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DNB, TM and ZTE announce mmWave 5G SA trial in Malaysia

ZTE also noted that the partnership will enhance rapid Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) connections Malaysian state-run 5G network operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has signed a partnership with local carrier Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Chinese vendor ZTE Corporation to carry out a 5G live trial...

Chunghwa Telecom, Ericsson use 5G network slicing for healthcare sector

This trial was completed at St. Paul's Hospital on Chunghwa’s 5G SA network and used an Ericsson network slicing solution Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom and Swedish vendor Ericsson have implemented network slicing technology to help improve healthcare services in Taiwan, the latter said ina release....

BICS, stc Kuwait complete international 5G SA roaming connection

The 5G SA roaming connection runs between networks from Belgian operator Proximus and Middle Eastern operator stc Kuwait BICS announced that it has enabled the “world’s first-ever” intercontinental 5G Standalone (SA) roaming connection. The real-world connection runs between a 5G SA network from BICS’ parent company,...

To sell 5G SLAs, CSPs need complete network visibility and telco-grade accuracy (Reader Forum)

With the ongoing roll-out of 5G standalone networks, wireless carriers find themselves tasked with meeting heightened service quality and performance expectations. In an era where service degradation or network failure is simply not an option, especially for mission-critical applications like autonomous vehicles, telemedicine and...

5G Standalone, AI and the road to 6G: Qualcomm from MWC Las Vegas

All roads to the future of wireless and the full potential of 5G travel through 5G Standalone, which is beginning to pick up steam. As of August, the Global mobile Suppliers Association reports that 115 operators in 52 countries and territories have put some...

TPG Telecom expands 5G SA coverage to all its brands

TPG Telecom noted that its 5G network currently has over 2,500 active sites across the country Australian operator TPG Telecom said it has expanded its 5G Standalone (SA) coverage to its brands iiNet, TPG, Internode and Westnet. In a release, the telco said that mobile customers...

O2 Telefonica to activate its 5G SA network in Germany

O2 Telefonica said its 5G services are currently being provided through NonStandalone (NSA) architecture German operator O2 Telefonica announced the launch of its 5G Standalone (SA) network in the country under the 5G Plus brand, the telco said in a release. The telco said that the...

BT, Nokia demonstrate 5G SA aggregation using live network spectrum

Last year, BT and Nokia announced 5G SA 4CC CA downlink U.K. telco BT and Nokia announced the successful uplink aggregation of two component carriers in a live 5G Standalone (SA) network. Last year, BT and Nokia announced 5G SA 4CC CA downlink. Now, by achieving...

Ericsson, Vodafone demo 5G SA network slicing for cloud-gaming

Thanks to network slicing, trial participants experienced a 270% increase in throughput, a 25% decrease in latency and 57% less jitter Ericsson and Vodafone demonstrated that an optimized 5G Standalone (SA) network can enhance cloud-based mobile gaming in a live network trial at Coventry University,...

Vodafone Germany reaches 13,000 5G SA antennas nationwide

Vodafone said its 5G network already reached over 90% of Germany’s population Vodafone Germany has deployed 4,300 5G Standalone (SA) stations with around 13,000 5G SA antennas across the country, the telco said in a release. The carrier said its 5G SA technology currently reaches 45%...

Qualcomm claims 5G SA download record

The record was achieved using the Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 chipset Qualcomm has claimed a new record, achieving a download rate of 7.5 Gb/s in sub-6 GHz bands using a Standalone (SA) 5G network configuration, four-channel carrier aggregation (4CA) and its Snapdragon X75 chipset. The record was...

How 5G SA can change the digital value chain in the CSPs’ favour (Reader Forum)

5G+ and 5G Ultra are two of the names that Communication Service Providers (CSPs) have given their new 5G SA (Standalone) services. Having a cool, new name that differentiates 5G SA from existing 5G NSA (non Standalone) services makes perfect sense as for the...

Spark selects Ericsson for 5G SA rollout in New Zealand

Spark also selected U.S. company Red Hat as one of its vendors for the 5G SA rollout New Zealand carrier Spark has selected Ericsson to supply its 5G Core solution to suppor its 5G Standalone (SA) network in the country. Spark also secured Red Hat as...

Vodafone UK leans on Ericsson massive MIMO to boost 5G capacity

Ericsson's AIR 3218 is expected to be deployed across 50 sites within the Vodafone UK network during 2023 U.K. carrier Vodafone and Swedish vendor Ericsson have begun the deployment of a compact active-passive antenna in the U.K. to bring greater 5G capacity, coverage and performance...

Vodafone Germany already deployed 12,000 5G SA antennas

Vodafone currently operates more than 26,700 mobile radio stations in Germany Vodafone Germany has deployed 4,100 5G Standalone (SA) stations with around 12,000 5G SA antennas across the country, Vodafone Germany said in a release. Vodafone currently operates more than 26,700 mobile radio stations in...

5G to reach 57% of mobile connections in LatAm by 2030: GSMA

The GSMA report stated that the region will see a 5G penetration of 11% by 2025 5G is forecast to reach 57% of the total mobile connections in Latin America in 2030, up from a current penetration of around 2%, according to a recent report...

Movistar launches 5G SA technology in Spain

Movistar initially launched 5G SA in 11 cities across the country Spanish operator Movistar, which is part of telecom group Telefonica, has launched 5G Standalone (SA) coverage in Spain. Movistar currently covers a total of 11 cities with 5G SA technology: Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Seville, Palma...

Vodafone Germany activates VoNR tech for 5G calls

Vodafone said that VoNR will be gradually activated in additional Germany cities in the near future Vodafone Germany has activated Voice over New Radio (VoNR) technology for 5G users in Frankfurt, Leipzig and parts of Düsseldorf, the telco said in a release. The telco said that...

ZTE and AIS claim Thailand’s first 5G mmWave 5G SA trial at 26 GHz

Chinese vendor ZTE partnered with Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's largest mobile operator, and Qualcomm Technologies to complete the trial of mmWave 5G Standalone technology at the AZ center in Bangkok, ZTE said in a release. During the trial, ZTE noted that 5G mmWave...

Orange to reach nearly 30 Spanish cities with 5G SA this month

Orange initially launched its 5G SA network in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia and Seville Spanish telecom operator Orange said it expects its 5G Standalone (SA) network to reach nearly 30 Spanish cities by the end of the first half of 2023. Orange’s 5G SA network was...

Vodafone Idea gets set to launch 5G in India: Report

An official from the Department of Telecom said Vodafone Idea could potentially launch 5G in June Indian carrier Vodafone Idea is in the final stage of negotiations with banks to secure funding, which will be key for the launch of its 5G network infrastructure in...

Vodafone, ITN partner to broadcast coronation using 5G SA

Vodafone has worked with ITN to dedicate a slice of its public 5G SA network for the broadcast of the coronation U.K. telecom group Vodafone has signed a partnership with broadcaster ITN to broadcast the coronation of King Charles III via a public 5G Standalone...

Orange Spain’s 5G network ends Q1 with 80% population coverage

In February, Orange had launched its 5G StandAlone (SA) in Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Valencia and Seville Spanish operator Orange said its 5G network had reached a coverage of 80% of the Spanish population as of the end of March. The telco ended the first quarter of the...

Vodafone, Coventry University launch 5G SA media innovation lab

Vodafone said that the 5G SA environment will offer extremely fast download speeds, near-real time latency capabilities and network slicing U.K. carrier Vodafone and Coventry University have collaborated to open what they say is the U.K.’s first 5G Standalone (SA) media innovation lab in Coventry,...