Tag: telecommunications
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Man Charged Over Severed Subsea Cable Linking Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
Charges laid in subsea cable incident between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland A man has been charged in connection with the deliberate severing of a subsea fibre optic cable that links Nova Scotia with Newfoundland and Labrador. The RCMP announced the charges, saying the investigation found the act to be intentional, but they emphasized that investigators…
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Namibia’s Phone Bills vs. the Data Surge: The Internet Is Winning
Phone calls still a big spend, but data is rising fast In the Namibian telecom landscape, a telling trend is unfolding. Between July and September this year, Namibians spent a staggering 46,357 hours talking on the phone. In monetary terms, that translated to about N$659 million, illustrating that voice remains a substantial expense for households…
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3D-Printed Helixes Show Promise as THz Optical Materials
Breakthrough in THz Materials Using 3D-Printed Helixes Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have advanced the field of terahertz (THz) technologies by optimizing and 3D-printing helical structures that can serve as novel optical materials. THz frequencies occupy a sweet spot between microwaves and infrared light, offering exciting possibilities for telecommunications, sensing, and imaging. However,…
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3D-Printed Helixes Pave the Way for THz Optical Materials in Next-Gen Telecom
Introduction: A Terahertz Gap Gets Narrower Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are advancing a promising solution to the long-standing terahertz (THz) gap that hampers next-generation telecommunications. By designing, optimizing, and 3D-printing helical structures, LLNL scientists are crafting optical materials that can manipulate THz waves with unprecedented control. This approach could unlock faster data…
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3D-Printed Helixes Promise THz Optical Materials for Next-Gen Telecommunication
Overview: 3D-Printed Helixes and THz Photonics Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have made a notable stride in the field of photonics by optimizing and 3D-printing helix-shaped structures as optical materials for terahertz (THz) frequencies. Terahertz technology sits at the boundary between microwave and infrared light, offering the potential to boost data speeds in…
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Yes 5G Advanced Goes Nationwide on Prepaid in Malaysia
Yes 5G Advanced Expands Across Malaysia on Prepaid The Malaysian mobile landscape has a new milestone as Yes announces that 5G Advanced is now available on its prepaid plans across the country. This marks the first time a Malaysian telco has rolled out 5G Advanced nationwide on Digital Nasional Berhad’s (DNB) network, fulfilling a commitment…
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Atlas V Launch to Put 27 Amazon Leo Satellites Into Orbit on Dec. 15
Overview: A Key Step for Amazon’s Internet Venture On the morning of December 15, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is set to launch a fresh batch of Amazon’s Leo satellites, part of the company’s ambitious Project Kuiper initiative. The mission will carry 27 satellites into low Earth orbit, advancing Amazon’s goal to…
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Watch Atlas V Launch: 27 Amazon Leo Satellites Set for Dec. 15 Orbit
Overview: A New Push for Amazon’s Leo Constellation The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is preparing to send another batch of Amazon’s internet satellites into orbit using an Atlas V rocket. On the morning of Monday, Dec. 15, engineers and space enthusiasts will be watching as 27 Amazon Leo satellites ride aboard the latest Atlas V…
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Nigeria’s Telecoms Rally: 5.78% Real Growth in Q3 2025
Key takeaways Nigeria’s telecommunications sector demonstrated resilience in the third quarter of 2025, recording a real growth rate of 5.78 percent despite a modest quarterly dip. The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that the industry continues to be a major driver of economic activity, contributing to job creation, digital inclusion,…
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Telecom Sector Posts 5.78% Real Growth in Q3 2025: Nigeria’s Resilient Digital Boom
Overview: A Quiet but Solid Expansion Nigeria’s telecommunications sector delivered a noteworthy performance in the third quarter of 2025, recording a real growth rate of 5.78 percent. This comes despite a modest quarterly dip, underscoring the sector’s resilience and its critical role in driving digital transformation across the economy. The latest release from the National…