Ericsson has landed a significant contract with Bharti Airtel to manage its nationwide 4G and 5G network services in India through a centralized network operations center. This multi-year partnership will leverage AI-driven automation to efficiently manage 5G infrastructures, including non-standalone and standalone networks.
M1 has launched Southeast Asia’s first 5G RedCap network services, enhancing its role in the 5G-Advanced arena by integrating existing IoT technologies with comprehensive 5G solutions. RedCap offers lower latency and extended battery life.
Spark and Air New Zealand have launched the country’s first 5G private network at Auckland Airport, revolutionizing logistics with real-time data, autonomous robots, and drones. This cutting edge system boosts safety, accuracy, and efficiency while paving the way for broader industrial automation and digital innovation.
EE is boosting 5G in central London with 80 small cells in Westminster, enhancing coverage through discreet installations on structures like lampposts. In partnership with Ontix, Nokia and Ericsson, this expansion supports EE’s goal of nationwide 5G by 2028 while improving performance in high-demand areas using advanced network analytics and cutting-edge standalone 5G technology.
Vodafone Idea is accelerating its 5G rollout across India with trials in Delhi and recent launches in key cities. Leveraging advanced energy-efficient infrastructure and AI tools, the company aims to boost network performance while expanding 4G coverage. Strategic partnerships and financial restructuring are central to its revival.
Maersk is transforming maritime logistics with OneWireless, a private LTE network being installed on 450 vessels. This upgrade enables seamless tracking and management through advanced connectivity. Partnering with top tech firms, Maersk aims to boost operational efficiency.
Digital Catapult joins a major Horizon Europe-backed 6G initiative to advance smarter, faster, and sustainable networks. Collaborating with global leaders like Samsung and Nokia, the project explores AI integration and Open RAN technologies.
Bharti Airtel’s latest acquisition of 400MHz 26GHz spectrum from Adani Data Networks marks a pivotal move to bolster its 5G services. This acquisition enhances Airtel’s 5G footprint across key Indian regions and addresses high-capacity use cases like Fixed Wireless Access and enterprise solutions.
Ericsson and Bell Canada have successfully completed the world’s first field trial of AI-native link adaptation, boosting downlink throughput by 20 percent and spectral efficiency by 10 percent. This real-time AI integration enhances network performance, marking a major step toward smarter, more responsive 5G and future 6G networks.
India’s telecom operators must report all Chinese-made equipment still active in their networks, as part of a security review targeting firms like Huawei and ZTE. The move aims to limit future reliance on untrusted vendors while allowing existing systems to operate under strict oversight amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions with China.
