Vodafone Idea said it aims to launch its 5G network this year
Swedish vendor Ericsson is currently in discussions with Indian operator Vodafone Idea with the aim of securing new orders for 4G and 5G equipment, according to Indian press reports.
“Vodafone Idea is our partner...
Verizon outperforms T-Mobile US' home broadband on a technology-agnostic basis: Opensignal
Of the five internet service providers with the most extensive service footprints, Comcast's Xfinity service wins in consistent broadband quality and broadband video experience, while Charter's Spectrum ISP landed the ranking for the fastest...
This digital twin tool, which was developed by O2 Telefónica, allows network technicians to use it to optimize their network planning
German operator O2 Telefónica is using a digital twin tool that maps the status of its 28,000 mobile network sites and over 50,000 transport...
The Malaysian authorities had said that the country would shift to a dual 5G network once DNB achieved 80% coverage in populated areas
Malaysian telcos aiming to bid for the country's dual 5G network need to finalize the share subscription agreements (SSA) with state-run 5G...
SEPI said it spent nearly $2.5 billlion to acquire more than 567 million shares in Telefonica
The Spanish government said it has acquired a 10% stake in domestic telecom operator Telefonica through a state holding company.
Spanish state-run company Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales (SEPI) had...
5G penetration in Malaysia currently reaches 35.4%
A total of 7,065 5G sites have been already deployed across Malaysia as of April this year, local press reported, citing the country’s communications minister Fahmi Fadzil.
According to the report, 5G technology currently reaches 81.5% coverage in residential...
Beijing had a density of 52 5G base stations per 10,000 people
Chinese operators have already deployed 114,500 5G base stations in China’s capital, Beijing, as of the end of April, Chinese press reported.
According to the report, Beijing had a density of 52 5G base...
Vodafone Idea aims to expand 4G coverage in 17 priority circles and launch 5G in key geographies across India
Indian carrier Vodafone Idea confirmed plans to invest a total of INR500-550 billion ($6-6.6 billion) within the next three years, the carrier’s CEO Akshaya Moondra said...
Boliden said it has been working to digitize and automate its mining operations in order to increase productivity and safety
Boliden, a Swedish multinational metals, mining and smelting company, has joined the NorthStar 5G innovation program launched by Ericsson and Telia last year.
Under this program,...
KT and Nokia agreed to collaborate on developing advanced Open RAN technology for 6G mobile communications
Korean carrier KT has partnered with Finnish vendor Nokia to carry out research in the 6G field, Korean press reported. Â
The two companies agreed to collaborate on developing advanced...
SoftBank and KDDI will aim to jointly build out a total of 100,000 base stations each by the fiscal year 2030
Japanese telecom operators SoftBank and KDDI Corporation said they have agreed to start discussions to potentially expand the scope of their ongoing collaborative initiative...
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that 5G technology currently covers 80.2% of the country’s population
The adoption rate of 5G services in Malaysia has reached 36% as of mid-April, up from an adoption rate of 12-15% in November, according to local press reports.
Communications Minister Fahmi...
Telecom carriers are at a crossroads in their transformation journey. They face challenges such as network disaggregation, cloud strategies and legacy system integration. However, amidst these challenges, new innovations including AI and APIs offer new avenues for growth.What does the future hold for telcos as they pivot...
Comcast increases wireless revenues more than 13% YoY
Cable companies Comcast and Charter Communications both reported quarterly earnings in which mobile growth was a bright spot amid customer losses in other areas of their businesses.
Comcast beat analysts' expectations on its first-quarter profit performance. The...
Last year, the government of Malaysia announced plans to implement a second 5G network in the country
The government of Malaysia is moving closer to implementing a dual 5G network in the country with the announcement of the new board members of state-run 5G network...
ZTE said its net profits amounted to CNY2.74 billion in Q1, representing an increase of 3.7% year-on-year
Chinese vendor ZTE announced revenues of CNY30.58 billion ($4.22 billion) for the first quarter of 2024, surging 4.9% year-on-year.
Meanwhile, the vendor’s net profits amounted to CNY2.74 billion, representing...
Satellite direct-to-cellular service provider Lynk announced today that it has signed a five-year contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to enable U.S federal agencies to purchase its services for unmodified smartphones over the next five years.
Lynk explained in a release that...
The GSA report had identified 77 publicly announced partnerships between operators and satellite vendors
Satellites are rapidly gaining prominence in the world of cellular communication, with 50 operators in 37 countries and territories already planning satellite services, according to a recent report by the GSA.
However,...
Huawei said it has pioneered in applying network intelligence technologies to the data communication field
Chinese vendor Huawei is using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to upgrade network capabilities at all levels with the aim of accelerating network intelligence, Steven Zhao, vice president of Huawei's data...
The 5G test network at İTÜ Ayazağa campus is being built using Ericsson Radio System products and Ericsson 5G standalone core
Ericsson has partnered with Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) and Turkcell with the aim of installing a 5G test network at İTÜ’s Ayazağa campus.
In a...
The antenna could help future 6G networks deliver ultra-fast data transfer with high reliability
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed an innovative wireless communications antenna which they say could pave the way for future 6G networks.
The antenna combines the unique properties of metamaterials...
From emergency texting to revolutionizing agriculture, explore the promises and challenges of cellular coverage into space in RCR Wireless News' new report.
In the report we explore the intricacies of space-based cellular connectivity and delve into the status of NTN standardization and commercialization.
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NTNs will be critical to the future 6G ecosystem, bridging the gap between traditional terrestrial networks and the new space-based communications
The 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks (6G-NTN) project has released a white paper in which the body explores the future of connectivity in the 6G ecosystem.
6G-NTN...
