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.
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.
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.
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.
Swiss IoT module maker u-blox’s exit from the cellular IoT sector marks a strategic pivot to focus on profitable areas like GNSS satellite positioning. Persistent losses in the cellular division, driven by intense pricing competition and extended 5G IoT development timelines, influenced this decision amidst broader market challenges.
The UK government has granted IBM a crucial £1.6 billion contract for the Emergency Services Network. Vital for UK emergency communications, IBM’s solutions, backed by Samsung and Ericsson, promise enhanced voice-over-IP technology.
Virgin Media O2 will deactivate its 3G network in Durham by April 2025 as part of a UK-wide shutdown plan. Customers with outdated devices are urged to upgrade to maintain mobile services.
BT Group has placed the UK’s largest EV order, adding 3,500 electric vehicles to its fleet of over 27,000. Aiming for 8,000 EVs by 2026, this move aligns with its net-zero goal by 2031.
The telecom industry is abuzz with Aduna, a groundbreaking joint venture in API technology by Ericsson, Google Cloud, and global operators. Aduna aims to revolutionize VoIP, leveraging network APIs for 5G monetization and innovation.

