India had a total of 504,588 5G base stations as of the end of September
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Deployment pace accelerates – India added over 6,400 5G sites in September, bringing the nationwide total to more than half a million.
Momentum remains steady –...
Telefónica has installed nodes in over 5,000 municipalities, with nearly 3,000 featuring high-performance nodes operating in the 3.5 GHz band
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Nationwide 5G – Telefónica’s 5G service now spans 5,700 municipalities, covering more than 94% of Spain’s population through a combination...
During the January-September period, MasOrange said its total revenues rose 3.7% year-on-year to €5.66 billion
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€259M in synergies achieved – MasOrange captured more than half its €500 million synergy goal within nine months, ahead of schedule for 2025.
Profits and cash...
The report adds that a potential takeover of 1&1 by Telefónica could also be considered as part of the ongoing talks
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Telefónica eyes renewed cooperation – The operator is reportedly in talks with 1&1 to rebuild ties and strengthen competitiveness...
China Mobile ended September with 622 million 5G subscribers after a net addition of 23 million 5G customers during the third quarter
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Revenues edge up 0.4% – China Mobile posted CNY794.7 billion ($111.6 billion) in operating revenue for Jan–Sep 2025,...
Jio claims 5G now accounts for approximately 50% of its overall wireless traffic, as its Q4 numbers rocket – by more than 20 million in the quarter.
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5G drives network load – Half of Jio’s total wireless traffic now runs...
The global mobile industry stands at a critical juncture. A shift is underway to transform telecommunication networks from simple connectivity pipes into intelligent, programmable platforms. Through standardized Network APIs and initiatives like GSMA Open Gateway and CAMARA, the industry is creating a unified, cross-operator...
The 3.4–3.560 GHz and 6.425–7.125 GHz bands are now reserved for IMT, according to the new plan unveiled by the Government of Vietnam
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Vietnam opens 6G-ready spectrum – The country’s new radio frequency plan unlocks prime mid- and low-band spectrum...
The 6G NeXt initiative, led by Deutsche Telekom, was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space
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Three-year 6G project concludes – The 6G NeXt initiative demonstrated future network concepts, including drone safety and volumetric video, supported...
Earlier this year, MasOrange completed its first VoNR call on a commercial network
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MasOrange launches VoNR in Spain – First operator in the country to offer 5G Standalone–based voice services, starting with coverage in major cities.
Technical upgrades for voice calls...
Reliance Jio Infocomm recently surpassed 500 million subscribers
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Jio activates pan-India VoNR – Reliance Jio has enabled nationwide 5G-native voice services, expanding on its 5G SA rollout that began in 2022.
Improved user experience – VoNR promises faster call setup, HD-quality...
Huawei said its revenues rose 4% to CNY 427 billion in H1, marking its strongest first-half revenue since 2020
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Profit falls despite revenue growth – First-half net profit dropped 32% to CNY37 billion, even as revenue rose 4% to CNY427...
In an era of 5G and cloud-native networks, is speed still the only metric that matters? Spoiler: It’s not.On September 17th, join live as Opensignal and Rakuten Mobile unpack what it truly takes to deliver exceptional mobile performance and reliability in today’s hyper-connected world. Sylwia Kechiche, Sr....
TVodafone Idea has partnered with Ericsson to deploy energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks
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Pune joins Vi’s 5G footprint – The operator has now expanded next-gen connectivity to five cities in Maharashtra, following its initial 5G launch in Mumbai...
Huawei Cloud now operates across 34 regions and 101 availability zones
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Huawei Cloud’s global scale expands – Now operating in 34 regions and 101 availability zones, serving customers in over 170 countries, with 2024 cloud revenue reaching CNY 68.8 billion.
Strong...
In Quebec, customers using Rogers 5G Home Internet will now have access to a Wi-Fi 7-capable device, offering enhanced performance and reliability
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WiFi 7 expands beyond Alberta – Rogers launches Wi-Fi 7 in Quebec after a Calgary debut,...
Ericsson will supply SoftBank with its latest radio access products, including the Massive MIMO AIR 3255
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Expanded 4G/5G partnership – Ericsson will supply SoftBank with equipment across low to high bands to strengthen 4G and 5G coverage, especially...
Aduna is now co-owned by Ericsson, with a 50% stake, and a consortium of twelve major CSPs
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Global API venture launched – Ericsson and 12 major telcos finalize Aduna as a 50:50 JV to commercialize network APIs globally,...
Telefonica believes that its exit from Latin America improves its position to undertake consolidation operations in the telecommunications sector in Europe
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Telefónica exits continue – The Spanish operator is in exclusive talks to sell Movistar Mexico, following sales...
In November 2024, Virgin Media O2 claimed to be the first operator in the U.K. to switch on 5G SA small cells
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Bristol joins small cell rollout – Virgin Media O2 and Ontix are extending their small cell...
Nokia has cut its 2025 profit forecast by up to 16%, citing US dollar weakness and new tariffs. Shares dropped 8% as currency and trade pressures dented its top-line quarterly performance.
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Revised down – Nokia has adjusted its 2025 profit...
Enterprise networks are being shaken up with the convergence of NetOps/SecOps and adoption of AI — but some things remain the same, according to a new report from Viavi Solutions
Enterprise network teams are navigating new challenges, both in terms of internal structure and businesses...
LG Uplus is working with Qualcomm, Ericsson and others to validate RedCap for enterprise IoT usage.
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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 and Nokia are installing three pre-commercial 7GHz-compatible base stations in central Tokyo
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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 –...
