Carriers

Zain says its 5G-Advanced network will accommodate rising data demand, enable smart city services, and expand IoT capabilities across the country In sum, what to know: Nationwide 5G-Advanced – Zain …

Vodafone Idea is currently using AI-powered self-organising networks (SON) to manage its infrastructure, and has partnered with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for its network rollouts In sum, what to know: …

According to Téral Research, Open RAN revenue grew in 2024 — albeit by single digits — contradicting some other firms’ findings Last week, RCR Wireless News reported that a partnership …

Ericsson noted that the new deal stipulates the deployment of its latest radio technology and introduces 5G-A features In sum, what to know: Three-year 5G upgrade deal – Ericsson and …

Deutsche Telekom said that around 98% of households can already access the carrier’s 5G network In sum, what to know: 276 new mobile sites added – Deutsche Telekom expanded its …

Virgin Media O2 will invest £343 million to acquire 78.8 megahertz of spectrum from Vodafone UK, pending Ofcom approval In sum, what to know: £343M spectrum deal secured – Virgin …

1&1 said that four core data centers and 24 edge data centers are already operational on its O-RAN network In sum, what to know: 10M subscribers: 1&1 reaches 10M users …

Ericsson’s U.K. research program involves close collaboration with academic institutions, industry partners and mobile operators In sum, what to know: Ericsson extends U.K. 6G research program – The vendor is …

Orange Business has launched a dedicated Defense & Security Division to deliver sovereign, resilient digital infrastructure to France’s defense sector, combining 5G, fiber, satellite, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity tech. New …

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile announced SatCo in March 2025, positioning it as a unique, Europe-led initiative to advance the continent’s digital sovereignty Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile are moving ahead with …

O2 Telefonica now reaches more than 98% of the German population with its 5G service In sum, what to know: Over 1,000 sites upgraded to 5G – O2 Telefonica has …

Mobile operators in China are ramping up 5G and 5G-A rollouts, with the former now at 4.5 million cell sites and the latter in 300 cities; a new 2027 roadmap …

Huawei noted that the new technology helps improve how fast and efficiently devices send data back to the network In sum – what to know: China Telecom, Huawei boost 5G-A …

SoftBank has gained exclusive rights to use Sceye’s HAPS platform in Japan In sum – what to know: SoftBank to launch HAPS in 2026 – The Japanese carrier will begin …

Rakuten Mobile said the trial is part of a government initiative aimed at testing AI technologies that enhance public safety while reducing network strain In sum – what to know: …

The trial utilized e&’s commercial spectrum across 3.5 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.1 GHz and 1.8 GHz bands and delivered a throughput of 5.8 Gbps In sum – what to know: …

Ericsson also said that FWA is projected to contribute over 35% of new fixed broadband connections by 2030 In sum – what to know: 5G FWA drives new pricing models …

China Mobile’s general manager He Biao said the telco will use its 5G-Advanced infrastructure to test 6G technologies In sum – what to know: China’s 5G-A reaches 300 cities – …

China Mobile’s general manager He Biao said the telco will use its 5G-Advanced infrastructure to test 6G technologies In sum – what to know: China’s 5G-A reaches 300 cities – …

The 5G FWA service is built on BSNL’s direct-to-device platform In sum – what to know: BSNL launches 5G FWA – BSNL launched its ‘Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access’ service …