The report noted that the U.S., China, South Korea, India and Japan are the top five nations in terms of 5G revenues
Global 5G subscribers reached 1.7 billion at the end of the third quarter according to a report by Seattle-based strategic advisory firm Chetan...
The GSMAi noted that companies are planning to allocate 9% of their revenue to digital initiatives between 2024 and 2026
Enterprises are increasingly prioritizing cybersecurity and revenue growth over cost-cutting as they accelerate their digital transformation, according to a new report by GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi).
The...
BSNL is requiring that only domestically produced equipment be used for the 5G network rollout
Nordic vendors Ericsson and Nokia have reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the terms of Indian state-run telco BSNL’s recent 5G tender, Indian newspaper Financial Express reported.
The state-owned Indian telecom operator is...
Vodafone noted that the increased efficiency would be comparable to adding 5,400 full-time police officers focused on frontline duties and community presence
The deployment of 5G Standalone (5G SA) networks in the U.K. could significantly boost efficiency for police officers, potentially saving up to 11...
Ericsson said that 5G subscribers are expected to account for 25% of all mobile subscriptions by the end of 2024
Global 5G subscriptions reached 2.1 billion at the end of the third quarter of the year, with an increase of 163 million during the quarter,...
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 for vertical industries, the...
Telkomsel said its 5G network covered more than 1,000 points spread across 56 cities as of the end of August
Indonesian telecom operator Telkomsel has partnered with Chinese vendor ZTE Corporation to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) based solution to...
Docomo noted it expects to accelerate 6G R&D and contribute to 6G's global standardization and commercialization
Japanese telco NTT Docomo, working in cooperation with NTT Corporation, Nokia and Korean carrier SK Telecom announced the completion of a test using AI technology for future 6G systems.
In...
The local regulator said that 110 megahertz of repurposed 5G mobile spectrum was sold over a seven-day auction
The Hong Kong government recently secured HKD2.24 billion ($288 million) from its latest 5G spectrum auction, Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) said in a...
Finnish vendor Nokia said it has secured a multi-year extension deal from Indian operator Bharti Airtel to deploy 4G and 5G equipment across key Indian cities and states
Under the terms of the new deal, Nokia will deploy equipment from its 5G AirScale portfolio including...
MTN said that the 5.5G trial took place at its headquarters in Johannesburg
South African telco MTN, in collaboration with Chinese vendor Huawei, said it has successfully completed the first 5G-Advanced, or 5.5G network trial in Africa.
The telco said that the 5.5G trial took place...
Turkcell has identified AI as one of its four strategic focus areas
Turkish operator Turkcell is actively investing in the artificial intelligence (AI) field in order to keep up with the rapid development of this technology, the operator’s CEO Ali Taha Koç, told RCR Wireless...
Ericsson and FPT intend to harness the capabilities of 5G in connectivity and data management to enable the creation of advanced AI-driven solutions
Swedish vendor Ericsson and Vietnamese technology giant FPT have inked a partnership with the main aim of accelerating the adoption of 5G...
SK Telecom collaborated with leading global LLM companies to develop a sophisticated AI system specifically tailored for telecommunications applications
Korean telco SK Telecom announced the successful completion of its AI Customer Service Support System beta service. The system, powered by SK Telecom's proprietary telecommunications-specialized large...
Ericsson noted that its AIR 3229 dual-band radio enables e& UAE to deliver 5G services simultaneously on both the 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum layers using a single unit
Ericsson and Emirati-based operator e& UAE have completed what it claims to be one of...
Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koç told RCR Wireless News that the Turkish government is currently awaiting appropriate market conditions for a 5G launch
Turkish operator Turkcell aims to enter the 5G era with the provision of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) services, the telco’s CEO, Ali Taha Koç,...
Swisscom said that this offering ensures at all times that data-intensive communication is guaranteed independently of mobile robots, digital twins or a connected workforce
Swiss telco Swisscom and Swedish vendor Ericsson announced the launch of a fully standalone mobile private network (MPN) offering based on...
Viettel said it will deploy more than 300 sites across various Vietnamese provinces by the first quarter of 2025
Vietnamese telco Viettel announced the commercial launch of its Open RAN (O-RAN) 5G network using a platform provided by Qualcomm Technologies, the company said in a...
Operators in Indian are asking the government to assign the 6 GHz band (6,425-7,125 MHz) for IMT or commercial mobile services in the domestic market
The Indian government needs to make available spectrum in the 6GHz band as soon as possible to support the growing...
Swisscom reiterated that it expects the transaction to complete in the first quarter of 2025
Italy’s communications authority AGCOM has cleared the acquisition of Vodafone Italia by Swisscom with regard to the effects of the transaction on the Italian market.
In a release, Swisscom noted that...
LG Uplus said this test was carried out in collaboration with Infinera and Juniper Networks
Korean telco LG Uplus said it recently tested the All-Photonic Transport Network, which is a key technology designed to reduce power consumption in the era of future 6G networks. The...
Ericsson noted that the new agreement will serve as an early engagement for defining the next generation of future mobile network evolution
Ericsson and Emirati-based telco e& UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the collaborative exploration of 6G technology, its use cases...
Over the course of the five-year agreement, Ericsson aims to create almost 200 new high-skilled jobs
Swedish vendor Ericsson and the Government of Canada have signed an expanded funding agreement under which Ericsson will invest more than CAD $630 million ($453 million) in its...
Ofcom will award spectrum in the 25.1-27.5 GHz and 40.5-43.5 GHz bands next year
U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom announced the publication of the text of the final regulation for the upcoming spectrum of mmWave frequencies. This text, which may be subject to minor amendments, will...
