MasOrange noted that the transaction is expected to close by the end of the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals
MasOrange and Vodafone Spain have reached a binding agreement to establish a joint fiber company in Spain, the former said in a release.
This...
Telefonica said that 1,500 municipalities are currently benefitting from its 3.5 GHz coverage
Spanish telco Telefonica said it currently delivers 5G coverage to more than 90% of the Spanish population.
Since launching 5G in September 2020, the operator said it has been expanding its reach, ensuring...
As of today, all operators in Malaysia are offering 5G service via state-run 5G network DNB
The government of Malaysia has revoked a previous ministerial direction of 2021, which had designated Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) as the sole entity responsible for Malaysia’s 5G deployment.
DNB was...
The 5G subscriptions now represent 56% of all mobile lines in China
China’s 5G mobile phone subscriptions surpassed 1 billion by the end of November, local press reported, citing data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
The 5G subscriptions now represent 56%...
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 with Italian telco Fastweb, Swisscom’s subsidiary...
BSNL has already installed over 62,000 4G towers across India
Indian state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is nearing its milestone of deploying 100,000 4G towers across the country, according to local press reports.
The operator has relied on domestically developed technology for this massive...
Vodafone Idea expects to begin rolling out commercial 5G services by March 2025 across 17 priority circles across the country
Indian carrier Vodafone Idea has initiated trials for its 5G services in India, according to local press reports.
The 5G trials are limited to 17 telecom...
Nokia said the genAI solutions aims to streamline service provision, reduce costs and increase network efficiency
Nokia's Bell Labs Consulting and Saudi Arabian telco stc Group, announced the successful trial of a generative AI solution that will be implemented to streamline service provision, reduce time...
SK Telecom also merged its AI R&D efforts to strengthen AI and digital transformation (AT/DT) capabilities
Korean telco SK Telecom (SKT) unveiled its 2025 organizational restructuring and executive appointments to achieve progress in its dual focus areas of telecommunications and artificial intelligence (AI).
In a release,...
The Vodafone-Three merger is expected to close during the first half of next year
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided Vodafone’s merger with Three should be allowed to proceed if both operators sign binding commitments to invest billions to roll out a...
As part of the agreement with Airtel, Ericsson will also undertake the software upgrade of its current deployed 4G radios
Swedish vendor Ericsson has won a multi-year extension deal from Indian carrier Bharti Airtel for 4G and 5G RAN products and solutions.
Under the terms...
China aims to establish 38 5G base stations per 10,000 residents by end-2027
China is targeting a 5G user penetration rate exceeding 85% by the end of 2027, as it accelerates the deployment and large-scale application of 5G technologies, according to a report by the...
Rakuten Mobile said that these 5G upgrades have been implemented in the Kanto region, which includes the Greater Tokyo Area
Japanese operator Rakuten Mobile has significantly expanded its 5G (Sub6) network coverage in the Kanto region, which includes the Greater Tokyo Area, achieving a 110%...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Zain is in the process of launching 5G-Advanced technology in Saudi Arabia
Saudi telco Zain KSA has announced the acquisition of new spectrum in the 600 MHz band with the aim of boosting its 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile services. The telco secured the new...
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...
BSNL plans to leverage the 900 MHz and 3.3GHz frequency bands to deliver 5G SA connectivity at a number of locations in New Delhi
Indian state-run operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is paving the way to introduce 5G services in the country by launching...
5G DC enables T-Mobile US to aggregate 2.5 GHz and mmWave spectrum, allowing for a huge boost to uplink throughput and capacity
T-Mobile US claimed a new world record with its 5G standalone (SA) network, leveraging an emerging feature called New Radio Dual Connectivity (5G...
