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Srikapardhi November 7th, 2024 3:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Rolls Out 5G Standalone Small Cells in Birmingham

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has become the first operator in the UK to deploy 5G standalone (SA) small cells in central Birmingham, enhancing mobile connectivity in the city’s busiest areas. Installed on existing street furniture, this new technology provides faster browsing, streaming, and seamless work experiences, with speeds of up to 300 Mbps, VMO2 said. Also Read: Virgin Media O2 and Ontix Deploy Outdoor Small Cells in Reading 5G Standalone... Read More

Kripa B November 6th, 2024 7:58 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Floats Tender for 5G Rollout Across 1,876 Sites in Delhi: Report

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly issued a tender, inviting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to deploy indigenous 5G commercial services across 1,876 sites in the Delhi circle. The Delhi circle will have a primary 5G-as-a-Service Provider (5GaaSP), and a secondary 5GaaSP, as per the tender, according to an ET report. Also Read: BSNL to Transition to 5G Network by June 2025, Says Telecom Minister: Report BSNL 5G Network... Read More

Srikapardhi November 5th, 2024 11:13 AM 2 COMMENTS

Du Inks Agreement to Expand 5G Network in UAE

Du, a telecom and digital services provider, has announced an agreement with Ericsson to expand Du's 5G network across the UAE. As part of this agreement, Du will leverage the Ericsson Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio to increase the capacity of its 5G network, enabling a high-speed experience for existing Mobile Broadband (MBB) and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) customers. Also Read: Du Deploys Indoor 5G-Advanced Solution with 3CA Technology Enabling... Read More

Srikapardhi November 4th, 2024 6:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Taiwan Mobile to Modernise 5G Network and Upgrade 4G Infrastructure

Taiwan Mobile has extended its partnership with Nokia in a one-year deal to enhance the capacity and performance of its 5G network while upgrading its 4G/LTE infrastructure. This move, following Taiwan Mobile's recent merger with Taiwan Star, aims to prepare the network for the upcoming 5G-Advanced era and improve connectivity for its 10 million customers, including those in rural areas, Nokia said. Also Read: Chunghwa Telecom Inks Extension Agreement for 5G... Read More

Srikapardhi November 4th, 2024 12:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson Launches AI-Powered 5G Advanced Software Suite to Improve Network Efficiency

Ericsson has unveiled seven 5G Advanced software products designed to help communications service providers (CSPs) optimise network performance, enhance user experience, and drive operational efficiency. These products harness the capabilities of AI, automation, and open network architectures, allowing CSPs to align their networks with business goals and service-level agreements (SLAs), according to Ericsson. Also Read: Ericsson Enhances Focus on AI, Gen AI and Network APIs at India R&D Centers Ericsson's... Read More

Srikapardhi November 2nd, 2024 1:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telstra Implements Automated Energy Saver for Sustainable 5G Network Management

Australian telecommunications company Telstra has launched Ericsson's 5G Advanced Automated Energy Saver (AES), which it says will allow the company to manage network operations based on defined business intents in an "advanced, intelligent, and automated fashion." The system optimises resources and energy consumption in real-time based on observed traffic flows, ensuring seamless customer experiences, the companies announced in a statement this week. Also Read: Telstra boosts Norfolk Island Connectivity with... Read More

Kripa B November 1st, 2024 9:19 AM 4 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Plans to Increase Marketing Budget Ahead of 5G Launch: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) is reportedly raising its marketing budgets over the next two months as part of a dual strategy aimed at building awareness for its 5G launch by March and regaining subscribers, a senior official said. However, Vi will not be reviving iconic campaigns from its erstwhile brands, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular, such as Vodafone's ZooZoos, the pug, or the "What an Idea sirji" campaign, according to chief... Read More

Srikapardhi October 31st, 2024 5:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Viettel to Deploy High-Capacity Optical Network for 5G and Cloud in Vietnam

Vietnam's largest service provider Viettel will Deploy Nokia's optical transport solution that will support the growing demand for 5G, data center interconnect (DCI), and cross-border connectivity in Vietnam. This deployment follows a successful trial with speeds reaching a 1.2 Tbps per wavelength. The deployment, to be completed in 2025, will be used to connect Viettel's data centers in key metropolitan areas such as Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, and... Read More

Srikapardhi October 30th, 2024 9:30 AM 15 COMMENTS

Airtel to Migrate to Standalone 5G FWA by December

Bharti Airtel plans to shift to Standalone (SA) 5G for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) by December 2024. The company is currently conducting trials to test if SA can achieve better uplink performance for FWA, as it operates over a static network, said Gopal Vittal, MD and CEO of Bharti Airtel Limited, during the company's recent earnings webinar. Vittal highlighted that for mobile services, the decision to switch from NSA to... Read More

Srikapardhi October 29th, 2024 3:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

NEC Launches Private 5G Architecture With Cisco

NEC and Cisco are joining forces to deliver a new private 5G network architecture, starting with clients in Europe and the Middle East. The joint solution combines Cisco's 5G Standalone Core and cloud-based orchestration software with NEC's radio network and systems integration services. Also Read: Boldyn Networks Unveils Private 5G as a Service Partnership to Drive Private 5G Innovation Cisco's expertise in core networks and NEC's experience and knowledge in... Read More

Srikapardhi October 29th, 2024 1:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

EE to Expand 5G Standalone Network to 16 New Locations Across the UK

British telecommunications service provider EE plans to expand its 5G standalone (SA) network to an additional 16 locations across the UK before the end of the year, extending coverage to popular hubs like Ashton-under-Lyne, Stockport, and Swansea. The 16 new locations include Ashton-under-Lyne, Barrow-in-Furness, Barry, Birkenhead, Bury, Coventry, Dudley, Dundee, Newport, Nottingham, St Helens, Stockport, Swansea, Weston-super-Mare, Wigan, and Wolverhampton. Also Read: EE Launches 5G Standalone Network Powered by AI... Read More

Kripa B October 28th, 2024 3:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Chunghwa Telecom Inks Extension Agreement for 5G Network Modernisation in Taiwan

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Nokia announced on Monday a one-year extension agreement to modernise the telco's 5G network across central and southern Taiwan, bolstering performance, capacity, and energy efficiency in preparation for the 5G-Advanced era. The deployment, currently underway, is expected to conclude in twelve months, the statement said. Also Read: Chunghwa Telecom Signs 5G Contract to Modernise Network Infrastructure Upgrades with AirScale Portfolio Under this partnership, Nokia will upgrade... Read More