5G networks

5G networks are accelerating the digital transformation of society, driving inclusive economic growth and helping to bridge the digital divide. They have become strategic infrastructure for many countries and a key engine for industrial upgrading. However, as 5G networks continue …

Deutsche Telekom reached a 5G coverage of 92% in its European footprint as of the end of 2025 In sum – what to know: 95% 5G target in 2026 – Deutsche Telekom plans to expand 5G coverage from 92% to …

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, …

ZTE said that revenue from computing-related businesses in the period grew by 180% year-on-year, accounting for 25% of total revenue In sum – what to know: Surging segments – Computing-related revenue jumped 180% year-on-year, making up 25% of total sales, …

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% …

Huawei said its revenues rose 4% to CNY 427 billion in H1, marking its strongest first-half revenue since 2020 In sum – what to know: Profit falls despite revenue growth – First-half net profit dropped 32% to CNY37 billion, even …

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 …

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 – …

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 …

Ericsson contributed its edge AI technology and R&D resources, while Bell Canada provided access to its network infrastructure In sum – what you need to know: AI-native link adaptation – Ericsson and Bell Canada completed the world’s first field test …

Huawei allocated CNY179.7 billion to R&D last year, representing 20.8% of its total revenue Chinese vendor Huawei reported CNY862.1 billion ($118.6 billion) in revenue last year, climbing 22.4% year-on-year. The vendor’s net profit declined 28% to CNY62.6 billion, impacted by …

During MWC 2025, ZTE and China Mobilethe unveiled ‘Communication-Sensing-Computing-Intelligence’ and ‘Ambient IoT’ ZTE Corporation has partnered with China Mobile to present the latest innovations in 5G-A x AI during an event at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025. During the …

ZTE explained that the external environment remained complex and volatile last year, marked by adjustments in industry investment structures Chinese vendor ZTE Corporation reported full-year revenue of CNY 121.30 billion ($16.65 billion) for 2024, the vendor said in a release. …

BSNL first announced the tender in November 2024 to kickstart 5G operations in Delh Indian state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has received interest from three companies for deploying its 5G Standalone (SA) network in Delhi, covering 1,876 …

Swisscom anticipates finalizing the acquisition by the first quarter of 2025 The Italian Competition Authority approved Swiss carrier Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia, contingent on specific behavioral commitments, the latter said in a release. Swisscom aims to merge Vodafone Italia …

5G campus networks are private, locally limited mobile communications networks that can be used exclusively and tailored specifically Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) said it is launching a consultation process for the implementation of 5G technologies …

Huawei noted that the new solutions aim to boost the requirements of the so-called mobile artificial intelligence (AI) era Chinese vendor Huawei launched a new set of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) solutions during the company’s Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024), …

5G-Advanced networks will enable operators to face the huge data demand of AI-based applications and services, according to Huawei ISTANBUL, TURKEY- Mobile operators should pave the way to get their networks ready for the mobile artificial intelligence (AI) era, Ken …

Nokia noted that the deal will modernize the telco’s 5G network across the central and southern regions of Taiwan Nokia announced that it has been selected by Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) in a one-year extension deal that will modernize …

ZTE said its R&D expenses accounted for for 20.7% of operating revenue during the period Chinese vendor ZTE announced revenues of CNY 90.04 billion ($12.64 billion) for the first three quarters of 2024, representing an increase of 0.7% year-on-year. In …

In March 2020, Docomo commercialized what it claimed to be the world’s first Open RAN-based 5G network Japanese carrier NTT Docomo said that it is currently using Open RAN (O-RAN) with the main aim of enhancing network flexibility and cost …

The great challenge for private 5G vendors and integrators in industrial sectors is to design solutions that are entirely unique and appropriate for the purpose of all kinds of different enterprises and applications, and at the same time to offer …

A Huawei spokesperson highlighted that RedCap technology can reduce 5G NR module costs by 80% Chinese vendor Huawei has been exploring a broad range of scenarios for the implementation of 5G RedCap, also known as 5G NR Light technology, beyond …

The 5G MCN market growth stalled for the first time, declining 8% year-on-year in the second quarter, Dell’Oro said The global mobile core network (MCN) market experienced a decline of 15% year-over-year in the second quarter of the year, marking …

Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE account for nearly half of the global RAN market, according to Dell’Oro The global radio access network (RAN) market conditions remained challenging in the second quarter of the year, with global RAN revenues declining at …