Samsung said the pilot supports Orange’s strategy to diversify suppliers and adopt flexible, cloud-based networks
Orange France and Samsung have completed the first 4G and 5G calls on a virtualized RAN (vRAN) and Open RAN network in southwestern France, marking a key milestone in their...
The current duopoly in the Indian telecoms market is simply down to deep pockets, at Jio and Airtel, says the government; it wants more competition and has reiterated support for challengers Vodafone Idea and BSNL
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Market diversity – India’s duopoly...
Zain says its 5G-Advanced network will accommodate rising data demand, enable smart city services, and expand IoT capabilities across the country
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Nationwide 5G-Advanced – Zain launched Kuwait’s first 5G-Advanced network, offering high-speed coverage across most of the country to power smart...
Vodafone Idea is currently using AI-powered self-organising networks (SON) to manage its infrastructure, and has partnered with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for its network rollouts
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5G reaches 23 more cities – Vodafone Idea is expanding its 5G footprint to 23 new...
Ericsson noted that the new deal stipulates the deployment of its latest radio technology and introduces 5G-A features
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Three-year 5G upgrade deal – Ericsson and e& UAE signed a multi-year agreement to expand 5G capacity, coverage and efficiency while introducing new...
Deutsche Telekom said that around 98% of households can already access the carrier’s 5G network
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276 new mobile sites added – Deutsche Telekom expanded its network with 276 new sites between March and May, while upgrading over 1,200 existing ones, many...
Virgin Media O2 will invest £343 million to acquire 78.8 megahertz of spectrum from Vodafone UK, pending Ofcom approval
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£343M spectrum deal secured – Virgin Media O2 will invest £343 million to acquire 78.8 megahertz of spectrum from Vodafone UK, pending...
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...
