BROWSING: 5G

SIMCom new product release: How to pave the way for AI-driven connectivity

At MWC 2025 in Barcelona, SIMCom is glad to showcase its advanced IoT innovations in AI-powered connectivity with the introduction of high-performance wireless modules including 5G RedCap modules, smart modules and GNSS modules at Booth Hall 1 B20. By integrating AI capabilities with advanced...

SK Telecom, IonQ partner to advance AI, quantum computing

SK Telecom noted that the integration of AI with quantum computing is expected to enhance AI-driven solutions by reducing processing time and power consumption Korean carrier SK Telecom has announced a strategic partnership with IonQ, a U.S.-based quantum computing firm, to boost the adoption of...

ZTE reports revenues of $16.65 billion in 2024

ZTE explained that the external environment remained complex and volatile last year, marked by adjustments in industry investment structures Chinese vendor ZTE Corporation reported full-year revenue of CNY 121.30 billion ($16.65 billion) for 2024, the vendor said in a release. During last year, net profit attributable...

Telecom Argentina acquires Telefónica’s Argentine operation

The Argentine government announced that it will investigate the acquisition of Telefónica by Telecom to determine whether it creates a monopoly Telecom Argentina (Telecom) has finalized the acquisition of rival Telefónica de Argentina for $1.245 billion, local press reported. Telefónica operates in Argentina and other Latin...

Bell expands 5G partnership with Nokia for Cloud RAN, O-RAN

Under the deal, Bell Canada will roll out Nokia’s Cloud RAN solution, which is designed to be compatible with both existing and future O-RAN systems Bell Canada and Nokia have expanded their collaboration to include Cloud RAN deployment and the groundwork for Open RAN integration,...

Vodafone trials multiple 5G SA network slices in the UK

Vodafone allocated two dedicated network slices at the Principality Stadium during the Wales vs. Ireland Men’s Guinness Six Nations match U.K.-based telco Vodafone said it has successfully trialed the use of multiple 5G Standalone (5G SA) network slices operating simultaneously for different purposes at a...

Airtel, Ericsson to boost 5G Core deployment

The 5G core deployment will support Airtel in gradually transitioning to a commercially operational, full-scale 5G SA network Indian carrier Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have expanded their partnership with a new deal to deploy the latter's 5G Core network solutions. In a release, the Swedish vendor...

TRAI pushes for direct 5G spectrum access for enterprises

TRAI’s proposal could accelerate private 5G deployments, an area that has so far seen little traction in India The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently proposed granting direct access to spectrum for companies, enabling them to set up private 5G networks independently, according...

Europe showing ‘poorest 5G SA outcomes,’ according to Ookla

5G SA is great, but its progress in Europe? Not so great — says Ookla Ookla this week released a report examining Europe’s 5G Standalone (SA) competitiveness as it compares to other major global regions. The results show that, despite Europe's ambitious 5G infrastructure targets...

Movistar piggybacks on Helium for community 5G densification in Mexico

Network operator Movistar, owned by Telefónica, is working with Nova Labs to integrate the US firm’s decentralised blockchain-based Helium Network into its national cellular 4G/5G service in Mexico. A statement said 2.3 million Movistar subscribers will “soon” get access to the Helium Network, which...

Airtel expands 5G coverage, stops investing in 4G network

Airtel ended 2024 with a total of 120 million 5G subscribers Indian carrier Bharti Airtel ended last year with a 5G subscriber base of 120 million as it continued expanding its network coverage. During a recent earnings call, Bharti Airtel's vice chairman and managing director,...

Chunghwa Telecom, Ericsson advance 5G slicing automation

The integration of Ericsson’s Dynamic Network Slicing and Chunghwa’s Paragon platform provides enterprises with greater control over their connectivity Swedish vendor Ericsson and Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom have advanced automation in 5G network slicing, enabling enterprises to manage network resources more efficiently. By integrating Ericsson’s Dynamic...

