Global telecom giant Veon commits $600 million to boost Ukraine’s infrastructure, focusing on 4G mobile and fiber development, while inviting other institutions to join the initiative. Kyivstar, Veon’s subsidiary, aims for 98% 4G coverage in three years, with potential 5G advancements.
VEON commits $600 million investment via Kyivstar for Ukraine’s recovery, focusing on infrastructure, 4G expansion, cybersecurity, and community support, fostering accelerated digitalization and rebuilding efforts.
EE enhances 4G coverage by deploying small cells across UK towns and cities, reducing congestion and increasing capacity in high traffic areas. Utilizing advanced network analytics and Nokia’s 4G technology, EE aims to seamlessly integrate small cells into its future 5G network.
Even though fifth generation mobile communications technology is set to go mainstream, 4G, also known as LTE, isn’t going away any time soon. With this in mind, it is not surprising that manufacturers of telecom equipment continue to develop 4G-focused smartphone processors. US-based Qualcomm Technologies has launched three new Snapdragon mobile platforms aimed at 4G smartphone manufacturing companies. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 662 and 460 chipsets have been created to enhance user experiences across connectivity, gaming and entertainment applications. In a statement, the company said that these new mobile platforms provide high-speed 4G connectivity, deliver key Wi-Fi 6 features and integrated Bluetooth 5.1 with advanced audio via the Qualcomm FastConnect 6-series subsystems, support Dual-Frequency (L1 and L5) GNSS to improve location positioning accuracy and reliability, and are the first system-on-chip products to support Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) satellite positioning system. Qualcomm said the new Snapdragon platforms also…
The mobile operator, Vodafone Ukraine, intends to launch their 4G network for the 1800 MHz band on 1 July, 2018. The expansion of the 1800 MHz band network will allow Vodafone to cover a wider territory, enabling access for millions of Ukrainians to 4G mobile Internet. This fourth generation service will be available in 50 settlements across 10 main regions of Ukraine: Kiev, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odessa, Mikolayiv, Poltava, Sumi, Kirovograd and Kherson. Besides the advantage of wider coverage, Vodafone is excited about the higher speed, improved connection stability and faster network response times for their mobile users. The other two major Ukrainian operators, LifeCell and Kyivstar, who won the 1800 MHz 4G LTE mobile license along with Vodafone at an auction held this March, will also be introducing similar services in early July.
UK telecoms faces a wake-up call as Kearney ranks the sector near last for health. Fragmented markets, costly fibre rollout, 5G capacity gaps and weak customer sentiment threaten VoIP performance, business connectivity and digital growth. Experts urge consolidation, smarter regulation and wholesale competition to build reliable, future-ready networks across Britain
Telecom operators are accelerating AI-driven network transformation, from VodafoneZiggo restructuring and AT&T spectrum gains to Ericsson’s AI RAN platform for NTT Docomo. As 5G, 6G, edge computing, and VoIP services converge, carriers must balance smarter infrastructure, licensed spectrum, and new business models to compete in the AI era profitably globally.
Ericsson strengthens NTT DOCOMO’s 5G strategy with advanced RAN Compute, boosting capacity, energy efficiency, and AI-ready automation for next-generation mobile and VoIP services in Japan. The platform supports 4G, 5G, and 5G Advanced, helping operators manage rising data, cloud communications, video traffic, and connected devices while reducing network operating costs
India’s telecommunications sector is at a pivotal juncture with leading operators in a standoff over Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) spectrum allocation. This vital infrastructure enables seamless communication between vehicles and road infrastructure, enhancing public safety. As TRAI charts a new V2X framework, tensions rise between commercial interests and public safety advocates.
Deutsche Telekom’s latest push in its 5G network strategy underscores a significant enhancement in connectivity throughout Germany. By unveiling 81 new mobile sites and boosting 548 existing locations, Deutsche Telekom now reaches 99% of German households with its advanced 5G technology. This pivotal move emphasizes the company’s dedication to providing robust, high-speed communications.
