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Mobile networks
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March 15, 2022
15
Mar'22
Fibre, 5G form future for AT&T
Leading US comms provider reveals near-term growth strategy following pending close of WarnerMedia transaction
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March 11, 2022
11
Mar'22
O2 Telefónica, Mavenir team to develop 5G core
‘Vital’ part of network simplification journey will enable transition to the adoption of virtualised network functions
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March 10, 2022
10
Mar'22
DOCOMO adopts Beyond Now digital business platform for SME marketplace
Ecosystem orchestration company’s digital business platform will support Japanese operator’s goal to onboard hundreds of partners into its marketplace for small and mid-sized enterprises
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March 10, 2022
10
Mar'22
M2MC claims a first for IoT messages delivery
Comms management firm’s acknowledgement feature will form part of a ‘unique’ integration platform, aiming to increase significantly the reliability of low-energy networks
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March 09, 2022
09
Mar'22
Liverpool 5G Create showcases levelling-up in public health
Liverpool 5G Create claims to demonstrate real investment in people’s futures, and the chance to digitally level up health, education and economic opportunities
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March 08, 2022
08
Mar'22
EE deploys small cell technology to boost UK mobile quality
BT-owned UK mobile network teams with Nokia to deploy small cell technology and improve 4G coverage in busiest areas of UK
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March 08, 2022
08
Mar'22
Orange Spain announces merger plans with MásMóvíl
Leading telco aims to enhance its Spanish reach in joint venture, but fears emerge of anti-trust uncertainty in bid to consolidate Spanish telecoms market, leading to potential 18-month delay in completion
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March 08, 2022
08
Mar'22
UK government forges closer links with Japan, proposes laws to accelerate mobile
Agreement with Japan aims for closer cooperation to solve global telecoms supply chain issues, including support for R&D collaboration on future tech such as Open RAN and 6G
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March 02, 2022
02
Mar'22
Orange to phase out 2G and 3G by the end of the decade
Orange becomes latest mobile network operator to use spectrum for 4G, 5G and other future services, making transition in what it says will be a seamless and balanced two-step approach, with one technology to be switched off by 2025 and the other by ...
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March 01, 2022
01
Mar'22
DCMS opens consultation on telecoms cyber standards
Proposed rules will set out the specific measures telecoms providers need to take to fulfil their legal duties under the Telecommunications Security Act
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March 01, 2022
01
Mar'22
MWC 2022: Huawei unveils innovation for 5Gigaverse, IntelligentRAN architecture
Chinese tech provider reveals a range of 5G transmission equipment, promising innovation in Massive MIMO and frequency division duplex ultra-wideband multi-antennas, offering improvements in network performance and energy efficiency
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February 28, 2022
28
Feb'22
Cradlepoint offers pathway for simplified LTE, 5G wireless WAN deployments
Cloud LTE and 5G wireless network edge services provider unveils business-grade wireless WANs, with management capabilities that are claimed to exceed entry-level cellular offerings
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February 28, 2022
28
Feb'22
AT&T teams with Microsoft to gain private 5G edge
US operator collaborates with cloud giant to integrate 5G network with Azure private mobile edge computing and builds on existing edge work between the two companies
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February 25, 2022
25
Feb'22
Mid-band 5G forecast to deliver $610bn GDP growth by 2030
Study shows 5G mid-band spectrum will play a key role in meeting demand for enhanced mobile broadband and fixed wireless access, but to satisfy demand for 5G services by 2030, government action is crucial
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February 24, 2022
24
Feb'22
Nokia launches Intelligent RAN Operations to manage 5G with machine learning
Solution goes beyond automation with machine learning to help mobile operators keep costs down with superior 5G network management, and reduces base station energy consumption by up to 15%, says Nokia
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February 23, 2022
23
Feb'22
Cohere Technologies raises $46m Series D round as it evolves spectrum software
Open RAN spectrum multiplier software provider announces funding round led by new strategic investments and existing investors
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February 23, 2022
23
Feb'22
Helsinki shares its plans to bridge post-Covid learning gap with the rest of the world
Finnish capital is calling on global education systems to embrace technology as a facilitator of research, ideas and knowledge-sharing, not just as a new way to deliver classes
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February 21, 2022
