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Srikapardhi August 9th, 2023 1:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telkomsel and Ericsson Renew Partnership to Expand 4G, 5G Networks in Indonesia

Indonesia's telecommunications provider, Telkomsel, has announced the renewal of its partnership with Ericsson to further expand and strengthen its existing 4G and 5G networks nationwide. Ericsson and Telkomsel announced the renewal of their partnership at the Ericsson Imagine Live event in Jakarta today. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing Indonesia's digital infrastructure. Also Read: Ericsson Ships 10 Million 5G-Ready Radios Worldwide Network Expansion for Enhanced Connectivity Under this renewed... Read More

Tanuja K August 9th, 2023 10:37 AM 5 COMMENTS

Vi, Adani Data Networks Might be in Trouble

Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Adani Data Networks might be in trouble here. Both the companies bid for and won spectrum in the 2022 5G auctions. As per the DoT (Department of Telecommunications), the winners of the spectrum had to meet the minimum 5G rollout obligations. The obligation was to roll out 5G in both 26 GHz and 3.3-3.6 GHz spectrum in the first year. DoT had said that a commercial... Read More

Yashika Goel August 8th, 2023 2:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

Global Operators Propel LTE and 5G Deployments

In its July 2023 report released by the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), a total of 816 operators worldwide have commercially launched public LTE networks, offering broadband fixed wireless access and/or mobile services. Among them, 434 operators have introduced public LTE fixed wireless access services, excluding those that provide only MiFi or dongle services, according to the report summary. Furthermore, a significant number of 786 operators are currently offering public... Read More

Srikapardhi August 8th, 2023 1:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Jordan Selects Ericsson to Strengthen 5G Core Network in Jordan

Orange Jordan has partnered with Ericsson to integrate Ericsson's cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core and 5G Charging solutions to enhance Orange Jordan's core network infrastructure and facilitate a seamless transition to a 5G Standalone (SA) network. The upgrade is part of Orange Jordan's ongoing commitment to providing its customers with enhanced end-user experience and innovative services, aligning with the nation's vision of a more connected and digital society. Also Read: Umniah... Read More

Tanuja K August 8th, 2023 10:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

Delhi Metro Set to Empower Commuters with 5G Connectivity: Report

The Delhi Metro, renowned for its efficiency and convenience, is embarking on a transformative journey to bring the power of 5G connectivity to its extensive network. A substantial leap towards a digitally connected future, a report from TheHindu confirms that 29 out of the 69 underground stations have already been upgraded with the essential infrastructure to facilitate seamless 5G connectivity. The report said, according to a senior official from the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 7th, 2023 11:48 AM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel Launches Xstream AirFiber – India’s First 5G FWA Service

Bharti Airtel has launched India's first 5G FWA (fixed-wireless access) service. The company is calling it Xstream AirFiber. What's noteworthy here is that it is only available for two cities initially - Delhi and Mumbai. The CEO of Airtel, Gopal Vittal, had said during the recent earnings call that the main challenge with scaling 5G FWA in the current scenario is the cost of CPE (customer premises equipment). Upon taking... Read More

Srikapardhi August 7th, 2023 10:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

UAE’s TDRA and Telcos Achieve 10 Gbps Speed in 5G-Advanced Trials on 6 GHz Band

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the successful completion of Phase 2 of the "5G-Advanced" trials project, conducted in collaboration with telecom service providers Etisalat and Du in the region. According to TDRA, UAE is considered the first country in the world to reach these speeds regionally and globally. Also Read: Etisalat by e& Launches 5G SA in UAE Embracing... Read More

Srikapardhi August 6th, 2023 8:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Stc Achieves 10 Gbps Speeds in 5G mmWave Trials

Saudi Arabia's Stc (Saudi Telecom Company) Group announced the successful completion of the first live trials of advanced 5G technology in the Middle East and North Africa. The trials demonstrated speeds exceeding 10 Gbps using Millimeter Wave (mmWave) technology. Also Read: Stc Kuwait Tests Advanced 5.5G Technologies 5G mmWave trials According to the company, these trials complement the existing advanced 5.5G network in the kingdom, enabling data transfer at new... Read More

Srikapardhi August 6th, 2023 10:03 AM 0 COMMENTS

Claro Launches 5G FWA Service in Brazil

Brazilian telecommunications service provider Claro is celebrating its 20th anniversary and one year of 5G implementation with the rollout of new 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in select cities in Brazil. With this launch, the company became the first in the country to roll out residential internet plans using the 5G mobile network as fixed wireless access (FWA), delivering speeds of up to 1Gbps. Also Read: Brazil and Chile Eliminate... Read More

Srikapardhi August 5th, 2023 9:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Antel Continues Expansion of 5G Network to More Areas

Uruguay's state-owned telecoms operator, Antel, has significantly expanded its 5G network coverage since commercially launching the service at the end of June 2023. TelecomTalk reported that Antel became the first service provider to offer 5G services in Uruguay. As of July, there are already 320,000 Uruguayans who can connect to 5G, according to the telco. Also Read: Antel Launches 5G Services in Uruguay Antel 5G Launch At the time of... Read More

Srikapardhi August 5th, 2023 2:38 PM 9 COMMENTS

Airtel CEO Outlines Fixed Wireless Access Strategy for India

Bharti Airtel has recently conducted service testing of 5G services on both the 3300 MHz (C-Band) and 26 GHz (mmWave - millimeter wave) bands successfully. In the earnings call of the first quarter ending on June 30, 2023, Airtel's CEO, Gopal Vittal, shared insights about Airtel's Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) strategy and the company's plans going forward in that aspect. Let's now look at what Airtel is up to regarding... Read More

Srikapardhi August 4th, 2023 5:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson Expands Global 5G Equipment Manufacturing to Malaysia

Ericsson has announced the inauguration of its first 5G manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia. Ericsson announced on Friday that the facility, based in Penang, Malaysia, will produce state-of-the-art Ericsson 5G radio equipment, including the industry-leading lightweight and energy-efficient Massive MIMO antenna-integrated radios. Also Read: Ericsson Announces USD 169 Million Investment to Build Smart Hub in Tallinn, Estonia Ericsson's 5G Manufacturing Hub Ericsson has chosen Malaysia as one of its 11... Read More