India will operate entirely on 5G by the end of 2026, with efforts already underway to develop indigenous 6G technology, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced at the India-Israel Business Forum in New Delhi, according to a PTI report. Also Read: Govt Looking to Ensure 100 Mbps Per Customer With 6G: Report India's Transition to 5G by 2026 "By the end of 2026, the entire country will... Read More
Bharti Airtel (Airtel) ended the December (Q3FY25) quarter with a 5G customer base of 120 million as it continued its planned 5G coverage expansion. The second-largest Indian telco attributed its growing 5G user base to increasing 5G smartphone shipments, which now account for over 80 percent of overall smartphone shipments. "We continue to get our fair share from growing 5G handset adoption," said Bharti Airtel's Vice Chairman and Managing Director... Read More
Du, the telecom provider in the UAE, claims to be the first operator in the country to commercially launch 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) and receive full certification from major handset manufacturers for its 5G Standalone (5G SA) network. "This achievement will enable du to provide faster speeds and superior performance across the UAE and uplift the customer experience with superior Voice services," the operator said on Tuesday. Also... Read More
Zain KSA, the telecommunications and digital solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, and Nokia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop 5G and 5G-Advanced solutions through Cloud RAN and AI RAN technologies. The MoU was signed during LEAP 2025, the global tech event hosted in Riyadh. Also Read: Samsung Accelerates AI Integration into RAN, Demonstrates AI-RAN Technologies Transformation with Cloud RAN This collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation in... Read More
Virgin Media O2 has officially launched its 5G Standalone (SA) network for large enterprises, SMEs, and public sector customers across the UK. Now live in 500 towns and cities, this network promises enhanced coverage, higher bandwidth, and lower latency for businesses on eligible tariffs using compatible devices and SIMs, according to the UK's telecom service provider. Also Read: Virgin Media O2 Brings Mobile Coverage to Craster with New 4G Mast... Read More
Viavi Solutions today announced that it has validated the over-the-air (OTA) performance of Nokia's Massive MIMO radio operating in the upper 6 GHz spectrum range, a band that will add crucial capacity to existing cell sites to support 5G-Advanced and 6G networks. Also Read: Viavi Launches AI-Powered Automation Management and Orchestration Platform, Vamos Addressing Spectrum Constraints Viavi states that as mobile networks face increasing spectrum constraints, the upper 6 GHz... Read More
Ooredoo Qatar has selected Nokia to modernise its core network to enable the delivery of more advanced services using network slicing and the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities. The upgrade will support Ooredoo's transition to a 5G standalone (5G SA) network, unlocking new business opportunities and revenue streams. Also Read: Ooredoo Qatar Selects Ericsson to Enhance Network with Advanced 5G Features Key Technologies of Nokia The deal includes... Read More
Canadian telecommunications company Telus and the Calgary Airport Authority announced on Wednesday a 10-year, multi-million-dollar partnership that will transform YYC Calgary International Airport into the first airport in Canada equipped with a 5G private wireless network. This low-latency, ultrafast network will provide enterprise-grade connectivity across the airport campus, helping streamline operations and enhance the passenger experience. Also Read: Telus to Build 5G Virtualized RAN, Open RAN Network in Canada With... Read More
Australian telecommunications operator Telstra has achieved uplink speeds of 516 Mbps in collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies. This record surpassed the previous speed of 447 Mbps in October 2024. Ericsson noted that this is the highest uplink speed achieved on a live commercial sub-6GHz 5G Standalone (SA) network. Also Read: Telstra Achieves 340 Mbps Uplink Speed Over 5G SA; Deploys Dynamic Network Slicing Solution Importance of High Uplink Speeds... Read More
Bharti Airtel has awarded Nokia with a fresh contract for expanding the presence of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in India. Under this contract, Nokia will supply Airtel with its 5G FWA outdoor gateway receiver and Wi-Fi 6 access point, utilising Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6 and Modem-RF chipsets. This will enable Airtel in expanding the reach of high-speed broadband network in areas where fiber is hard to deploy. Bharti Airtel is... Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), on February 11, 2025, reported a net loss of Rs 6,609 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of Rs 6,985.9 crore in the same period the previous year. The third-largest telecom operator's revenue from operations stood at Rs 11,117 crore in Q3FY25, up from Rs 10,673 crore in Q3FY24. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Offers Blue Ribbon Bags Service With Postpaid... Read More
Qualcomm Technologies and Aramco Digital, the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco, have announced their collaboration to develop what they call the World's first AI-enabled industrial 5G smartphone with native support for the 450MHz spectrum. Support for the 450 MHz spectrum allows 5G IoT devices, edge computing and end-users to connect to AI-enabled industrial applications, initially focusing on industrial solutions for Aramco. Also Read: AMD and Aramco Sign MoU to... Read More
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