5G Networks
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Swisscom is working with Ericsson to offer a standalone Mobile Private Network (MPN) to provide enterprises with private, localised connectivity. -
Vietnamese carrier Viettel has launched an Open RAN 5G Network, leveraging hardware from Qualcomm to provide enhanced connectivity across the country.
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Nvidia is working with SoftBank to reinvent telecom networks to make them capable of supporting AI-RAN, enabling them to run AI and 5G workloads at the same time.
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Ofcom has revealed the UK’s next spectrum auction will take place in 2025, offering mmWave band licences in the 25.1-27.5 GHz and 40.5-43.5 GHz bands.
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Ericsson has completed an overhaul of African operator MTN’s network in Kigali, Rwanda to prepare the East African country for 5G.
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Nokia has secured a contract extension with Taiwan Mobile to boost the performance and capacity of its 5G network and upgrade its 4G/LTE network.
Forthcoming events
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Indosat Ooredoo has turned on the first 5G commercial service in Indonesia, in the city of Surakarta, Java.
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The German telecoms regulator has issued 123 licences for private 4G and private 5G networks.
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Swedish manufacturer Ericsson has reaffirmed its commitment to the private network trend that is enabling industry 4.0.
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There are already 311 private mobile networks in operation using 4G or 5G in 40 countries, according to research from equipment suppliers.
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Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung will be the only three vendors allowed to compete for 5G infrastructure contracts in India, says the country’s government.
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Iceland's Síminn has signed a 5G equipment deal with Ericsson as the country looks to focus on audiovisual and augmented reality to find ways for 5G to boost tourism.
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A report commissioned by the UK government has highlighted the role of smaller telecoms equipment makers in the UK's 5G roll out, while recommending that direct financial support to replace Huawei kit is not necessary.
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Regulators in South Africa and the US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see them collaborate and share ideas "on matters of mutual interest".
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Verizon Business is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) in a project that will see the UK's Port of Southampton become the first British mainland port with a private 5G network.
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Safaricom has started trials of 5G in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii and Kakamega, with CEO Peter Ndegwa saying it marks a "major milestone" for Kenya.
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NTT Docomo Inc has turned to Samsung Electronics for its 5G network equipment.
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The principal stage of The UK's long-awaited 5G auction has raised £1,356,400,000.
