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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...

AI offerings boost ZTE revenues in Q1

In Q1, ZTE noted it had actively seized AI-driven opportunities across communications infrastructure, computing infrastructure, AI terminals and industry applications In sum – what you need to know: AI lifts Q1 revenue – ZTE reported a 7.8% year-over-year revenue increase in the period, driven by AI-driven...

5G, OTT to boost mobile services revenue in Malaysia: Report

5G is expected to represent 84% of total mobile subscriptions in Malaysia by 2029, according to GlobalData In sum – what you need to know: 5G fuels mobile growth – Malaysia’s mobile services revenue is expected to grow at a 3.5% CAGR through 2029, largely driven...

India’s DoT scrutinizes Chinese gear in national 5G networks

The DoT is seeking details about Chinese-made gear still active in local telecoms networks In sum – what you need to know: DoT targets Chinese gear – India’s Department of Telecoms has instructed operators to disclose their Chinese-made equipment, amid concerns over national security risks. Huawei...

KDDI claims Japan’s first direct-to-cell satellite service with Starlink

KDDI is offering this service with Starlink and will expand Japan's land coverage to nearly 100% In brief – why this matters – 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...

Three juicy NB-NTN use cases that Viasat is pursuing

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 forms special group to boost 5G RedCap development

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 In brief – why this matters -The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has launched a new group to boost development and...

Why agentic AI in home gateways could be a game-changer for operators

MediaTek believes that embedding agentic AI into home gateways could transform customer support and reduce costs for service providers The evolution from traditional AI to agentic AI marks a turning point in how we build, deploy and interact with intelligent systems. Traditional AI has long...

From space to holograms, Qualcomm is exploring the future of connected experiences

Working with partners, Qualcomm is testing non-terrestrial network-based cellular connectivity, as well as the integration of non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks As 6G begins to take shape through international research and early standardization efforts, Qualcomm is placing strategic emphasis on technologies that push beyond the boundaries...

Indian operators expand 5G to 469k base stations, 250m subcribers

The Indian government has reckons 5G coverage now extends to all states and 99.6 percent of districts nationwide. India had 469,000 5G base stations at the end of February, according to the latest available figures from the country’s Ministry of Communications. The ministry said the...

RCR news brief: Meta, Virgin Media O2, Sunrise and more

  Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, the RCR news brief...

CoreWeave inks deal with OpenAI to provide AI infrastructure

CoreWeave noted that the contract value for this strategic AI infrastructure deal is up to $11.9 billion CoreWeave has announced a strategic agreement to deliver AI infrastructure to OpenAI, expanding the latter's compute capacity for training and delivering its latest models at scale to its...

Vodafone UK uses AI to reduce 5G network energy consumption

Vodafone UK is using Ericsson’s advanced AI and ML powered software solutions Vodafone UK and Ericsson said they have successfully lowered the daily power usage of 5G radio units (RUs) by as much as 33% at selected sites in London. In a release, Ericsson said that...