Ericsson's AIR 3218 is expected to be deployed across 50 sites within the Vodafone UK network during 2023
U.K. carrier Vodafone and Swedish vendor Ericsson have begun the deployment of a compact active-passive antenna in the U.K. to bring greater 5G capacity, coverage and performance...
Brussels had effectively blocked the launch of 5G services in the city due to its strict radiation rules
Belgian operators are set to launch 5G services in the country’s capital city, Brussels, after local authorities eased strict regulations that prevented telcos from offering 5G in...
BSNL said the deployment of these 4G sites is a part of an extended field trial
Indian state-run operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) was expected to launch 200 4G network sites in the Punjab region, local newspaper The Economic Times reported.
The deployment of these...
Mobile network operators are eager to explore the options that the RAN Intelligent Controller can provide, such as energy savings while maintaining end-user experience.
But there are still many questions that have to be answered about how the RIC will make decisions, said Owen...
T-Mobile US achieved a median 5G download speed of 220.00 Mbps during Q2 2023
According to the latest Ookla Speedtest data, T-Mobile US continues to come out on top in the U.S. when it comes to practically every 5G category.
T-Mobile US achieved a median 5G...
Ragha Gopavarapu, a senior manager for Samsung’s carrier accounts, shares Samsung's perspective on the vRAN and Open RAN revolutions in telecom networks, and provides an update on the company's new vRAN 3.0 offering.
5G's advanced capabilities require a higher level of network performance expectations, from latency to the radio frequency environment. One aspect of where requirements are tightening up is in timing and synchronization.
In part, this is because the "goldilocks" midband spectrum that is prized for...
Proximus Opal provides cloud-based telecom platforms for enterprise customers such as Salesforce and TikTok creator Bytedance
Proximus Opal, a unit of Belgian telecom service provider Proximus Group, announced plans to buy an almost 58% stake in cloud communications platform-as-a-service company Route Mobile, to the tune...
Maxis said this agreement with DNB will enable the telco to start providing 5G services nationwide
Malaysian telco Maxis has finally decided to execute the 5G access agreement with state-run network operator Digital Nasional (DNB), according to local press reports.
Maxis said it will seek its...
American Tower is deploying a new, neutral-host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) with support for 5G at the Xcel Energy Center arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota as well as the surrounding complex.
The new system is being built in parallel with an existing DAS, according to...
In January 2022, Microsoft announced plans to acquire Activision for $68.7 billion
This week saw movement around Microsoft’s ambitions to purchase game publishing giant Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion. The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) extended the deadline for a review of the...
GSMA also estimates that 5G networks will cover 86% of Mexico’s population by 2030
5G subscribers in Mexico are expected to reach 87 million by 2030, up compared to 16.9 million in 2025, according to a report by telecom association GSMA.
The GSMA report showed that...
Ahead of its second-quarter earnings report, Nokia has lowered its guidance for its full-year sales, citing weakness in North America as one of the contributing factors.
Nokia is now expecting net sales for the year to be in the range of 23.2 billion-24.6 billion...
GSMA noted that 5G networks will cover 84% of the country’s population by 2030
5G subscribers in Brazil are forecast to reach 179 million by 2030, up compared to 36.2 million in 2025, according to a recent report by telecom association GSMA.
The report showed that...
Orange said that the deployment of this 5G virtual private network will require a total investment of $4.04 million
Spanish operator Orange has developed a 5G Standalone (SA) virtual private network for the port of Barcelona, with the aim of offering advanced mobility service to...
While Network sales declined by 13%, Enterprise sales grew by a 20%, and in total, Ericsson reported $6.3 billion) in sales
Ericsson reported a loss of $65.2 million in its second quarter and shares slid down 8.7%., but said its overall results are “in line with expectations.” Further,...
Keysight Technologies has teamed up with space-based NB-IoT start-up Skylo to put together a certification program for 3GPP 5G Release 17 Non-Terrestrial Network chipsets, modules and devices to be used on Skylo's network. Skylo will use Keysight's testing solutions combined with Skylo's own test...
NEC said that the tests were conducted from August 2021 to June 2023
Japanese companies NEC and Fujitsu are currently conducting research and development of a technology for testing the interoperability of "post-5G" base stations compliant with O-RAN specifications.
In a release, the partners said that...
GSMA and ESA partnership will help develop new satellite and terrestrial network technologies that allow for better integration with 5G and 6G systems
The GSMA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) that outlines plans to jointly develop new...
Vodafone currently operates more than 26,700 mobile radio stations in Germany
Vodafone Germany has deployed 4,100 5G Standalone (SA) stations with around 12,000 5G SA antennas across the country, Vodafone Germany said in a release.
Vodafone currently operates more than 26,700 mobile radio stations in...
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Senate committee approves nominations of Carr, Starks and Gomez
A Senate committee advanced the nominations of three Federal Communications Commissioners yesterday, bringing the FCC closer to a full headcount.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation advanced the nominations of Commissioners Brendan Carr and Geoffrey...
Rules would focus on preventing fraudulent transfers of phone numbers
In an effort to prevent SIM swap and port-out fraud, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is proposing new rules focused on ensuring that carriers authenticate that a phone service belongs to a particular user before allowing...
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC offers enhanced power efficiency, AI-powered camera technologies and reliable Sub-6 5G connectivity
MediaTek has launched its new Dimensity 6000 series, beginning with a chipset for mainstream 5G devices. The new SoC — the Dimensity 6100+ — integrates an enhanced 5G modem...
