Manchester city centre and its surrounding areas are set to experience improved mobile connectivity thanks to a new partnership between Freshwave and Manchester City Council. This collaboration will see Freshwave deploying over 20 outdoor small cells on behalf of Virgin Media O2 in high-traffic locations, such as the Arndale Shopping Centre, Manchester Piccadilly Station, and Piccadilly Gardens.
Cloud networking specialist Mavenir, in collaboration with Nvidia and Amazon Web Services (AWS), has unveiled a pioneering suite of generative AI (GenAI) solutions aimed at enhancing intelligent Radio Access Network (RAN) operations. Dubbed Operations Co-Pilot for RAN Service Assurance, this innovative platform promises to revolutionize network troubleshooting by automating fault prediction and root cause analysis.
In a groundbreaking move, Hong Kong has allocated mmWave frequencies to its four mobile network operators without charging for the spectrum. The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) announced on Tuesday that it will distribute 1.2 GHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands in the third quarter of this year, following applications from the telcos earlier this year.
Samsung played a pivotal role in the German smartphone market’s recovery during the first quarter of 2024, ending a prolonged period of decline. According to Counterpoint Research’s Q1 2024 Market Monitor Shipment Tracker, smartphone shipments in Germany increased by 13% year-over-year.
Ericsson and Telefónica Germany have announced the extension of their core network partnership. This collaboration, involving Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and cloud infrastructure solutions, currently supports mobile connectivity for 45 million O2 Telefónica subscribers. It spans multiple network generations including 5G Standalone (SA), 5G non-Standalone (NSA), 4G, and 2G.
Enreach, Europe’s leading provider of converged contact solutions has today announced that Bertrand Pourcelot, Enreach for Service Providers’ Chief Executive Officer, and Tonny Siemons, Enreach’s Business Development Lead for Cloud IT, will each join panel sessions at the upcoming CCA European Summit. The event takes place 19-21 June 2024 at the Hotel Palacio Estoril in Estoril, Portugal.
Vodafone Germany has introduced DroNet Hub, a new online platform designed to assist businesses in managing their drone operations. This launch coincides with the fifth anniversary of the telecom giant’s adoption of 5G technology.
Swisscom, known for its seamless integration of Swiss precision and innovation, has taken a leap into the realm of artificial intelligence with the launch of its Swiss AI Platform. This modular platform promises to be a one-stop solution for all AI needs, blending the renowned reliability of Swiss infrastructure with cutting-edge technology from Nvidia.
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.
The European Commission has launched a thorough investigation into UAE-based telecom company e&’s acquisition of PPF Group’s telecom operations in Eastern Europe. This move excludes PPF Telecom’s Czech business.
