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5G networks already cover 73% of European population: Report

The report noted that despite the progress in 5G networks and FTTH deployments, the European continent risks falling short of its “gigabit for all by 2030” target by 10% 5G technology was available to 73% of the European population by the end of 2022, up...

India to set up 100 labs to develop apps and services for 5G

Operators in India started to deploy 5G networks in October 2022 The government of India has announced plans to set up 100 labs in the top engineering institutions across the country to develop apps and services for 5G networks, local press reported. “To realize new opportunities,...

How do you do continuous testing (CT) in telecom networks?

When bringing CT to live networks, it’s important to build and design for this framework from day one The move towards continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment or CI/CD and continuous testing (CT) is part of the telecom industry’s larger push for full automation. According to...

How are rural broadband efforts impacting the telecom workforce?

With the broadband sector now flush with cash, another challenge has emerged: finding the fiber techs to do the job The Covid-19 pandemic put the need for more ubiquitous broadband front and center as those lacking adequate connectivity struggled to make the necessary shift to...

T-Mobile US: Big investments, big results for 2022

2022 was the company's 'best year ever,' says CEO Sievert T-Mobile US rounded out 2022 with postpaid net customer additions of 1.8 million in the fourth quarter and 6.4 million for the year, beating its guidance and recording record-low churn of 0.88%. Q4 2022 —...

AT&T on 2023: Getting serious about cybersecurity at the edge

Cybersecurity continues its evolution and organizations are focused on it more holistically, as part of business outcomes rather than as component parts, according to Theresa Lanowitz of AT&T. Lanowitz, who is the head of evangelism for AT&T Business' cybersecurity segment, draws on insights gathered...

Japan plans 5G spectrum auction for early 2026: Report

The government of Japan is considering to auction mmWave spectrum Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is aiming to launch a 5G spectrum auction in early 2026, Japanese newspaper Nikkei reported. This would be the first time that the Japanese government has used an...

MFA, 5G-ACIA sign MoU to advance private 5G networks

MFA said it provides resources and tools through various channels for industry verticals to simplify their path to secure private networks MFA, formerly the MultiFire Alliance and now a private networking alliance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries...

Canadian telco Bell invests in Cohere Technologies

Cohere Technologies has developed Universal Spectrum Multiplier (USM) software for existing networks and Open Radio Access Networks U.S. network software firm Cohere Technologies announced it has received investment funding from Bell Ventures, which is the corporate venture capital arm of Canadian telco Bell. Cohere Technologies...

Finland, South Korea boost cooperation to develop 6G architecture

The 6G project started in July 2021 and is expected to last until June 2024 The University of Oulu in Finland and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) in South Korea announced a new, collaborative research project to develop an advanced system architecture for...

What do first responders want from communications tech?

A new survey of more than 7,100 first responders conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reflects their need for communications tech that is "trustworthy," "controllable" and " user frustration." NIST's "Voice of First Responders" project was five years in the...

Rogers, Shaw extend deadline to complete proposed merger

The proposed Rogers-Shaw merger was initially announced on March 15, 2021 Canadian operators Rogers Communications, Shaw Communications and Quebecor announced an agreement to extend the outside date of the proposed merger of Rogers and Shaw and the acquisition of Freedom Mobile by Videotron, a wholly-owned...

Opensignal declares T-Mo US fastest 5G carrier, again

T-Mobile US had an average 5G download speed of 186.3 Mbps from September 16 to December 14, 2022 For the seventh consecutive time, Opensignal has declared that T-Mobile US has the fastest 5G download speeds in the United States, hitting an average of 186.3 Mbps,...

BT, SPL aim to deliver remote 4G/5G coverage via HAPS

BT Group noted that the new antenna technology aims to deliver 4G and 5G from the air U.K. operator BT and Stratospheric Platforms (SPL) announced they will test delivering mobile coverage using a new antenna technology, designed to be mounted on a High-Altitude Platform Station...

Reliance Jio launches 5G across six states in the North-East circle

Reliance Jio already launched 5G in 191 towns and cities across India Indian carrier Reliance Jio announced the launch of its 5G services across all six states of the North-East circle, the company said in a release. The telco’s 5G offering was activated in the cities...

Three network trends impacting the wireless workforce, according to Corning

Corning exec: 'The fundamentals we are putting down now will carry forward to 6G' The evolution of 5G into a more mature, software-defined and cloud-native network technology brings with it material changes in the types of skills operators need. As a result, telecom companies are...

Quebecor secures additional spectrum in Canada

Quebecor acquired additional 5G spectrum in Manitoba and Quebec Canadian operator Quebecor and its subsidiary Videotron have invested nearly CAD10 million ($7.5 million) to acquire new 5G wireless spectrum licenses, in Manitoba in the 600 MHz band and in Quebec in the 3,500 MHz band,...

Dell’Oro revises global Open RAN outlook upwards

Stronger-than-expected O-RAN progress in North America is behind the revision, says Dell'Oro The Dell’Oro Group published a recent report that the firm said shows that the Open RAN movement has “come a long way in just a few years” and is accelerating faster than initially expected....

Test and Measurement: EXFO partners with cross-connect company

Testing company EXFO announced a new partnership with Telescent, which produces automated fiber optic cross-connects for data centers. The two companies have integrated EXFO's diagnostic capabilities to Telescent's Gen 4 Network Topology Manager; Anthony Kewitsch, Telscent's CEO, said that the integration will " remote monitoring,...

Deutsche Telekom launches its own 5G phones in Germany

Deutsche Telekom said the new devices were developed based upon the expertise and economies of scale created by T-Mobile US’s own brand “REVVL” line of smartphones German carrier Deutsche Telekom has launched its own 5G smartphones in its home market with the aim of increasing...

BSNL strikes deal with Echelon Edge for private networks in India

This partnership will enable Echelon Edge to be a provider of private LTE and 5G services under the BSNL spectrum allocated for private networks India’s state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has inked a partnership with compatriot IT company firm Echelon Edge to deploy private...

FCC targets mortgage scam robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission says that it is working to shut down network access for robocalls coming from a Florida realty group that is being sued by three state attorneys general for deceptive business practices. The U.S. regulatory agency has asked voice service provider...

French telco SFR selects Nokia for 5G SA core network

SFR currently provides 5G services in 6,200 municipalities across France French telco SFR announced it has selected Finnish vendor Nokia for the deployment of its 5G Standalone (SA) core network, the former said in a release. As part of its ongoing 5G deployment, SFR has signed...

Mafab begins 5G rollout in Nigeria’s capital

Mafab won 5G 3.5GHz spectrum licenses in a November 2021 auction Nigeria’s newest mobile operator Mafab Communications announced this week that it has begun its roll out of 5G services in the country’s capital city of Abuja. According to the company’s founder, Musbahu Bashir, five other...