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Nokia looks to modernise rail connectivity with new 5G radio

by Harry Baldock | Aug 27, 2025

Along with an optimized Nokia 5G standalone (SA) core for railways, the solution enables seamless migration to FRMCS on a global scale

Hype or reality? Three AI themes from MWC

by Harry Baldock | Apr 8, 2025

AI was undoubtedly the unifying theme of MWC 2025, with the term appearing in a myriad of forms, from AI-powered kitchens to automated agents handling telco network operations.

Ericsson new 5G Advanced software targets programmable networks

by Harry Baldock | Nov 1, 2024

Today, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) unveils seven 5G Advanced software products designed to empower CSPs with high-performing programmable networks. These innovations will elevate performance, enhance user experience, and drive revenue growth and operational efficiency, opening up new possibilities for the industry.

Telstra and Ericsson deploy new RAN Compute platform

by Harry Baldock | Aug 30, 2024

Ericsson and Telstra today announced a groundbreaking, world-first achievement in mobile connectivity with the deployment of Ericsson’s 4th generation of Radio Access Network (RAN) purpose-built compute platform, paving the way for a consistent 5G Advanced platform for Australia.

Nap time: EE rolls out energy-saving ‘cell sleep’ tech to mobile network

by Harry Baldock | Jun 24, 2024

This week, EE has announced that it has rolled out its new dynamic ‘cell sleep’ technology across its 4G mobil network, potentially greatly reducing its power consumption.

Deutsche Telekom launches energy saving AI RAN trial

by Georgia Sweeting | May 1, 2024

German operator Deutsche Telecom has launched a trial to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its radio access network (RAN) to improve its efficiency, save energy, and reduce operating costs.

Ericsson launches 5G standalone software toolkit

by Total Telecom Staff | Oct 31, 2023

Ericsson has launched a new software toolkit to strengthen 5G Standalone network capabilities and enable premium services with differentiated connectivity. The portfolio enhancement comes as the growth of new use cases and rising mobile user expectations on the quality of 5G experience are putting greater demands on network capacity and performance.

Ericsson hits 5G carrier aggregation milestone with world’s first 6CC data call

by Harry Baldock | Aug 18, 2023

Press Release Ericsson revs up the tempo on 5G Carrier Aggregation by combining six component...

Huawei’s 5G future in Germany uncertain as report claims govt readying ban

by Harry Baldock | Mar 7, 2023

News Almost three years on since the peak of the ‘untrusted vendors’ debate, Germany may move to...

Ericsson latest tech firm to announce major job cuts

by Harry Baldock | Feb 21, 2023

News The telecommunications equipment vendor said it would cut around 1,400 jobs in its home...

Ericsson, Intel and Microsoft show network slicing capabilities on a laptop

by Total Telecom Staff | Feb 2, 2023

Ericsson and industry partners Intel and Microsoft have raised the bar on network slicing by successfully demonstrating end-to-end 5G standalone network slicing capabilities on a Windows laptop. This pioneering trial demonstrates the applicability of the technology on devices beyond smartphones, paving the way for new business opportunities for cellular-connected laptops.