Telecommunications
DT Launches Hybrid 5G Solution for Fixed Network
With Hybrid 5G, Deutsche Telekom is offering fixed network and mobile together to provide fast internet.
Ericsson, Intel, and Microsoft Show Laptop Network Slicing
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.
Broadband Internet Access Will Soon Be Available in Dubrovnik Region
Hrvatski Telekom started building fiber optic infrastructure in Dubrovnik and the municipalities of Dubrovačko primorje, Konavle, and Župa dubrovačka.
DT, Ericsson, and Qualcomm Demonstrate mmWave for QoS Managed Connectivity
5G millimeter wave (mmWave) connections can offer extreme capacity, ultra-high throughput, and low latency.
The First Phase of the Italian Recovery and Resilience Plan Completed
The TIM Group has closed the first phase of the Plans for the ‘Italia 1 Giga’ and ‘5G backhauling’ tenders, under the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).
German Operators Met 5G Coverage Goals
German mobile operators told the regulator they had largely met coverage obligations required in the terms of a 5G spectrum auction in 2019. Authorities are set to scrutinize claims by the four players.
HT Wins Another Speedtest Award for the Best Mobile Network in Croatia
Hrvatski Telekom's mobile network was once again recognized as the best in 2022, winning three Ookla Speedtest Awards for Best Mobile Network, Fastest Mobile Network, and Best Mobile Coverage.
Qualcomm Enters Sat-to-Phone Market
Qualcomm entered the satellite-to-phone ring via a partnership with satellite provider Iridium and a new Snapdragon Satellite offering for premium Android smartphones.
Orange and Huawei Set a New Record in Fiber Transmission Speed
Huawei and Orange have successfully achieved a new record of 157 Tbit/s transmission prototype testing over a 120 km fiber on the Orange network in South West France.
TIM and Google Launch 5G Edge Cloud Platform for Smart Mobility
Telecom Italia and Google Cloud announced the launch of the first platform in Italy that enables smart mobility on TIM’s Edge Cloud 5G technology.
Nokia Claims Largest 5G Factory Installment in Europe
Operator Iliad Group, Nokia, and its subsidiary Alcatel Submarine Networks combined to create what they described as the largest industrial 5G network in Europe.
Nokia and A1 Reach 2 Gbps Data Rates with the 5G 3CC CA Technology
Nokia and A1 Austria have successfully verified 3 Component Carrier Aggregation (3CC CA) in a 5G Standalone (SA) trial network in Austria – reaching data rates of 2 Gbps.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla to Modernize Kosovo Telecom’s Network
By signing a contract worth more than HRK 65 million, Kosovo Telecom and Ericsson Nikola Tesla started their cooperation related to the modernization of the core and radio network and the maintenance of the network of this Kosovo operator.
Telstra, Ericsson, and Qualcomm Achieve New Download Speed Benchmark
Telstra, Ericsson, and Qualcomm announced a new 5G download peak speed benchmark of 7.3Gbps achieved in Telstra’s live commercial network.
Microsoft and Viasat to Deliver Internet Access to Underserved Communities
Microsoft and Viasat announced a new partnership to help deliver internet access to 10 million people around the globe, including 5 million across Africa.
EC Adopts Revised State Aid Rules for Broadband Networks
The European Commission has adopted a revised Communication on State aid for broadband networks.
DT Signed Roaming Declaration
Representatives of EU and Western Balkans mobile network operators presented a joint declaration on the next steps for reducing the data roaming fees between the EU and Western Balkans.
DT Sets Even Faster Pace for Fiber Rollout
In the coming year, Deutsche Telekom plans to significantly increase the pace of its fiber rollout.
DT Testing 6 GHz Frequency Spectrum for Future Mobile Communications
Deutsche Telekom is campaigning for the use of additional frequency bands for mobile communications.
Fiber Optic Access Continues to Spread in Croatia
Hrvatski Telekom has started building fiber optic infrastructure in the Town of Sveta Nedelja, the Town of Samobor, and the municipality of Stupnik.
Broadband Internet Access Soon Available in Brod-Posavina County
Hrvatski Telekom has started building fiber optic infrastructure in Brod –Posavina County.
Romanian Spectrum Auction Falls Short of Expectations
Ancom, the telecoms regulator in Romania, announced its spectrum auction for 5G suitable frequencies had concluded.
Portugal Is the First to Commercially Use Huawei’s Hertz Platform Antennas
FDD 8T8R antennas based on the Huawei Hertz platform have reached a new milestone with their first-ever commercial adoption in Portugal.
DT Leads 6G NeXt Research Consortium
Deutsche Telekom is taking the lead for 6G NeXt, a research project that is a part of the '6G industry projects for research into integrated systems and sub-technologies for 6th generation mobile communications' program.
Nokia’s RAN Solutions Pass GSMA’s NESAS Security Audit
Nokia’s Single RAN Base Station portfolio as well as its 5G Cloud RAN solution have passed the GSMA’s bi-annual Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme (NESAS) audit.
HT Starts Building Fiber Optic Network in Ten Counties
Hrvatski Telekom started with projects for the construction of next-generation access (NGA) on the territory of ten counties in Croatia.
A1 Telekom Austria Group and Invitech Expand Fiber Network
The International Business Unit of A1 Telekom Austria Group and Hungarian Invitech ICT Services installed the shortest and fastest fiber connection between Vienna and Budapest.
HT's 5G Mobile Network Confirmed as the Fastest in Croatia
Independent experts and users recognized Hrvatski Telekom's 5G network as the fastest 5G network in Croatia.
Deutsche Telekom Takes the Lead in 6G Research Project
Deutsche Telekom is taking the lead for the 6G-TakeOff research project as part of the broader 6G program.
DT Achieves End-to-End Data Call on Converged Access
Deutsche Telekom has validated in a lab trial the feasibility of converging the fixed network control plane into a 5G Core to steer traffic from a 5G residential gateway.