Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Last month, SK Telecom released a 6G white paper that explores the evolution of wireless and wired infrastructure through the convergence of AI and telecommunications. The white paper highlights how Telco Edge AI infrastructure can redefine the value of network systems by enabling real-time data processing alongside AI-driven services.

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VoIP Review

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Australia’s Vocus has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the fibre and fixed network assets of TPG in a deal valued at US $3.35 This relationship will ensure TPG continues to access Vocus’s fibre infrastructure, maintaining stability in network planning and operations for both companies.

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RCR Wireless

OCTOBER 9, 2024

VALOR is aimed at filling a need for pay-as-you-go, flexible, accessible and automated testing-as-a-service for Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technologies; it was funded by a grant from the U.S. Viavi Solutions has officially opened its Viavi Automated Lab-as-a-Service, or VALOR, Open RAN testing facility in Chandler, Arizona.

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VoIP Review

AUGUST 23, 2024

Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced a milestone decision to shut down 3G networks by December 31, 2025. This decision allows the better optimization of radio spectrum resources, thus improving 4G and 5G performance. This move aims to enhance 4G LTE and 5G services across the nation.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 9, 2024

August 1, 2024 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced August 1 that it received 227 applications for the second round of its Wireless Innovation Fund, which sought nearly $3 billion to support advancements in wireless equipment.  and our allies.

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VoIP Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

T-Mobile has announced a major partnership with NVIDIA , Ericsson , and Nokia to shape the future of mobile networks by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into radio access networks (RAN). This collaboration aims to revolutionize network capabilities and enhance customer experiences.

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Dell'oro

JANUARY 13, 2025

Preliminary findings indicate that the Radio Access Network (RAN) market contracted by 10 to 20% year-over-year (YoY) during the 1Q24 to 3Q24 period (final 4Q24 and full-year data Read more. Mobile infrastructure investments slowed significantly in 2024. The post What to Expect from RAN in 2025 appeared first on Dell'Oro Group.

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VoIP Review

AUGUST 21, 2024

TIM will utilize equipment from Nokia’s 5G AirScale portfolio, which includes baseband, massive MIMO radios, and Remote Radio Head (RRH) products, all supported by Nokia’s ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) technology. By June 2024, their 5G network encompassed 353 cities. Gbps during 5G-Advanced tests.

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VoIP Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson announces a significant contract extension with Indian carrier Bharti Airtel. This multi-year deal involves the deployment of both 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products and solutions. The initiatives underline a broader push for energy-efficient networks.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 15, 2024

billion CHIPS and Science Act fund is aimed at standing up an open radio access network marketplace, in which generic networks components and their software can be mixed and matched. Applicants for the second $420 million round of funding sought nearly $3 billion for testing interoperable radio units and bringing them to market. 

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VoIP Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Spark New Zealand has named Nokia as its primary supplier for expanding its existing 4G and 5G networks across various cities in New Zealand. The carrier will incorporate equipment from Nokia’s 5G AirScale suite, including baseband, remote radio heads, and massive MIMO radios at more than 700 sites.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 17, 2024

17, 2024 – The Commerce Department announced Tuesday $450 million in new funding for open radio access networks, this time targeting software that will run on those networks. Open RAN networks disaggregate hardware and software components, allowing operators to mix and match components from different vendors.

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RCR Wireless

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Ericsson said that the deal also stipulates the modernization of Viettel’s 4G network infrastructure Vietnamese telecommunications operator Viettel has awarded the majority of its nationwide 5G radio access network (RAN) deployment to Swedish vendor Ericsson, the latter said in a release.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 16, 2024

2023 saw the rise of generative AI, and 2024 proved to be the year of its integration into telecommunications. The AI proactive recognition of anomalous data pattern behaviors and the presentation of possible root-causes and actionable insights is leading the way towards autonomous networks.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 17, 2024

17, 2024 - A major association of television and radio broadcasters is concerned about a proposed merger between two large satellite service providers. Telecommunications Service Sector. WASHINGTON, Oct. The National Association of Broadcasters, based in Washington D.C.,

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VoIP Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Innovation in telecommunications continues to advance, as evident in the recent deployment by Verizon of an Open RAN Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at the University of Texas Moody Center and Austin Convention Center. This endeavor marks a significant breakthrough in creating a network with equipment from multiple vendors.

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VoIP Review

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Open RAN technology, once seen as a promising innovation in telecommunications, faced a tough year in 2024, as observed by DellOro Group. While DellOro predicts that Open RAN will capture a mid-single-digit percentage of the 2024 RAN market and 8-10% of overall network technology revenues, the immediate market conditions remain complex.

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VoIP Review

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In a significant move for Spain’s telecom landscape, Ericsson and MasOrange formed a five-year partnership that aims to integrate an open, programmable network infrastructure. Upon completion, it will establish one of Europe’s most extensive, advanced 5G SA networks.

