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Accenture to Acquire Ookla to Strengthen AI-Driven Network Intelligence Capabilities

Accenture to Acquire Ookla to Strengthen AI-Driven Network Intelligence Capabilities

Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Ookla, a global provider of network intelligence and connectivity analytics, in a move aimed at expanding its capabilities in AI-powered infrastructure optimization, according to an official release dated March 3, 2026. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Strengthening Connectivity Intelligence … Read More

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Ericsson Launches AI-Ready RAN Portfolio Ahead of MWC 2026

Ericsson Launches AI-Ready RAN Portfolio Ahead of MWC 2026

Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has unveiled a new suite of AI-enabled radio access network (RAN) products ahead of Mobile World Congress 2026, as operators prepare for rising performance demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) applications. Ericsson AI-Ready RAN Portfolio The new portfolio — comprising AI-ready … Read More

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Samsung Completes Commercial vRAN Call on Live US Network, Accelerating AI-Native, 6G-Ready Networks

Samsung Completes Commercial vRAN Call on Live US Network, Accelerating AI-Native, 6G-Ready Networks

Samsung Electronics announced that it has successfully completed what it calls the industry’s first commercial call using its virtualized radio access network (vRAN) solution powered by Intel’s Xeon 6700P-B processor series on a Tier 1 US operator’s live commercial network. The achievement marks a major milestone for network virtualization and … Read More

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Ericsson to Cut Up to 1,600 Jobs in Sweden as Part of Cost Measures

Ericsson to Cut Up to 1,600 Jobs in Sweden as Part of Cost Measures

Ericsson on Thursday announced proposed staff reductions in Sweden as part of measures aimed at strengthening the company’s competitive position. According to the official release, the proposed reductions form part of global initiatives to improve Ericsson’s cost structure while maintaining investments critical to its technology leadership and the execution of … Read More

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HCLTech to Acquire HPE’s Telco Solutions Business to Strengthen AI Network Capabilities

HCLTech to Acquire HPE’s Telco Solutions Business to Strengthen AI Network Capabilities

HCLTech on Thursday announced an agreement to acquire Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) Telco Solutions business, a move that strengthens its position in the global telecommunications technology market and expands its portfolio of IP-led services. The acquisition builds on an earlier transaction completed in 2024, through which HCLTech acquired select assets … Read More

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T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced Rollout May Offer Lessons for Indian Telcos, Says Ankur Kapoor: Report

T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced Rollout May Offer Lessons for Indian Telcos, Says Ankur Kapoor: Report

T-Mobile US has said its recent nationwide deployment of 5G Advanced could offer important learnings for Indian telecom operators as they look to enhance 5G capabilities and monetisation. The company also noted that non-terrestrial networks (NTN) will remain complementary to terrestrial mobile infrastructure, especially in markets with challenging geographies. Also … Read More

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Nokia Unveils Strategic Overhaul to Lead AI-Driven Network Era and Capture Value From AI Supercycle

Nokia Unveils Strategic Overhaul to Lead AI-Driven Network Era and Capture Value From AI Supercycle

Nokia has unveiled a sweeping strategic overhaul aimed at positioning the company to lead the AI-driven transformation of global networks. Announced at its Capital Markets Day 2025, November 19, the plan includes a new operational model, streamlined business segments, leadership changes, and updated long-term financial targets as the company seeks … Read More

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Verizon Launches 6G Innovation Forum to Drive Next-Generation Wireless Technology

Verizon Launches 6G Innovation Forum to Drive Next-Generation Wireless Technology

American telecommunications company Verizon has recently announced the launch of its 6G Innovation Forum, a collaborative initiative aimed at shaping the future of wireless connectivity. The forum brings together leading technology companies, including Ericsson, Samsung Electronics, Nokia, Meta, and Qualcomm Technologies, to explore new use cases, devices, and network technologies … Read More

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Indus Towers to Expand into African Markets

Indus Towers to Expand into African Markets

Indus Towers Limited announced on Tuesday that its board has approved the company’s entry into select African markets as part of its global expansion strategy. The initial focus will be on Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia, regions identified as offering strong potential for growth in telecom infrastructure. Also Read: Indus Towers … Read More

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Nokia Launches 5G Rail Solution to Power FRMCS Networks

Nokia Launches 5G Rail Solution to Power FRMCS Networks

Nokia has announced a new 5G radio solution designed to deliver high-capacity, high-performance communications for rail operators worldwide. The company says this solution lays the foundation for the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). It includes the industry’s first commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz (n101) band and Nokia’s … Read More

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