5G

Operators are moving through the gears with 5G SA and 5G-Advanced, balancing cap-ex constraints, operational complexity, and uncertain returns. While slicing, RedCap, and private 5G show promise, most are prioritizing …

For many CSPs, the 5G focus has turned to the transition to a new cloud-native core, a new service-based architecture and more dynamic service management and orchestration. CSPs are also …

Penetration of 5G services in China already reached 75.9% In sum – what you need to know: 5G boom continues – China has surpassed 4.39 million 5G base stations as …

Fujitsu plans to transfer four of its group companies and their related companies to 1FINITY In sum – what you need to know: New spin-off, new strategy – Fujitsu will …

BSNL has installed 90,000 4G towers, with 76,000 already commissioned In sum – what you need to know: BSNL to launch 5G after 4G stabilizes – India’s state-run BSNL will …

What every company needs to learn to be successful going forward On Tuesday, I was a guest on the Schwab News Network discussing Verizon’s earnings. I also shared thoughts on …

FWA is paying the bills, but the 5G market is still chasing dreams. For all the frustration about 5G money-making, FWA has been a revelation for operators; here we consider …

KDDI plans to start deploying this technology across Japan starting in 2026 In sum – what you need to know: KDDI to deploy AMD-powered 5G by 2026 – Japanese operator …

As 5G becomes vital to national infrastructure, U.S.-based production offers security, supply chain control and long-term growth for America’s digital future Manufacturing the next generation of cellular telecommunications equipment within …

In sum – what to know: Open 5G investment – Ericsson is investing €200m in Athlone, Ireland, to develop open, programmable 5G tech that supports dynamic multi-vendor networks. Automation-first platform …

In Q1, ZTE noted it had actively seized AI-driven opportunities across communications infrastructure, computing infrastructure, AI terminals and industry applications In sum – what you need to know: AI lifts …

India saw the addition of 4,442 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in March 2025, possibly influenced by Vodafone Idea’s recent 5G launch In sum – what you need to …

5G is expected to represent 84% of total mobile subscriptions in Malaysia by 2029, according to GlobalData In sum – what you need to know: 5G fuels mobile growth – …

Earlier this year, BSNL had received interest from three companies for deploying its 5G Standalone (SA) network in Delhi In sum – what you need to know: All-in on 5G …

Malaysia gave the approval to deploy the second 5G network to U Mobile in November 2024 In sum – what you need to know: – U Mobile has selected Huawei …

In sum – what you need to know: Punchy Q1 results – Ericsson saw net income surge 61% and gross margin jump 48.2% in the first quarter, driven by booming …

According to Shentong Metro Group, which operates Shanghai metro, 80% of the lines have been upgraded to 5G-A In brief – why this matters –Shanghai has become China’s first megacity …

Vodafone Idea launched its commercial 5G services in Mumbai last month, about two and a half years after rival telcos Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocomm In brief – why …

In sum – what you need to know: Advanced enterprise WAN – Ericsson’s new ‘wireless-first’ SD-WAN architecture bundles Release 17-level 5G, Wi-Fi 6/7, and LEO satellite support into a centrally-managed …

Beijing targets 100% 5G penetration among individual users and over 75% of total traffic carried by 5G networks by 2027 In brief – why this matters –Beijing plans to deploy …

China continues to show how advanced 5G services, mobile innovation, AI and digital services can have real economic impact, GSMA said In brief – why this matters –Mobile technologies will …

GSA noted that RedCap is a reduced set of 5G capabilities intended for devices like wearables and low-cost hotspots that have low battery consumption In brief – why this matters …

Vodafone Idea said it will soon launch 5G in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka and Punjab telecom circles In brief – why this matters –Vodafone Idea is expanding 5G services to more …

5G has a money problem – partly just because 5G does not properly exist yet; here we look at progress with NSA-to-SA rollouts, as the industry gets to grips with …

Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI …