Virgin Media O2 is advancing Birmingham’s network with more 4G small cells, enhancing mobile capacity in crowded areas like the city center. These compact base stations, often installed on street furniture, boost network performance.
Boldyn Networks has strategically entered the German market with its acquisition of Smart Mobile Labs, a key player in the private 5G landscape. This bold move emphasizes Boldyn’s commitment to enhancing its 5G solutions.
U Mobile is ambitiously spearheading Malaysia’s second 5G network rollout, notably without state funding or local partnerships. Led by Tan Sri Vincent Tan, the company aims to deploy 5G within 15 to 18 months.
Rakuten Mobile is amplifying its presence in the U.S. to push Open RAN forward, a key focus of the NTIA’s Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. This move aims to strengthen the telecommunications supply chain and foster competition in the wireless sector.
Donald Trump has nominated Olivia Trusty for FCC commissioner, praising her dedication to economic growth and innovation. Trusty is expected to work closely with new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to streamline regulations and expand affordable internet access.
CityFibre has launched the deployment of its full-fibre network in nine UK regions as part of Project Gigabit. This £5 billion initiative aims to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses, reducing Britain’s digital divide.
Cerillion, a BSS/OSS-as-a-Service provider, partners with Ucom for a transformative digital upgrade. This collaboration will optimize Ucom’s operations, enhancing their quadruple-play services through Cerillion’s integrated suite.
China-based Sequans Communications recently expanded by acquiring Swiss company ACP, strengthening its ambitions in the rapidly growing 5G RedCap sector. This strategic acquisition enhances Sequans’ capabilities to capture the expanding eRedCap market.
Three UK has teamed up with Ericsson to create Europe’s largest cloud-native core network, boosting capacity to 9 Tbps. As data usage skyrockets from services like streaming and gaming, this partnership aims to enhance performance.
Freshwave’s collaboration with the National Robotarium leverages 5G networks to empower agritech robots, including the innovative ‘Spot’. By streaming live video and conducting real-time analyses, these robots enhance productivity in agriculture.
