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Srikapardhi July 28th, 2023 6:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Freedom Mobile Launches 5G Plans, Covering Over 12 Million Canadians

Freedom Mobile, a Canadian wireless service provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of Videotron, part of Quebecor, announced an array of ultra-competitive wireless plans with national coverage and access to its new 5G network on July 27. According to the official release, Freedom Mobile has also announced its first-ever wireless plan offering covering Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Also Read: Rogers Stores Now Offer Customer Support in Over 100... Read More

Srikapardhi July 28th, 2023 4:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

MTN Uganda Becomes the First Telco to Launch 5G in the Country

MTN Uganda, a subsidiary of MTN Group, the South African telecommunications giant, became the first telecom service provider to launch 5G network in the East African country, according to the live broadcast of the launch event streamed on social media. The 5G Network launch marks a significant milestone for Uganda's ICT landscape, promising faster data speeds and unmatched digital experiences for its 15 million subscribers. Also Read: MTN Uganda Secures... Read More

Srikapardhi July 27th, 2023 10:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Zambia Announces Official Launch of 5G Network

Airtel Zambia has officially launched its 5G network at a spectacular event held at the Intercontinental Hotel on Tuesday. The grand launch showcased the capabilities of Airtel's 5G services, allowing guests to experience high-speed network connectivity on smartphones, virtual reality (VR) experiences, hyper-realistic VR gaming, VR Golf gaming, 8K streaming, and much more. Also Read: Airtel Zambia Introduces HD Voice Calls with VoLTE Technology 5G Network Launch Airtel Zambia confirmed... Read More

Srikapardhi July 27th, 2023 5:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singapore Telcos Singtel, StarHub, M1 to Retire 3G Services by 2024 for 5G

Singapore's Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) - Singtel, StarHub, and M1 - have announced their plans to retire 3G services by July 31, 2024, citing the rapid progress of 4G and 5G technologies as the main driving force behind the decision, according to the joint statement issued by the telcos. Also Read: Nokia to Deploy Standalone 5G Network for Antina Growing 4G and 5G Adoption In another release, Singapore's Infocomm Media... Read More

Srikapardhi July 26th, 2023 3:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

One NZ, Optus and TPG Telecom Deploy IPAA for Accelerating 5G Deployments

One NZ across New Zealand, Optus, and TPG Telecom in Australia are accelerating 5G deployments in the Oceania region by adopting Nokia's Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA+). According to Nokia, Optus Australia has already begun the rollout of an 8T8R variant, while TPG Telecom and One NZ have plans to begin their deployments later this year. Also Read: One New Zealand Enhances 5G Speeds by up to 30 Percent With... Read More

Srikapardhi July 26th, 2023 10:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

Intel to Produce Custom 5G SoC for Ericsson on 18A Process Tech

Intel and Ericsson have announced an expanded strategic collaboration towards revolutionizing 5G connectivity. The partnership aims to propel the development of next-generation optimized 5G infrastructure by leveraging Intel's cutting-edge 18A process technology and manufacturing capabilities, according to the official statement. Custom 5G SoC Manufacturing The strategic collaboration agreement, unveiled Tuesday, will see Intel manufacture custom 5G SoCs (system-on-chip) for Ericsson, empowering the latter to create highly differentiated products for future... Read More

Tanuja K July 26th, 2023 9:46 AM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea and Adani Seek More time from Govt to Launch 5G: Report

Adani Data Networks and Vodafone Idea have approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India, requesting an extension for meeting the minimum obligation to launch 5G services, said a Financial Express report. The initial deadline for this rollout was set for August 16. While the delay in Vodafone Idea's 5G launch is attributed to funding challenges, the Adani Group is still working on deploying a 5G network in the 26... Read More

Srikapardhi July 25th, 2023 9:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singtel and SAP Collaborate on 5G Intelligent Edge Aggregator Solution for Enterprise Customers

Singapore Telecommunications Company, Singtel and SAP have announced a collaboration to develop an Intelligent Edge Aggregator (IEA) solution to enhance cloud functionality and computing capabilities within Singtel's network architecture. The official release stated that this collaboration aims to boost enterprise operations and enable businesses to access real-time insights for informed decision-making. Also Read: Singtel Partners Ericsson for Mobile Network Energy Savings Seamless Integration with SAP Platform Singtel stated that the... Read More

Srikapardhi July 25th, 2023 7:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Cellnex Secures 315 Million Euros EIB Loan for 5G Infrastructure in Europe

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cellnex, a European telecom infrastructure provider, have inked a Euros 315 million finance contract to support the development of mobile telecoms infrastructure for 5G rollouts across five European countries. According to the official release, the partnership aims to drive the digital transition in both urban and rural areas of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Poland by mobilizing a total investment of Euros 631 million.... Read More

Srikapardhi July 25th, 2023 1:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

A1 Group Boosts 4G, 5G Coverage in Tourist Regions; America Movil Expands Stake in Telekom Austria

A1 Group, a subsidiary of Mexican telecommunications conglomerate America Movil, has stated that it has recognised the infrastructure demand and made forward-looking investments in future-proof networks. A1 Group noted that with several hundreds of millions of euros invested annually in its networks, the company is well-prepared to handle the unprecedented surge in data and voice traffic through its 4G/5G network coverage. Also Read: Telefonica Movistar Enhances 5G Coverage in Spain’s... Read More

Tanuja K July 24th, 2023 10:31 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Invites Proposals for 5G Test Labs in Odisha

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has invited engineering and research institutions to submit proposals for setting up 5G test laboratories in Odisha as part of the Centre's plan to establish 100 such labs across the country. These test labs will be set up in collaboration with other ministries and departments to explore 5G use cases for various government departments. While one test lab has already been established at IIT Chennai,... Read More

Srikapardhi July 22nd, 2023 8:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Syv Expands 5G Network in Tornio, Keminmaa and Simo in Southwestern Lapland

Finland Telecommunications service providers Telia and DNA, through their joint venture Suomen Yhteisverkko (Syv), are advancing the deployment of their 5G network in Southwestern Lapland, particularly in Tornio, Keminmaa, and Simo, resulting in improved 4G and 5G experiences in the region, according to the official release. Also Read: Syv to Begin 5G Network Deployment in Mantyharju and Mikkeli Connectivity in Lounais-Lapland Suomen Yhteisverkko started building the 5G network in Eastern... Read More