launches BGP traffic monitoring solution

13 March 2019 | Natalie Bannerman

UPX Technologies, a Brazilian digital security and performance company, has launched its Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Monitor solution to help increase network security.

Toyota Tsusho, NEC to upgrade Uzbektelecom backbone network

13 March 2019 | Jason McGee-Abe

Toyota Tsusho and NEC have signed a contract with Uzbek state-owned communication carrier, Uzbektelecom, to expand and improve its nationwide network infrastructure.

Q&A with Juan Carlos Bernal, CEO of international wholesale business, Telefónica

12 March 2019 | Natalie Bannerman

Juan Carlos Bernal, CEO of international wholesale business, Telefónica speaks to Capacity about how the company is leading the charge of digital transformation in the LATAM region.

Liquid Telecom appoints CEO for Uganda

11 March 2019 | Jason McGee-Abe

Pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has appointed Dennis Keko Kahindi as chief executive officer (CEO) of Liquid Telecom Uganda.

Juniper Networks to buy Mist Systems for $400m

07 March 2019 | Natalie Bannerman

Juniper Networks has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mist Systems, an AI-driven wireless enterprise.

Ciena: The Network Modernisation Imperative

06 March 2019 |

To meet growing bandwidth demands, carriers need networks that can adapt to new business models, scale on demand to support new services and customers, and protect margins.