Viettel Group (Viettel) signed a major agreement with Nokia to deploy 5G infrastructure across Vietnam, marking the first nationwide rollout of 5G in the country. The project, set to cover 22 provinces with 5G, will also include the modernisation of Viettel’s 4G network. Deployment will begin this year, according to … Read More
International Gateway Company Limited (IGC), a subsidiary of ALT Telecom, has selected Nokia’s optical transport solution to modernise its existing DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) network. The upgrade, powered by Nokia’s Photonic Service Engine (PSE) chipset, will increase the network’s capacity to 400G per wavelength, enhancing connectivity between Thailand’s East … Read More
French operator Free Mobile, part of Iliad, has announced the launch of what it calls France’s first 5G 3.5 GHz Standalone Access (SA) network on a national scale. With over 20,000 5G sites in service, including nearly 7,000 on the 3.5 GHz band, Free now covers approximately 95 percent of … Read More
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved EchoStar’s framework for its 5G network buildout. This updated framework allows EchoStar to optimise and enhance its coast-to-coast deployment of what it claims the world’s first cloud-native Open RAN 5G Boost Mobile Network, aiming to improve access for American consumers. Also Read: EchoStar … Read More
Bell Canada has partnered with MacLean, a Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment, to accelerate research and development in mining vehicle automation, autonomy, and interoperability. As part of the collaboration, Bell has installed its Private Mobile Network (PMN) at the MacLean Research and Training Facility in Sudbury, Ontario, utilising its … Read More
MTN South Africa and ZTE announced that they have provided Africa’s first 5G Ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, Western Cape, which promises enhanced maritime connectivity while benefiting tourism and boosting the economic prospects of local fishermen. MTN stated that this achievement delivers more than 210 Mbps throughput at … Read More
Cellnex, Europe’s largest telecom towers and infrastructure operator, has deployed a multi-operator mobile coverage solution along 3.5 km of Barcelona’s coastline, from Sant Sebastia to Mar Bella beach. The deployment aims to enhance 5G coverage in preparation for the 37th America’s Cup, a global sporting event running from August 22 … Read More
The Broadband Forum has launched a new project to enhance home broadband networks by integrating Low Latency, Low Loss, and Scalable Throughput (L4S) technology. The firm says L4S will enable operators and service providers to meet the growing demand for low-latency performance in interactive applications such as cloud gaming, video … Read More
Global network services provider RETN has announced that it has further strengthened its presence in Italy by activating a new connectivity route between Milan and Zurich. This new route enhances connections to and from Europe via a network capable of supporting up to 400 Gbps and beyond. The 300 km … Read More
Japan’s SoftBank and Intelsat have signed a collaboration agreement, which they say will lead to the launch of a unified “Ubiquitous Network.” The two companies will jointly lead the research and development of seamless 5G connections between terrestrial mobile networks and satellite communications networks. Through this collaboration, SoftBank and Intelsat … Read More
Telecom Fiji is partnering with New Zealand service provider Kordia, specialising in critical communications, to implement its North transmission network in Vanua Levu. The project will connect the Savusavu Submarine Cable Station to the Labasa Exchange using advanced Ciena transmission equipment, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Fiji’s telecommunications infrastructure, … Read More
Communications services provider iSAT Africa has partnered with Nokia to enhance rural connectivity in Liberia, aiming to bridge the digital divide and provide affordable network access to underserved communities. The collaboration will involve deploying Nokia’s Rural Connect solution across 200 rural sites over the next three years, according to an … Read More
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