21
Feb'22
Telstra and TPG Telecom strike network sharing deal
Australia’s Telstra and TPG Telecom have joined forces to share their mobile networks and spectrum in a landmark deal that will expand coverage for both telcos
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February 18, 2022
18
Feb'22
Nokia, Kyndryl create global private network and edge computing alliance
Comms technology provider and IT infrastructure services company form partnership to focus on flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity services for enterprise customers
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February 18, 2022
18
Feb'22
Energy efficiency takes centre stage in new Ericsson 5G portfolio
Pre-MWC briefing sees Swedish comms tech leader introduce new radio access network technology led by the flagship dual-band antenna, said to consume 25% less power than current product
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February 17, 2022
17
Feb'22
UK enterprises prioritise real-world 5G benefits over sophisticated use cases
Study finds more than half of enterprises plan to invest in 5G within three years and many are drawn to private networks, but confidence around implementation appears to stall
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February 16, 2022
16
Feb'22
EU accelerates space connectivity programme
European Commission puts forward a plan for an EU space-based secure communication system designed to ensure long-term availability of worldwide uninterrupted access to secure and cost-effective satellite connectivity services
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February 16, 2022
16
Feb'22
Juniper Networks begins Open RAN use case trial with Vodafone and Parallel Wireless
Leading operator, cloud-native Open RAN company and AI-driven networks provider team on software-driven architecture project to showcase route to enhanced mobile business opportunities and critical user experiences
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February 16, 2022
16
Feb'22
Hitachi Energy brings 5G connectivity to mission-critical ops
Power tech firm brings 5G connectivity to mission-critical industrial and utility operations, deploying routers to enable a hybrid wireless network described as fast, secure and reliable
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February 16, 2022
16
Feb'22
Virgin Media O2 accelerates Londoners’ 5G coverage
Recently merged operator’s 5G coverage in UK metropolitan area extends to over two-thirds of population coverage and company commits to reaching half of the UK’s population in 2023
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February 14, 2022
14
Feb'22
Jio and SES forge joint venture for satellite-based broadband services across India
Joint venture between satellite operator SES and Indian mobile network operator Jio aims to extend network reach and resiliency by using satellites in geostationary and medium Earth orbits, including O3b mPOWER
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February 10, 2022
10
Feb'22
Infovista introduces solution to deploy and scale 5G networks with maximum ROI
Network lifecycle automation firm launches AI/ML-based network planning, optimisation and modelling solution aiming to deliver 5G mobile network with the highest revenue potential
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February 10, 2022
10
Feb'22
Samsung, Amdocs collaborate for private 5G at Howard University
Comms tech and software providers partner to deploy Citizens Broadband Radio Service private 5G network across Howard University’s campus in Washington DC
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February 10, 2022
10
Feb'22
Call for easier consolidation as Ofcom investigates UK mobile market shake-up
UK communications regulator sets out initial thinking on how the UK mobile market might develop and how networks might need to evolve to meet future demand
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February 09, 2022
09
Feb'22
New plans to slash red tape from 5G roll-out and improve mobile phone connectivity
Government announces eight pilots to simplify local authority processes to speed up 4G and 5G deployment, allowing telecoms firms to get easier access to public buildings and street lights, bus shelters and traffic lights
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February 09, 2022
09
Feb'22
NTT teams with ServiceNow to help enterprises realise benefits of private 5G
Combined capabilities from global technology services provider and cloud computing platform to enable an AI-powered, end-to-end workflow management and service automation platform
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February 08, 2022
08
Feb'22
Ferrari accelerates digital transformation with Qualcomm strategic technology collaboration
Leading mobile processor firm inks deal to be systems solutions provider for legendary motor marque in strategic technology collaboration aimed at helping to boost the manufacturer’s digital transformation
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February 08, 2022
08
Feb'22
5G networks increase content consumption
Study reveals a near-$20bn spike in carrier billing spend over the next two years, driven by the growth in 5G-based mobile gaming and video subscriptions
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February 07, 2022
07
Feb'22
LATAM Airlines taps Intelsat to support in-flight connectivity on new Airbus fleet
