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Srikapardhi October 28th, 2024 1:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

SK Telecom and Samsung Leverage AI to Optimise 5G Base Station Quality

SK Telecom (SKT) announced on Monday its partnership with Samsung Electronics to implement AI-based 5G base station quality optimisation technology, known as the AI-RAN Parameter Recommender, in its commercial network. This collaboration aims to enhance wireless network operations. According to the official release, SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics have been working throughout the year to learn from past mobile network operation experiences using AI and deep learning technologies. The companies... Read More

Srikapardhi October 28th, 2024 10:46 AM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Aims to Double Fixed Wireless Subscribers by 2028

American telecommunications service provider Verizon Communications announced an update to its broadband strategy, targeting accelerated growth in fixed wireless and fiber offerings during a recent analyst event following its Q3 2024 results. As of the end of Q3 2024, Verizon reported over 11.9 million broadband connections, marking a 16 percent year-over-year increase. The company said it has nearly 4.2 million fixed wireless subscribers, a 57 percent jump from last year,... Read More

Kripa B October 27th, 2024 2:12 PM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel Business Sees Strong Demand for Private 5G Services from Enterprises: Report

Airtel Business, the enterprise division of India's Bharti Airtel, has reported strong demand for private 5G services among its enterprise clients. Since launching its 5G network in October 2022, Airtel now serves over 90 million 5G customers across India, according to a senior executive cited in a DCD report. Also Read: Vodafone Idea to Launch 5G in 17 Circles by March 2025: Report Demand for Airtel's Private 5G Services Airtel... Read More

Srikapardhi October 25th, 2024 10:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Boldyn Networks Unveils Private 5G as a Service

Shared network infrastructure provider Boldyn Networks has unveiled a new Private 5G as a Service offering for enterprise customers, saying that the product delivers the full power of a private 5G network without the need for significant investment or maintenance. Boldyn added that it is investing EUR 300 million to support the broader adoption of private networks worldwide. The company further said it has designed its private 5G service to... Read More

Srikapardhi October 25th, 2024 8:59 PM 3 COMMENTS

Airtel Enhances 5G Network Capacity with Ribbon Communication’s DWDM Deployment

Ribbon Communications has announced the successful completion of a long-haul Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) deployment for Bharti Airtel, enhancing the telecom operator's bandwidth capacity and ability to meet the high demand for 5G and high-speed connectivity. DWDM fiber optics are expected to improve 5G mobile backhaul and high-speed connectivity across Airtel's 30,000 km network, Ribbon said on Friday. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Gets CCI Approval to Raise Indus Tower... Read More

Srikapardhi October 25th, 2024 1:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

GSMA Says 750 Million Gained 5G Access Globally in 2023, Largely Driven by India

Almost 750 million additional people gained 5G coverage in 2023, with over half of this growth driven by rollouts from operators in India, according to a new GSMA report released Wednesday. Among India's four operators (three private and one government-owned), Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio currently offer Unlimited 5G services at no additional cost. Also Read: Telcos Have Reached a Saturation Point with Limited Monetisation Prospects? Report Funded By However,... Read More

Kripa B October 24th, 2024 12:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Private 5G Networks to Become One of the Biggest Use Cases, Says Nokia: Report

Private 5G networks are set to become a major use case for the telecom industry. In addition to Private 5G networks, FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) and applications based on network slicing will also serve as significant use cases, according to a senior executive from Nokia, as reported by ET. Also Read: Vodafone Idea to Launch 5G in 17 Circles by March 2025: Report Expanding Use Cases: FWA and Network Slicing... Read More

Srikapardhi October 22nd, 2024 5:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Chunghwa Telecom Signs 5G Contract to Modernise Network

Taiwanese telecommunications company Chunghwa Telecom has awarded a major 5G contract to Ericsson to modernise its mobile network, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. According to the official release, this partnership aims to enhance 5G network capabilities while reducing carbon emissions, supporting Chunghwa's Net Zero 2045 target, which was recently validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Also Read: E& International and Ericsson Sign MoU to Develop AI-Powered Autonomous... Read More

Kripa B October 22nd, 2024 11:29 AM 29 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Aims to Grow Subscribers with Network Expansion, 5G, and New Stores: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) is ramping up efforts on the ground to bolster its distribution network, focusing on expanding its retail presence to improve customer experience and drive subscriber growth. The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Vi highlighted plans to open new brick-and-mortar stores in larger towns to cater to high average revenue per user (ARPU) and high net-worth individual (HNI) customers, according to an ET report. Also Read: Vodafone Idea... Read More

Tanuja K October 21st, 2024 2:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson Signs MoU with Nigerian Govt to Leverage 5G for Country’s Growth

Ericsson, a Swedish telecom gear and tech giant has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian government. The MoU is to leverage 5G for the development of the country. The purpose is simple - build a framework of cooperation between Ericsson and the Nigerian government which focuses on 5G tech development, deployment and innovation. Nigeria is a key market for Ericsson as it accounts for more than 15%... Read More

Kripa B October 21st, 2024 12:05 PM 9 COMMENTS

Airtel Launches Seamless 5G Connectivity on Mumbai Metro Aqua Line

Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of seamless 5G connectivity across the newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line-3, also known as the Aqua Line. This makes Airtel the first telecom provider to offer uninterrupted high-speed mobile connectivity on the underground metro, which stretches from Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey, covering the vital Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) section, Airtel said on Monday. Also Read: Airtel Launches Network Connectivity Along Pune Metro’s... Read More

Srikapardhi October 21st, 2024 11:08 AM 0 COMMENTS

VNPT Inks Partnership to Accelerate 5G Rollout in Vietnam

Vietnamese operator Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Nokia have announced a new partnership to deploy 5G technology across Vietnam. The collaboration marks a step toward strengthening the long-term relationship between the two companies and enhancing Vietnam's digital infrastructure, Nokia said on Monday. Also Read: VNPT Awarded License to Deploy 5G Network in Vietnam Nokia's 5G Equipment and Technology Under the agreement, Nokia will supply 5G equipment from its... Read More