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Srikapardhi December 16th, 2024 5:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

EOLO to Deploy Europe’s First 5G Standalone mmWave Network in Italy with Nokia

Italian telecommunications company EOLO, in partnership with Nokia, is deploying what the companies call the first 5G standalone mmWave network in Europe to deliver an enhanced customer experience with increased capacity and coverage. Nokia on December 16 announced it has signed a four-year deal with EOLO, a Benefit Corporation, and the first B Corp in the Italian telecommunications sector, to roll out Europe's first 5G standalone mmWave Radio Access Network... Read More

Kripa B December 16th, 2024 4:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G FWA Is a Game-Changer for India’s Low Broadband Penetration, Says Qualcomm Executive: Report

US-based chip company Qualcomm reportedly said the Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service is addressing India's low fixed broadband penetration, especially in underserved urban and rural areas. The company powers nearly 80 percent of the 5G FWA connections in the country, according to Qualcomm Technologies Group General Manager - Connectivity, Broadband and Networking Business Unit, Rahul Patel, in an interaction with ET. Also Read: Qualcomm Envisions a Hybrid AI Future with... Read More

Tanuja K December 16th, 2024 3:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Govt Working to Ensure Best Use of 6 GHz Spectrum: Report

The Indian telecom operators and private internet companies have been in a spat over the use of the 6 GHz spectrum. The Indian government has yet to take a call on how the bandwidth in this frequency will be used. The government is listening to the argument from both sides and will take a final call based on the best use of the 6 GHz spectrum. But the work is... Read More

Srikapardhi December 16th, 2024 10:27 AM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia and Motorola Solutions Launch AI-Powered Drone Solution for Public Safety and Industry

Nokia and Motorola Solutions have introduced an AI-enhanced drone-in-a-box solution, combining Nokia Drone Networks and Motorola Solutions' CAPE software. The system aims to transform first responder operations and critical industries by enabling faster decision-making, enhanced situational awareness, and streamlined remote operations. Also Read: Swisscom Broadcast to Deploy Nationwide Drones-as-a-Service Network Key Features of AI Drone Technology CAPE software's flight-safe features adjust the drone's path to avoid obstacles, stay within a... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 16th, 2024 6:35 AM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea 5G: Where It is Available, Areas Listed

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has launched 5G in all 17 licensed service areas (LSAs) in India. This is a very small-scale launch by the company and thus not many users would be able to enjoy it still. However, this marks Vi's entry into the 5G domain commercially. The telco has deployed 5G on both the 3.3 GHz and 26 GHz spectrum. Note that the service is available now for both... Read More

Srikapardhi December 13th, 2024 11:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Globalstar Achieves First 5G Data Call with XCOM RAN on Band n53 Spectrum

Globalstar announced the successful completion of its first 5G data call using its band n53 spectrum, achieving download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 60 Mbps. The test, conducted with XCOM RAN prototype radios and the latest 5G modules, validates the use of Band n53 for mission-critical applications such as robotics, autonomous forklifts, augmented reality (AR), and enhanced video, enabling seamless operation. This achievement builds on the 4G... Read More

Kripa B December 13th, 2024 5:17 PM 10 COMMENTS

Prices Need Further Uptick to Generate Reasonable Returns: Vodafone Idea

"Prices need further uptick to generate reasonable returns and support future investments," Vodafone Idea (Vi) said in its Investor Presentation. Before the recent tariff hike in July 2024, the last such hike occurred in November 2021. Currently, tariffs in India remain lower than those in comparable global markets. Considering inflation, prices need to align with rising costs, Vi emphasised. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Prepaid Plan Revisions: Hero Becomes SuperHero With... Read More

Srikapardhi December 12th, 2024 4:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Elisa and Nokia Complete First Commercial Cloud RAN Deployment in Europe

Finnish telecom operator Elisa and Nokia have completed what they describe as Europe's first commercial Cloud RAN deployment in Espoo, Finland. The rollout means that Elisa will be able to deploy Nokia's Cloud RAN solution alongside its existing purpose-built networks in hybrid environments, paving the way for a transition to full cloud-native networks. Also Read: Du Deploys Commercial 5G Cloud RAN Solution in Abu Dhabi Details of the Cloud RAN... Read More

Kripa B December 11th, 2024 7:32 PM 3 COMMENTS

Nokia Launches First 5G-Enabled 360-Degree Camera for Industrial Use

Nokia has announced what it calls the world's first 5G-enabled 360-degree camera designed for industrial usage. The camera is designed for harsh industrial conditions and comes with cyber-secure software and built-in security hardware. "The camera is the result of long-term extensive Nokia multimedia research and contains many of Nokia's ground-breaking innovations," Nokia said in a statement on Wednesday. Also Read: Iliad Group Extends Long-Term Partnership with Nokia to Support Mobile... Read More

Kripa B December 11th, 2024 3:34 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Deploys Nokia’s AI-Powered MantaRay SON Solution for 4G, 5G

India's third-largest operator, Vodafone Idea (Vi), has deployed Nokia's AI-powered MantaRay SON (Self-Organising Networks) solution in its 4G network and its soon-to-be-launched 5G network across the country. This deployment enables Vi to provide seamless, high-capacity, and energy-efficient connectivity for its customers. The self-organising solution will optimise more than 1 million 4G and 5G cells. Also Read: Nokia to Deploy 3,300 New Sites for Vodafone Idea by March 2025 MantaRay SON... Read More

Kripa B December 10th, 2024 10:59 AM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Selects Tejas Networks to Scale Up Backhaul Network for 4G and 5G Deployments

Tejas Networks announced on Tuesday (December 10) that it has secured a three-year contract with Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to supply its TJ1400 and TJ1600 packet and optical transmission products. The agreement aims to strengthen VIL's backhaul capacity and improve network performance across multiple telecom circles in India, supporting the company’s nationwide 4G and 5G rollouts. Also Read: Airtel Enhances 5G Network Capacity with Ribbon Communication’s DWDM Deployment Towards Vodafone... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 6th, 2024 1:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia Scores Big with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Deal for 4G/5G Networks

Nokia, a Finnish telecom gear maker, has won a deal from Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to help deploy 4G and 5G networks. Indosat is an Indonesian telecom services provider (TSP) offering nationwide services. The telecom operator has given Nokia an order for 4G and 5G radio access network (RAN) products across multiple regions in Indonesia. This partnership will also witness Indosat and Nokia deploy advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI),... Read More