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Yashika Goel January 23rd, 2024 5:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Etisalat by e& Successfully Trials Cloud RAN in MEA Region

UAE's Etisalat by e& has completed multiple Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) trials to improve performance in the 5G ecosystem with ultra-reliable and low-latency communications. In a recent announcement, Etisalat said these trials, conducted for the first time in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, represent a significant advancement in RAN innovation and openness, facilitating interoperation between cellular network equipment provided by different vendors. Also Read: Etisalat by e&... Read More

Srikapardhi January 9th, 2024 2:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Du to Modernise Voice Core Network for Improved Voice Services in UAE

United Arab Emirates telecommunications company, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has chosen Nokia to modernise its Circuit Switched Core network. As part of the project, Nokia will expand and modernise the existing IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Voice Core Network to extend Voice over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE) services. Also Read: Du Successfully Demonstrates 5G Voice Over New Radio Improved Services The official release notes that once deployed, the... Read More

Srikapardhi December 13th, 2023 10:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Deutsche Telekom Outlines Fiber, Mobile Network, Open RAN Developments; Plans 5G SA Launch in 2024

German telecoms company Deutsche Telekom announced that it has successfully enabled more than 2.5 million new fiber connections this year, fully realising its expansion plans. The company invested EUR 2.5 billion in fiber expansion, expanding coverage in almost 3,500 towns and municipalities. According to the announcement, the company projects a total investment of EUR 30 billion in the fiber optic rollout by 2030. The Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network is set to... Read More

Yashika Goel December 12th, 2023 5:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

Deutsche Telekom Begins Deployment of Open RAN Network in Germany

Deutsche Telekom (DT) announced today that it has initiated the deployment of a multi-vendor Open Network in collaboration with Nokia and Fujitsu in Germany. The project, already underway, will extend from Q1 2024 onwards and will witness Nokia replacing the incumbent vendor as per the Memorandum of Understanding signed by both companies at MWC 2023. Also Read: Deutsche Telekom, Mavenir Announce Advancements in 5G SA Network Slicing Service Initial Cluster... Read More

Srikapardhi December 8th, 2023 12:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Du Completes UAE’s First 5G-Advanced RedCap Trial

Du from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) announced yesterday the successful completion of the UAE's first 5G-Advanced 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) trial over a commercial network with Nokia using MediaTek's test equipment. Specifically, the trial, conducted on du's existing 5G Standalone (SA) network on mid-band spectrum, utilised MediaTek's T300 series RedCap test equipment and Nokia's AirScale radio products. Also Read: Du Launches 5G Standalone Technology in UAE Infrastructure Readiness Du... Read More

Srikapardhi November 29th, 2023 6:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nos Launches 5G Standalone in Portugal

Portuguese mobile operator NOS has introduced a 5G Standalone (5G SA) network, claiming to be the first to launch the latest generation mobile network in the country. NOS has implemented a new data core for the 5G SA network, stating that this upgrade will enable the provision of new services with increased capacity and the implementation of features such as ultra-low latency, network slicing, private networks, and IoT support, among... Read More

Yashika Goel November 28th, 2023 9:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bouygues Telecom Modernises IP Core Network for Capacity and Energy Efficiency

French telecommunications provider Bouygues Telecom is modernising its IP Core Network to enhance capacity and energy efficiency through the implementation of Nokia's FP5-based IP routers. The official release states that Nokia's 7750 Service Router (SR) platform, powered by FP5 silicon, will be deployed to cater to the traffic capacity growth required for future services, meeting the demands of Bouygues Telecom's expanding French customer base. Also Read: Bouygues Telecom Deploys Broadpeak’s... Read More

Yashika Goel November 22nd, 2023 9:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel to Deploy Next-Generation Optical Transport Network For Additional Capacity

Bharti Airtel will deploy Nokia's next-generation optical transport network across its national footprint, providing additional capacity, higher reliability, and lower costs. This deployment will enable superior services for Airtel's customers. Under the agreement, Airtel will utilise Nokia's 1830 PSS-x OTN switches in its National Long-Distance Network, connecting major cities across India. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Selects Ribbon for High Speed Transport Network Demand for Capacity Networks With the launch of... Read More

Srikapardhi November 16th, 2023 7:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Swisscom Completes Nationwide Optical Network Transformation Ahead of Schedule

Switzerland's largest telecom provider, Swisscom, announced today the successful completion of the nationwide Next Evolution Wavelength Transport Optical Network (NEWTON) in collaboration with Nokia. Nokia's optical networking solution is said to equip Swisscom, which is experiencing high traffic growth and undergoing digital transformation, with a service-centric network optimised for high performance, cost efficiency, and customer experience. Also Read: Ericsson and Swisscom Deploy Fiber-Extended Reach Feature for Enhanced Indoor 5G Coverage... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 16th, 2023 10:36 AM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia and Mavenir Come Together to Test O-RAN Interoperability

Nokia, a Finnish telecom gear maker, has partnered with US-based Mavenir to conduct an interoperability test using a Mavenir radio and O-RAN Alliance 7-2x interface. The test occurred in Nokia's Open RAN Innovation Center in Dallas, Texas. Both the companies participated and validated the interoperability of Mavenir's CBRS Radio Unit (RU) and Nokia AirScale Baseband to support the O-RAN-compliant 7-2x interface. As per Nokia, the test took place according to... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 13th, 2023 12:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Set to Award Rs 1000 Crore Contract to Nokia: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is all set to award a Rs 1000 crore order/contract to finish gear maker Nokia. The order/contract will be for supplying and deploying optical transport network (OTN) equipment through a local system integrator. As per ET, Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, director general, Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises, BSNL has disqualified United Telecoms Limited (UTL) and Tejas Networks on shoddy grounds and tweaked the original terms... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 1st, 2023 4:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Subscriptions to Reach 5.6 Billion by 2030: Nokia

Telecom operators around the world are rolling out 5G networks for their consumers. While at a global stage, 5G is still at the nascent stages, by the end of this decade, its presence will be dominant over 4G. As per Nokia, by 2030, around half of the world's mobile subscriptions will be 5G. In its latest report titled 'Global Network Traffic 2030', Nokia said that the total mobile subscriptions across... Read More