Recently I was talking with a friend about the need for the mobile industry to pivot. If we can successfully pivot from the consumer to the enterprise, then the industry can grow for the next 20 or 30 years.
But as we talked, I realized...
Nokia noted that the deal will modernize the telco's 5G network across the central and southern regions of Taiwan
Nokia announced that it has been selected by Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) in a one-year extension deal that will modernize its 5G network across the...
SK Telecom and Samsung plan to extend the AI-based technology to high-traffic areas with variable usage patterns, such as subway systems
Korean companies SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics announced a partnership to enhance 5G connectivity through AI-powered improvements. Under the terms of the deal, SK...
The GSMA Open Gateway, a framework of universal APIs, is at the heart of the GSMA-AECC partnership
The GSMA announced last week that the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) will tap into the telecom association's new enterprise-focused initiative called GSMA Fusion — enabled by GSMA Open...
Deutsche Telekom said the frequencies used for 2G will boost the telco's current 4G and 5G networks in the future
German carrier Deutsche Telekom announced plans to shut down its 2G network infrastructure by June 30, 2028, with the aim of using current 2G frequencies...
BSNL also introduced several new services aimed at boosting network security, affordability and user accessibility
Indian state-run operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially announced its anticipated 5G rollout, with services expected to launch in 2025 following successful network trials, according to local press...
6G Forum panelists warned against overpromising when it comes to 6G
The notion that 5G is laying the foundation for 6G, with 5G-Advanced acting as a steppingstone, is widely accepted, and RCR Wireless News has covered this topic in depth here and here. At the...
MasOrange was expecting synergies of 500 million euros four years after the closing of the transaction
MasOrange, Spain’s largest mobile operator as a result of the merger between local carriers Orange Spain and Masmovil, said it had achieved savings of 85 million euros ($92 million)...
Qualcomm and Ericsson provided equipment for the 5G mmWave trials
Vodafone, Qualcomm Technologies and Ericsson have successfully demonstrated the benefits of millimeter wave (mmWave) through two trials in the U.K., the former said in a release.
The trials made use of Ericsson’s antenna-integrated radio (AIR)...
The new deal with Nokia will support du as it expands its 5G-Advanced network
Emirati telco du announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Finnish vendor Nokia to expand its 5G network in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the former said in a release.
The...
5G penetration in Argentina is expected to reach 9% by 2025 while it would expand to 48% by 2030, according to the GSMA
The Argentina government confirmed it will make available additional frequencies for the provision of 5G services. The presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni stated...
China Mobile ended September with 539 million 5G network customers
China Mobile, the world’s largest operator in terms of subscribers, has ended the third quarter of the year with over 1 billion mobile customers, of which more than half are 5G customers. In the 5G...
ZTE said its R&D expenses accounted for for 20.7% of operating revenue during the period
Chinese vendor ZTE announced revenues of CNY 90.04 billion ($12.64 billion) for the first three quarters of 2024, representing an increase of 0.7% year-on-year. In a release, the vendor noted...
Nokia highlighted that it is currently manufacturing 5G gear locally in Vietnam
Nokia and Vietnamese operator Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), announced a new partnership to deploy 5G technology across the Asian nation.
As part of this agreement, Nokia will deploy equipment from its 5G...
What do Qualcomm's 4s Gen 2, footballer Asisat Oshoala and the usage gap have in common?
It’s been a busy few weeks for me, but two particular things stand out that I’d like to (try to) link together. First, at Mobile World Congress Las...
Ericsson has entered API partnerships with both Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocomm
Ericsson has announced an increased focus on network application programming interfaces (APIs) at its R&D centers in India, the vendor said in a release.
Network APIs enable various industry sectors to tap...
Vodafone Idea said it will initially offer 5G services in Delhi and Mumbai
Indian carrier Vodafone Idea expects to begin rolling out commercial 5G services by March 2025 across 17 priority circles across the country, starting with Delhi and Mumbai, according to local press reports.
Vodafone...
A pragmatic approach to telco AI can drive short-term operational benefits and customer experience enhancements
As it looks to leverage AI across its business, Verizon Vice President of AI and Data Michael Raj emphasized that underlying any successful AI strategy is a sound data strategy....
Vodafone Germany launched its 5G SA network in 2022 in partnership with Ericsson, Nokia, Qualcomm and Oppo
German telco Vodafone said it has completed more than 1,500 construction projects in the LTE and 5G networks during the third quarter of the year.
In a release, Vodafone...
T-Mobile US collaborated with consumer electronics manufacturer TCL on the 5G RedCap USB-C dongle
T-Mobile US has launched TCL LINKPORT IK511, a 5G RedCap USB-C dongle, in collaboration with consumer electronics manufacturer. The new device features the Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, offers peak data rates of...
Viettel said it has installed more than 6,500 base stations to provide 5G services to all 63 localities in Vietnam
Vietnamese telco Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) launched what it claims to be Vietnam’s first commercial 5G service.
Viettel said it has installed over...
The vendor noted that the contract covers a full range of Ericsson 5G RAN portfolio, including ultralight remote radios
Swedish vendor Ericsson has been awarded a 5G contract with Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom with the aim of modernizing its network, the former said in a...
Jio reached 148 million 5G subscribers as of the end of September
Jio Platforms, the parent company of Indian operator Reliance Jio Infocomm, has reported revenue of $4.43 billion in the second quarter of its fiscal year 2025, up 17.7% year-on-year, the company said in...
e& said it used "cutting-edge" hardware and "sophisticated" algorithms like MU-MIMO to achieve this record speed
Emirati-based telco e& UAE aggregated multiple carriers across high-band and low-band over simplified architecture, reaching a new record speed of 62 Gbps. The telco said it used "cutting-edge" hardware...
Airtel is currently using equipment from Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung to provide 5G services across India
Swedish vendor Ericsson has secured a new multi-billion dollar contract for selling 5G equipment from Indian carrier Bharti Airtel, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
Much of...