5G (etc) to drive $11tn in global GDP in manufacturing (etc) by 2030 – says GSMA

More evidence, if it was needed, that 5G is all about enterprises – whether it is used by operators, themselves, to drive internal efficiencies, or sold to other sectors as private networks, network slices, or wide-area networks (WAN) services. Ahead of MWC, the GSMA...

Globe Telecom tests Nokia API suite for Filipino enterprises

Philippines-based network operator Globe Telecom is working with Nokia to provide enterprises with enhanced security via network application programming interfaces (APIs), the Finnish vendor has said. The firm is testing Nokia’s so-called Network Exposure Platform (NEP) to enable developers and enterprises to create “security...

Ericsson, Telstra claim first programmable network in APAC

Ericsson explained that a key component of this transformation is the use of network APIs, which will facilitate collaboration with technology innovators Australian carrier Telstra is set to introduce what it claims to be the first programmable network in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region through a...

du claims first 5G VoNR launch in the UAE

du noted that users can now experience improved download and upload speeds, ultra-low latency and superior call quality through VoNR Emirati-based operator du claimed to be the first operator in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to commercially launch 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR). It has...

From automation to intelligence: AI’s impact on mobile networks (Reader Forum)

The convergence of 5G technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the telecommunications landscape. Communications service providers (CSPs) can leverage AI tools — including machine learning, predictive analytics and natural language processing — to streamline operations, increase productivity and implement new monetization strategies. While many...

#TBT: C Band auction concludes; is 6G a $1tn industry?; DT kicks off 5G SA trials … this week in 2021

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! C Band auction...

Vodafone to cover 90% of Spain with 5G by end-2025

Vodafone said that this expansion includes bringing 5G to approximately 1,000 additional municipalities across 49 provinces Vodafone Spain’s 5G network will cover 90% of the population and more than 3,700 municipalities, surpassing its initial deployment commitments, the carrier said in a release. This expansion includes bringing...

China Unicom to offer 5G-A tech in 300 cities by end-2025

China Unicom plans to achieve seamless 5G-A coverage in urban areas of 39 cities across China by July this year Chinese carrier China Unicom aims to establish continuous 5G-Advanced (5G-A) coverage in key areas across 300 cities by the end of 2025, following initial pilot...

Kyocera establishes O-RU Alliance to drive O-RAN adoption

Kyocera said the alliance will focus on ensuring interoperability among vendors to provide telecom operators with greater flexibility in terms of network deployment Kyocera Corporation has announced the establishment of the O-RU Alliance, an initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of Open RAN (O-RAN) technology...

Urban vs. rural 5G: Midband spectrum, FirstNet and acquisitions have driven coverage

AT&T, T-Mobile US and Verizon have taken 'very different approaches' on rural 5G expansion, Ookla finds Over the past five years since launching 5G, the three national carriers have all expanded their rural 5G footprints. Each has taken a different strategy, however, driven primarily by...

Vodafone Idea to launch 5G in Mumbai next month

Vodafone Idea said the 5G rollout will continue in April 2025, expanding to Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Delh and Patna Indian telco Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the commercial launch of its 5G services in India, beginning with Mumbai in March 2025. According to the operator’s latest earnings...

Telefónica seeks buyer for its Mexican business: Report

Telefonica aims to finalize the sale before its annual shareholders' meeting, typically held in April or May Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica has hired investment bank JP Morgan to oversee the sale of its Mexican business, according to a report by financial newspaper Cinco Días, which...

Far EasTone, Ericsson trial 5G-A capabilities at Taipei Dome

Ericsson noted that the 5G-A trial demonstrated how curated Quality of Service (QoS) can improve mobile experiences in high-density environments Swedish vendor Ericsson and Taiwanese telco Far EasTone Telecommunications said they have successfully tested a differentiated connectivity cluster using 5G Advanced (5G-A) network capabilities and...