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Nokia starts manufacturing 5G equipment in India

By Rugile Bertule October 26, 2018

The Finnish telecom equipment manufacturer Nokia has officially announced that its plant in Chennai, Southern India, has started manufacturing their 5G New Radio (NR) based on the 3GPP 5G New Radio Release 15 standard. “This is another big leap towards the ‘Make in India’ vision as our factory continues to contribute to the Indian economy and the country’s growing profile as a manufacturing and engineering hub. Nokia was the first to leverage the skills and capabilities in India and start manufacturing telecom networks equipment in the country in 2008, and develop the local supply chain for various components. We are now pioneering 5G manufacturing in the country, making India and the world ready for 5G,” commented the senior vice president and head of the India Market at Nokia, Sanjay Malik. Nokia’s factory in Chennai has maintained its position as one of largest and leading plants in the country by…

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Nokia commits to 5G development with a 500 million Euro loan

By Rugile Bertule August 29, 2018

Nokia has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a loan of 500 million Euros (572 million US dollars) to accelerate the development of cutting edge 5G technology. This loan, supported by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), will present opportunities for the Finnish telecom equipment manufacturer to invest in the research, development and innovation of the soon-to-be telecommunication standard technology, thereby expanding the market and displaying the potential of 5G in Europe. “We have to understand that China and the US have moved fast with the 5G. It is very important to have European companies going in for this competition,” commented the EIB vice president Alexander Stubb in the online Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat. While the specific uses for the funds have not yet been identified, it is clear that Nokia’s end-to-end network will greatly benefit from this loan by ensuring the connectivity and reliability…

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China Mobile and Nokia sign a €1 billion deal

By Rugile Bertule July 16, 2018

At the recent Sino-German Economic Forum, China Mobile and Nokia signed a one year framework agreement valued at 1.36 billion euro (9.927 billion yuan) to support the Chinese operator’s transition to 5G infrastructure, while maintaining seamless connectivity. Under this agreement, the Finnish corporation will be providing the Chinese telecom with cutting edge end-to-end technologies for the next generation network, in addition to mobile, fixed, IP routing, optical transport and customer experience management technologies along with their service expertise and support. The two companies have been in partnership since 1994, when Nokia supported the first GSM call on China Mobile’s network. In addition to collaborating on 5G, both companies are moving forward together and have agreed to conduct research and tests on artificial intelligence and machine learning. “This is a highly significant agreement with our longstanding partner that consolidates Nokia’s position as a leading provider of next-generation technologies and services in…

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Singapore’s mobile company M1 will test 5G with Nokia and Huawei

By Jonathan Simon June 26, 2018

M1 will start testing 5G small cells at the end of the year. Those trials will be conducted in partnership with the Finnish company, Nokia. The main goal of those tests will be to give informations on the best way to install 5G small cells for a commercial purpose in a “dense cell grid architecture” and to validate the efficiency of low-latency for the “Internet of Things”. Denis Seek, CTO of M1 stated, “The practical learning from early 5G field trial is critical for the success of developing high-performance and demand-driven 5G services for our customers in future and enables us to play a key role in Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives.” If Nokia has been working with M1 on network trials since 2016, it won’t be the only company working with the operator. The Chinese tech giant Huawei will also run trials with M1 by testing the 28GHz mmWave spectrum…

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Ericsson Embeds AI Agents at Telecom Core for OSS/BSS Revolution

By Gintare Jakonia June 29, 2026

Ericsson is embedding AI agents into OSS/BSS to transform telecom and VoIP operations. Its agentic blueprint connects network automation, customer experience, billing, and revenue workflows, helping carriers speed service launches, reduce churn, and prepare for AI-native 5G and 6G while raising key questions about data trust, cloud portability, and AWS

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Ericsson’s AI RAN Strategy Redefines Telecom Performance and Efficiency

By Gintare Jakonia June 12, 2026

Ericsson is revolutionizing AI in Radio Access Networks by offering a software-based solution that bypasses the need for costly GPU hardware. This innovative approach promises a cost-effective way for service providers to enhance network performance. Ericsson’s AI in RAN increases downlink throughput, improves spectral efficiency, and doubles high-volume user support, marking significant advancements in 5G networks.

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China Advances 6G with Real-World Field Testing Initiative

By Gintare Jakonia May 13, 2026

China’s leap into 6G technology heralds a transformative era for VoIP and telecommunications. With the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology allocating the 6GHz band for real-world testing, this pivotal move underscores China’s ambition to lead the 6G revolution. The trials, involving giants like Huawei and ZTE, innovate VoIP’s future connectivity.

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Qualcomm Accelerates 6G Era with Key Partnerships and Innovations

By Gintare Jakonia April 27, 2026

Qualcomm’s ambitious strides in the 6G realm are setting a new benchmark for VoIP technologies. Announced at the Mobile World Congress, the company’s coalition with industry giants like Ericsson and Nokia signals a roadmap towards 6G commercialization by 2029. This promises transformative VoIP advancements through comprehensive ecosystem alignment and cutting-edge innovations.

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Ericsson Advances 5G, 6G to Transform Enterprise Networks

By Gintare Jakonia April 16, 2026

Ericsson is spearheading advancements in 5G and 6G technology, particularly for enterprise solutions, signaling a transformation in telecommunications. Their strategic focus on creating a programmable platform for operators and enterprises positions them as leaders in digital transformation. With an emphasis on private networks and robust growth initiatives, Ericsson is reshaping the connectivity landscape.

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Mercedes-Benz Leads Factory Automation with Private 5G Networks

By Gintare Jakonia April 14, 2026

Mercedes-Benz revolutionizes factory automation with dedicated mobile private networks, transforming communication between robots, operators, and systems. Traditional 5G networks fall short due to latency issues, but private networks ensure real-time operations, essential for VoIP in manufacturing. This shift challenges telecom operators to innovate beyond typical bandwidth services.