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 … Read More
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 … Read More
“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, … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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) … Read More
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