Argentina’s telecom sector is poised for a 5G revolution as the government releases more spectrum, boosting the digital infrastructure. By reallocating spectrum from Arsat and Enacom, the initiative promises significant investments and growth.
Singtel and Ericsson are transforming Network-as-a-Service offerings with their innovative collaboration. By leveraging Singtel’s Paragon platform and Ericsson’s orchestration technology, the partnership aims to simplify and automate communication services for enterprises.
Ericsson and global operators like Vodafone and AT&T have launched a joint venture to commercialize network APIs globally. This initiative aims to standardize API offerings, fostering innovation and monetization in the 5G era. By collaborating with major players such as Vonage and Google Cloud, the venture promises to revolutionize the voice over IP (VoIP) landscape.
South Korea’s top mobile operators, SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, are launching a unified Network Open API standard. This collaboration aims to lower development barriers, accelerating VoIP application creation. By standardizing APIs, they are aligning their telecom ecosystem with global standards and fostering digital innovation.
Nokia has secured a crucial agreement with Claro Argentina to deploy 5G infrastructure nationwide, positioning Nokia as the sole supplier. This collaboration aims to revolutionize connectivity, focusing on Argentina’s largest cities. By leveraging Nokia’s cutting-edge 5G AirScale technology, encompassing base stations and massive MIMO radios, this initiative promises unparalleled performance and reliability.
China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile network operator, has surpassed 1 billion subscribers, adding 559,000 new users in July alone. Notably, it also saw a net addition of 13.7 million 5G customers, bringing its total to nearly 528 million. Such growth underscores China Mobile’s strategic push in the VoIP and 5G sectors.
Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) will shut down 3G networks by December 31, 2025, to bolster 4G LTE and 5G services nationwide. This shift, part of Qatar National Vision 2030, aims to optimize spectrum resources, enhance telecommunication service quality, and drive economic diversification. VoIP users will enjoy improved connectivity and efficiency.
By 2030, nine billion cellular and IoT devices will feature eSIM and iSIM technology, revolutionizing the VoIP industry. With a projected 22% annual growth rate, these technologies promise enhanced versatility for smartphones, connected cars, and industrial sensors.
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.
Verizon has introduced a new prototype, the “network in a box” (NIB), aiming to bridge the gap between public and private network deployments. This innovative solution targets customers who desire the advantages of a private mobile network—such as enhanced performance, reliability, privacy, and security—without the need for a permanent setup due to financial or practical constraints.
