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Anritsu White Paper: Evolving Hyperscaler/Cloud-based Telecom Networks – Design and Testing Challenges

The evolution of wireless technology to 5G and beyond with synergistic expansion of use cases into new verticals, such as autonomous vehicles, telemedicine, smart manufacturing, and smart grids, is having a disruptive change on network design. Mobile operators now...

Wind River, Encora tie-up advances AI automation for telcos, enterprises

The pair have integrated the Wind River Studio Operator intelligent edge software with Encora's engineering expertise BARCELONA—Software provider Wind River and digital services provider Encora announced at MWC 2025 that they have integrated the Wind River Studio Operator intelligent edge software with the latter’s engineering expertise, and the full-stack...

Viavi Solutions to get a piece of Spirent

Viavi Solutions will get part of Spirent Communications after all: Its high-speed Ethernet and network security business As Keysight Technologies continues to work toward its acquisition of Spirent Communications, it will divest some of Spirent's assets. Keysight this week announced...

Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile launch joint satellite business SatCo

SatCo will exclusively distribute AST SpaceMobile’s satellite services to European MNOs under a single turnkey arrangement Vodafone and satellite company AST SpaceMobile have established a joint satellite service business called SatCo, with the goal of providing “100% geographic coverage in...

Rakuten Mobile, Fujitsu partner to boost 5G expansion

Through its energy-efficient RU, Fujitsu will support Rakuten Mobile’s rollout of 5G commercial services across Japan Japanese carrier Rakuten Mobile announced it will begin deploying base stations utilizing radio units (RU) developed by tech firm Fujitsu, as the telco accelerates...

India eyes global leadership in 6G space: Minister

India’s Bharat 6G Alliance had signed several agreement with countries such as U.S., South Korea, Japan, Germany, Finland, Brazil and the U.K. to boost 6G research activities BARCELONA–India’s Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined the country’s ambitious telecommunications plans during...

The future of telecom Part 2: Proactive 5G and IoT monetization strategies (Reader Forum)

Telecommunication companies (telcos) are at a pivotal crossroads, and apart from getting left behind the competition, the only path is forward, which means embracing change. The first installment of this three-part series delved into one of the most significant...

SIMCom new product release: How to pave the way for AI-driven connectivity

At MWC 2025 in Barcelona, SIMCom is glad to showcase its advanced IoT innovations in AI-powered connectivity with the introduction of high-performance wireless modules including 5G RedCap modules, smart modules and GNSS modules at Booth Hall 1 B20. By...

AI-driven networks: 1.6 TB tests and trials

Telstra, KT, Verizon and Telia Norway are among the CSPs who have conducted 1.6 TB tests Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme coherent optical transceiver, which supports network speeds up to 1.6 Tbps, became commercially available in the fall of 2024. A...

Four themes from Nokia at MWC 2025 (plus two non-telco moves)

Nokia balanced MWC 2025 developments in its core telecom business with a new 5G.MIL partnership with Lockheed Martin and Verizon, plus closing the Infinera deal BARCELONA—Nokia's announcements this week reflect both the company's telecom roots and its efforts to pursue...

Red Hat secures new deals with SoftBank, Fujitsu, Orange and more

On the first day of MWC, Red Hat revealed several additional tie-ups with operators and vendors around the world Earlier this month, Red Hat — IBM-owned open source solutions provider — announced that T-Mobile US selected its Red Hat OpenShift Platform...

SK Telecom, IonQ partner to advance AI, quantum computing

SK Telecom noted that the integration of AI with quantum computing is expected to enhance AI-driven solutions by reducing processing time and power consumption Korean carrier SK Telecom has announced a strategic partnership with IonQ, a U.S.-based quantum computing firm,...

ZTE reports revenues of $16.65 billion in 2024

ZTE explained that the external environment remained complex and volatile last year, marked by adjustments in industry investment structures Chinese vendor ZTE Corporation reported full-year revenue of CNY 121.30 billion ($16.65 billion) for 2024, the vendor said in a release. During...

Sequans teases dual-mode 4G/5G IoT lines with eRedCap support

Cellular IoT chip and module maker Sequans Communications announced support for reduced capability (RedCap) 5G in forthcoming Calliope and Monarch products. The new third-generation versions of both solutions retain support for 4G/LTE-based cellular IoT technologies – in the form...

Nokia signs with port operator Carrix for private 5G at US terminals

US marine port and rail yard operator Carrix has deployed Nokia’s DAC private 4G and 5G system at container terminals in Jacksonville in Florida, Long Beach and Oakland in California, and Seattle in Washington. More will follow, suggested a...

The future of telecom Part 1: The transformative role of AI and adjacent technologies (Reader Forum)

As the telecom industry undergoes rapid transformation, driven by emerging technologies and shifting market dynamics, telecommunication companies (telcos) find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. For telcos, there is only one way forward: adapt and thrive, or resist and fall...

How does Wi-Fi 7 create new revenue opportunities for telcos?

Providers are using Wi-Fi 7 to ensure that their customers are getting the gigabit or multi-gigabit service they’re advertising Wi-Fi 7 is the most reliable version of the technology to date, and as a result, service providers can tap into...

Four areas of focus for assuring data center networking

What new demands does AI make on back-end data center networking? Beyond the physical testing of AI infrastructure, there are also broader questions of assurance that are still in the process of being answered. Testing the basic working functionality...

Cisco expands partnership with Nvidia to boost AI adoption

The deal aims to provide organizations with greater flexibility and choice in managing AI workloads Cisco has announced an expanded collaboration with Nvidia with the aim of delivering artificial intelligence (AI) technology solutions for the enterprise. While businesses recognize AI’s...

Alibaba to invest $53 billion in AI and cloud infra

Alibaba Group emphasized that the initiative reflects its strategic focus on AI-driven expansion Chinese holding Alibaba Group has announced plans to invest CNY380 billion ($52.4 billion) in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next three years, South...

Rakuten Symphony’s Real Open RAN program gets first three partners

Rakuten Symphony launched the Real Open RAN Licensing Program last year with the goal to democratize global RAN technology Rakuten Symphony has signed its first three agreements related to its Real Open RAN Licensing Program. Cisco Systems, Airspan Networks and...

HTC installs private 5G for Nissan to support high-end VR cases

REIGN Technology Corporation (G REIGNS), a subsidiary of Taiwanese electronics firm HTC Group, has deployed a home-made private 5G network to Nissan Motor Company to support usage of its parent’s HTC VIVE virtual reality (VR) technology in the car...

Tampnet puts AI on private 5G for offshore energy firms

Norway-based Tampnet, a notable player in the supply of private 4G and 5G networks for offshore industry, is working with US industrial edge outfit Armada to bring AI applications to offshore energy and power companies. Tampnet, headquartered in Stavanger,...

ZTE to unveil 10 key highlights in wireless at MWC Barcelona 2025

Shenzhen, China, 28 February 2025 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, is set to showcase ten groundbreaking innovations at MWC Barcelona 2025. These advancements cover evolving wireless access,...

AT&T, T-Mo US and Verizon team up on network APIs in US

Leveraging Ericsson's joint API venture Aduna, the telcos will deliver network APIs related to end user security Aduna, an Application Programming Interface (API) joint venture launched in September by Ericsson, Google Cloud and several major global operators, has announced that venture...