BROWSING: 5G

Malaysia aims to showcase 40 5G private network use cases

The government of Malaysia said there are currently 12 enterprise projects involving 5G trials across various sectors Malaysia plans to present at least 40 5G private network use cases in sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, logistics and healthcare, ahead of its Association of...

Vodafone expands 5G in Düsseldorf using existing ad columns

The Vodafone 5G advertising columns have received a location certificate from Germany’s Federal Network Agency German operator Vodafone has installed a total of 100 5G sites using existing advertising columns in Düsseldorf, the carrier said in a release. "The advertising columns in Düsseldorf, which have been...

How will private networks accelerate digital transformation?

A Kyndryl executive stated that private 5G networks also need to be integrated with a host of other networks and technologies Private 5G networks is paving the way for a wide range of new capabilities including augmented reality applications, autonomously guided vehicles, precision robotics, and...

The ‘secret sauce’ for 5G monetization: FWA is reshaping markets, Opensignal says

High-penetration FWA areas actually have better performance than low-penetration FWA areas, Opensignal found 5G Fixed Wireless Access has "reshaped" the broadband market in the United States, moving into mainstream adoption and intensifying competition, according to new analysis from Opensignal. And while there have been concerns...

KPN, Dutch pension fund to create tower firm in the Netherlands

TowerCo JV will own and operate 3,800 towers and rooftop sites in the Netherlands, said KPN Dutch operator KPN and pension fund ABP have signed an agreement to create a new tower company in the Netherlands. In a release KPN said that this strategic partnership is...

India defers 5G spectrum auction to June 25

Local telcos Bharti Airtel, Jio and Vodafone Idea will take place in the spectrum auction India’s Department of Telecom (DoT) has announced a 19-day postponement of the upcoming spectrum auction, now scheduled to begin on June 25. Local press reports stated that the decision was communicated...

Deutsche Telekom deploys private 5G for German broadcaster

The private 5G network uses core equipment from Ericsson and will cover an area of more than 35,000 square meters Deutsche Telekom is providing a 5G Standalone (SA) private network to broadcaster RTL Deutschland at the latter company's broadcasting center in Cologne, to boost coverage...

Nokia, Telia claim successful outdoor trial in 6 GHz range

Nokia stated that most operators will need to increase their TDD mid-band spectrum holdings in the second half of the decade given the rate at which data traffic is increasing Nokia and Telia announced that they have successfully completed a field pilot in the upper...

Vodafone, Ericsson to jointly promote private 5G networks in Spain

Vodafone and Ericsson will organize conferences to promote private 5G networks in cities such as Vigo, Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, ​​Bilbao , Valencia, Castellón and Málaga Vodafone Business, which is the business division of Vodafone Spain, and Ericsson have announced they will jointly carry out activities...

India’s mobile service revenue to grow at 3% CAGR until 2028

GlobalData noted that 5G technology is expected to represent nearly 45% of the total mobile subscriptions in India by the end of 2028 India’s mobile services revenue is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% from $27.7 billion in 2023...

‘The only path forward’ — Spectrum sharing in the US and UK

Balancing spectrum incumbents with new users and mitigating signal interference are increasingly challenging All around the world, CSPs are looking for access to more spectrum. In many cases, governments are responding; however, things like balancing incumbents with new users and mitigating signal interference are making...

Three key case studies for private networks

Experts provided insight on scenarios where private networks are being implemented to improve efficiencies 5G in operating room environments During one of the sessions of RCR Wireless News’ Private Networks Global Forum, a comprehensive discussion between Mathieu Lagrange, VP of research and development at Obvios and...

America needs shared spectrum for a technological edge (Reader Forum)

There is significant policy debate around the use and development of shared wireless spectrum in the United States. Carriers, represented by the CTIA, argue that spectrum should continue to be allocated to the highest bidder via traditional auctions rather than through a sharing system....

Docomo-led consortium invests $100 million in HAPS supplier

The investment marks the beginning of a strategic alliance to commercialize HAPS in Japan and across Asia A consortium of Japanese companies led by local carrier NTT Docomo and Space Compass Corporation, together with Mizuho Bank and the Development Bank of Japan, has committed to...

From boxes to bits: The evolution of the virtualized network

Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed a seismic shift in the landscape of mobile networks: we've moved away from the days of bulky, dedicated hardware that dominated the scene and in its place, a new era of virtualization has blossomed. Traditional mobile networks relied...

Rogers starts to expand 5G network to rest of TTC subway system

Rogers said the 5G network will deliver wireless coverage with mobile voice and data services in all 75 stations and tunnels across Toronto’s subway system Rogers Communications announced it has started the next phase of construction of its cellular network in the Toronto subway system...

Nokia signs R&D deal with Indian transport institute to develop 5G logistics solutions

Nokia has signed a research and development (R&D) deal with the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya university in India, formerly the country’s National Rail and Transportation Institute, to develop 5G and 6G solutions for the country’s transport and logistics sector. Their joint work will address solutions...

Vodafone Qatar achieves speeds over 10 Gbps during 5G-A trial

This trial is part of Vodafone Qatar’s phase two trial on 5G-Advanced technologies Arab telco Vodafone Qatar said it has successfully verified 6 GHz spectrum using 128 T/R massive MIMO, achieving user speeds of over 10 Gbps using four carriers of 100 megahertz each. The telco...

Malaysia moves closer to launch of second 5G network: Report

The government had said last year that Malaysia would shift to a dual 5G network Malaysian operators involved in the implementation of the dual-network 5G model in the country are set to sign an agreement to take up equities in state-run 5G network Digital...

Accuver applauds EchoStar’s success in fulfilling FCC’s 5G buildout commitments for the Boost Mobile Network

June 3, 2024, Texas – Accuver, a leading provider of network optimization solutions, extends its heartfelt congratulations to EchoStar for the significant milestone of achieving the completion of a Nationwide Drive Test for the Boost Mobile Network, delivering on all 2023 FCC commitments in...

Bell Canada starts deploying 3.8 GHz spectrum in Toronto

Bell is also using spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band to provide 5G Canadian telco Bell announced the deployment of 3.8 GHz spectrum in select areas of Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, the telco said in a release. The company noted that the acquisition of spectrum in the...

Antel reaches 300 5G sites in Uruguay, targets 500 by 2025

Antel started to deploy 5G technology in Uruguay last year via spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band Uruguayan state-run operator Antel has deployed a total of 300 5G sites across the country, local press reported. The reports stated that the operator aims to reach 500 5G...

Private 5G key enabler for enterprises to adopt IoT, AI, Industry 4.0

According to a NTT Data executive, a private 5G network ensures real-time insights into control rooms, enabling Industry 4.0 applications such as machine vision and AGVs Private 5G is key to enable enterprises across all industries to embrace technologies like Industry 4.0, AI, and IoT...

Fixed wireless access can help bridge the digital divide

Samsung sees BEAD funding as a potential catalyst for more fixed wireless access deployments There are two major and complementary trends playing out in the U.S. mobile network operator market. First, 5G-enabled fixed wireless access (FWA) has emerged as the primary growth driver for the...