As part of the pilot for 4G, BSNL has deployed 200 sites in three districts of Punjab
Indian state-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) plans to initially provide 4G services in high-revenue telecom circles, local press reported.
Currently, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Punjab...
The FCC will not authorize two-way, high-powered terrestrial mobile use on the 12.2-12.7 GHz band
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 4-0 this week to preserve parts of the 12 GHz spectrum band for advanced satellite services. The decision means that the Commission will not...
The Spanish government said the consultation period on the move will remain open until June 12
Spain’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation has launched a public consultation on potentially extending the length of time that current spectrum license holders have access to radio...
Keysight Technologies reported a strong second quarter, with record revenues that were up 3% to $1.39 billion, or 5% when the impacts of foreign currency impacts and revenues from businesses acquired or divested were excluded.
Net income for the quarter was $283 million, up from...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The refrain came again and again over the course of the afternoon, from carriers, network equipment makers and other industry players: Spectrum is the lifeblood of wireless, and the future of the telecommunications, the technological leadership of the United States, and the country's...
The government of Argentina said the decision to allocate the 6 Ghz for Wi-Fi 6 will enable this technology to be available for universities, large industrial factories and also for residential users
The Argentine government confirmed it will allocate the entire 6 GHz band to...
NGA published a white paper exploring how the integration of advanced communications technology in these systems will transform industries
ATIS’ Next G Alliance (NGA) announced the publication of a new white paper on network-enabled robotic and autonomous systems, in which it explores how the integration...
An official from the Department of Telecom said Vodafone Idea could potentially launch 5G in June
Indian carrier Vodafone Idea is in the final stage of negotiations with banks to secure funding, which will be key for the launch of its 5G network infrastructure in...
BT said it will cut more than 40% of its workforce by 2030
BT Group has revealed plans to cut up to 55,000 jobs — more than 40% of its workforce by 2030. While CEO Philip Jansen told press that the company is looking become “leaner,”...
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3G standards squabbles...
NI has been sharpening its automotive testing capabilities in the past few years, racking up acquisitions like the electric vehicle division of Germany-based Heinzinger Electronic and the EV test systems business of Kratzer Automation AG, both in 2022, and projects like its launch of...
The network covers eight city blocks in Las Vegas’ Fremont Street area
Cox Communications has deployed a private wireless network in Las Vegas’ Fremont Street area. The network covers eight city blocks and supports safety and security applications like video cameras and real-time data analytics, but according...
Last year, Airtel had carried out what it claimed to be India’s first O-RAN-based live 5G network validation in partnership with Mavenir
Indian operator Bharti Airtel has selected U.S. company Mavenir for the deployment of Open RAN (O-RAN) systems as part of its current nationwide...
In 2021, O2 Telefonica set up the first 5G street light in Hesse, in Frankfurt am Main
German operator O2 Telefonica, together with smart energy solutions provider Mainova, are working on a project to convert street lights in Frankfurt am Main into 5G locations in...
Ericsson will support KDDI in deploying 'manhole-shaped' 5G base stations, supplying sub-terrain antennas
Japanese operator KDDI has selected Ericsson for the deployment of what it claims to be the country's first underground 5G base stations.
The Swedish vendor said it will support KDDI in deploying 'manhole-shaped'...
Sony and Mitsui have jointly started system feasibility testing of the DSA technology for wide-area deployment of local 5G network on urban expressways
Japanese companies Sony Group Corporation and Mitsui announced the launch of a joint research project to analyze the use of Dynamic Spectrum...
The long-term rights to the 3.5 GHz spectrum band for 5G services will come into effect on July 1, 2023
The government of New Zealand said it has signed contracts with local carriers Spark, 2Degrees and One New Zealand to accelerate the roll-out of 5G...
The development comes just a few months after several other executive shakeups at Verizon
Verizon Chief Marketing Officer Diego Scotti is stepping down after eight years in the role, according to numerous reports. The development comes just a few months after several other executive shakeups at the...
Cox Communications is taking full ownership of Unite Private Networks, of which it is the majority owner, and plans to create a standalone company that combines fiber provider UPN and infrastructure and business services company Segra.
The transaction is expected to close by June 30. “We...
During 2022, SK Telecom recorded a net addition of 3.5 million 5G customers
SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest telecom operator, ended the first quarter of the year with a total of 14.14 million subscribers in the 5G segment, up 5.6% from 13.4 million in the...
State Department is requesting the band be officially recognized for 5G
As the U.S. federal government continues its efforts to identify additional spectrum for mobile network use, particularly in the midband range, the U.S. State Department is beginning the process to have 3.3-3.4 GHz become...
Oppo established its in-house chip unit, called Zeku, in 2019
With the global semiconductor market still facing shortages, political tension and other setbacks, Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has announced the abrupt closure of its in-house chip design unit.
"Due to the uncertainties in the global...
SK Telecom had been given the right to use the 28 GHz band in 2018 and was required to install a total of 15,000 units of network equipment by May this year
South Korea's ICT ministry canceled a license owned by local carrier SK Telecom...
