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
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Bharti Airtel has awarded a multi-year, multi-billion extension contract to Nokia to deploy 4G and 5G network equipment across key cities and states in India. Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy equipment from its 5G AirScale technology, including base stations, baseband units, and Massive MIMO radios, all powered by its … Read More
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