Rogers Communications has partnered with Ericsson to test groundbreaking 5G Cloud RAN technology, marking its first deployment at a live event during a Toronto Blue Jays game. This advancement builds upon Rogers’ national 5G SA core network, enhancing technological capabilities, network reliability, and energy efficiency.
ADNOC has teamed up with e& to deploy the largest private 5G network in the energy sector, spanning 11,000 square kilometers of operations. This ambitious initiative, aimed at boosting AI, IoT solutions, and operational efficiency, is projected to generate $1.5 billion in value by 2025.
Ericsson unveils its ambitious strategy to accelerate Thailand’s digital transformation using cutting-edge 5G technology. At the heart of this initiative lies the 5G Innovation and Experience Studio, a collaboration with the Royal Thai Government. This state-of-the-art facility aims to develop and test innovative 5G applications, driving Thailand towards a vibrant digital economy.
O2 Telefónica is transforming Germany’s mobile landscape with a strategic deal to enhance 5G connectivity along motorways. By partnering with Autobahn GmbH, the mobile operator will use federally owned land to deploy new 5G sites, aiming for better coverage and improved data consumption on the move.
Optus is revolutionizing its 5G network by implementing Ericsson’s Interference Sensing technology, a world-first in live networks. This advanced technology dynamically detects and mitigates inter-cell interference, significantly enhancing user throughput and network capacity.
Syniverse, a leading global connectivity provider, has unveiled its latest innovation, Evolved Mobility for Messaging. This solution is designed to help mobile network operators (MNOs) ensure dependable SMS message delivery for inbound roamers using various messaging protocol standards.
Nokia and Claro have successfully concluded the first phase of Colombia’s most extensive 5G rollout, establishing 1,000 sites across the nation. This achievement came just four months after Colombian authorities granted 5G licenses, marking a significant step toward enhancing various industrial sectors, including transport, mining, energy, and oil and gas.
Telefónica and Nokia have announced a partnership aimed at leveraging 5G Standalone (SA) capabilities to enhance network APIs, thereby supporting developers in crafting innovative use cases for consumers, enterprises, and industrial sectors. This collaboration will see Telefónica utilizing Nokia’s Network Exposure Function (NEF) to provide developers access to various advanced 5G network features.
China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile operator, now boasts over 500 million 5G users, according to its latest report. By the end of May, the telecom giant had 502.6 million active 5G network users, reflecting the growing adoption of this next-generation technology. This figure marks a significant milestone, as it represents actual 5G usage rather than just subscriptions to 5G plans.
Samsung and MediaTek have successfully tested 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) technology over virtualized Radio Access Networks (vRAN), potentially extending battery life for IoT devices. The test, carried out in Samsung’s R&D lab in Korea, utilized Samsung’s vRAN 3.0 software, OpenRAN compliant radio, and MediaTek’s M60 modem-equipped RedCap testing platform.
