Power Conservation: A Global Priority with a 5G Focus
Global average energy prices have been on the rise for players in the telecom space, as they recognize at the same time the power-hungry nature of 5G network infrastructure requirements. The rise of AI exacts a...
China ended last year with over 1 billion subscribers in the 5G field
Chinese telecom operators have deployed a total of 4.25 million 5G base stations across the country, according to local press reports citing official data.
More than 4,000 5G factories have been established across...
The refarming of 687 megahertz spectrum brings the total available spectrum for Indian carriers to 1,587 megahertz
The Government of India has approved the refarming of 687 megahertz of spectrum from various ministries for the deployment of 5G and future 6G services, local press reported,...
Singapore-based mobile operator StarHub is working with Nokia on application programming interfaces (APIs) to monetise its 4G and 5G network assets with local enterprises. The pair are looking to enable 4G and 5G access for developers to use network data about such things as...
U Mobile aims to deploy its 5G network with equipment from Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE
Malaysian operator U Mobile aims to deploy the country’s second 5G network without requiring government funding or involving new local partners, local news site The Edge Malaysia reported, citing...
Network slicing uses 5G SA technology, which BT Group launched last September
BT Group has announced what it claims to be the first real-world deployment of 5G Standalone (5G SA) network slicing capabilities over the EE mobile network.
In a release, the telco said that this...
Nokia said its smart nodes are expected to enhance indoor connectivity for Zain KSA’s enterprise clients
Nokia and Zain KSA have announced a collaboration to address indoor mobile coverage challenges and optimize enterprise connectivity in Saudi Arabia.
The partnership will introduce what it claims to be...
U Mobile received approval from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission last November to operate as the country’s second 5G provider
Malaysian operator U Mobile has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with local bank CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB) with the aim of extending financing...
According to the Dell’Oro report, FWA has surged in recent years to support both residential and enterprise connectivity due to its ease of deployment
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) revenues are projected to grow by 7% in 2024, driven by rising residential subscriptions in North America...
The UK government has appointed IBM to supply new network infrastructure and communications solutions for emergency services in the country, as part of the new Emergency Services Network (ESN). The deal is worth £1.6 billion, according to reports. IBM is understood to have beaten...
GSMA found that only around 15% of operators in Europe with live 5G networks had launched 5G SA by the end of Q3 2024
A new GSMA report focusing on the mobile economy in Europe shows that while 5G will become the dominant mobile technology...
In the July 2022 spectrum auctions, Adani Data Networks acquired 400 megahertz in the 26 GHz band
Indian company Adani Group may come under scrutiny from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for delays in deploying 5G services more than two years after obtaining a unified...
3GPP has established two basic 5G NTN architecture approaches: Transparent and Regenerative
According to Rohde & Schwarz’s Wireless unit Technology Manager Reiner Stuhlfauth, the integration of non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) and terrestrial 5G networks is an architectural "paradigm shift." In a blog post, he explained further...
Swiss IoT module maker u-blox is to phase out its loss-making cellular IoT business, the firm has said. The division has over 200 employees; jobs are expected to go with its closure. It made revenue of CHF 27 million ($29.6 million) in the first...
Honeywell noted that a key practical benefit of the 5G solution is its potential to support business continuity during unexpected disruptions
Honeywell has announced a collaboration with U.S. carrier Verizon to provide an integrated technology solution for retail and logistics businesses. The offering combines Honeywell’s...
U Mobile will collaborate with other telecom operators to share network infrastructure for the future 5G deployment
Malaysian telecommunications operator U Mobile is reportedly getting ready to deploy between 5,000 and 7,000 5G sites nationwide as the telco assumes the role of Malaysia’s second 5G...
3GPP Release 18, or 5G-Advanced, includes critical NTN updates
Capabilities around the integration of 5G and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) were first enabled with 3GPP Release 17; but it’s really Release 18, or 5G-Advanced (5G-A), that includes the serious stuff — we’re talking critical updates,...
Ericsson has added a generative AI capability to its NetCloud platform for enterprises to manage their wireless 5G wide-area network (WAN) connectivity. The firm has added a large language model (LLM) in the back-end based on its own library of technical documentation, and a...
Despite good work by industry groups, there remains a glaring lack of knowledge among software developers about application programming interfaces (APIs) for new 5G networks. A new survey by UK-based research group STL Partners claims 55 percent of software developers don’t associate the ‘network...
Jio is targeting the addition of one million AirFiber customers within a month
Indian operator Reliance Jio Infocomm is intensifying efforts to scale its 5G-powered fixed wireless access (FWA) service, Jio AirFiber, with plans to significantly boost customer acquisitions over the next year.
The initiative aims...
Vodafone Idea has recently initiated trials for its 5G services in India
Indian telco Vodafone Idea has announced plans to initiate a phased rollout of 5G services in 2025, as part of its broader strategy to enhance network capabilities and improve customer experience.
In a New...
T-Mobile US remains the frontrunner in all five overall experience categories, OpenSignal found
The latest Mobility Experience Report from OpenSignal reveals that when it comes to 5G reliability, the big three — T-Mobile US, Verizon and AT&T — all improved, with Verizon catching up to...
In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles speaks with Dennis McColl, founder of PracticalRF. Dennis shares his career journey, starting with his early fascination with wireless technology and his three-decade tenure at Verizon, where he transitioned from hands-on market-level roles to corporate...
Maxis said that the partnership will focus on creating innovative applications of 5G technology, such as remote surgery and advanced telemedicine
Maxis, a major telecommunications provider in Malaysia, has partnered with Malaysian university Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) to jointly develop practical 5G solutions.
In a...
