Ericsson Partners with Google Cloud to Deliver On-Demand 5G Core via SaaS Model
Ericsson has integrated its virtualized 5G core with Google Cloud’s public infrastructure, enabling communications service providers (CSPs) to deploy mobile core networks globally on a pay-as-you-go basis. This partnership leverages Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to run Ericsson’s cloud-native control and user plane functions, designed to support ultra-low latency, high-availability requirements in telecom networks. “We’re not […]
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Apple and Google to Enable Seamless eSIM Transfers Between iPhone and Android
Good news for eSIM users — Apple and Google are finally working together to make eSIM transfers between iPhones and Android devices smoother and more seamless. Currently, transferring an eSIM between platforms requires users to contact their telecom provider and obtain an activation or QR code, a process that’s relatively simple when moving between two […]
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Airtel Offers Google One Subscription at Rs 780
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is now offering a free Google One subscription worth ₹780 to select users. This benefit is exclusively available to Airtel’s postpaid and Wi-Fi customers—prepaid users are not eligible. The offer is part of a partnership between Airtel and Google aimed at providing added value to customers. Airtel partners with […]
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Google Aims for Fully Autonomous Fiber Network by End of 2025
Google is preparing to step away from manual network management—entirely. The tech giant is pushing toward Level 5 automation, the highest level of autonomy in telecom networks, with AI taking the wheel of its sprawling 2 million-mile fiber backbone. According to Muninder Sambi, VP and GM for Network and Security at Google Cloud, the company […]
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Google Introduces New Subsea Cable Systems Under Australia Connect Initiative
Introducing the Bosun Subsea Cable Google has announced the Australia Connect initiative, a significant investment to strengthen digital connectivity and resilience across Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific region. As part of this initiative, Google will develop new subsea cable systems, building on its existing Pacific Connect infrastructure, according to a Google Cloud blog post. […]
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Google Signs Nuclear Power Deal to Fuel AI Data Centers
Google has announced the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from small modular reactors (SMRs), developed by Kairos Power, to power its artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This move is part of Google’s ongoing effort to accelerate clean energy adoption and meet its ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy goals. Nuclear Power for AI Under the […]
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Google to Spend $1 Billion to Build Data Center in Thailand
Google has allocated THB36 billion ($1 billion) to establish its first data center in Thailand, as part of its broader initiative to promote responsible AI adoption and digital skill development, announced in 2023. In a blog post, Jackie Wang, Country Director at Google Thailand, revealed that the facility will be located in Chonburi province. The […]
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Google Fiber’s New CTO- John Abbot
John Abbot, who was most recently CFO at AI company Dataminr, will oversee Google Fiber’s Finance, Strategy & Analytics and Accounting teams. He’s had over three decades of experience across media, technology, infrastructure, telecom and finance, a press release notes. Google Fiber CEO Dinni Jain said in a statement Abbot “understands this business from many […]
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Google Fiber Elevates Broadband Experience Focus
Google Fiber is renowned for its multi-gigabit speeds in several US markets, is now placing increased emphasis on enhancing the overall broadband experience for its customers. Rather than solely focusing on delivering high speeds to the home, Google Fiber is prioritizing the performance of the home network itself, including Wi-Fi coverage and reliability. In a […]
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Google to Construct First Subsea Fiber-Optic Cable Linking Africa and Australia
Google is set to build the first subsea fiber-optic cable connecting Africa and Australia. This move comes as major cloud providers compete for business, with Google aiming to catch up with AWS and Microsoft’s Azure. The announcement follows recent widespread outages in Africa caused by faulty undersea cables. Google aims to position itself as a […]
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