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...
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...
SoftBank has gained exclusive rights to use Sceye’s HAPS platform in Japan
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SoftBank to launch HAPS in 2026 – The Japanese carrier will begin pre-commercial stratospheric telecom services next year, using U.S.-based Sceye’s lighter-than-air platform to improve disaster recovery and...
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...
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...
Huawei laid out a four-part roadmap to accelerate industry growth during a keynote at MWC in Shanghai, suggesting livestreamers represent a lucrative user segment, growing from 10 million in 2022 to 130 million in 2030.
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High-value users – Huawei sees...
M1 plans to integrate Ericsson's system into its microwave transport network, with future expansion to its IP network
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M1 partners with Ericsson for AI transport automation – Singapore’s M1 will deploy Ericsson’s cloud-native transport automation controller to improve visibility and...
The transition to future 6G technology should be evolutionary and should not force a complete hardware refresh, says NGMN
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Evolution, not revolution – NGMN emphasizes that 6G should evolve from 5G, with most upgrades happening via software to avoid costly...
Ericsson said that Bell will be the first telecom provider globally to adopt the new 5G system
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Canada-built 5G innovation – Ericsson’s Ottawa team developed the Indoor Fusion 8828, a plug-and-play 5G system that merges radio and baseband...
Starlink now joins Airtel-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and Reliance Jio Satellite Communications as the third company to be granted a GMPCS license in India
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Starlink enters India – Elon Musk’s satellite venture has secured a GMPCS license, clearing the...
Nokia deployed its 5G AirScale radio products alongside a 5G Standalone Core tailored for defense needs
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5G for defense – Nokia demonstrated its 5G platform during Joint Viking 2025, enabling real-time battlefield intelligence and improved coordination among 10,000...
Vodafone Idea has partnered with Swedish vendor Ericsson to build the 5G infrastructure in Delhi
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Vodafone Idea launches 5G in Delhi – The telco activated its commercial 5G services in Delhi on May 15, following earlier launches in...
Mobile UK noted that the recent Planning and Infrastructure Bill and the Autumn Budget represented missed opportunities to directly address mobile infrastructure investment
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Mobile UK calls for urgent mobile infrastructure focus – A new report commissioned by Mobile...
As AI becomes more embedded in our daily lives, supporting infrastructure must evolve to meet the surging demands.
While GPUs and data center design often attract the attention, networking is an equally critical pillar of AI infrastructure. Without robust networking, the most powerful compute resources...
For many CSPs, the 5G focus has turned to the transition to a new cloud-native core, a new service-based architecture and more dynamic service management and orchestration. CSPs are also looking to monetize their 5G investments and improve customer experience by tapping into key...
Fujitsu plans to transfer four of its group companies and their related companies to 1FINITY
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New spin-off, new strategy – Fujitsu will launch 1FINITY on July 1, 2025, consolidating its network products business, including optical gear and O-RAN-compliant...
KDDI plans to start deploying this technology across Japan starting in 2026
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KDDI to deploy AMD-powered 5G by 2026 – Japanese operator KDDI will adopt AMD’s 4th Gen EPYC processors to boost the performance and energy efficiency of...
From core to RAN to edge, Dell Technologies is taking an ecosystem-first approach to telecom transformation
At Mobile World Congress, Dell Technologies showcased how it’s helping communications service providers (CSPs) transform their entire network to an open, disaggregated, cloud-native architecture—beginning with the core network as...
In Q1, ZTE noted it had actively seized AI-driven opportunities across communications infrastructure, computing infrastructure, AI terminals and industry applications
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AI lifts Q1 revenue – ZTE reported a 7.8% year-over-year revenue increase in the period, driven by AI-driven...
5G is expected to represent 84% of total mobile subscriptions in Malaysia by 2029, according to GlobalData
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5G fuels mobile growth – Malaysia’s mobile services revenue is expected to grow at a 3.5% CAGR through 2029, largely driven...
The DoT is seeking details about Chinese-made gear still active in local telecoms networks
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DoT targets Chinese gear – India’s Department of Telecoms has instructed operators to disclose their Chinese-made equipment, amid concerns over national security risks.
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KDDI is offering this service with Starlink and will expand Japan's land coverage to nearly 100%
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– KDDI launches Japan’s first direct-to-cell satellite service, enabling SMS, location sharing, and emergency alerts via Starlink, with no app or hardware required — a...
Which NB-NTN use case is the 'juiciest' for Viasat? The one with the longest sales cycle.
Mobile network operators and satellite operators striking partnerships and beginning to roll out satellite-based cellular services in hopes of capturing new revenues. Last month, Verizon boosted its direct-to-device texting...
GSA noted that RedCap is a reduced set of 5G capabilities intended for devices like wearables and low-cost hotspots that have low battery consumption
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-The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has launched a new group to boost development and...
