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About the author: Passionately following the Indian #Telecom Industry for over a decade from Business, Consumer and a Technical perspective. My primary focus area is Consumer & Digital Experience.

Srikapardhi March 4th, 2025 1:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

E& Joins Aduna as Equity Partner to Expand Global Network API Ecosystem: MWC25

UAE's technology group e& has has joined Aduna, a global network Application Programming Interface ( API) joint venture (JV) formed by leading global telecom operators and Ericsson, as its latest equity partner. The announcement was made by e& Group CEO during the keynote address at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. Also Read: Verizon and Partners to Launch First 5G Network APIs in US with Aduna e& Joins Aduna... Read More

Srikapardhi March 3rd, 2025 7:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Carrix Partners with Nokia to Enhance US Marine Terminals with Private Wireless Solution

Marine terminal and rail yard operator Carrix has partnered with Nokia to introduce Nokia DAC, a private wireless solution to enhance operations at several of Carrix's marine terminals in the United States, including those in Jacksonville, Florida; Long Beach, California; Oakland, California; and Seattle, Washington. Also Read: NTT DATA Launches Managed Private 5G Security Service with Palo Alto Networks Private Wireless Solutions Founded in 1949, Carrix operates more than 250... Read More

Srikapardhi March 3rd, 2025 3:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Boost Mobile Deploys Nokia’s Cloud-Native 5G Voice Core to Enhance Network Efficiency: MWC25

Boost Mobile, the newest nationwide carrier in the US, has deployed Nokia's cloud-native 5G Voice Core, enhancing service delivery, automation, and cloud efficiency in its Open RAN 5G network, Nokia announced Monday, March 3. Also Read: Nokia, Nvidia, and Telcos Collaborate to Accelerate AI-RAN Development: MWC25 Cost Savings and Energy Efficiency The deployment consolidates multiple IMS voice functions into a single cloud-native network function (CNF) called the Nokia Cloud Native... Read More

Srikapardhi March 3rd, 2025 2:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

PureLiFi Unveils LINXC Bridge System to Enhance FWA Broadband Deployment: MWC25

LiFi technology company pureLiFi has launched the LINXC Bridge system developed in collaboration with Solace Power, at Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Barcelona. According to the company, this solution empowers Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband providers by offering a self-installable connectivity option using outdoor Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). Also Read: pureLiFi Launches Light Antenna One, a LiFi Module for Devices Carrier Trials Begin for LINXC Bridge Since its initial concept... Read More

Srikapardhi March 3rd, 2025 12:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

NEC Targets Over 50,000 vRAN Base Station Deployments by 2026

Japanese NEC Corporation announced on Monday that its in-house developed and commercialised software for virtualized radio access network (vRAN) base stations will be offered to telecom operators in Japan and internationally. The company aims to deploy more than 50,000 vRAN base stations by fiscal 2026. Also Read: NEC Unveils Solution to Enhance Open vRAN Security Key Benefits of vRAN According to the company, vRAN technology enhances 5G services by optimizing... Read More

Srikapardhi March 3rd, 2025 11:23 AM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia, Nvidia, and Telcos Collaborate to Accelerate AI-RAN Development: MWC25

Nokia and its industry partners—KDDI, SoftBank, T-Mobile US, and Nvidia—outlined advancements in the deployment and optimisation of AI-powered Radio Access Networks (AI-RAN) as well as the future architecture for AI-RAN at the Mobile World Congress 2025. According to Nokia, these developments aim to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into RAN infrastructure, unlocking new monetization opportunities for communication service providers (CSPs) for developing platform-as-a-service (PaaS) business models. Also Read: SoftBank and Nvidia... Read More

Srikapardhi March 2nd, 2025 8:48 PM 1 COMMENTS

Telefonica, Microsoft Expand Partnership to Advance Open Gateway Adoption with AI-Powered Kernel

Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica and Microsoft are expanding their five-year strategic collaboration with the launch of a new project focused on the development of new AI-driven digital solutions. The project will integrate Telefonica's Kernel platform with Microsoft Azure, accelerating the adoption of Open Gateway, a GSMA-led initiative to transform telecom networks into programmable platforms. Also Read: Telefonica Tech Launches GenAI Platform to Create Virtual Assistants Telefonica and Microsoft Deepen Their... Read More

Srikapardhi March 1st, 2025 7:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Infinera Becomes Part of Nokia as Acquisition Deal Closes

Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia has officially completed the acquisition of Infinera Corporation, integrating the San Jose, US-based optical networking company into its operations in a USD 2.3 billion deal. The announcement follows the European Union's (EU) unconditional approval on February 26 of Nokia's takeover of Infinera. Also Read: Nokia Completes Sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks to French State Strengthens Nokia's Optical Networking Business Nokia stated on Friday that the... Read More

Srikapardhi March 1st, 2025 6:35 PM 3 COMMENTS

Verizon and Partners to Launch First 5G Network APIs in US with Aduna

American telecom service providers Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile—venture partners of Aduna, an API joint venture (JV) between Ericsson and global telecom carriers—are set to introduce the first advanced 5G network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for Number Verification and SIM Swap protection in the United States. Slated for a nationwide rollout in 2025, these APIs will provide businesses and developers with carrier-grade authentication solutions to combat fraud and streamline verification processes.... Read More

Srikapardhi March 1st, 2025 11:18 AM 0 COMMENTS

Maxis to Upgrade Data Center Infrastructure in Malaysia with Nokia

Malaysia's integrated telecommunications provider, Maxis, has selected Nokia to modernise its data center infrastructure to enhance connectivity and scalability using Nokia's data center switches and Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform. "The modernisation of Maxis' data center connectivity technology will help the company simplify network operations, solve issues faster and automate workloads, all on a robust and secure infrastructure," Nokia announced on Friday, February 28. Also Read: Maxis Unveils Mobile Identity Solution... Read More

Srikapardhi February 28th, 2025 5:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ooredoo Qatar Integrates Ericsson Mediation Into Network to Drive 5G Monetisation

Ooredoo Qatar has expanded its partnership with Ericsson to enhance 5G efficiency by introducing cloud-native Ericsson Mediation into its network. "With the deployment of Ericsson Mediation, Ooredoo Qatar will benefit from enhanced operational efficiency and more proactive management of growing data demands, supporting advanced use cases and revenue-generating opportunities," Ooredoo Qatar said in a joint announcement on February 25. Also Read: Ooredoo Qatar Selects Ericsson to Enhance Network with Advanced... Read More

Srikapardhi February 28th, 2025 10:24 AM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia and AGC Partner to Introduce Glass Antennas for Network Expansion

Network equipment vendor Nokia and glass producer AGC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform telecom network expansion with glass antenna technology. Under the partnership, Nokia will integrate its small cell radios with AGC's WAVE by AGC transparent glass antenna technology to offer a connectivity solution for dense urban environments and iconic locations. Also Read: JTower and NTT Docomo Implement Glass Antennas for 5G Infrastructure Sharing Transparent Glass... Read More