Verizon Business announced the deployment of a private 5G network at the new Cleveland Clinic hospital in Mentor, Ohio. Through this collaboration, the two companies will develop ways to utilize this technology to enhance patient care, provide caregivers with greater connectivity to deliver that care and elevate the patient and visitor experience.
Telecom Operators
AT&T Mexico Pushes 5G Private Network Testing With Partners
AT&T México, in alliance with Qualcomm, Celona, Axity and Veea, have begun technological tests of private networks in the AT&T 5G Innovation Laboratory with the purpose of developing use cases that help accelerate their adoption within industries.
Deutsche Telekom Becomes Majority Stakeholder in T-Mobile US
Deutsche Telekom CEO Timotheus Hoettges achieved a goal of becoming the majority stakeholder in T-Mobile US during the German-headquartered operator’s AGM with its stake up to 50.2 per cent.
Canada to Create Fourth National Telco With Rogers-Shaw Merger
Canadian authorities have finally approved Rogers Communications' CAD$26 billion (US$19 billion) takeover of telecom rival Shaw, ending a two-year discussion in one of the largest corporate tie-ups in the nation's history.
FAA Awards $2.4 Billion Contract to Verizon Business Network Services
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the FAA Enterprise Network Services (FENS) contract to Verizon Business Network Services. The length of the contract is up to fifteen years, with a value of $2.4 billion.
T-Mobile to Buy Mint Mobile
The telecommunications giant T-Mobile announced it's buying the budget cell service provider Mint Mobile — best known for its ads with actor and part-owner Ryan Reynolds. The cash-and-stock deal, which includes two other brands, is worth $1.35 billion.
Rogers, Microsoft to Drive Made-in-Canada 5G Application Development
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Rogers joined Microsoft in announcing an exclusive Canadian partnership for the private preview of Azure Programmable Connectivity, a solution for developers to build 5G network-aware applications.
AT&T to Sell Its Cybersecurity Division
AT&T is exploring the sale of its cybersecurity division, adding to a string of divestments AT&T has turned to in order to pay down debt following its $100-billion acquisition of Time Warner Inc in 2018.
Next Generation Healthcare Uses Verizon 5G
Verizon Business and KPMG LLP have collaborated as part of their alliance relationship to deliver 5G solutions designed to help transform the healthcare and life sciences sectors. KPMG has now deployed Verizon’s Private 5G wireless network into its Ignition Center inside KPMG Lakehouse to further that collaboration. Building on top of this next-generation network, KPMG is creating a Healthcare Lab experience where clients can interact and experiment with the latest in healthcare technologies while helping to define their own future healthcare vision powered by Verizon 5G.
MWC Highlights: Verizon Business to Showcase Immersive Experiences
Verizon Business will showcase immersive solutions at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2023 (Hall 2, Stand 2G60) to demonstrate real 5G use cases, and how the latest technologies are solving organizational challenges in the ever-evolving global business landscape.