Topic: internet speeds
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Amazon's Starlink Rival Debuts With Fastest Satellite Antenna
Amazon has launched the Leo Ultra antenna for business and government customers, entering the satellite internet market as a competitor to services like Starlink, with a commercial release expected next year. The Leo Ultra is claimed to be the fastest customer terminal, offering download speeds u...
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Qatar CRA Boosts Telecom Standards for Enhanced Connectivity & Smart Infrastructure
Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority has updated its In-Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standards to enhance internet speeds, mobile connectivity, and smart building readiness nationwide. The revised standards are part of a broader strategy to accelerate digital transformation, ...
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NBN Co Boosts Home Broadband with Energy-Efficient Devices
NBN Co is deploying new energy-efficient Network Termination Devices that reduce energy consumption by about 33% and support faster broadband speeds as part of its Accelerate Great program. The updated NTDs are lighter, use 84% post-consumer recycled plastic, and eliminate single-use plastic pack...
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Verizon Lite Internet Expands Coverage to Rural Areas
Verizon has launched a new Lite home internet plan for rural and underserved areas, offering up to 25Mbps download speeds for basic online use at a standard price of $60 per month. The plan includes significant discounts for existing Verizon mobile customers, with bundled savings, autopay, and pr...
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ZTE & Mobiuz Modernize Uzbekistan's Network in First Phase
ZTE has completed the first phase of a network modernization project for Mobiuz in Uzbekistan, deploying over 1,200 new base stations to improve coverage and performance in Karakalpakstan and Khorezm. Independent testing confirmed significant improvements, including internet speed increases of 20...
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SpaceX Cleared to Launch 7,500 More Starlink Satellites
The FCC has authorized SpaceX to launch 7,500 new Gen2 Starlink satellites, doubling its approved fleet to about 15,000 and lifting previous restrictions to allow a denser, more powerful network. The approval includes strict deployment deadlines, requiring half the new satellites operational by 2...
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