The two partners carried out a end-to-end, multi-vendor 5G data call on 3.5 GHz spectrum
Ericsson and Swisscom recently completed what they claim is Europe’s first end-to-end, multivendor 5G Non-Standalone data call on 3.5 GHz band.
The two partners said the 5G data call took place...
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SK Telecom first-wave...
The two companies will collaborate on end-to- end
network slicing for critical communications
Mobile operator Swisscom announced plans to deploy a commercial 5G network by the
end of this year in partnership with Ericsson, which will provide the necessary hardware and
software.
The European telco said it will trial...
The test, which took place in Zurich demonstrated virtual reality and 360-degree panoramic live video, among other features
Swiss telco Sunrise and Chinese vendor Huawei have announced the completion of an extensive 5G test in Switzerland.
Using cloud-based core network end-to-end applications, 5G performance was demonstrated...
Gigabit LTE joins previous Ericsson, Swisscom demos of 5G network slicing and NB-IoT
Swiss telecommunications provider Swisscom has selected Ericsson for the implementation of a complete digital transformation process as well as future deployments of gigabit LTE and 5G
The deployment of Swisscom’s gigabit LTE...
Under the partnership, Huawei and BeWhere plan to develop M-IoT LPWA, NB-IoT and LTE-M applications
Chinese vendor Huawei recently entered a partnership with Canadian industrial internet of things (IoT) solutions provider BeWhere, to develop M-IoT LPWA, NB-IoT and LTE-M applications to enable the deployment of...
The Swiss operator had launched a low power network in the country last year to expand its IoT offering
Swiss telecommunications operator Swisscom and Swiss Post have signed an agreement to joint efforts for the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) across the country.
Swisscom already...
The telco said more than 30 companies are already hosting trials on the IoT network
Swisscom announced that its LoRa-based IoT network already covers 75% of the country’s population.
The network uses technology based on the Low Power Wide Area Network standard from the LoRa Alliance, which...
Swisscom and Ericsson aim to launch commercial 5G in 2020
Swiss mobile operator Swisscom has partnered with Swedish vendor Ericsson to launch the "5G for Switzerland" initiative in collaboration with local university Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne.
The three parties involved in the "5G" program are currently...
Swisscom and Ericsson aim to launch commercial 5G in 2020
Swiss mobile operator Swisscom has partnered with Swedish vendor Ericsson to launch the '5G for Switzerland' initiative in collaboration with local university Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL).
The three parties involved in the 5G program are...
Samsung and Tele2 will both deploy LoRa-based IoT networks, showing LoRa's increasing popularity. Or is it simply LPWAN gaining momentum?
LoRa is gaining traction in the market as new LoRa-based IoT networks are starting to get deployed. Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom have partnered for...
Telecom market finding open API design models bring new opportunities, allow for more robust competition against new market entrants
As the telecommunications market continues its march toward greater software control, operators are increasingly turning to application program interface to drive greater efficiency from those platforms.
The...
Smart cities need good examples: a new report ranked Singapore as the top smart city in the world. But, four other cities in Europe and the U.S. are also doing a great job at deploying smart infrastructure.
Juniper Research’s 2016 global ranking of smart cities ranked Singapore...
Smart cities need good examples: a new report ranked Singapore as the top smart city in the world. But, four other cities in Europe and the U.S. are also doing a great job at deploying smart infrastructure.
Juniper Research’s 2016 global ranking of smart cities ranked Singapore...
As BSS/OSS blend, 'mass personalization' is key, Ericsson says
NICE, France--Customer experience is a function of rapid, personalized service offerings, Ove Anebygd, VP of OSS/BSS for Ericsson told members of the media during a session at TM Forum Live.
Digital transformation, he said, is a popular...
Outdoor use cases for small cells and DAS range from cities to venues to suburbia
Outdoor small cells and distributed antenna systems can be used by mobile network operators to boost capacity in crowded urban areas, to add capacity at high-value venues, to extend coverage...
The telco reached 6.61 million mobile subscribers in March
Swiss mobile operator Swisscom recorded 2.88 billion francs (about $3 billion) in revenues for the first quarter of 2016, down slightly compared to 2.89 billion francs in the same quarter last year. The telco’s Q1 net profit...
Goal is to commercially launch LTE-Advanced Pro in 2017
Swiss mobile telephony operator Swisscom has successfully tested LTE-Advanced Pro, reaching a peak connection speed of 1 Gbps. The trial was carried out on its live mobile broadband network in partnership with Swedish vendor Ericsson.
The European operator said...
Swisscom expects initial phase to be ready by year-end
Swisscom said it’s currently deploying a nationwide network designed to support the “Internet of Things,” with the initial roll out scheduled for year-end. The network is set to use technology based on the Low Power Wide...
Despite profits, the telco announces plan to close call centers
Swiss mobile telephony operator Swisscom recorded revenue of 3.02 billion francs ($306 million) in the fourth quarter of 2015, slightly down compared to 3.07 billion francs in the same period a year ago. The operator’s net...
Swiss telco plans to use the test to evaluate future commercial launch
Network operator Swisscom announced it's currently testing a combination of its fixed-line and mobile networks to offer higher speeds for subscribers.
The European telco said it's testing DSL/LTE bonding with selected residential customers across...
AirTies creates mesh Wi-Fi networks to spread coverage and capacity throughout your home
In-home Wi-Fi equipment provider AirTies is looking to use multiple access points to bolster the performance of Wi-Fi networks.
AirTies is using multiple access points placed around the home in a move...
Swisscom claims it is the first European operator to effectively combine voice-over-LTE and Wi-Fi calling to combat weak mobile signals in heavily insulated buildings.
The Swiss operator recently made its Wi-Fi calling service available in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Wi-Fi will play a key role in...
The telco ended Q2 with 6.57M mobile subscribers in Switzerland
Swiss mobile telephony operator Swisscom has launched a new mobile service combining the FDD and TDD LTE standards. The technology, which is currently available at the company’s Füssli shop in Zurich, will be commercially available...