Aircraft’s satellite-based communications claimed to offer the best connectivity experience across Latin America
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February 07, 2022
07
Feb'22
Broadband Forum, Wi-Fi Alliance join forces to ensure smoother path to connected device management
Alliance between and global Wi-Fi adoption body designed to ensure that operators worldwide will benefit from the latest USP and TR-181 releases that enable an enhanced customer experience
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February 07, 2022
07
Feb'22
6G to have ripple effects on business and society ‘barely imaginable’ today
Research study outlines key attributes of the vision of 6G communications, including its foundational and enabling technologies, and the potential it will deliver to industries and economies alike
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February 07, 2022
07
Feb'22
WM5G expands 5G remit to address challenges in urban settings
Growing 5G hothouse in UK’s industrial heartland announces new education events designed to explore the possibilities and opportunities that next-generation infrastructures can bring to urban settings
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February 04, 2022
04
Feb'22
Vodafone Business teams with RingCentral to deliver cloud communications
New cloud-based comms platform set to enable UK operator’s mobility and 5G capabilities to give customers more choice, flexibility and simplicity in workforce collaboration and remote working
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February 04, 2022
04
Feb'22
Cisco pitches into private 5G, reveals hybrid work technology slate
Comms and collaboration technology services giant introduces new technologies to help businesses rapidly scale networks and digitise operations
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February 04, 2022
04
Feb'22
Verizon takes 5G Ultra Wideband to support research at Caltech and Penn State
US operator rolls out 5G to support innovation and research at Pennsylvania State University and mobile edge computing at the Caltech Centre for Autonomous Systems and Technologies
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February 03, 2022
03
Feb'22
6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum critical to enable Australian technology innovation
Global spectrum organisation calls on Australia to set aside the full 1200MHz of available 6GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi applications under the country’s communications and media authority licensing framework
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February 03, 2022
03
Feb'22
CommScope and Parallel push Open RAN
Further acceleration in the field of open radio access networks as comms tech provider CommScope collaborates with Meta Connectivity to promote standard designs and interoperability testing across Open RAN ecosystem, while O-RAN-compliant software ...
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February 03, 2022
03
Feb'22
French Supreme Court raises constitutional questions over EncroChat hacking secrecy
Conseil Constitutionnel to decide whether ‘defence secrecy’ over state EncroChat cryptophone hacking breaches French constitution
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February 03, 2022
03
Feb'22
Samsung and Amdocs collaborate on 4G and 5G private network solutions
Communications software and services provider teams with leading comms tech provider to deliver end-to-end 4G and 5G private network solutions, speeding and simplifying the deployment of 5G-ready CBRS solutions to industries such as education, ...
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February 01, 2022
01
Feb'22
Orange Spain claims largest 5G network deployment on 700 MHz band
Global telco announces what it says is the largest 5G network deployment plan on the 700 MHz frequency band in Spain
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January 31, 2022
31
Jan'22
NEC acquires Blue Danube Systems
Open RAN comms technology proponent and provider swoops for mobile network tech supplier to enhance its 5G product portfolio and customer support capability
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January 31, 2022
31
Jan'22
Huawei retains 5G RAN leadership
As 5G flourishes across Asia-Pacific, analyst finds Chinese telecoms equipment and services giant is defying bans on its technology to claim leadership in 5G radio access networks
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January 31, 2022
31
Jan'22
Nokia, China Mobile and MediaTek claim 5G standalone speed record
Shanghai trial claimed to achieve new 5G standalone speed record of almost 3Gbps in downlink throughput
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January 28, 2022
28
Jan'22
Verizon Business and Atos team on predictive analytics 5G edge solution
Business communications services and products provider announces partnership with digital transformation firm to power predictive analytics solutions with private 5G multi-access edge computing for businesses, in particular those working in ...
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January 27, 2022
27
Jan'22
Orange Belgium, La Grand Poste create 5G Lab in Liège
After opening next-generation mobile laboratory in Antwerp, inviting companies to discover, test and develop innovative use cases on standalone network technology, telco signs up Wallonia tech hub as customer