BROWSING: 5G

What’s next for test and measurement?—NTN, 5G-Advanced, 6G

With the continued evolution of 5G, close-in priorities for operators are understanding the why and how of 5G-Advanced, working with satellite providers on Non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and setting the stage for the commercialization of 6G in the 2030 timeframe. And before any of this...

Eight ways LTE Cat 1bis has usurped NB-IoT/LTE-M as the king tech in cellular IoT

Qualcomm has a white paper, actually from last year, about the benefits of LTE Cat 1bis, which makes it hard to see much of a future in NB-IoT and LTE-M for low-powered IoT applications. Indeed, the comparison exercise suggests Qualcomm wants IoT providers to...

Vodafone joins LF Edge to boost industrial internet

Vodafone is also an active member of LF Edge’s parent body the Linux Foundation LF Edge, an umbrella organization within the Linux Foundation, announced that Vodafone has joined the project as a new member, the former said in a release. Additional members of LF Edge include...

Rakuten Mobile signs partnership with Korean newcomer Stage X

Stage X previously said it aims to deploy 6,000 5G base stations across Korea Japanese companies Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Symphony and South Korean mobile network operator Stage X announced an agreement with the aim of establishing a comprehensive framework for strategic collaboration between the companies,...

Skylo certifies NB-IoT chipset from Sony Semiconductor for dual-mode satellite IoT

Satellite connectivity startup Skylo, offering Release-17 level NB-IoT on existing geostationary satellites, has certified the Altair ALT1250 chipset from Sony Semiconductor Israel for dual-mode cellular and satellite IoT communications. It is the fifth module to be certified by Skylo, RCR Wireless understands. Devices based...

Malaysia’s 5G penetration reaches 36% at mid-April

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that 5G technology currently covers 80.2% of the country’s population The adoption rate of 5G services in Malaysia has reached 36% as of mid-April, up from an adoption rate of 12-15% in November, according to local press reports. Communications Minister Fahmi...

Tejas Networks to complete contract with BSNL this fiscal year

BSNL recently said it has reached 800,000 4G subscribers in its initial launch phase Indian company Tejas Networks said it expects to conclude supplying 4G/5G network equipment to compatriot state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) this fiscal year, ending March 31, 2025, as part of...

Deutsche Telekom reaches 11,400 3.6 GHz antennas

Deutsche Telekom said that around 96% of households in Germany can already access the telco's 5G network German telecom operator Deutsche Telekom said that a total of 11,400 of its 5G antennas in 900 cities are currently transmitting on the 3.6 GHz spectrum band. In a...

AT&T Mexico, Movistar extend deal to share infra until 2030

Through a previous deal, AT&T provided Movistar capacity in its network for the provision of 3G, 4G and 5G services Mexican carriers Movistar México and AT&T México announced the signing of an agreement to extend an existing deal for access to wireless last-mile capacity until...

Key takeaways from T-Mobile US’ Q1 2024

For the first time, T-Mo looks to establish a fiber footprint T-Mobile US reported strong customer numbers and overall results for the first quarter of 2024, and raised its guidance for the full year. Perhaps most interestingly, though, the wireless network operator made an announcement...

Championing Women in Telecom with Lynn Whitcher, President of WWLF

Explore the world of telecom leadership with Carrie Charles on the latest episode of 5G Talent Talk. Joining her is Lynn Whitcher, the President of Women's Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF) and General Counsel for MD7. Lynn shares her remarkable journey from litigator to telecom...

Indian state telco BSNL reaches 800,000 4G subscribers: Report

BSNL has already deployed 3,500 4G sites in a number of regions across India Indian state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reached 800,000 4G subscribers in its initial launch phase across North Indian regions of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and western Uttar...

Petronas, CelcomDigi to focus on private 5G for the energy sector

CelcomDigi said its collaboration with Petronas started with the deployment of a private 4G LTE network for Petronas Malaysian oil company Petronas and compatriot telco CelcomDigi are collaborating to accelerate digital transformation in the energy sector using 5G, the later said in a statement.  The collaboration...

SES agrees $3.1bn deal to buy Intelsat, targets ‘high-growth’ satellite comms

Luxembourg-headquartered satellite telecoms provider SES has agreed a $3.1 billion (€2.8 billion) deal to buy US-based Intelsat. SES said the combination will create a “stronger multi-orbit operator with greater coverage, improved resiliency, expanded solutions, enhanced resources”. It will provide “a compelling alternative in...

Hughes opens private 5G incubation center in Maryland

Hughes facility will serve as testing ground for private 5G solutions for enterprise and the U.S. Department of Defense EchoStar subsidiary Hughes Network Systems announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility and private 5G incubation center in Germantown, Maryland. The Hughes Manufacturing Facility (EXM) produces...

T-Mobile kicks off 2024 with strong numbers and a fiber JV

T-Mo surpasses the 5 million broadband subs milestone, makes a deal for a fiber JV T-Mobile US reported postpaid phone net customer additions of more than half a million in the quarter and added more than 400,000 high-speed internet customers, while striking a deal with...

Malaysia moves closer to implementing second 5G network

Last year, the government of Malaysia announced plans to implement a second 5G network in the country The government of Malaysia is moving closer to implementing a dual 5G network in the country with the announcement of the new board members of state-run 5G network...

Openvia Mobility, NTT Data to deploy private 5G in US roads

NTT Data noted that the private 5G connectivity infrastructure includes a network architecture known as neutral host, using the CBRS public radio frequency spectrum Openvia Mobility and NTT Data are currently working towards the deployment of private 5G networks for roads in the United States,...

ZTE reports revenues of $4.22 billion in Q1

ZTE said its net profits amounted to CNY2.74 billion in Q1, representing an increase of 3.7% year-on-year Chinese vendor ZTE announced revenues of CNY30.58 billion ($4.22 billion) for the first quarter of 2024, surging 4.9% year-on-year. Meanwhile, the vendor’s net profits amounted to CNY2.74 billion, representing...

‘We’re growing the right way’: AT&T’s Q1 delivers solid mobile, fiber numbers

5G, fiber continue to drive the telco's results in Q1 AT&T beat expectations on its customer growth, with revenues off just slightly from the same period last year as CEO John Stankey continued to emphasize the telco's focus on consistent, profitable growth driven by 5G...

Vodafone Idea successfully closes FPO to fund 4G, 5G rollouts

Vodafone Idea recently said it expects to use the equity and debt funding to deploy its 5G service within six to seven months of securing the funds Indian operator Vodafone Idea said it has concluded its $2.16 billion follow-on public offer (FPO), which closed successfully...

Jio reaches 108 million 5G subscribers in India

Jio also said its 5G FWA offering is already available in nearly 5,900 towns and cities in India Indian carrier Reliance Jio Infocomm has rolled out its 5G network across India, with over 108 million subscribers in the country, the telco said in its earnings...

Proximus signs deal with NRB to acquire additional 5G spectrum

With the acquisition, Proximus will now own 120 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band Belgian operator Proximus will acquire 5G spectrum from compatriot IT firm NRB to boost its mobile coverage, the former said in a release. NRB is selling its 5G license to...

Malaysia’s DNB denies lack of transparency in 5G contracts

A recent report had also stated that DNB and five local carriers that had signed a share subscription agreement to take up a collective 70% stake in DNB had failed to reach an agreement Malaysian state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) denied a report...