1&1 said that four core data centers and 24 edge data centers are already operational on its O-RAN network
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10M subscribers: 1&1 reaches 10M users on its new Open RAN 5G network just 18 months after initial launch.
Decentralized rollout ongoing: The...
Can the U.S. win back the 5G edge — and protect its AI lead?
Recently, Ajit Pai wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the United States of America has lost its 5G leadership position to China. Pai is a former FCC chairman and...
O2 Telefonica now reaches more than 98% of the German population with its 5G service
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Over 1,000 sites upgraded to 5G – O2 Telefonica has upgraded more than 1,000 mobile sites with 5G this year as part of a broader infrastructure...
NGA focuses on promoting innovation and leadership in 6G for North America, while XGMF is committed to growing the mobile services sector
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ATIS and XGMF team up – The MoU strengthens U.S.–Japan collaboration on 5G and 6G development, updating an earlier...
The real value of slicing lies in its ability to logically partition network resources within a mobile operator’s existing licensed spectrum
Commentary contributed by Dean Bubley to RCR Wireless News earlier this week contended that 5G network slicing is overhyped, but the fact remains that...
Mobile operators in China are ramping up 5G and 5G-A rollouts, with the former now at 4.5 million cell sites and the latter in 300 cities; a new 2027 roadmap will see 75% of mobile data in the country on 5G networks.
5G on...
Huawei noted that the new technology helps improve how fast and efficiently devices send data back to the network
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China Telecom, Huawei boost 5G-A uplink – New AI-powered uplink pooling tech improves speed, latency and coverage, supporting smarter AI services...
The new alliance aims to deliver operator-ready 5G solutions
Rakuten Symphony and Tejas Networks have announced a strategic partnership to develop integrated Open RAN solutions and accelerate the global expansion of open, interoperable 5G networks. The collaboration brings together Rakuten Symphony’s cloud-native telecom expertise with...
Through a productive and collaborative journey with the entire wireless ecosystem, 3GPP Release 20 officially begins, aiming to deliver on the full promise of 5G and laying the foundation for the future 6G standard.
With 5G Advanced Release 20, we are continuing to refine the...
The trial utilized e&'s commercial spectrum across 3.5 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.1 GHz and 1.8 GHz bands and delivered a throughput of 5.8 Gbps
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e& UAE hits 5.8 Gbps with 6CC – In a regional first, e&, Nokia and MediaTek...
Ericsson also said that FWA is projected to contribute over 35% of new fixed broadband connections by 2030
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5G FWA drives new pricing models – 51% of carriers with FWA now offer speed-based plans, up from 40% in 2024, driven...
China Mobile’s general manager He Biao said the telco will use its 5G-Advanced infrastructure to test 6G technologies
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China’s 5G-A reaches 300 cities – China has deployed 5G-Advanced networks nationwide, marking a major milestone in the evolution from 5G to...
The 5G FWA service is built on BSNL’s direct-to-device platform
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BSNL launches 5G FWA – BSNL launched its 'Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access' service in Hyderabad, offering SIM-less connectivity with fast deployment and indigenous technology.
Fiber-free internet option – The wireless...
Some say 5G slicing is a viable alternative to spectrum sharing or private networks — but it suffers from severe constraints
Some wireless industry commentators have suggested that “5G network slicing” is a viable alternative to either spectrum-sharing or the deployment of private (dedicated)...
Zain KSA said that full commercial launch is planned for the cities of Riyadh and Jeddah by the last quarter of this year
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5G-SA launch on 600 MHz band – Zain KSA begins deploying 5G Standalone using low-band spectrum, starting...
Huawei believes that the transition from 5G to 5G-A offers a significant opportunity to unlock new value in both consumer and enterprise markets
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User experience Is monetizable – Huawei’s James Chen says 5G-A technology enables differentiated consumer offerings like high-speed...
The chairman of Hutchison noted that 5G population coverage in Hong Kong has already reached 99%
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Full 5G coverage in Hong Kong – The telco has reached 99% population coverage, rolling out across key spectrum bands and major venues.
Monetization through...
Leveraging UBR and M-MIMO pioneer solutions, ZTE helps operators cover more bands with fewer radio units, boosting capacity while reducing space and costs
ZTE offers diversified solutions to enhance user experiences by delivering ultra-fast uplink speeds, high-capacity indoor coverage, and extended signal reach in challenging areas...
China Tower says 5.6 million base stations and 2.1 million tower sites in China are being revamped for AI.
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Smart infra shift – China Tower is converting 2.1 million tower sites into intelligent, multi-use digital nodes for AI, IoT, drone...
Huawei laid out a four-part roadmap to accelerate industry growth during a keynote at MWC in Shanghai, suggesting livestreamers represent a lucrative user segment, growing from 10 million in 2022 to 130 million in 2030.
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High-value users – Huawei sees...
Virgin Media O2 said that the improvement works are part of the telco's mobile transformation plan for 2025
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Widespread mobile upgrade – Virgin Media O2 has enhanced mobile coverage across over 3,000 postcodes in Glasgow, delivering improved 4G and 5G...
M1 plans to integrate Ericsson's system into its microwave transport network, with future expansion to its IP network
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M1 partners with Ericsson for AI transport automation – Singapore’s M1 will deploy Ericsson’s cloud-native transport automation controller to improve visibility and...
GSMA expects Chinese telcos are expected to deploy 4.5 million 5G base stations by the end of the year
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Finish 5G first – GSMA’s Vivek Badrinath urges global operators to complete the 5G SA rollout before jumping to 6G, stressing...
Singtel has commercially deployed 5G network slicing at major events and is extending use cases to healthcare, ports and security
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5G network slicing at scale – Singtel has commercially deployed network slicing across events like the National Day Parade and...
Nokia has launched a first-of-its-kind suite of telco-trained AI models and tools, built with Google Cloud, to enable agentic automation across domains. In parallel, the firm is opening its network-as-code platform to developers in partnership with Telstra, in a dual push to drive network...
