Nokia breaks 5G speed records at Finland’s OuluZone facility, demonstrating mmWave technology’s potential to overcome traditional limitations. Impressive 2.1 Gbps FWA downlink speeds achieved may soon enable operators to deliver widespread, multi-gigabit broadband coverage.
ADI invests €630 million to expand its Limerick operations, tripling fabrication capacity and fostering innovation through the €100 million ADI Catalyst Centre. Meanwhile, energy efficiency becomes a priority for 5G Massive MIMO and future 6G development.
Elon Musk’s ambitious plans to bring Starlink to India face challenges amidst spectrum policy clashes with local telecom operators. As the competition heats up in India’s satellite communication space, the sector’s future remains a hot topic.
TIM explores offers for its Enterprise business, valuing the unit at over €6 billion, while the board evaluates bids for network assets. With the company’s gross financial debt nearing €32 billion, maximizing value is crucial. KKR emerges as a frontrunner, as anticipation builds for exclusive discussions lasting until late August or early September.
Nokia’s recent summer launches showcase significant advancements in their AirScale portfolio, utilizing ReefShark chips and optimization for 5G SA and 5G-Advanced. Additionally, their AI-powered network management solutions ensure increased efficiency for future network evolution.
Intel’s massive €30 billion European project advances with state-of-the-art factories in Magdeburg, Germany, boosting job creation and supply chain resilience amid global semiconductor demand. Will the ambitious initiative fulfill high-tech production aspirations?
BT launches a campaign for their Digital Voice Service, aiming to replace analogue landlines with VoIP technology in a “once-in-a-generation upgrade.” The project targets a simple switch for most customers, with a comprehensive education and reassurance strategy to address concerns.
Virgin Media O2 extends its RAN deal with Nokia, enhancing 4G and 5G coverage in the UK, while exploring potential 5G cloud RAN pilots. This partnership diversifies vendors and supports the nation’s digital transformation.
Telstra and OneWeb collaborate to deliver a massive low Earth orbit (LEO) backhaul rollout, expanding connectivity for remote mobile customers in Australia and extending coverage to hard-to-reach regions.
Telekom Austria advances in spinning off its towers business, appointing Ivo Ivanovski and Lars Mosdorf as future leaders. Tasked with preparing a Vienna listing in H2, the duo will oversee 12,900 towers potentially worth billions, enhancing Telekom Austria’s asset monetization.