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...
A new report from Ericsson shows that as enterprises embrace 5G and AI to future-proof operations, spectrum and complexity remain key hurdles
Ericsson’s 2025 State of Enterprise Connectivity report reveals that as enterprises navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages, and rapid tech adoption, reliable connectivity is...
Millicom said that the acquisition of Movistar in Ecuador strengthens its position in South America and deepens its geographic diversification
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Telefónica exits Ecuador – Telefonica has agreed to sell its Ecuador unit to Millicom for $380 million, continuing its strategy...
The stc-Huawei deal targets next-gen enterprise services like AI-driven solutions, 5G mobile private networks and optimized network operations
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stc Bahrain partners with Huawei – The pair signed a strategic agreement to co-develop AI-powered digital services and 5G-Advanced solutions, accelerating Bahrain’s...
Under the terms of the deal, Ericsson will supply its antenna system solutions, customized to suit Optus' network requirements
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Ericsson deploys advanced 5G system – Optus will deploy Ericsson’s advanced antenna system to enhance 5G coverage, capacity and energy performance...
BSNL has recently concluded the installation of 100,000 towers for the provision of 4G services nationwide
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BSNL plans next 100,000 towers – State-run telco BSNL is preparing to install another 100,000 4G towers after reaching its initial 100,000 towers across...
Nokia said that the new deal will cover Elisa’s operations in Estonia and Finland
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Extended 5G deal – Nokia will upgrade Elisa’s mobile network in Finland and Estonia over the next four years, supporting faster speeds, wider coverage and readiness...
Vodafone Idea recently announced plans to roll out 5G services across all 17 of its priority telecom circles in India by August this year
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Vi expands 5G in India – Vodafone Idea has launched 5G services in Bengaluru with Samsung,...
As legacy networks phase out, RedCap offers a 5G-ready path for low-power, high-volume IoT
As 5G networks continue to evolve globally, a quieter but equally important transformation is underway: the integration of massive-scale, reduced capability cellular applications into the 5G ecosystem. These are the...
Ericsson said that the combined offering would integrate its enterprise wireless solutions, including 5G and SD-WAN technologies
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Ericsson and Supermicro team up – The two firms plan to offer integrated 5G and edge AI systems to help enterprises deploy AI...
The new Qualcomm facility, staffed by scientists and AI experts in both Hanoi and Ho Chí Minh City, is part of company’s global AI research division
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AI R&D hub – The U.S. chipmaker opened a new AI research center in...
e& said that the achievement was made possible by aggregating FR1 bands at 2.1GHz and C-band, paired with Uplink 3Tx on a CPE at a live 5G site
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e& hits 600Mbps uplink – The Arab telco sets global record on...
Ericsson said that Bell will be the first telecom provider globally to adopt the new 5G system
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Canada-built 5G innovation – Ericsson’s Ottawa team developed the Indoor Fusion 8828, a plug-and-play 5G system that merges radio and baseband...
JTower said it will begin interoperability testing with Japan’s four mobile carriers in fiscal year 2025
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Japan’s first Open RAN 5G radio – JTower’s new shared unit supports Sub6 bands across four operators, using O-RAN for flexible vendor interoperability.
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Over the past three years, 5G coverage has expanded by 37 percentage points nationwide, according to a government report
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Rural 5G surges – 5G coverage in rural areas has tripled in three years, reaching 80% of the population,...
Starlink now joins Airtel-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and Reliance Jio Satellite Communications as the third company to be granted a GMPCS license in India
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Starlink enters India – Elon Musk’s satellite venture has secured a GMPCS license, clearing the...
Rakuten Symphony will provide O-RAN equipment and collaborate with ecosystem partners for deployment and technical support
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Vietnam joins Open RAN pioneers – Rakuten Symphony and MobiFone sign MoU to pilot 4G/5G Open RAN in Vietnam, placing the country...
Ericsson had originally acquired a 0.9% stake in Vodafone Idea in June 2024
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Ericsson quits Vodafone Idea – Ericsson India sold its remaining 0.6% stake in Vodafone Idea, raising INR4.28 billion ($49.9 million) via share sales on the...
It has been seven years since the first 5G millimeter-wave customer premise equipment (CPE) emerged, to support home broadband service to residential customers. So how is the technology faring today?
Over those intervening years, mmWave-based FWA has matured from its early iterations and overcome initial...
Rogers is rolling out Ericsson’s 5G Advanced RedCap software to power IoT devices, such as sensors, cameras and monitoring equipment
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Canada’s first 5G-A launch — Rogers begins rolling out Ericsson’s 5G Advanced (5G-A) technology, claiming the first...
A session at Small Cells World Summit spotlighted the UK’s leadership in shared 5G infrastructure, with real-world progress in Oxford and Worthing offering a model for outdoor neutral host deployments that balance technical ambition, public-private cooperation, and commercial pragmatism.
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UK...
Ericsson plans to fully localize the manufacturing of passive antennas in India by June 2025
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Ericsson bets big on India — The company is scaling local manufacturing and R&D to position India as a global telecom hub and...
The partnership between Vodafone Qatar and Nokia will support a broad transformation of the operator’s infrastructure
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Nationwide 5G modernization – Vodafone Qatar will upgrade its entire network with Nokia’s technology to deliver faster, more agile and secure 5G...
U Mobile aims to achieve 80% 5G coverage across populated areas in Malaysia by July 2026
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U Mobile secures major 5G funding – CIMB Bank will lead a RM4B financing facility, committing RM1.5B directly, to support U Mobile’s...
Jio recently asked India's DoT to use this frequency for Wi-Fi services
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Jio seeks 26 GHz Wi-Fi use – Reliance Jio has asked DoT for approval to use 26 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi services.
Hybrid connectivity in focus –...
