Rakuten Symphony advances its Real Open RAN Licensing Program through key partnerships with Cisco, Airspan, and Tech Mahindra. This initiative accelerates Open RAN adoption globally, enabling seamless 5G deployment.
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.
Ericsson to be the sole RAN vendor for T-Mobile Netherlands T-Mobile Netherlands has appointed Ericsson as a sole supplier for the renewal of its 5G network. Soren Abildgaard, CEO of T-Mobile Netherlands, stated, “I am confident that with the support of Ericsson we will continue to offer our customers the best mobile telecom experience. We have been leading in 4G for many years and we are and will continue to be so with 5G. In recent years, we have built a globally acclaimed 4G network.” According to the Dutch mobile operator, the choice was preceded by an intensive selection process that assessed, among other things, quality, equipment performance, innovation, sustainability and costs. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/4szfd6m4 Nokia and LG U+ collaborate for 5G Advanced and 6G The South Korean mobile operator LG U+ has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia to cooperate on the next generation of wireless…
e& UAE’s live eRedCap trial signals a major 5G IoT breakthrough for enterprises moving beyond LTE. With lower power, wider coverage, and cost-efficient connectivity, eRedCap can support smart meters, trackers, and VoIP-enabled devices while helping operators modernize networks, simplify service planning, and prepare scalable connected infrastructure for the 5G era.
Rakuten Mobile is reshaping Japan’s mobile roaming strategy with KDDI as it accelerates 5G network independence. For VoIP providers and business communications users, this shift could impact coverage quality, call reliability, mobile VoIP performance and rural connectivity as Rakuten balances infrastructure expansion, spectrum investment and customer experience before 2026’s transition
Amazon’s 5,105-satellite plan could reshape VoIP connectivity by bringing direct-to-device coverage into everyday telecom networks. For carriers, enterprises, and remote users, satellite-enabled VoIP calling, emergency messaging, and resilient communications may close coverage gaps where 5G, fiber, or Wi-Fi fail, supporting managed voice, SIP trunking, and cloud phone services worldwide reliably
Samsung and Broadcom’s $200 billion semiconductor partnership could reshape AI infrastructure, 5G networks, and VoIP services. Advanced memory, 2nm chips, and next-gen packaging promise faster data processing, lower latency, and stronger energy efficiency for cloud communications, telecom operators, and intelligent voice over IP platforms in worldwide business deployments at scale
Satellite connectivity is reshaping VoIP and telecom strategy as telcos move beyond backup networks to seamless terrestrial and non-terrestrial services. With direct-to-device, 5G, LEO satellites and enterprise resilience accelerating, operators must rethink business models, partnerships and digital sovereignty before satellite providers redefine the future of global communications for businesses worldwide.
AI is accelerating cyber threats across telecom, 5G, and VoIP networks, forcing providers to rethink security operations. As attackers automate discovery and exploitation, carriers need AI-driven visibility, faster response, and stronger identity protection. Learn how modern cybersecurity strategies can protect VoIP services, cloud platforms, and customer trust at network speed.
AI is reshaping telecom and VoIP network operations, but success depends on clean, reliable telemetry, not endless data. As 5G, cloud, and security demands grow, operators need AI-ready visibility to reduce false alarms, detect threats faster, protect call quality, and deliver stronger service assurance for modern communications networks and users
