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Srikapardhi March 27th, 2024 10:08 AM 0 COMMENTS

Ucom Starts Network Modernisation for 5G Readiness in Regions of Armenia

Armenian operator Ucom announced the launch of network modernisation efforts aimed at enhancing the coverage and end-user experience of its existing 4G+ network, along with the upgrading and expansion of the mobile network in preparation for the launch of 5G-Ready services. Also Read: Ucom Mobile to Modernise Network in Armenia for Transition to 5G Ucom's Network Modernisation Initiative TelecomTalk reported in February that Ucom has signed an agreement with Nokia... Read More

Srikapardhi March 26th, 2024 3:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Du Hits Over 16 Gbps Download Speed in 5G SA Trial

Du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), announced that it has tested 10 carriers per sector on a live 5G Standalone (SA) network, achieving up to 16.7 Gbps aggregated speed in collaboration with Ericsson. This is an achievement in the deployment of 5G Standalone (SA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), du said. Also Read: Du Launches 5G Standalone Technology in UAE Trial The technology partners noted that the trial... Read More

Srikapardhi March 26th, 2024 10:53 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telkomsel Inaugurates 5G Smart Warehouse and Innovation Center in Indonesia

Indonesian telecommunications provider Telkomsel has inaugurated a 5G Smart Warehouse and 5G Innovation Center in Bekasi Regency, West Java, in collaboration with Huawei, which the company claims is the first in Indonesia. Telkomsel said this facility showcases the potential of 5G technology to transform warehouse management, boosting operational efficiency, and creating new opportunities for the logistics industry. Also Read: Singtel, AIS, Globe, HKT, Optus, Taiwan Mobile and Telkomsel Launch Cross-Border... Read More

Srikapardhi March 25th, 2024 12:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

SaskTel Expands 5G Coverage to Rural Saskatchewan, Canada

Telecommunications provider in Saskatchewan, SaskTel, has recently announced the expansion of its 5G network, reaching 30 additional cell sites in rural communities and highway corridors across Saskatchewan. This move is part of SaskTel's ongoing initiative to bring next-generation wireless connectivity to residents and businesses throughout the province, SaskTel said. SaskTel's 5G Network SaskTel's 5G network currently can deliver speeds of up to 1.2 Gigabits per second (Gbps), with even faster... Read More

Srikapardhi March 25th, 2024 9:40 AM 0 COMMENTS

Batelco Inks Deal to Deliver 5G Private Wireless Networks Across Bahrain

Bahrain's telecom company, Batelco, has announced a partnership with Nokia to deliver 5G private wireless networks across the kingdom of Bahrain. Batelco said it will leverage Nokia Private Wireless, encompassing DAC, MPW, edge computing capabilities, value-adding applications, and ruggedized industrial devices, to enable multiple use cases across different industries. Also Read: Batelco Partners With Tencent Cloud for CDN Integration in Bahrain Benefits for Bahraini Industries According to Batelco, the 5G... Read More

Srikapardhi March 24th, 2024 9:25 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telefonica Germany Reports 80 Percent of Calls Routed via VoLTE

Telefonica Germany says voice calls over the mobile network are more popular than ever, despite the growth of messaging services. In its report, O2 Telefonica highlighted that its customers make a total of ten billion minutes of calls per month, and in 2023, its network witnessed over 124 million minutes of calls, which is 25 percent more than five years ago. Also Read: O2 Telefonica to Launch 5G Plus Standalone... Read More

Srikapardhi March 23rd, 2024 8:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange TowerCo Totem France Starts 5G Deployment for Grand Paris Express Metro Line

Orange TowerCo subsidiary TOTEM France has announced the commencement of the 5G deployment project for the future "Line 15 South" of the Grand Paris Express Metro Line. The project aims to equip the entire length of Line 15 South, spanning 16 stations and 33 kilometres, with 5G technology by the end of 2025. TOTEM has already begun the installation of 1,000 pieces of 5G equipment in the tunnels and stations... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 23rd, 2024 6:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio AirFiber Expands to 5352 Cities in India

Reliance Jio launched AirFiber services, which is 5G FWA (fixed-wireless access), back in Sept 2023. Since then, the company has reached about 5352 cities/towns in India with the service. At a time when the IPL is just starting, this is a great development for anyone who can't get fiber services in their area. AirFiber doesn't require fiber to be deployed in an area but can offer speeds like a fiber... Read More

Srikapardhi March 22nd, 2024 1:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Comsol Rolls Out 5G Fixed Wireless Access Service for Businesses

South African operator Comsol has launched a 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) network to meet the need for business-class broadband for SMEs. The company claims the service as a cost-effective, reliable redundancy option for enterprises. Comsol's CEO said the new 5G FWA offering complements Comsol's existing FWA portfolio of broadband products. The company has spent the past five years refining a 5G offering that would both be commercially viable and... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 22nd, 2024 6:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Fundraising and Subsidising 5G Devices, What Nokia Says Should Happen

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, has been trying to raise funds for quite some time. Much recently, the board approved yet another fundraising of Rs 45,000 crore. While the telco is hopeful that this time it will be able to raise funds, industry players are also hoping for the same to happen. This is because Vi's future will affect many companies, including Nokia, a major... Read More

Srikapardhi March 21st, 2024 4:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Entel Chile Brings 5G Connectivity to Antarctica

Chilean Operator Entel announced this week that it has activated the first 5G connection in Antarctica, benefiting 191 residents of Villa Las Estrellas, as well as visitors who travel to the settlement. Villa Las Estrellas is one of the Chilean settlements located at the President Eduardo Frei Montalva base on King George Island. Also Read: Entel Partners With SpaceX for Sat-To-Mobile Services in Chile Benefits for Villa Las Estrellas Entel... Read More

Srikapardhi March 20th, 2024 9:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

EchoStar Secures Contract Extension for 5G SA Deployments at US DoD Bases

American company EchoStar announced this week that the Department of Defense (DoD) Office has extended its contract for the continued deployment of standalone 5G networks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) in Hawaii and at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) in Washington State. The contract extension builds on the award for NASWI in 2021 and additional expansion in Hawaii in 2022, extending both through 2025 with additional 5G... Read More