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RCR Wireless

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Nearly 70% of the more than 400,000 CBRS sites are in rural areas, according to a new NTIA report on CBRS usage Use of the shared Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum continues to rise, according to a new CBRS usage report published by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

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VoIP Review

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Indian telecommunications giant Airtel has joined forces with Nokia under the “Green 5G ” initiative. This partnership aims to integrate energy-efficient technologies into Airtel’s mobile network. The objective is to enhance the energy efficiency of Airtel’s 4G and 5G radio access network (RAN).

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IEEE ComSoc

DECEMBER 29, 2024

2527-0, titled “Applications of the Terrestrial Component of International Mobile Telecommunications for Specific Societal, Industrial, and Other Usages. IMT-2020 technologies provide the feature on the support of the multiple radio access technologies (RATs). Mission critical services (e.g.

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VoIP Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Just a year ago, the World Radio Conference discussed harmonizing mid-band spectrum globally. In EMEA, the 6425-7125 MHz band has been earmarked for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), although it’s also essential for deploying Radio Local Area Networks (RLANs) like Wi-Fi.

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IEEE ComSoc

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Pente Networks , a private wireless network core, orchestration and management software company; MosoLabs , a global company building solutions for LTE and 5G private and neutral host networks; are collaborating with Alliance Corporation to deliver a complete Private Cellular Network in a Box.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Currently, companies must apply for special temporary authority from the FCC for each launch to access government-owned radio frequencies.  The legislation also intends to speed review of applicants' launch requests by  mandating coordination between the FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, August 27, 2024 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration published Monday draft guidance on how states can fund alternative technologies through its flagship broadband subsidy program. The agency is taking comments through September 10.    For the purposes of the $42.5

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VoIP Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Deutsche Telekom has struck a significant agreement with Nokia to modernize its Open RAN network in Germany by replacing Huawei equipment. “The network performance in the already implemented area is delivering the best customer experience. . This strategic move involves deploying over 3,000 Open RAN sites nationwide.

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VoIP Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE Corporation has teamed up with Indonesian mobile operator Smartfren to implement a commercial deployment of Native-AI-based Radio Access Network (RAN) computing. This deployment has led to a 15% improvement in user experience and a 5% increase in network traffic.

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VoIP Review

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Viettel , the largest telecommunications company in Vietnam, claims to have launched the first commercial 5G service in the nation. For businesses, Viettel’s 5G network supports 130 different applications across industries such as smart cities, logistics, healthcare, education, and energy.

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VoIP Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

To achieve this goal, Jio has streamlined its distribution network and simplified the integration process for new users. Reputed Indian billionaire, Mukesh Ambani, has initiated the IPO process for the telecommunications arm of Reliance Industries. By September 2024, the company had already surpassed 2.8 million AirFiber subscribers.

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VoIP Review

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As part of the collaboration, SK Telecom will deploy Samsung’s innovative AI-RAN Parameter Recommender, which optimizes base station settings using historical mobile network data. Initial tests reveal that the new tool improves 5G base station performance, enhancing network quality for users.

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VoIP Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Viavi Solutions is spearheading an ambitious initiative with the establishment of a new Open Radio Access Network ( Open RAN ) test lab in Quezon City, Metro Manila. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

  The proposal is relevant to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s national spectrum strategy, which involves studying nearly 2,800 megahertz of government spectrum for potential repurposing. Calabrese said the group presented a version of the report to the agency last month.

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IEEE ComSoc

OCTOBER 28, 2024

SK Telecom (SKT) has partnered with Samsung Electronics to use AI to improve the performance of its 5G base stations in order to upgrade its wireless network. Specifically, they will use AI-based 5G base station quality optimization technology ( AI-RAN Parameter Recommender ) to commercial 5G networks.

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Mobilise

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Freenet is the largest network-independent telecommunications company in Germany, offering telecommunication, radio and TV, mobile communications, mobile Internet, and digital lifestyle services. It provides a portfolio of services and products primarily in the area of mobile voice and data services.

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NTIA

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Related Links 5G: The Basics Potential Threats to 5G Network Slicing Open Radio Access Network Security Considerations Potential Threat Vectors to 5G Infrastructure – CISA, NSA, ODNI Report Framework to Conduct 5G Testing 5G Security Evaluation Process Investigation Program/Initiative Status Active

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AWS Telecommunications

MAY 7, 2024

Today, O2 Telefónica announced its 5G Cloud Core – a new 5G cloud network built entirely in the cloud , using technologies from European network equipment provider Nokia and Amazon Web Services (AWS). We’re increasingly seeing more telecom operators recognize the value of moving network workloads to the cloud.

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VoIP Review

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Viavi Solutions has opened its new VALOR (Viavi Automated Lab-as-a-Service) testing facility in Chandler, Arizona, aimed at advancing Open Radio Access Network ( Open RAN ) technologies. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. million grant from the U.S.

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