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Srikapardhi December 6th, 2024 12:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Du Deploys Commercial 5G Cloud RAN Solution in Abu Dhabi

UAE telecommunications service provider du and Finland's telecom gear vendor Nokia have deployed what the companies call the first commercial 5G Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) solution in the Middle East and Africa region. This deployment aligns with du's hybrid RAN strategy, which combines cloud-native and purpose-built infrastructures to enhance flexibility and scalability. The deployment aims to meet the UAE's growing digital needs, enabling advanced use cases like AI, machine... Read More

Srikapardhi December 4th, 2024 12:23 PM 3 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Extends Multi-Year Deal with Ericsson for 4G and 5G Network Upgrade

Bharti Airtel has awarded a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension deal to Ericsson to enhance its 4G and 5G networks. As part of the agreement, Ericsson will deploy centralised RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions, transforming Airtel's network to enhance coverage and capacity. The deal also includes software upgrades for Airtel's existing 4G radios to improve customer experience, the company said in a joint statement on Wednesday. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Awards 5G... Read More

Srikapardhi November 29th, 2024 12:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telefonica Germany Pilots Quantum Technologies with AWS for Secure Mobile Networks

Telefonica Germany (O2 Telefonica) is integrating quantum technologies into its mobile network to enhance performance and security, especially as the digital landscape evolves. Through a collaborative pilot project with Telefonica SA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Telefonica Tech as AWS consulting partner, and Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM), O2 Telefonica is exploring how quantum technologies can optimise network operations and implement quantum-resistant encryption. Also Read: Singtel Launches Southeast Asia’s First Nationwide... Read More

Kripa B November 28th, 2024 1:40 PM 3 COMMENTS

DoT Plans to Refarm 1100 MHz Spectrum Across Ministries and Departments for 5G, 6G: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is reportedly preparing to refarm or repurpose over 1,100 MHz of spectrum currently held by various ministries to support 5G and 6G services. The initiative, expected to generate Rs 5 lakh crore in government revenue, involves reallocating airwaves in 10 bands, including mid-band (1-6 GHz) and portions of the 6 GHz band, which are ideal for next-generation telecom technologies, according to ET. Also Read: First... Read More

Kripa B November 25th, 2024 4:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Deutsche Telekom Turns Anonymised Network Data into Music with AI

Deutsche Telekom uses artificial intelligence (AI) to translate anonymised mobile network data from Europe into music. The German operator announced that its mobile network now has its own melody as it unveiled the "Melody of Europe," a composition that transforms mobile network data into music. Using AI and anonymised data from ten European capitals, the project audibly symbolises connections within Europe. "The idea was to make the network audible and... Read More

Srikapardhi November 25th, 2024 2:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Deploys Multi-Vendor O-RAN-Based DAS Systems at Key Texas Venues

Verizon announced it has deployed Open RAN (O-RAN)-based Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) with multi-vendor interoperability at key venues in Austin, Texas, namely the University of Texas Moody Center and the Austin Convention Center. "These are the first DAS systems commercially deployed in the Verizon network using O-RAN interfaces between the various components of the cellular Radio Access Network from different vendors," the US wireless carrier said in a recent announcement.... Read More

Tanuja K November 25th, 2024 1:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL asked by Nokia, Ericsson to Tweak 5G Tender for Participation: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has been asked by Nokia and Ericsson to tweak its 5G tender. The request from the two major telecom gear vendors comes to ensure they also get a chance to provide BSNL with the relevant technology. There's just one issue with it, the government doesn't want that. The current tender that BSNL has rolled out for 5G deployment in Delhi... Read More

Srikapardhi November 25th, 2024 9:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Zain KSA Secures 600 MHz Spectrum to Advance 5G SA Services

Zain KSA, a telecom and digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, has acquired the 600 MHz spectrum band, which the company describes as one of the most widely adopted bands for 5G Standalone (5G SA) networks. This acquisition was made through the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) auction held on November 11–12, 2024. It represents an additional investment by Zain KSA to deliver advanced digital technologies and solutions, aiming... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 25th, 2024 6:49 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio 5G Upgrade Vouchers Start at Rs 51, Here’s What You Should Know

Reliance Jio introduced new 5G upgrade vouchers after the tariff hike. These vouchers are meant for customers who are using 1.5GB daily data plans and want to upgrade their plan to experience the 5G network as well. For the unaware, the 1.5GB daily data plans from both Jio and Airtel don't offer 5G anymore. Only plans with 2GB of daily data and more will offer 5G to the users. There... Read More

Kripa B November 22nd, 2024 10:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

E& UAE and Dubai Airports Partner to Explore 5G Private Network Deployment

E& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, and Dubai Airports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of 5G private networks at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). The collaboration aims to identify areas where 5G can be implemented in the future, becoming the first private 5G deployment in an airport in the region, E& UAE said in an announcement this month. Also Read:... Read More

Kripa B November 21st, 2024 3:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia Eyes Growth in India with Local 5G FWA Production and Broadband: Report

Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia is reportedly bullish on India's broadband market, leveraging its leadership in fixed networks and the recent launch of a local 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) manufacturing facility, according to Sandra Motley, President of Nokia's Fixed Networks Business Group, ET reported. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Awards 5G Extension Deal to Nokia for 5G-Advanced Network Evolution Dominance in Fixed Networks Nokia leads the global broadband services market... Read More

Kripa B November 20th, 2024 8:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Addverb to Build Humanoid Robot Leveraging Reliance Jio’s AI Platform and 5G

The Reliance-backed robotics company Addverb Technologies (Addverb), which manufactures industrial and warehouse robots, announced its foray into humanoid robotics on Tuesday (November 19, 2024). The Noida-based company is expected to launch its first humanoid robot by 2025. Addverb will develop its first humanoid robot in collaboration with Reliance, leveraging Jio's AI platform and 5G services, and deploy it across the group's businesses for various use cases, the company said. Also... Read More