BROWSING: 5G

BSNL to complete large portion of its 4G network by November

India's telecom minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said that BSNL is being revived in a "very systematic and methodical way" Indian state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has started its 4G deployment and will have completed a significant part of the rollout by November 2024, local...

SoftBank starts field trial for 5G MEC using SRv6 MUP

SoftBank, in collaboration with a consortium, will exhibit a demonstration of this platform during an upcoming event in Japan this month Japanese telco SoftBank announced it has initiated field trials for 5G multi-access edge computing (MEC) utilizing the segment routing IPv6 mobile user plane (SRv6...

Indian telcos to end unlimited 5G data plans this year: Report

Indian telcos Airtel and Jio initially launched 5G services in October 2022 Indian telcos Bharati Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocomm are likely to put and end to their unlimited 5G data plans in the second half of 2024 and charge at least 5-10% more than...

Ooredoo Kuwait successfully tests 5.5G mmWave tech

Ooredoo Kuwait said the the initial trials focused on Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and diverse use cases Kuwait’s largest operator, Ooredoo Kuwait, announced the successful completion of 5G mmWave technology testing in close collaboration with the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA). The initial trials,...

Aramco Digital, Intel to set up O-RAN center in Saudi Arabia

The new O-RAN center is expected to be operational this year Aramco Digital and Intel announced plans to establish what they claim to be Saudi Arabia’s first Open RAN (O-RAN) development center. The partners explained that the collaboration will accelerate the development and implementation of O-RAN...

Deutsche Telekom to launch ‘ultra-mobile’ deployable solution

Deutsche Telekom said that around a dozen companies are currently testing the mast German carrier Deutsche Telekom said it is relying on ultra-mobile transmission mast to fulfill with short-term requirements due to festivals or large construction sites. A few months ago, Deutsche Telekom developed a prototype...

Qualcomm CEO on how ‘mobile DNA’ sets up AI-driven growth

LAS VEGAS--As you’d expect, CES was dominated by positioning, presentations and products designed to capitalize on the (hopefully durable) moment generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is having. As to how this opportunity maps generally to the mobile industry and specifically to Qualcomm, company CEO...

Ceragon Networks secures $150 million modernization deal in India

Ceragon said it is expected to begin delivery and deployment of the new sites in the second quarter of 2024 Israeli wireless solutions firm Ceragon Networks has signed an agreement with a global integrator, in support of a network modernization project for a Tier 1...

Smarter than the average ‘G’: The role of AI/ML in 6G systems

Future 6G systems are already coming into focus through research and early development, and one of the most exciting aspects is the role that artificial intelligence will play in the next generation of cellular systems.   First, a note on artificial intelligence versus machine learning....

6G standards to get boost from 5G Advanced in 2024 (Reader Forum)

As future 6G standards are discussed this year, current work on Releases 18 and 19 in areas such as AI / ML, MIMO, and power savings will provide the starting point.  The rollout of 5G is well underway. At the same time as 5G is...

Rohde & Schwarz Webinar: The metaverse and extended reality – a first test and measurement perspective

This webinar offers a comprehensive test and measurement perspective on 5G and 6G technologies as enablers of immersive virtual environments. Watch on-demand to explore spectrum utilization challenges and advancements, with a focus on the FR3 spectrum and THz frequencies. We also examine the critical role...

Dish Wireless awarded $50 million for O-RAN test facility

ORCID will allow participants to test and validate their hardware and software solutions against an O-RAN network deployed by Dish Dish Wireless, which is now a subsidiary of EchoStar, was awarded a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information...

O-RAN firm Parallel Wireless deploys 1,500 sites across Africa

Parallel Wireless already deployed O-RAN sites in Nigeria, Tanzania, Guinea Conakry, Ghana, South Sudan, Uganda, DRC and Malawi U.S.-based Open RAN (O-RAN) firm Parallel Wireless said it has already deployed a total of 1,500 sites across Africa. Parallel Wireless partnered with regional telecommunications providers and...

Malaysia to shift to dual 5G network model soon: Report

In May 2023, the government of Malaysia said it would allow the operation of a second 5G network in the country Malaysia’s communications minister, Fahmi Fadzil, said that the country has achieved its target of 80% 5G coverage in populated areas, paving the way for...

Rohde & Schwarz enables Qualcomm to pioneer new frequency ranges for future 5G-Advanced and 6G networks

In the evolving landscape of 5G networks, leveraging frequency ranges FR1 (0.41 to 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (24.25 to 71 GHz) has been pivotal. As the era of 5G-Advanced and 6G unfolds, a third frequency range is being discussed in global regulatory and industry...

BSNL targets market share of 20% in India with its 4G rollout

BSNL will launch 5G technology in 2025 via an upgrade of its 4G infrastructure Indian state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is targeting a 20% market share of the country’s overall mobile market by the end of 2024 by accelerating the rollout of its 4G...

UAE telco du selects Nokia to modernize its voice core network

Nokia will expand and modernize the existing IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) voice core network Finnish vendor Nokia announced that it has been selected by United Arab Emirates (UAE) operator du to modernize its circuit-switched core network. As part of the project, Nokia will expand and modernize...

How does 5G transport automation help reduce network opex?

In addition to helping operators cut costs, Ericsson’s AI-enabled approach to 5G transport automation sets the stage for new service monetization As the industry continues to advance 5G networks, the stage is set for the scaled transition to cloud-native standalone mode of operation that will...

HPE confirms $14bn Juniper deal to make it a ‘new networking leader’

Cloud and edge solutions provider Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has confirmed it has agreed a deal to acquire enterprise networking specialist Juniper Networks for $14 billion. The acquisition will double HPE’s networking business, increasing from around 18 percent of its total annual revenue to...

India not to include 600 MHz spectrum in upcoming auction: Report

The government of India aims to conduct a new spectrum auction in March India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will not auction the 600 MHz band in the upcoming spectrum auction as the body aims to conduct more studies to ensure there is no interference with...

Aviat Networks inks private networks deal with Smartfren

Aviat said the deal targets Indonesian private networks and enterprises including hospitals, agriculture, mining, buildings, oil and gas companies, factories, smart cities and other vertical industries Aviat Networks, has put in place strategic collaboration agreement with Indonesian telco PT Smartfren Telecom to deliver high speed...

HPE tees-up $13bn deal for Juniper Networks, say reports

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is closing on a $13 billion deal for Juniper Networks, according to a report yesterday (Monday, January 8) in The Wall Street Journal, and widely covered elsewhere since. So far, neither company has commented on the story; the original cites...

Verizon gains ground on T-Mo’s 5G speed lead: Opensignal

Opensignal looks at 5G experience vs. overall network experience among the three largest U.S. MNOs T-Mobile US continues to maintain its lead in offering the fastest 5G speeds and availability, but Verizon and AT&T's C-Band deployments are helping those carriers to make some inroads. That's the...

Telco Sustainability Forum Key Findings Report

Sustainability is fast becoming a business imperative for the telecoms industry, driven by factors such as the UN's Race to Zero Campaign, rising energy costs, complex 5G deployments and heightened customer and shareholder expectations.RCR Wireless News' latest report, a companion piece to Telco Sustainability Forum, deep...

What’s next in 5G Advanced?

This month marked a significant milestone in the decade-long 5G technology evolution. After many months of intense discussions leading up to the final 3GPP RAN Plenary meeting of 2023, which took place in the historic city of Edinburgh, the scope of 5G Advanced Release...