5G

Docomo said it is driving R&D in cutting-edge non-terrestrial network technologies that combine GEO, LEO and HAPS Japanese telco NTT DOCOMO is currently focusing on demonstration tests and standardization efforts …

An in-depth investigation carried out by the CMA has identified competition concerns related to the planned Vodafone-Three merger U.K. carriers Vodafone and Three reiterated opposition with the country’s Competition and …

Beyond cost reduction, Vodafone sees Open RAN as a vector for innovation; cites work with Cohere Technologies After six years of collaborative work, Vodafone has moved from a proto-Open RAN …

A Huawei rip-and-replace mandate prompted Telus to pivot to Open RAN Canadian operator Telus began working on virtualized Open RAN with Samsung in June 2020, and in February 2024 expanded …

Deutsche Telekom previously said its 5G technology will reach 99% of the German population by the end of 2025 German telecom operator Deutsche Telekom said that a total of 12,800 …

5G mobile subscribers in China reached 966 million China had surpassed 4.04 million 5G base stations as of the end of August, according to data released by the country’s Ministry …

O2 Telefonica now reaches more than 96% of the German population with its 5G service German carrier O2 Telefónica said it has deployed a total of 1,900 transmitters across Germany …

As 5G Standalone ramps, monetization hinges on marrying customer experience with network insights While digital transformation has been a buzzword in many different industries for some time, the rubber is …

BSNL has already deployed a total of 35,000 4G sites across India Indian state-run operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) aims to have a total of 100,000 4G sites across …

ZTE and China Mobile previously connected world’s highest UNESCO natural heritage site with 5G technology Chinese vendor ZTE claimed that its digital solutions are helping to bring connectivity to some …

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Coming in at a lower price point commensurate to its reduced capabilities, it’s looking like 5G NR Light can fit a number of relevant, immediate use cases ranging from fixed …

Nokia said that the 5G project with Viettel will cover 22 provinces across the country Finnish vendor Nokia announced that it has signed a new commercial deal with Vietnamese state-run …

Currently, there are 329 commercial 5G networks worldwide, according to 5G Americas Global 5G connections exceeded 2 billion connections at the end of the second quarter of the year, with …

Verizon will supply FIFA with connectivity services across stadiums and other operation sites Verizon has been designated the FIFA official telecommunication sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico …

Communications service providers (CSPs) are accelerating their cloud transformation journeys, shifting from centralized, vertically stacked networks to open frameworks that deliver choice, flexibility, and importantly, the opportunity to innovate quickly …

Swisscom said it aims to merge Vodafone Italy with Italian telco Fastweb, Swisscom’s subsidiary in Italy Swiss telco Swisscom confirmed that the European Commission has cleared its proposed acquisition of …

Bharti Airtel ended its first fiscal quarter of 2025 on June 30, with a total of 90 million 5G subscribers Indian operator Bharti Airtel’s 5G network currently reaches 140,000 villages, …

Nokia said the deal will help spark ‘consolidate its RAN… simplify network operations’ and ‘improve cost efficiencies’ Spark New Zealand has chosen Nokia as its “majority supplier” for the expansion of …

Since the initial rollout in 2020, Canada’s 5G network has expanded significantly. Now, all major cities and many rural areas have access to 5G services. Devices that can use the …

Vodafone signed new agreements with Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung Indian carrier Vodafone Idea has concluded different deals worth $3.6 billion with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for the supply of network …

Huawei said it used three carrier aggregation (3CC) technology for this new deployment Huawei, in partnership with United Arab Emirates telco du, has deployed what it claims to be the …

Ericsson, Nokia, NVIDIA, T-Mobile US establish the AI RAN Innovation Center As T-Mobile US CEO Mike Sievert pointed out during the carrier’s recent Capital Markets Day, delivering cellular connectivity is …

China Telecom’s Shanghai Branch and ZTE have collaborated to leverage 5G-A technology, bringing immersive experiences for tourists and ushering in a new era for smart city parks. This initiative seamlessly …

ZTE said the MTN 5G deployment will enhance tourism, fisheries and the broader maritime economy and support ecological preservation efforts Mobile operator MTN South Africa, in collaboration with Chinese vendor …