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Srikapardhi February 17th, 2025 9:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Zain KSA and Nokia Partner to Develop 5G Cloud RAN and AI RAN Solutions

Zain KSA, the telecommunications and digital solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, and Nokia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop 5G and 5G-Advanced solutions through Cloud RAN and AI RAN technologies. The MoU was signed during LEAP 2025, the global tech event hosted in Riyadh. Also Read: Samsung Accelerates AI Integration into RAN, Demonstrates AI-RAN Technologies Transformation with Cloud RAN This collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation in... Read More

Srikapardhi February 14th, 2025 3:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Activates 5G Standalone Network for UK Businesses

Virgin Media O2 has officially launched its 5G Standalone (SA) network for large enterprises, SMEs, and public sector customers across the UK. Now live in 500 towns and cities, this network promises enhanced coverage, higher bandwidth, and lower latency for businesses on eligible tariffs using compatible devices and SIMs, according to the UK's telecom service provider. Also Read: Virgin Media O2 Brings Mobile Coverage to Craster with New 4G Mast... Read More

Kripa B February 14th, 2025 11:25 AM 0 COMMENTS

Viavi Validates Nokia’s Massive MIMO Radio in Upper 6 GHz Band for 5G-Advanced and 6G

Viavi Solutions today announced that it has validated the over-the-air (OTA) performance of Nokia's Massive MIMO radio operating in the upper 6 GHz spectrum range, a band that will add crucial capacity to existing cell sites to support 5G-Advanced and 6G networks. Also Read: Viavi Launches AI-Powered Automation Management and Orchestration Platform, Vamos Addressing Spectrum Constraints Viavi states that as mobile networks face increasing spectrum constraints, the upper 6 GHz... Read More

Srikapardhi February 13th, 2025 10:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ooredoo Qatar Selects Nokia 5G Standalone Core for Network Slicing and AI Integration

Ooredoo Qatar has selected Nokia to modernise its core network to enable the delivery of more advanced services using network slicing and the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities. The upgrade will support Ooredoo's transition to a 5G standalone (5G SA) network, unlocking new business opportunities and revenue streams. Also Read: Ooredoo Qatar Selects Ericsson to Enhance Network with Advanced 5G Features Key Technologies of Nokia The deal includes... Read More

Srikapardhi February 13th, 2025 5:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telus to Deploy Private 5G Network at Calgary International Airport

Canadian telecommunications company Telus and the Calgary Airport Authority announced on Wednesday a 10-year, multi-million-dollar partnership that will transform YYC Calgary International Airport into the first airport in Canada equipped with a 5G private wireless network. This low-latency, ultrafast network will provide enterprise-grade connectivity across the airport campus, helping streamline operations and enhance the passenger experience. Also Read: Telus to Build 5G Virtualized RAN, Open RAN Network in Canada With... Read More

Srikapardhi February 12th, 2025 4:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telstra Achieves 516 Mbps 5G SA Uplink Speed with Ericsson and Qualcomm

Australian telecommunications operator Telstra has achieved uplink speeds of 516 Mbps in collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies. This record surpassed the previous speed of 447 Mbps in October 2024. Ericsson noted that this is the highest uplink speed achieved on a live commercial sub-6GHz 5G Standalone (SA) network. Also Read: Telstra Achieves 340 Mbps Uplink Speed Over 5G SA; Deploys Dynamic Network Slicing Solution Importance of High Uplink Speeds... Read More

Tanuja K February 12th, 2025 12:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Awards Nokia with Contract to Expand 5G FWA

Bharti Airtel has awarded Nokia with a fresh contract for expanding the presence of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in India. Under this contract, Nokia will supply Airtel with its 5G FWA outdoor gateway receiver and Wi-Fi 6 access point, utilising Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6 and Modem-RF chipsets. This will enable Airtel in expanding the reach of high-speed broadband network in areas where fiber is hard to deploy. Bharti Airtel is... Read More

Kripa B February 11th, 2025 8:41 PM 37 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Reports Rs 6,609 Crore Loss, Plans 5G Rollout in Mumbai by March 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi), on February 11, 2025, reported a net loss of Rs 6,609 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of Rs 6,985.9 crore in the same period the previous year. The third-largest telecom operator's revenue from operations stood at Rs 11,117 crore in Q3FY25, up from Rs 10,673 crore in Q3FY24. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Offers Blue Ribbon Bags Service With Postpaid... Read More

Kripa B February 10th, 2025 3:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qualcomm and Aramco Digital Introduce AI-Enabled Industrial 5G Smartphone with 450MHz Support

Qualcomm Technologies and Aramco Digital, the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco, have announced their collaboration to develop what they call the World's first AI-enabled industrial 5G smartphone with native support for the 450MHz spectrum. Support for the 450 MHz spectrum allows 5G IoT devices, edge computing and end-users to connect to AI-enabled industrial applications, initially focusing on industrial solutions for Aramco. Also Read: AMD and Aramco Sign MoU to... Read More

Srikapardhi February 10th, 2025 11:16 AM 9 COMMENTS

Airtel Fully Ready With 5G SA FWA, Can Launch When Required: CEO

Bharti Airtel is fully prepared with its 5G Standalone (SA) Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution and can activate the network whenever the company deems it necessary. Additionally, over the last two quarters, Airtel's FWA availability has expanded across key locations, and the service is now live in over 2,000 cities. The company is also looking to double its broadband user base from over 45 million to anywhere between 80–90 million... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 10th, 2025 6:55 AM 15 COMMENTS

Jio AirFiber’s Annual 100 Mbps Plan is Everything an Average User Needs

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has one of the best AirFiber or 5G FWA (fixed wireless access) plans that would solve home connectivity needs for almost every user. One of the right plans for any user is the one that comes with 100 Mbps speed. Jio AirFiber has a 100 Mbps plan as well. In fact, there's an option to get this plan for one year directly. The one-year... Read More

Kripa B February 8th, 2025 3:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Non-Terrestrial Networks to Expand India’s Connectivity: Report

The adoption of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) alongside terrestrial 5G has the potential to transform the telecom industry by creating a seamless network. This integration is expected to significantly enhance space segment capacity, providing more users with access to high-speed data services, ET reported, citing experts. Also Read: Vodafone Claims World’s First Satellite Video Call Using Standard Mobile Phone Convergence of 5G and Satellite Technology Unlike traditional mobile towers that... Read More