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LG Uplus combines with Qualcomm, Ericsson on RedCap tests for Industry 4.0 SMEs

LG Uplus is working with Qualcomm, Ericsson and others to validate RedCap for enterprise IoT usage. In sum, what to know: RedCap tests – LG Uplus is working with RAPA, Qualcomm, Ericsson and others to validate RedCap for 5G IoT use cases for SMEs in industrial...

Softbank tests 7GHz band for 6G with Nokia in Tokyo

Softbank and Nokia are installing three pre-commercial 7GHz-compatible base stations in central Tokyo In sum, what to know: Outdoor trials – Softbank and Nokia have started outdoor trials of the 7GHz band in Tokyo, marking Japan’s first use of this frequency for 6G research. Massive MIMO –...

T-Mobile completes $2bn network expansion in Florida

The multi-year investment expands its 5G coverage through new and upgraded cell sites, and will enable better internet speeds for businesses, schools, healthcare providers, first responders, and residential customers. In sum, what to know: Florida expansion – T-Mobile has finalized a multi-year investment in Florida, including...

Fujitsu launches 1Finity as standalone global networking business

1Finity consolidates Fujitsu’s global network-related organizations under one entity In sum – what to know: Global focus – Fujitsu has launched 1Finity as a standalone network communications subsidiary, aiming to boost autonomy and global competitiveness in optical and wireless network solutions. Accelerating delivery of agile solutions –...

HPE closes on $14 billion Juniper acquisition

DoJ conditions on HPE's Juniper buy include a stipulation that a license for AI Ops for Mist's source code must be auctioned Just days after settling on terms with the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, HPE has officially closed on its $14 billion purchase...

Zain launches 5G-Advanced across Kuwait

Zain says its 5G-Advanced network will accommodate rising data demand, enable smart city services, and expand IoT capabilities across the country In sum, what to know: Nationwide 5G-Advanced – Zain launched Kuwait’s first 5G-Advanced network, offering high-speed coverage across most of the country to power smart...

NGA, Japanese group to strengthen 5G, 6G collaboration

NGA focuses on promoting innovation and leadership in 6G for North America, while XGMF is committed to growing the mobile services sector In sum, what to know: ATIS and XGMF team up – The MoU strengthens U.S.–Japan collaboration on 5G and 6G development, updating an earlier...

China Telecom, Huawei debut 5G-A uplink tech

Huawei noted that the new technology helps improve how fast and efficiently devices send data back to the network In sum – what to know: China Telecom, Huawei boost 5G-A uplink – New AI-powered uplink pooling tech improves speed, latency and coverage, supporting smarter AI services...

SoftBank to launch HAPS telecom services in Japan in 2026

SoftBank has gained exclusive rights to use Sceye’s HAPS platform in Japan In sum – what to know: 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 highlights growing monetization appeal of 5G FWA

Ericsson also said that FWA is projected to contribute over 35% of new fixed broadband connections by 2030 In sum – what to know: 5G FWA drives new pricing models – 51% of carriers with FWA now offer speed-based plans, up from 40% in 2024, driven...

Hutchison CEO outlines 5G monetization strategy

The chairman of Hutchison noted that 5G population coverage in Hong Kong has already reached 99% In sum – what to know: Full 5G coverage in Hong Kong – The telco has reached 99% population coverage, rolling out across key spectrum bands and major venues. Monetization through...

Livestreamers and FTTR – Huawei outlines four paths to telecom growth

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. In sum — what to know: High-value users – Huawei sees...

M1, Ericsson partner to automate 5G transport network

M1 plans to integrate Ericsson's system into its microwave transport network, with future expansion to its IP network In sum – what to know: M1 partners with Ericsson for AI transport automation – Singapore’s M1 will deploy Ericsson’s cloud-native transport automation controller to improve visibility and...

NGMN calls for harmonized 6G – without total hardware refresh

The transition to future 6G technology should be evolutionary and should not force a complete hardware refresh, says NGMN In sum – what to know: Evolution, not revolution – NGMN emphasizes that 6G should evolve from 5G, with most upgrades happening via software to avoid costly...

Ericsson launches Canada-designed 5G system

Ericsson said that Bell will be the first telecom provider globally to adopt the new 5G system In sum – what you need to know: 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 secures license to launch satellite services in India

Starlink now joins Airtel-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and Reliance Jio Satellite Communications as the third company to be granted a GMPCS license in India In sum – what you need to know: Starlink enters India – Elon Musk’s satellite venture has secured a GMPCS license, clearing the...

Nokia trials tactical 5G in Norway

Nokia deployed its 5G AirScale radio products alongside a 5G Standalone Core tailored for defense needs In sum – what you need to know: 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 to launch 5G in its 17 key circles by August

Vodafone Idea has partnered with Swedish vendor Ericsson to build the 5G infrastructure in Delhi In sum – what you need to know: Vodafone Idea launches 5G in Delhi – The telco activated its commercial 5G services in Delhi on May 15, following earlier launches in...

Mobile UK urges government to prioritize mobile infra

Mobile UK noted that the recent Planning and Infrastructure Bill and the Autumn Budget represented missed opportunities to directly address mobile infrastructure investment In sum – what you need to know: Mobile UK calls for urgent mobile infrastructure focus – A new report commissioned by Mobile...

Why is networking critical to AI infrastructure?

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...

Editorial Report: Navigating the 5G cloud-native transition

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 unveils 1FINITY for global network push

Fujitsu plans to transfer four of its group companies and their related companies to 1FINITY In sum – what you need to know: 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, AMD partner to advance 5G virtualized networks

KDDI plans to start deploying this technology across Japan starting in 2026 In sum – what you need to know: 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...

Dell Technologies’ Cloud Core—a risk-free path to open, horizontal networks

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...