SoftBank Corp (SoftBank) and Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 25, 2024 to strengthen their collaboration in developing AI-RAN, a new architecture combining artificial intelligence (AI) with Radio Access Networks (RAN), aiming for commercialisation by 2026. Under this agreement, the companies will initiate joint … Read More
Japan’s SoftBank and Nvidia announced on Tuesday a series of collaborations designed to accelerate Japan’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) initiatives while also unlocking billions of dollars in AI revenue opportunities for telecommunications providers worldwide. During his keynote at Nivida AI Summit Japan, Nivida founder and CEO Jensen Huang announced that SoftBank … Read More
E& United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ericsson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore 6G technology, its use cases, and future network evolution. The MoU will serve as an early engagement for defining the next generation of future mobile network evolution and will include a series of … Read More
Saudi Arabia telecom provider Mobily and Telecom Egypt signed a cooperation agreement this month to land the first Saudi-owned subsea cable connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The new cable, fully owned by Mobily, will pass through the Red Sea, connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt and paving the way for expansion … Read More
Fibertime will deploy Nokia’s fiber solution to rapidly expand broadband access to underserved regions of South Africa, increasing coverage to five cities and 14 townships. The initiative aims to connect 1.5 million households using Nokia’s fiber solutions, including Lightspan FX Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and Wi-Fi 6-enabled Optical Network Terminals … Read More
Turkcell and ZTE have announced that they have surpassed 32 Gbps speeds in a 5G-Advanced trial in Istanbul, claiming a new record for the fastest 5G-Advanced speed in Europe. The NRDC trial, conducted on November 5, utilised ZTE’s 1.6 GHz bandwidth mmWave AAU, 64TR N78 AAU, and ZTE’s commercial CPE. … Read More
BCE, Canada’s largest communications company, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Bell Canada (Bell), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ziply Fiber, a fiber internet provider in the Pacific Northwest of the US, for CAD 7.0 billion. The deal includes CAD 5.0 billion in cash and the … Read More
Canadian telecommunications company Rogers Communications has launched its first products under the Xfinity brand in Canada through a 10-year partnership with US cable operator Comcast, announced earlier this year. Using Comcast’s EntertainmentOS platform, Rogers is introducing Rogers Xfinity Streaming, offering customers access to top streaming apps and free, ad-supported content … Read More
TM Forum, a global alliance of telecom and tech companies, announced this week the expansion of its Open Digital Architecture (ODA) Canvas with the integration of Microsoft‘s cloud assets via Github, bringing more of its operator resources to the cloud. This collaboration enables Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to quickly build … Read More
Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s largest mobile operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to collaborate and drive innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. The collaboration, announced at Innovate Asia 2024, aims to enhance network efficiency, customer experience, and telecom growth through technology trials, workshops, and pilot projects. Also … Read More
5G networks provided a significant boost to user experience at major 2024 European events, with 5G users expressing 20 percent more satisfaction than those using 4G, according to a survey by Ericsson’s ConsumerLab. The survey noted that two-thirds of 5G users at these events reported that their connectivity expectations were … Read More
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 … Read More
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