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Srikapardhi October 9th, 2024 11:56 AM 4 COMMENTS

Centranet Trial Brings 50Gbps Fiber Internet to Tribal Nation in Oklahoma

Centranet, a subsidiary of Central Rural Electric Cooperative, has successfully demonstrated a 50 Gbps fiber internet connection for the Sac and Fox Nation in Oklahoma, marking an advancement in broadband access for rural and Indigenous communities. This achievement, announced during the Future of Rural Broadband Showcase, is the first live commercial trial of 50G PON technology in a tribal nation, Nokia said on Wednesday. Also Read: Empire Access Expands Fiber... Read More

Srikapardhi October 8th, 2024 1:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Launches Green 5G Initiative to Enhance Energy Efficiency

Bharti Airtel has announced a collaboration with Nokia focused on 'Green 5G,' which aims to introduce energy-efficient solutions and practices across Airtel's mobile network. This initiative targets improved energy efficiency within Airtel's 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 143,413 metric tons of CO2 annually, Airtel said in a release on Tuesday. Also Read: Airtel Business Launches Secure Internet Solution in... Read More

Kripa B October 7th, 2024 11:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Slows Down 5G Expansion Amid Monetisation Issues: Report

Reliance Jio, the largest private telecom operator in India, is reportedly slowing down its 5G network expansion due to low capacity utilisation and a delayed monetisation timeline. This has led Jio to focus on upgrading its 4G customers to the more expensive next-generation service. Airtel is also focusing on enhancing its 4G network to transition its remaining feature phone users to smartphones. Both telcos are looking at a need-based strategy... Read More

Kripa B September 30th, 2024 4:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea to Enhance Network Security with NetGuard EDR Solution

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest Indian private telecommunications operator, has announced it will roll out Nokia's NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to strengthen its network security amid rising cyber threats. This deployment will protect all of Vodafone Idea's consumer and enterprise subscribers in India, the company said on Monday. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Targets Gaming and Content to Expand 4G Subscriber Base: Report Real-Time Monitoring and Automated Response The... Read More

Srikapardhi September 25th, 2024 1:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ice Activates 5G Standalone Network, Deploys Network Slices for Norwegian Armed Forces

Norwegian mobile operator Ice has activated its 5G Standalone (SA) Network, which the operator calls "Pure 5G," enabling it to offer advanced services on its mobile network. In a recent exercise, Ice conducted tests of the new technology for time-critical services, allowing the deployment of a private network slice for the Armed Forces, which will benefit from enhanced security. Also Read: Ice Expands Physical Presence Beyond Eastern Norway, Plans Ten... Read More

Srikapardhi September 24th, 2024 12:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Spark New Zealand Chooses Partner for 4G and 5G Network Expansion in Key Cities

Spark New Zealand (Spark) has named Nokia its preferred 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) partner, with the goal of streamlining operations and consolidating its network infrastructure. With this partnership, Spark will expand its existing 4G and 5G infrastructure in key cities across New Zealand, the company said in a joint statement on Tuesday. Also Read: Spark NZ Upgrades IMS Infrastructure for Improved Service Strengthening 5G Network Capabilities Nokia will supply... Read More

Srikapardhi September 23rd, 2024 2:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Viettel Group Inks Deal for Nationwide 5G Deployment in Vietnam

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 the official release on Monday. Also Read: Viettel Signs Second Contract to Provide Private 5G in India Nationwide 5G Rollout... Read More

Kripa B September 23rd, 2024 12:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

IGC Boosts Network Capacity with 400G DWDM Upgrade

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 and South regions, from the Cambodian border to Malaysia. Also Read: RETN Announces Activation of New Milan-Zurich Connectivity Route IGC's... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 22nd, 2024 11:35 AM 34 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Concludes Mega $3.6 Billion Deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has just announced that it concluded a mega $3.6 billion mega-deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for the supply of network equipment over a period of three years. This aligns with the company's plan to spend Rs 55,000 crore ($6.6 billion) on capex over the next three years. This deal also brings in Samsung which has been working with other telcos like Airtel already. Vi said... Read More

Srikapardhi September 18th, 2024 2:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

iSAT Africa to Deploy Around 200 Sites for Expanding Rural Coverage in Liberia

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 official release on Wednesday. Also Read: Oi Deploys Software to Enhance In-Home Wi-Fi Performance in Brazil Technology Behind the Rollout... Read More

Srikapardhi September 18th, 2024 12:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Oi Deploys Software to Enhance In-Home Wi-Fi Performance in Brazil

Brazilian broadband service provider Oi has deployed Nokia's Corteca software suite to manage its Wi-Fi CPE devices installed in customers' homes. The software deployment, which manages millions of Wi-Fi devices, is claimed to be the largest to date in the Latin American region, according to an official release on Tuesday. This move addresses prevalent issues with in-home connectivity, such as complex installations and coverage inconsistencies. Also Read: Oi Fibra Activates... Read More

Srikapardhi September 15th, 2024 8:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank Signs MoU for AI-RAN and 6G Network Research

SoftBank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia for joint research on developing a communication system that utilises AI, aimed at advancing AI-RAN and 6G technology. Specifically, the partnership will utilise Nokia's virtualised Radio Access Network (Cloud-RAN) platform, with the goal of creating faster, more flexible communication systems. The companies will conduct field tests using centimetre waves, which are expected to be utilised for 6G. Also Read: US... Read More