Orange and Ericsson Deploy 5G Network for Madrid Public Safety
In a collaboration for the Madrid Council, Orange and Ericsson are equipping the city’s public and emergency services with advanced connectivity.
Telecommunications
DT Connects 5G and Public Safety Radio with T Mission
Deutsche Telekom showed the current status of the technology developed to open TETRA networks to all mission-critical services organisations, providing connectivity regardless of the technology they use.
DT Close to Total 5G Coverage in Germany
Deutsche Telekom’s network upgrades in Germany have brought up 145 fresh sites and updates to 417 locations during October.
Amazon Previews Its Satellite Service
Amazon Leo (formerly named Project Kuiper) began previewing a satellite internet service to select enterprise customers.
DT Announces 6G Advances Using 3D Networks
The 6G-TakeOff project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space, successfully presented its results at a closing event at the University of Bremen.
GSMA Urges Governments to Accelerate 6G Spectrum Planning
The GSMA claims that governments need to accelerate 6G spectrum planning.
GSMA Praises 6GHz Guidance from EU Spectrum Group
The GSMA praised the guidance on apportioning the upper 6GHz spectrum for mobile use from the European Commission’s Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG).
Nokia and TIM Sign New 5G Deal
Nokia signed a 5G deal with Telecom Italia.
Telefonica and stc Sign Satellite Deal
Telefonica and stc signed a satellite service pact, deepening their partnership.
GSMA and African Operators Team on AI and Device Strategy
The GSMA unveiled two new initiatives that should drive AI development and mobile access across Africa.
Turkish 5G Auction Reaches $3 Billion and Exceeds Targets
Turkish telco operators have spent close to $3 billion on 5G-suitable spectrum.
EU to Support Satellite 6G Project
The European Space Agency (ESA) and an EU-funded organization, Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU), agreed to push advanced wireless technology.
Vodafone and Ericsson Sign 5-Year European RAN Deal
Vodafone selected Ericsson as its exclusive RAN partner across Ireland, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
Airtel and Eutelsat to Provide Satellite Internet to African Railway
Airtel Africa signed a deal with Eutelsat to deliver satellite internet services to moving trains.
DT Completed First EU eSIM Transfer Between OSes
Deutsche Telekom transferred an eSIM profile between the two biggest smartphone OSes.
BT Unveils Plans to Outpace SA 5G Rivals
BT Group plans to cover 99% of the UK population with standalone 5G by the end of its 2030 financial year.
T-Mobile US Adds Satellite Support for WhatsApp and X
T-Mobile US expanded its satellite-to-cell network to support a wider range of popular mobile apps.
Samsung Becomes Open RAN Supplier for Vodafone
Vodafone has selected Samsung to deploy a large-scale open RAN across multiple European countries.
DT Reaches 99 Percent 5G Coverage
Deutsche Telekom has reached 99% population coverage with its domestic 5G network ahead of schedule.
Vodafone Continues Preparations to Switch Off German 2G
Vodafone Germany announced a timeline to switch off 2G in its German network.
