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Malaysia moves closer to implementing second 5G network
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...
Openvia Mobility, NTT Data to deploy private 5G in US roads
NTT Data noted that the private 5G connectivity infrastructure includes a network architecture known as neutral host, using the CBRS public radio frequency spectrum
Openvia Mobility and NTT Data are currently working towards the deployment of private 5G networks for roads in the United States,...
ZTE reports revenues of $4.22 billion in Q1
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...
‘We’re growing the right way’: AT&T’s Q1 delivers solid mobile, fiber numbers
5G, fiber continue to drive the telco's results in Q1
AT&T beat expectations on its customer growth, with revenues off just slightly from the same period last year as CEO John Stankey continued to emphasize the telco's focus on consistent, profitable growth driven by 5G...
Vodafone Idea successfully closes FPO to fund 4G, 5G rollouts
Vodafone Idea recently said it expects to use the equity and debt funding to deploy its 5G service within six to seven months of securing the funds
Indian operator Vodafone Idea said it has concluded its $2.16 billion follow-on public offer (FPO), which closed successfully...
Jio reaches 108 million 5G subscribers in India
Jio also said its 5G FWA offering is already available in nearly 5,900 towns and cities in India
Indian carrier Reliance Jio Infocomm has rolled out its 5G network across India, with over 108 million subscribers in the country, the telco said in its earnings...
Proximus signs deal with NRB to acquire additional 5G spectrum
With the acquisition, Proximus will now own 120 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band
Belgian operator Proximus will acquire 5G spectrum from compatriot IT firm NRB to boost its mobile coverage, the former said in a release.
NRB is selling its 5G license to...
Malaysia’s DNB denies lack of transparency in 5G contracts
A recent report had also stated that DNB and five local carriers that had signed a share subscription agreement to take up a collective 70% stake in DNB had failed to reach an agreement
Malaysian state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) denied a report...
Indian telcos continue to push for 6 GHz spectrum: Report
TRAI recently released a consultation paper on the possibility of spectrum auctions in the 37-3 7.5 GHz, 37.5-40 GHz and 42.5-43.5 GHz bands
The decision by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to begin consultations on opening up several 5G high-bands or millimeter wave...
Wireless Insights and What’s Ahead at Connect (X) with Patrick Halley of WIA
Step into the dynamic world of wireless infrastructure with Carrie Charles on 5G Talent Talk as she sits down with Patrick Halley, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA). Discover Patrick's unexpected journey into telecommunications and his pivotal role...
Delta to deploy T-Mobile US 5G hybrid network at headquarters
Delta will also move more than 60,000 lines to T-Mobile US
T-Mobile US is now Delta Air Lines preferred mobility partner, the companies announced this week. As part of the pair-up, Delta will move more than 60,000 lines to T-Mobile US and the carrier’s 5G...
America Movil to invest in 5G in all its markets: CFO
Garcia noted that America Movil is on track to meet its capital investment forecasts for 2024, which will be $7.1 billion
Mexican carrier América Móvil will invest in 5G technology in all the markets in which it operates, the company's CFO, Carlos GarcÃa Moreno, said...
Reliance Jio ends February with over 40% market share in India
Jio and Airtel are the only two telcos currently offering 5G services in India
Indian operator Reliance Jio Infocomm added a total of 3.59 mobile subscribers during February, taking its overall market share above 40% for the first time, according to the latest data released...
China Mobile, Qualcomm, ZTE achieve 5.4 Gbps with 3CC CA test
ZTE said the new 5G test was carried out in the city of Jiaxing, China
Chinese vendor ZTE has collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies and China Mobile's Zhejiang branch to achieve 5.4 Gbps peak data rates, ZTE said in a release.
Through an end-to-end field test of...
Ericsson installs 5G test network in Turkey
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...
Qualcomm, Samsung achieve 1024 QAM in FDD and TDD bands
Use of advanced modulation is a first for FDD, partners say
Samsung Networks and Qualcomm have used advanced modulation as defined in 3GPP Release 17 to boost downlink speeds by about 20% compared to the use of 256 QAM.
The lab test, conducts at Samsung's research...
Viavi joins OpenAirInterface Software Alliance
Viavi is the first test equipment provide to join OSA's board
Viavi Solutions announced it has joined the strategic board of the OpenAirInterface Software Alliance (OSA).
With this new addition, the OSA will now have a test equipment provider on its board.
The OpenAirInterface (OAI), known for...
Bharti Airtel reaches 3 million 5G subscribers in Mumbai: Report
Bharti Airtel previously said it was on track to cover the entire country with 5G technology by March 2024
Indian carrier Bharti Airtel said it has already reached a total of 3 million 5G customers in Mumbai, according to local press reports.
The operator noted it...
Swisscom expands strategic partnership with Ericsson
Ericsson said it will continue to supply the hardware and software for Swisscom’s network under the extended deal
Swiss telco Swisscom and Swedish vendor Ericsson announced they have extended their strategic partnership for another three years.
In a release, the vendor said it will continue to...
Redefining the best 5G network—energy efficient, high performing and sustainable
Ericsson sustainable smart 5G site brings together solar generation, lithium-ion batteries, hybrid energy management and more for opex reduction
Operators are facing two fundamental challenges: first, the global economy is predicated on the idea that durable, long-term growth is imperative and achievable; however, operators are...
Ookla tests the Galaxy S24; Samsung back on top of smartphone market
Samsung's Galaxy S24 provided 'statistically significant' improvement in 5G download speeds across seven out of 15 countries, according to Ookla testing
Samsung's newest Galaxy models provide faster median 5G download speeds in about half of the global markets in recent testing by Ookla, and also...
Vodafone Idea to launch $2.16 billion FPO in India
Vodafone Idea said its FPO will be open for public bids between April 18- 22
Indian carrier Vodafone Idea is planning to launch a follow-on public offering (FPO) to raise a total of INR180 billion ($2.16 billion) through a sale of new shares, according to...
Proximus, Airbus partner for secure communications over 5G
Proximus and Airbus will launch "Agnet MCx", a solution for business-critical communications and collaboration
Belgian operator Proximus has announced a strategic partnership with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus.
Under the terms of the partnership, Proximus and Airbus will launch "Agnet MCx", a solution for business-critical communications and...
6G foundry: Rethinking the control plane
As we gear up for the next generation of wireless connectivity, we’re building on everything we’ve learned
Welcome to the first installment of 6G foundry, a new limited series of OnQ blog posts where we explore the next generation of wireless connectivity. We’ll share how we...