Rakuten Mobile started using JTower's solutions in January 2020
Japanese carrier Rakuten Mobile and compatriot telecom infrastructure company JTower announced that Rakuten Mobile has adopted JTower’s indoor infrastructure-sharing solutions for its network in more than 100 facilities and buildings across Japan.
In a release, Rakuten Mobile,...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Spectrum, driving innovation and openness. From Samsung Networks' view, these are the three things that the U.S. government should be focusing on to bolster the country's global leadership in wireless technologies.
"We've got a lead in this country. We are at a crossroads....
O2 said that its 5G SA service is now available in the cities of Avila, Barcelona, Castellon, Ferrol, Gran Canaria, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Segovia, Seville and Vigo
Spanish company O2, which is a brand of local telecom operator Movistar, launched 5G Standalone (5G...
'We are in the midst of a global battle over the future of wireless networks,' said Commerce Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. global competitiveness, the ongoing lack of spectrum auction authority for the Federal Communications Commission and how telecom carriers will continue to support...
Vodafone Idea recently secure funds via a $2.16 billion follow-on public offer (FPO)
Indian carrier Vodafone Idea has reportedly accelerated negotiations with Nordic vendors Ericsson and Nokia with the main aim of upgrading its 4G network, local newspaper The Economic Times reported.
According to the report,...
O2 Telefonica, Vodafone Germany and Deutsche Telekom took part in this 4G connectivity project
German telco O2 Telefonica and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), the German public transport company which manages Berlin’s subway system, announced the launch of a new 4G/LTE mobile network from all German mobile...
The FCC now estimates that $4.98 billion is needed to fund rip-and-replace efforts
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week asked for more funding to support communications providers' "rip-and-replace" projects for Huawei and ZTE equipment, which has been banned by Congress for use in U.S....
Stage X previously said it aims to deploy 6,000 5G base stations across Korea
Japanese companies Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Symphony and South Korean mobile network operator Stage X announced an agreement with the aim of establishing a comprehensive framework for strategic collaboration between the companies,...
O2 Telefonica and Samsung will add seven vRAN and O-RAN network sites in the Bavaria region
Samsung Electronics and German carrier O2 Telefónica announced that launch of their first virtualized RAN (vRAN) and Open RAN (O-RAN) commercial site in Germany following extensive trials.
The partners said...
Last year, Vodafone UK and Three UK had announced a new joint venture agreement to merge their operations
U.K. carrier Vodafone said it aims to roll out its 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology to rural Wales as part of its proposed merger with rival telco...
BSNL recently said it has reached 800,000 4G subscribers in its initial launch phase
Indian company Tejas Networks said it expects to conclude supplying 4G/5G network equipment to compatriot state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) this fiscal year, ending March 31, 2025, as part of...
Deutsche Telekom said that around 96% of households in Germany can already access the telco's 5G network
German telecom operator Deutsche Telekom said that a total of 11,400 of its 5G antennas in 900 cities are currently transmitting on the 3.6 GHz spectrum band.
In a...
Vodafone said the O-RAN trial took place in two towns in Northern Italy
Vodafone and Nokia announced they have completed a three-month Open RAN (O-RAN) trial across a live 5G Standalone (5G SA) test network in Italy, Vodafone said in a release.
Vodafone said that the...
Through a previous deal, AT&T provided Movistar capacity in its network for the provision of 3G, 4G and 5G services
Mexican carriers Movistar México and AT&T México announced the signing of an agreement to extend an existing deal for access to wireless last-mile capacity until...
TPG and Optus will establish a regional multi-operator core network in Australia
Australia’s TPG Telecom has entered a long-term network sharing deal with Singtel-owned Optus eight months after it failed to secure one with Telstra due to regulatory hurdles. The operators will continue to operate...
BSNL has already deployed 3,500 4G sites in a number of regions across India
Indian state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reached 800,000 4G subscribers in its initial launch phase across North Indian regions of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and western Uttar...
Last year, TCS and ITI secured an advance purchase order from BSNL to set up 100,000 4G sites across India
Indian company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is currently installing large data centers in the four regions of India as part of its 4G deal with...
A group of firms will use SONIC Labs’ outdoor testing site in London to explore the potential of O-RAN in a real-world environment
U.K. digital accelerator Digital Catapult has announced that SONIC Labs, an initiative aiming to advance Open RAN (O-RAN) technology, will welcome a...
'Convenience is the clear advantage'
U.S. consumers are primed to accept Fixed Wireless Access service as a primary connectivity option, and those who have it don't intent to switch any time soon, according to a new report from Ericsson's Consumer Lab.
Of U.S. households which...
Satellite direct-to-cellular service provider Lynk announced today that it has signed a five-year contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to enable U.S federal agencies to purchase its services for unmodified smartphones over the next five years.
Lynk explained in a release that...
Vodafone Idea recently said it expects to use the equity and debt funding to deploy its 5G service within six to seven months of securing the funds
Indian operator Vodafone Idea said it has concluded its $2.16 billion follow-on public offer (FPO), which closed successfully...
The combined new entity will be owned 54% by PIF and 43.1% by stc Group
The Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, and Saudi telecom group stc announced the signing of definitive agreements whereby PIF will acquire a 51% stake...
After the Huawei Annual Analyst Summit, there are still so many questions. This was their 21st such gathering, and once again, it was very impressive. The theme was “Thrive with Intelligence." They did a great job of explaining how new technology would change our...
In today’s evolving telecoms landscape, providers are faced with mounting competition and growing pressure to provide the best, most reliable service. Many experts in this sector understand the limitations of existing networks, realizing that the true way to establish the most seamless connectivity is...
