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Kripa B September 19th, 2024 11:26 AM 11 COMMENTS

Over 1,500 5G BTS Deployed in India During August 2024

In a significant boost to India's 5G infrastructure, the number of 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) increased in August 2024. According to the latest data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a total of 1,739 new 5g BTS stations were deployed across the country, enhancing connectivity and network coverage. Also Read: India Witnessed Deployment of Over 3,500 5G BTS During May 2024 Top States with the Most 5G BTS Additions... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 19th, 2024 6:20 AM 0 COMMENTS

5G’s Success Relies on Mid-Band Spectrum Globally

5G's success depends a lot on the mid-band spectrum. Telecom operators globally have deployed 5G in the mid-band spectrum to offer services to consumers. Of course, for industrial use cases, mmWave bandwidth is required, but for general use cases, mostly related to consumers, the mid-band is the king. According to an Ookla report, out of 295 operators globally, 72% of the operators used mid-band spectrum to offer 5G. The others... Read More

Srikapardhi September 18th, 2024 6:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank and Intelsat Partner to Develop Seamless 5G-Satellite Network

Japan's SoftBank and Intelsat have signed a collaboration agreement, which they say will lead to the launch of a unified "Ubiquitous Network." The two companies will jointly lead the research and development of seamless 5G connections between terrestrial mobile networks and satellite communications networks. Through this collaboration, SoftBank and Intelsat plan to jointly develop a hybrid communication solution that allows users to stay connected via available networks, whether terrestrial or... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 18th, 2024 7:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

India Falls 4 Ranks in Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index for Mobile Speeds

India has fallen 4 ranks in Ookla's speedtest global index for mobile speeds in August 2024. 5G has helped India climb the ranks pretty aggressively in this list over the last two years. From the 16th rank globally, India fell to the 20th rank in August 2024. This doesn't mean that India's mobile network performance is poorer than it was. It could mean that the other countries have done well... Read More

Srikapardhi September 16th, 2024 9:46 AM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Expands Network in Savannah, Georgia with New Cell Sites

American wireless carrier Verizon has expanded its network in the Savannah area of Georgia with new cell sites, bringing 4G LTE and 5G Ultra Wideband service to Pooler, Port Wentworth, and Savannah, including the Historic District. This upgrade, involving the activation of new cell sites, provides faster and more reliable connectivity for residents, visitors, and businesses, Verizon said in a recent statement. Also Read: Verizon to Acquire Frontier Communications for... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2024 12:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Enea 5G Service Engine is VMware Ready Certified for Telco Cloud

Telco traffic management software specialist Enea has announced that its dual-mode 5G Service Engine (5G-SE) is now VMware Ready for Telco Cloud. Enea says its 5G-SE helps Communication Service Providers (CSPs) create network capacity, improve subscribers' QoE through faster download speeds, monetise data traffic, prevent fraud, and comply with regulatory requirements through a dual 5G-4G single service platform. Also Read: Custocy Embeds Enea Software to Enhance AI-Based Network Threat Detection... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2024 8:11 AM 0 COMMENTS

DNB and Partners Showcase 5G-Enabled Autonomous Bus

Malaysian 5G network provider Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), local autonomous vehicle solutions developer eMooVit Technology, and network vendor Ericsson showcased a 5G-enabled autonomous electric bus, highlighting advanced use cases aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in public transport. Also Read: DNB Trials Multi-band Booster to Enhance Malaysia’s 5G Network 5G Use Cases in Public Transport The demonstration follows a May 2024 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the three partners and... Read More

Kripa B September 11th, 2024 6:17 PM 3 COMMENTS

Jio Introduces AirFiber Service in Five Tribal Villages of Kerala

Reliance Jio's 5G AirFiber services have been launched in remote indigenous villages of Kerala. The company promotes its 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service as India's latest home Wi-Fi and entertainment solution under the AirFiber brand. According to Jio, this initiative is a collaboration between the Scheduled Tribes Development Department and Reliance Jio to introduce 5G AirFiber technology to indigenous villages for the first time. Also Read: Jio Launches 5G... Read More

Srikapardhi September 10th, 2024 9:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

NOS Launches Mobile Edge Computing on 5G Network in Portugal

Portuguese telecommunications provider NOS has claimed a national first by developing and launching Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) on its 5G network. Developed in partnership with Google Cloud, the new MEC solution enables near real-time data processing by bringing computing power closer to users, resulting in significantly faster response times. Also Read: Nos Launches 5G Standalone in Portugal Collaboration with Google and Nvidia NOS says that by leveraging Google Distributed Cloud... Read More

Srikapardhi September 10th, 2024 8:45 AM 0 COMMENTS

Deutsche Telekom Equips Germany’s Moselle Valley Vineyards with 5G for Automation

German telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom has deployed a 5G campus network at the smart vineyard project in the Moselle Valley, located in the district of Cochem-Zell. The Moselle Valley, renowned for its 2,000-year-old winemaking tradition, embraces 5G technology to address labour shortages and climate challenges. The "Smart Vineyard" project, supported by Deutsche Telekom and funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, introduced a 5G campus network to the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 10th, 2024 7:25 AM 57 COMMENTS

BSNL 5G Testing Underway, DoT Confirms

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is testing 5G as you read this. The state-run telecom operator has been tasked with rolling out 4G in 1 lakh sites by the end of the current financial year. Indian government wants BSNL to turn into a profitable company as soon as possible. 5G is a natural leap for any company that is rolling out 4G. Since BSNL's 4G rollout has been delayed by... Read More

Srikapardhi September 9th, 2024 11:35 AM 0 COMMENTS

Boldyn Launches 5G Neutral Host Network on NYC’s 42nd Street Shuttle Line

Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) has announced the launch of a 5G wireless network throughout the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) 42nd Street Shuttle line. As a neutral host provider in wireless infrastructure solutions, Boldyn's launch means that customers of Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T-Mobile will now have full mobile service in one of the system's most travelled tunnels. Also Read: Boldyn Networks to Deliver Connectivity for ASM Global Venues Worldwide Boldyn rolls... Read More