Huawei has initiated legal action against MediaTek over alleged patent infringement, signaling a strategic move to monetize its extensive patent portfolio. With around 140,000 global patents, Huawei generated $560 million in royalty fees in 2022. As geopolitical tensions rise, Huawei’s patent enforcement becomes key in maintaining revenue streams and competitive edge.
Mint Mobile has launched free roaming services for customers traveling to Canada, offering unlimited talk, text, and 3GB of high-speed data on all plans. This move enhances customer experience post their T-Mobile acquisition. Ideal for frequent cross-border travelers, this feature eliminates extra fees, emphasizing Mint Mobile’s cost-saving commitment.
Claro has achieved a milestone in Brazil by successfully testing 5G-Advanced (5G-A) in partnership with Huawei, reaching speeds over 10 Gbps. Utilizing a commercially active 5G antenna and advanced modems, the trial signifies a leap forward in mobile internet technology.
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.
Airties, a global leader of managed Wi-Fi solutions for broadband service providers, today announced it has opened its first office in India – a new R&D center based in Bangalore, focused on enhancing the AI, cloud, and DevOps capabilities of Airties for use in Smart Wi-Fi deployments. The new center in India aims to employ around 100 specialized software engineers focused on further extending the capabilities of Airties Cloud management platform.
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.
Nokia has announced a groundbreaking achievement in telecommunications, making the first cellular call using the 3GPP Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS) codec. This innovation is hailed as the most significant advancement in live voice calling since the era of monophonic telephony.
Infovista has unveiled the latest version of its AI-driven RF planning tool, Infovista Planet, which now supports 5G RedCap network planning. This advancement allows operators’ network planning teams to incorporate 3GPP-compliant 5G RedCap devices in their analyses and simulations of 5G Standalone networks. Currently, 17 out of 126 mobile operators investing in 5G Standalone are exploring 5G RedCap for emerging applications, according to the GSA.
Orange and Vodafone have announced significant progress in their collaborative Open RAN pilot project in Romania, now incorporating 2G capabilities. This development is part of their ongoing effort to innovate and optimize network technology.
Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications technology, unveiled a strategic move on Monday, as it announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Umniah, a prominent telecom operator in Jordan. The collaboration aims to bolster Umniah’s 3G and 4G network infrastructure in major cities throughout the country.
