Networks

Nokia will deliver its energy-efficient, AI-ready AirScale RAN portfolio, including Habrok Massive MIMO radios for the n78 band In sum – what to know: Telefónica Germany extends its RAN deal with Nokia to 2030 – New contract covers Cloud RAN …

Nokia expects to allocate $3.5 billion to U.S.-based R&D, covering next-generation connectivity technologies In sum – what to know $4B to expand U.S. operations – The plan adds major R&D and manufacturing investments on top of earlier spending linked to …

TalayLink has extended the Interlink cable, which Google revealed under the Australia Connect initiative in 2023 In sum – what to know: New Australia–Thailand subsea cable – Google introduced the TalayLink cable, creating a diverse route through the Indian Ocean …

SoftBank noted that the outdoor trial, conducted with Nokia since June 2025, involved three experimental Massive MIMO base stations installed across Tokyo’s Ginza district In sum – what to know: 7GHz shows strong urban coverage – Field tests in Tokyo …

Meta has said that the system connects East and West Africa in a single loop and links the continent to the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe In sum – what to know: 2Africa subsea build is now complete – …

The report shows that fixed communications service revenue across APAC is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1% from 2025 to 2030 In sum – what to know: Fiber remains APAC’s core growth engine – Despite modest overall revenue …

Google noted that the system is designed to expand the reach, reliability and resilience of digital infrastructure across the Indian Ocean In sum – what to know: Google launches the Dhivaru cable system – A new subsea route linking the …

Omdia said the top vendors in Q3 at a global scale were Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE, and Samsung In sum – what to know: $8B global RAN market in Q3 – Omdia reports total RAN hardware and software revenue reached …

According to U Mobile, the funds will primarily be used for capital expenditure and working capital related to its 5G network buildout In sum – what to know: RM4.3bn facility secured – One of Malaysia’s largest syndicated Ringgit financings will …

The new Nokia switches support both the firm’s SR Linux NOS and open-source SONiC and also are available in liquid- and air-cooled variants In sum – what to know: Doubles data throughput – The 7220 IXR-H6 series reaches 102.4 Tb/s …

SoftBank’s CFO Yoshimitsu Goto said the sale of Nvidia shares provided liquidity to fund the company’s growing commitment to OpenAI In sum – what to know: Record-breaking profit – SoftBank’s fiscal Q2 net profit hit JPY2.5 trillion, driven by AI-linked …

du said that the achievement supports the UAE’s broader digital transformation, enabling higher throughput for AI workloads, real-time data analytics, and ultra-HD streaming In sum – what to know: 6.3 Gbps record on live 5G network – du achieved the …

Through the agreement with Nokia, Telia Company will upgrade its 5G networks in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and Lithuania In sum – what to know: Telia adopts 5G SA core – The operator will deploy Nokia’s cloud-native 5G SA core …

Nokia said that the deal includes its latest AirScale portfolio, featuring Habrok Massive MIMO radios and AirScale baseband units In sum – what to know: Network overhaul – The agreement covers 4G modernization and 5G expansion across Western Japan using …

Telefónica explained that the growth plan focuses on technological modernization, operational simplification, and AI-driven innovation In sum – what to know: Accelerate growth – Telefónica’s Transform & Grow strategy focuses on AI, network modernization, and operational efficiency across Spain, Germany, …

For Telefonica, the transaction is aligned with its ongoing strategy to streamline its portfolio and reduce exposure in Latin America In sum – what to know: Telefonica exits Ecuador – The Spanish operator completed the sale of its Ecuadorian business …

Dell’Oro estimates 6G-related RAN capex will represent 55–60% of total RAN investments between 2029 and 2034 In sum – what to know: 6G capex – Dell’Oro expects major RAN investments starting late in the decade, led by Massive MIMO deployments …

Korea, Iceland, Spain, Finland, and Lithuania lead the OECD with more than 80% of fixed broadband delivered via fiber In sum – what to know: Fiber dominates – Fiber penetration across OECD countries surged to 47%, becoming the backbone of …

Once completed, the transaction will make Orange the sole owner of Spanish telco MasOrange In sum – what to know: Full control – The €4.25 billion deal gives Orange 100% ownership of Spain’s leading convergent operator. Strategic boost – Full …

SK Telecom recorded a net loss of KRW167 billion in Q3, compared with a profit of KRW280 billion a year earlier In sum – what to know: Steady growth – SK Telecom reached 17.3 million 5G users, accounting for nearly …

As 5G matures and the path to 6G takes shape, non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are becoming essential to extending connectivity, enhancing resilience, and enabling global service coverage.  How can NTNs be seamlessly integrated with terrestrial networks, and what are the challenges …

India had a total of 504,588 5G base stations as of the end of September In sum – what to know: Deployment pace accelerates – India added over 6,400 5G sites in September, bringing the nationwide total to more than …

Telefónica has installed nodes in over 5,000 municipalities, with nearly 3,000 featuring high-performance nodes operating in the 3.5 GHz band In sum – what to know: Nationwide 5G – Telefónica’s 5G service now spans 5,700 municipalities, covering more than 94% …

During the January-September period, MasOrange said its total revenues rose 3.7% year-on-year to €5.66 billion In sum – what to know: €259M in synergies achieved – MasOrange captured more than half its €500 million synergy goal within nine months, ahead …

The report adds that a potential takeover of 1&1 by Telefónica could also be considered as part of the ongoing talks In sum – what to know: Telefónica eyes renewed cooperation – The operator is reportedly in talks with 1&1 …