Telecommunications
Samsung Unveils 6G Spectrum White Paper and Research Findings
Samsung released a white paper that lays out the company’s vision for securing global frequency bands for 6G, the next-generation communications technology.
EU Publishes Report on the Security of Open RAN
The EU Member States, with the support of the European Commission and ENISA, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, published a report on the cybersecurity of Open RAN.
Qualcomm, Three Austria, and ZTE Demonstrate 5G SA on 700MHz in Europe
Qualcomm, Three Austria, and ZTE have successfully executed a 5G network demonstration using a standalone (SA) coverage layer based on 700MHz (n28) and the world’s first supplemental downlink (SDL) band 1400MHz (n75).
Lower Signal Strength Impacts the Swiss 5G Experience
In a new analysis, Opensignal has observed that smartphone users in Switzerland experienced worse signal strength when connected to 5G networks than users in neighboring Germany, France, and Italy.
Nokia Demonstrates 600G Transmission Over 1008 km Long-Haul Network
Nokia announced the successful completion of a network trial with TIM using the PSE-Vs fifth-generation super coherent optics.
Germany Bans Two Vodafone and DT Offers
German regulator Bundesnetzagentur banned Deutsche Telekom’s StreamOn offer and the Vodafone Pass on net neutrality grounds.
Ericsson Gets Approval for 5G in Romania
Ericsson got the green light to provide 5G network equipment to mobile operators in Romania.
5G Is Here to Stay
Imagine listening, watching and enjoying a live concert of your favorite rock band while the vocalist is in New York, lead guitarist plays from Stockholm, rhythm guitarist is in Sofia, bass guitarist – in Zagreb, the drummer – in Shanghai, and the keyboard player – in Buenos Aires. The audience is everywhere. Many would argue that this is not possible today. However, 5G is the technology that is already enabling such a live collaboration.
Mobile Core Network Stagnant in 2021, Poised for Growth in 2022
The total Mobile Core Network (MCN) and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) market 2021 revenue growth slowed to the lowest rate since 2017, according to Dell’Oro Group.
T-Mobile US Continues to Spread FWA Reach
T-Mobile US is now available to a further 3 million potential customers for its fixed wireless access (FWA) service after deploying it in 54 more cities.
Nokia and Rakuten Mobile Reach 1 Terabit per Channel in Live Network
Nokia and Rakuten Mobile announced that the two companies have demonstrated the first live 1 Tb/s per channel transmission over Rakuten’s commercial Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexer (DWDM) network.
Belgium Gets a Potential New Entrant in the Mobile Market
The prospect of a fourth mobile network operator entering the Belgian mobile market became more likely.
European Operators Advance Open RAN Targets
Some of Europe’s largest operators updated a list of priority technical requirements for open RAN systems.
Vodafone and Ericsson Demonstrate First SA 5G Network Slicing in the UK
Vodafone UK and Ericsson have completed the first standalone (SA) 5G network slicing trial in the country.
France Offers More Frequencies for Industrial 5G
France will open up more spectrum frequencies to vertical sectors as part of efforts to accelerate the deployment of industrial 5G use cases in the country.
Nokia Deploys First 5G Edge Slicing on Live Commercial Network
Nokia announced the world’s first deployment of 5G Edge Slicing on a live commercial network with mobile operators, Cellcom and Telia.
ZTE Builds Efficient Way to 5G-Advanced and 6G with RIS Solution
ZTE launched its RIS (Reconfigurable Intelligent metaSurface) solution at MWC 2022.
Ericsson, Telefónica and Samsung Showcase 5G Interactive Calling
Ericsson, Telefónica, and Samsung have achieved a proof-of-concept (PoC) project for 5G interactive calling, built on the IMS data channel standard and using Ericsson Cloud IMS network capabilities.
Nokia and OIV to Deliver First 5G SA Private Network in Croatia for AD Plastik
Nokia is partnering with OIV to deliver a 5G private wireless network solution that will enhance operational efficiency and enable new capabilities at AD Plastik’s automotive component manufacturing facility in Croatia.
HT Implements Free Wi-Fi Internet in Obrovac, Konavle, and Perušić
Hrvatski Telekom has implemented free Wi-Fi internet in the Town of Obrovac and the municipalities of Konavle and Perušić.
Telemach Hrvatska Gets Approval for Optima Telekom Acquisition
Based on the provisions of the Competition Protection Act, the Agency for the Protection of Market Competition (CCA) approved the concentration of Telemach Hrvatska and OT-Optima Telekom at the first level, the domestic market regulator explains.
Ericsson, Telstra, and Qualcomm Set 5G Uplink Speed Record
Ericsson, Telstra, and Qualcomm have achieved the highest uplink peak rate ever recorded on a commercial network during a live demo in Queensland, Australia.
Ericsson Leads Global Rankings for Best Mobile Experiences
As mobile networks increasingly become the backbone of society, the number of public institutions and companies conducting regular and independent benchmark studies to measure mobile network experience has grown over the past years.
Nokia and Frontier Complete First Successful Trial of 25Gb/s Network in the US
Nokia and Frontier completed a first-ever trial of 25G PON broadband technology in the US.
Nokia Launches Gigabit Connect Solution
Nokia launched Gigabit Connect to make it easier for fiber network providers to deploy gigabit broadband services in MDUs where the final connection leg is via twisted pair or coaxial cables.
Ericsson and Vodafone Launch 5G Lab in Spain
Ericsson and Vodafone joined forces into launching a 5G lab in Spain.
DT Is Fast-Expanding Fiber and 5G Networks in Germany
Deutsche Telekom is expanding its network at record speed with 1.2 million FTTH (fiber to the home) connections in 2021, the company has doubled its expansion performance compared with 2020.
Nokia Deploys 5G Private Network for Volkswagen’s Pilot Project in Germany
Nokia has deployed a private 5G standalone wireless network for Volkswagen at the car maker’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany.
TIM Launches Open Ran Mobile Network Coverage in Piedmont
In Saluzzo, southwest Piedmont, the TIM Group is continuing its program to deliver Open RAN Solutions across its mobile network.
Ericsson and Ooredoo Partner on 5G Solutions for 2022 UEFA World Cup
Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar are partnering to ensure that football fans from around the world will enjoy the best 5G connectivity experiences possible at the 2022 World Cup.