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Vantiva Finalizes the Acquisition of CommScope’s Home Networks Business
This operation strengthens Vantiva’s leadership position in the global connected home market
Parallel Wireless Open RAN deployment bolsters Africa’s connectivity
US-based Open RAN innovator Parallel Wireless has reached a significant milestone in deploying 1,500 sites across Africa. To achieve this, the company partnered with various regional telecommunications providers and governments in countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Guinea, Ghana, South Sudan, Uganda, DRC, and Malawi to deploy hybrid networks that are tailored to the differing needs of each country.
BT misses Huawei equipment removal deadline
BT have missed their end-of-year deadline to remove and replace Huawei equipment from their network core. According to a Telegraph report, BT has confirmed that it has failed to complete the kit removal in time for the deadline of 31 December 2023.
Vi partners with Anritsu to provide end-to-end enhanced calling experience with superior VoLTE
Vi, the leading telecom operator in India, partners with Anritsu to provide end-to-end enhanced calling experience for customers on VoLTE (Voice over LTE) in India.
The key features of 5G native intelligence with Huawei’s Zhao Zhenlong
On day 2 of the Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), we had the pleasure of sitting down with Zhao Zhenlong, Vice president of Huawei' s MAE product line to discuss the key features of 5G native intelligence. From the perspective of mobile network operators, what are the...
CItyFibre hopes new ‘True Gig’ product will spark surge in fibre uptake
News The new package offers speeds of up to 1.2Gbps, allowing ISPs to feel more comfortable advertising deliverable 1Gbps services In recent years, UK regulators have grown increasingly strict on the advertising strategies being used by the telecoms industry. Whether...
Ericsson to sue Lenovo in ongoing 5G patent battle
News According to Ericsson, Lenovo has refused to negotiate a suitable licensing agreement for over a decade Ericsson has filed a lawsuit against Lenovo and its mobile phone subsidiary Motorola, accusing it of a potential infringement of its 5G patent portfolio in 11...
Majority of the world’s population now owns a smartphone
News A new study from the GSMA showed that 54% of the global population – roughly 4.3 billion people – now owns a smartphone The GSMA’s recently published State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report (SOMIC) has revealed the steady growth of global smartphone...
EE announces 3G switch off timeline
News 3G usage continues to fall on EE’s network, falling to a record low this summer EE has confirmed this week that its nationwide 3G switch off will begin in January 2024 and aims to complete it by March The operator said that beginning in July this year, it had...
EE delivers 4G mobile coverage boost to the Lake District
Press Release Residents and businesses in the southern Lake District are set to benefit from improved 4G mobile coverage following the upgrade of two EE masts The Lake District is the most visited national park in the UK, with upwards of 15 million visitors every...
Virgin Media O2 to begin 3G switch off in 2025
News All major UK operators have agreed with the government to phase out 2G and 3G by 2033 Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has become the final major UK mobile operator to announce its 3G shut down schedule, aiming to begin the process in 2025. The company says that the...
Singapore to cut 3G services next year
News The citystate will follow in the footsteps of many countries that are saying goodbye to 3G this year, including Sweden, Greece, and Denmark Singaporean mobile network operators (MNOs) M1, Singtel, and Starhub have announced today that they will retire all 3G...
Airtel Business passes 20 million IoT connections
News Connected devices include smart metres, smart bikes, asset tracking sensors, and vehicle telematics This week, Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel has announced that it has connected over 20 million devices to its IoT platform. Launched by the company’s B2B...
Why the industry must accelerate the adoption of 5.5G
VIEWPOINT 5G is a massive opportunity for carriers to accelerate economic growth in the post-COVID era. However, carriers must invest in the infrastructure to move beyond 5G to 5.5G to boost economic growth across all industry sectors. As per the GSMA estimates 5G...
India’s Jio to sign $1.5 billion 5G equipment deal with Nokia
News The deal will support the operator’s ambition to achieve nationwide standalone 5G coverage by the end of the year Jio, India’s largest telecoms operator, is set to sign the contract as early as today at Nokia’s Headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, according to...
VMO2’s deal with Nokia leaves scope for Open RAN
News The three-year partnership will see Nokia provide the operator with its latest RAN solutions, as well as the potential for Open RAN and Cloud RAN pilots This week, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) have announced that they will expand their partnership with Finnish vendor...
Viva ORAN…in Bulgaria!
Bulgaria’s Vivacom trialing ORAN technology with Parallel Wireless
ETSI report hints at the potential of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
News From improved coverage to beam forming and energy savings, the emergent technology is one that could come to define the future of wireless network deployment As we look towards the future and the 6G era, one of the most anticipated emerging technologies is surely...
Vodafone UK to begin 3G switch off in June
News Following successful trials in Plymouth and Basingstoke, Vodafone says it is ready to move forward with the sunsetting of its 3G network next month This week, Vodafone UK has confirmed that it will begin its nationwide 3G network shutdown in June. The operator...
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