Bharti Airtel partners with Nokia Networks to launch 4G services in India’s first FDD-LTE on 1800 MHz
Bharti Airtel has announced that it is partnering with Nokia Networks to expand its 4G presence using Nokia Networks’ radio network. The deal marks the first FDD-LTE deployment on 1800 MHz in India. Nokia is currently a supplier of Bharti Airtel’s TD-LTE network, and will also deploy TD-LTE on the 2300 MHz in other circles.
Abhay Savargaonkar, CTO of Bharti Airtel said that the partnership supports the carrier’s overall goal.
“With our commitment to build an efficient Internet ecosystem in India, we continue to introduce new technologies and strengthen our existing capabilities. Having already launched the high-speed 4G services across four circles of India, we are now looking at extending this enriching high-speed broadband experience to new circles on [the] 1800 MHz band. Our association with Nokia Networks will help us support our vision and provide a superior 4G network,” said Savargaonkar.
KDDI green base station technology reduces CO2
KDDI revealed Monday that the use of “tri-band” technology for base stations reduces annual CO2 emissions by as much as 30%. The new green mobile base station technology operates based on weather conditions and time of day by using electric power, standard commercial electric power, solar power, and rechargeable batteries. KDDI has implemented its Green Plan, which focuses on air quality, recycling and biodiversity.
5G development center opens at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan
A new 5G development center has opened at the Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan. The center will be used for research and development of next-generation mobile technology.
Researchers at the center will work with China Mobile Research Institute on technology such as hybrid beamforming algorithms for massive MIMI systems. The center is also partnering with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Nutaq Innovation.
SK Telecom partnering with Intel for IoT
SK Telecom announced that it will begin exchanging technology with Intel, and searching for business opportunities in the “Internet of Things.” The partnership gives joint access to the other’s IoT-related infrastructures. The goal of the partnership is to promote growth in the IoT industry.
Deutsche Telekom investing $27B in German infrastructure
Telecommunications powerhouse Deutsche Telekom plans to spend some $27 billion in the next five years to upgrade landline and mobile networks in Germany. Industry watchers interpret the investment plan as intended to pressure competitors Vodafone and Telefónica SA.
