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Ericsson, IIT Kharagpur partner for research in AI, edge compute
Ericsson and Nokia will collaborate towards developing novel AI and distributed compute technology towards 6G research
Swedish vendor Ericsson and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) announced a long-term cooperation for joint research in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), compute and radio.
Under the...
What does it mean for an operator to be cloud native?
The move 5G Standalone and cloud native requires an overhaul of technology stack and organizational workflows
While the industry is already beating the 6G drum, there’s still a lot left to do with 5G. The move to 5G Standalone (SA) and leveraging a cloud-native core...
Rogers claims first network slicing trial in Canada
Rogers tested 5G network slicing technology in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver in partnership with Ericsson
Canadian telco Rogers Communications said it successfully tested 5G network slicing technology, stating that it was the first nationwide live test of this technology in Canada.
Rogers tested 5G network slicing...
‘Nokia, Ericsson, us’ – three-horse race in post-hype private 5G era, reckons Celona
It is always good to talk to Celona. The California scale-up has taken a position as an agitator in the excitable private networks market, positioning itself as an enterprise-friendly alternative to the likes of Nokia and Ericsson, with a cellular system born of deliberate...
Ericsson secures new financing for wireless R&D
The new funding will enable Ericsson to carry out investments in R&D in wireless technologies between 2023 and 2025
Swedish vendor Ericsson confirmed it has signed two agreements for funding with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a total of EUR 420 million ($456...
T-Mo US picks Nokia to improve its 5G high speed internet service
Nokia said that FWA technology will support residential broadband applications such as high-definition video streaming
Finnish vendor Nokia said it is collaborating with T-Mobile US to launch a dedicated gateway solution that supports LTE, 5G NonStandalone and 5G Standalone technologies for the carrier’s fixed-wireless high-speed...
Private 5G is humming, says US SI Future Tech – with major wins, $150m sales pipe
Why all the long faces? Some enterprise-network vendors think private LTE/5G is positively humming in Industry 4.0 venues, and they have the contracts to show – they claim. Atlanta-based Future Technologies has just issued a press missive to declare “several multi-million dollar” private-5G contract...
Ericsson, Telus partner to launch 5G SA network across Canada
In June 2022, Telus had started to deploy its 3.5 GHz spectrum on its existing 5G wireless network
Ericsson has partnered with Canadian telco Telus to launch and optimize its 5G Standalone (5G SA) network at a national level, the former said in a release.
The...
Ericsson CEO: 2023 was ‘difficult;’ MNO spending to ‘further decline’ in 2024
AT&T's five-year deal with Ericsson and a spike in 5G investment in India were bright spots in an otherwise contracting market
With the exception of a major five-year deal with AT&T and a spending spike in India, Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm described a “difficult mobile...
#TBT: FCC chairman resigns; Stimulus package funds broadband; iPhone sales slump … this week in 2009
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
FCC chairman resigns
Federal...
Twin Cities showdown: SRG tests Dish/Samsung vs. T-Mo/Ericsson, NSA vs. SA
How does Dish Wireless' network look in a match-up against another operator, particularly outside of its market of initial focus (Las Vegas)? Signals Research Group delved into that question in a new report, using Samsung Galaxy devices in extended drive tests in the Twin...
Malaysia to shift to dual 5G network model soon: Report
In May 2023, the government of Malaysia said it would allow the operation of a second 5G network in the country
Malaysia’s communications minister, Fahmi Fadzil, said that the country has achieved its target of 80% 5G coverage in populated areas, paving the way for...
How does 5G transport automation help reduce network opex?
In addition to helping operators cut costs, Ericsson’s AI-enabled approach to 5G transport automation sets the stage for new service monetization
As the industry continues to advance 5G networks, the stage is set for the scaled transition to cloud-native standalone mode of operation that will...
Telco Sustainability Forum Key Findings Report
Sustainability is fast becoming a business imperative for the telecoms industry, driven by factors such as the UN's Race to Zero Campaign, rising energy costs, complex 5G deployments and heightened customer and shareholder expectations.RCR Wireless News' latest report, a companion piece to Telco Sustainability Forum, deep...
Reliance Jio claims nationwide 5G coverage in India
Jio claimed it achieved the fastest 5G rollout globally
Indian operator Reliance Jio Infocomm has completed the rollout of 5G technology in India last month, local press reported, citing the company’s chairman, Mukesh Ambani.
During a presentation at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024, the...
As 5G evolution continues, how can operators do more with less?
Deploying massive MIMO for mid-band 5G presents the opportunity to massively reduce per site power consumption and system-level energy efficiency
While there isn’t anything magical that happens when a new year starts, it does represent the opportunity to renew focus, refresh ambition and revisit priorities....
T-Mobile US tests six-carrier aggregation
T-Mo trial reaches 3.6 Gbps speeds using 6CA in sub-6 GHz spectrum
T-Mobile US is laying claim to an industry first: Testing the aggregation of six component carriers in sub-6 GHz spectrum.
The carrier recently completed the testing, working in partnership with Ericsson and Qualcomm...
Dynamite deployments, decent growth, desperate telcos – private 5G in 2024 (four predictions)
Is this a review of 2023, or a forecast for 2024? It could be either, on the grounds it looks backwards to look forwards, taking its cues from the past 12 months in private cellular – when the market showed decent growth, but was...
How does RAN modernization foster sustainability?
The sustainability North Star— “zero traffic, zero watt”
The radio access network (RAN) is the biggest energy draw in a mobile network. Because of this, network infrastructure vendors and operators are primarily focused on reducing power consumption in the radio domain. Doing this successfully has...
Orange Spain ends 2023 with 2,463 cities covered by 5G
Orange reported its 5G network currently covers 83.2% of the country’s overall population
Spanish telco Orange ended 2023 with a total of 2,463 towns and cities covered by its 5G network, according to the telco’s latest available data.
Orange reported that its 5G network currently covers...
The current state of 5G deployments in India
Airtel said its 5G offering was available across all districts in India while rival telco Jio's 5G networl already reaches over 7,700 towns and cities
The two largest operators in India, Reliance Jio Infocomm and Bharti Airtel, are rapidly expanding 5G networks after they initially...
5G FWA will be key for last-mile connectivity in India: Qualcomm
Qualcomm said 5G FWA will create new opportunities in the consumer and enterprise segments
5G fixed wireless access (FWA) will be a crucial technology for enabling last-mile connectivity in India, local newspaper Economic Times reported, citing Savi Soin, president of Qualcomm India.
Soin also noted that...
Ericsson to boost 5G across the agricultural sector in Australia
Under the terms of the deal, Ericsson and AgriBusiness Connect aim to create new industry value by utilizing the vendor’s 5G solutions in public and private networks
Swedish vendor Ericsson has signed a partnership with Australian non-profit organization AgriBusiness Connect to evaluate potential 5G enterprise...
Orange Spain, Ericsson ink deal to deliver private 5G networks
Orange said the private networks offers benefits including real-time automation, improved productivity and enhanced worker safety
Spanish operator Orange and Ericsson have signed an agreement to offer B2B customers in Spain the opportunity to deploy their own private 5G networks.
The partners noted that the introduction...