July 18th, 2023 4:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Spark New Zealand Commences 5G Standalone Network Build With Ericsson and Red Hat

New Zealand telecommunications and digital services provider Spark has announced its collaboration with technology partners Ericsson and Red Hat to commence the development of the 5G Standalone (5G SA) network. According to Spark, 5G standalone core will be the turning point for unlocking the transformative capabilities the technology can bring. Spark NZ 5G SA As of the GSA 5G Market Snapshot in May 2023, 41 mobile network operators worldwide have... Read More

July 18th, 2023 12:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Maxis Intends Agreement to Access DNB’s 5G Infrastructure in Malaysia

Maxis, the Malaysian mobile network operator (MNO), has confirmed its plans to sign an agreement with wholesale provider Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) to access the 5G infrastructure in Malaysia. The company made this announcement in a statement issued to the Bursa Malaysia stock exchange. Also Read: CelcomDigi Embarks on Full-Scale Programme to Build Malaysia’s Future Digital Network Maxis' Intention to Access DNB's 5G Infrastructure Initially, Maxis announced its intention to... Read More

July 18th, 2023 10:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

Lack of Progress on Replacing Outdated Altimeters Hinders 5G Networks at Airports

Despite the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) directive to telecom operators to avoid operating 5G networks near airports, there has been a significant delay in addressing the issue of outdated aircraft radios. An RTI response obtained by The Hindu reveals that there has been no concrete progress in replacing or retrofitting 'altimeters,' crucial equipment that ensures safe aircraft landings, to prevent interference with 5G networks. The potential interference arises due to... Read More

July 18th, 2023 10:04 AM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia and TSSC Collaborate to Empower Gujarat’s Youth with 5G Skills

In a move towards empowering the youth of Gujarat, Nokia has joined hands with Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) and Kaushalya- The Skill University to establish a Nokia Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Skill Development. The inauguration of this CoE took place on Monday in the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Shri Balvantsinh Rajput, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister for Labour, Skill Development and Employment, Govt. of Gujarat. Situated at ITI Kubernagar,... Read More

July 17th, 2023 9:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telia Expands 5G Network, Covering 73 Percent of Sweden’s Population

Swedish telecommunications company Telia has announced that its 5G network now covers 73 percent of the country's population. With this network expansion, seven out of ten Swedes have access to Telia's 5G Network. According to Telia, this milestone marks a major achievement in its ambitious plan to achieve nationwide coverage. Also Read: Ericsson and Proptivity Deploy World’s First Neutral Host-Led Indoor 5G Network in Stockholm Telia's 5G Network Reaches 73... Read More

July 16th, 2023 8:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Expands 5G Ultra Wideband Coverage to Michigan and North Dakota

US telecommunications company Verizon has announced the expansion of its 5G Ultra Wideband network to multiple cities in North Dakota and Michigan. According to the official release, this move brings residents faster speeds and increased capacity, enhancing their mobile internet experience. Also Read: Verizon Achieves Successful Data Transfer Over Multiple Network Slices in Commercial 5G Environment Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband across North Dakota In North Dakota, the cities of Crosby,... Read More

July 15th, 2023 8:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Entel Chile to Phase Out 2G for 4G, 5G Expansion From H2 2024

Entel Chile has announced its decision to focus on deploying 4G and 5G technologies, marking the gradual shutdown of its 2G network. In its official release, Entel said the transition is set to commence in the second half of 2024, aligning with the global trends and driving more efficient spectrum utilization, improved customer experiences, and a leap towards inclusive and environmentally sustainable digitization. Also Read: Entel to Focus On 4G,... Read More

July 14th, 2023 8:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tele2 Lithuania Brings 5G Services to Pildyk Prepaid Customers

Tele2 Lithuania has announced the availability of 5G services for its prepaid 'Pildyk' customers. According to the official release, since last Wednesday, all Pildyk subscribers who opt for a special 5G tariff plan with a compatible smartphone can experience the benefits of 5G connectivity. Also Read: Telia Activates 5G in Three New Cities, Increasing Coverage to 95 Percent In Lithuania 5G Services for Pildyk Prepaid Customers Tele2 said the expansion of... Read More

July 14th, 2023 8:23 AM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Spain Develops 5G SA Private Network for Port of Barcelona

Orange Spain has joined forces with the Port of Barcelona to develop a high-capacity 5G SA (Standalone) Private Network. The collaboration aims to deliver advanced mobility services to the entire port and its users, with both land and sea coverage within a distance of up to 2 nautical miles. Also Read: Orange Launches 5G+ Network With Reduced Energy Consumption in Spain Orange 5G Virtual Private Network According to Orange Spain,... Read More

July 13th, 2023 4:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson and MediaTek Reach Record 565 Mbps Uplink Speed for 5G FWA

Ericsson and MediaTek have achieved a record-breaking uplink speed of 565 Mbps, offering improved performance and enhanced connectivity for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) users. The achievement builds on recent milestones and is a benchmarking development for Ericsson and chipset partner MediaTek, according to the official release. Also Read: Ericsson and MediaTek Achieve Record 440 Mbps 5G Uplink Speed With CA Demo Configuration The milestone was accomplished by leveraging the combined... Read More

July 12th, 2023 7:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Jordan launches 5G Services in Amman and Irbid

Orange Jordan has announced the launch of its 5G services in several areas of Amman and Irbid. As the first telco to Pilot the 5G in the Kingdom in November 2022, Orange Jordan says it is also the first telco to enable the 5G network in Amman. According to the official release, Orange Jordan subscribers can now experience this new service for free. Also Read: Umniah Launches 5G Services in... Read More

July 12th, 2023 6:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

ENet Unveils Mavenir-Powered 4G, 5G Services in Guyana

ENet, the internet, television, and ICT solutions provider in Guyana, has announced the launch of 4G and 5G voice and billing services nationwide. This development is a result of their collaboration with Mavenir, a network software provider known for its cloud-native solutions. The partnership aims to revolutionize network capabilities and provide seamless connectivity to users in Guyana. Also Read: Mavenir Deploys Cloud-Based Remote Packet Gateway for Deutsche Telekom IoT in... Read More

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