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ITS & Freedom Fibre added to Zen Internet Fibre Hub. Trooli FTTP + Sky & CityFibre leased lines coming soon!   Yesterday was the official launch of Freedom Fibre’s consumer footprint and ITS’s B2B footprint in our Fibre Hub, giving our channel partners increased full fibre coverage, better commercials, and more choice. In the video below, I’m joined by Lindsey Sutherland, COO & CTO at Freedom Fibre, and Daren Baythorpe, CEO of ITS, for a brief chat about the launch & partnership with Zen. Lindsey reveals Freedom Fibre’s merger plans, which will double the size of Freedom Fibre’s network to about 500k premises. Daren talks about ITS’s reciprocal partnership with Zen, with ITS selling Zen services as well as Zen selling ITS’s services.   I announce that Zen will be launching Sky leased lines to our channel next Wednesday (13 Aug), Trooli broadband in a couple of weeks, and CityFibre leased lines around mid-September.   In addition, Zen has agreed heads of terms with two other Alt-Nets and we’re busy integrating. Announcements on both within the next 3 months.   Our ambition to become the UK’s Alt-Net aggregator of choice in the channel is gathering momentum!   Big thanks to Lindsey and the Freedom Fibre team, Daren and the ITS team, all the channel partners who joined us for the event, and the Zen team that is working hard to make the Fibre Hub a success.   #AltNet #FullFibre #Broadband #Channel #BCorp

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From the first call on Vodafone’s network 40 years ago to today’s 5G Standalone (5GSA) infrastructure, we’ve come a long way.   5GSA is a major leap forward. On a dedicated network, built from the ground-up for 5G, it delivers faster speeds, lower latency, and smarter energy use. And it’s not just about better streaming - it’s about enabling real-time innovation.   For businesses, network slicing is a great example of what 5GSA can do. This technology enables organisations to carve out their own private lane on the network, tailored to their specific needs. At Glastonbury, @VodafoneThree used network slicing to connect 102 payment machines across three bars, enabling up to two transactions per minute. This led to seamless payment operations and allowed festival-goers to enjoy more of their favourite artists without having to wait in long queues.   We’re investing in our networks to bring 5GSA to more of our customers across Europe in the months and years ahead. To find out more about what it can do, watch the video below or read more here: https://lnkd.in/etpP3McP   #Vodafone #5GSA #Innovation #EveryoneConnected #SeabedtoStars #VFCustomerFirst

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Why 5G Demands a New Transport Network 5G isn’t just faster - it’s smarter, more diverse, and ultra-responsive. To meet these demands: •Peak data rates: up to 20× higher than 4G •Latency: 10× lower for ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) To deliver this, the transport network has evolved into three key segments, collectively called xHaul: Fronthaul, Midhaul, and Backhaul. 🔹 Fronthaul: From CPRI to eCPRI •Throughput: up to 50 Gbps •Latency: <0.1 ms •Packet-based, more efficient, carrying only selected functions thanks to DU/RU splitting •Enables flexible deployment of Distributed Units at cell sites or edge nodes 🔹 Midhaul: Connecting DU to CU •Data rates: up to 10 Gbps •Latency: <2 ms •Distance: up to 200 km depending on deployment •Provides flexibility in placing DU/CU based on service or traffic needs 🔹 Backhaul: Linking CU/Edge to Core •Data rates: up to 100 Gbps •Latency: <10 ms •Aggregates traffic from multiple sites •Ensures service continuity, handovers, and core-level policy enforcement 💡 Bottom line: 5G’s xHaul architecture transforms the transport network from a single path in 4G into a segmented, performance-tiered network. eCPRI powers real-time fronthaul Midhaul enables flexible DU-CU placement Robust backhaul ensures the core keeps pace with distributed intelligence at the edge The result? A transport network ready to handle 5G’s speed, scale, and diversity. To learn about 5G evolution, refer to the course - https://lnkd.in/eKKRjTUY #5G #Telecom #xHaul #TransportNetwork #eCPRI #DU #CU #EdgeComputing #NetworkInnovation

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💸 Telecoms has a price problem. For years, the industry has relied on complex tariffs, legacy bundles, and long contracts to drive ARPU. But let’s be real — that model is creaking. Consumers today want simplicity, flexibility, and value. That’s where eSIM and MVNOs come in. 👉 eSIM strips away the friction, making onboarding seamless and giving consumers instant choice. 👉 MVNOs, often more agile than legacy operators, can challenge pricing models and deliver propositions that truly resonate with today’s digital-first customer. The industry is at a crossroads. Those who cling to old ways risk irrelevance. Those who embrace change — leveraging eSIM and partnering with MVNOs — could reshape telecoms as we know it. 📖 I’ve broken down the challenges (and opportunities) in more detail here: 🔗 Telecoms Has a Price Problem: The Role of eSIM and MVNOs in the Industry’s Future https://lnkd.in/eh9XDdaZ What do you think — are operators ready to move beyond outdated pricing models? #Telecoms #MVNO #eSIM #Connectivity #Innovation #FutureOfTelecoms

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Data traffic growth for smartphones in the 5G decade We entered the 5G decade with the global average data traffic per smartphone of less than 10GB/month. 1️⃣ North America is expected to land above 24 GB/month in 2025 2️⃣ North American traffic doubling by 2030, and reaching 43 GB/Month. 3️⃣ Average Latin America traffic lagging North American milestones by ~4 years 4️⃣ Latin America approaching 15 GB/month in 2025 5️⃣ A 14 GB/Month gap between North and Latin America in 2030 ❓ What stories do you see in these growth curves that represent significant differences in market development? #4G #5G #EricssonMobilityVisualizer Patrik Cerwall | Peter Jonsson | Jaime Gomezjurado

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