Samsung successfully tested 5G RedCap on Hyundai’s private 5G network in Ulsan, marking an industry-first for Industry 4.0. The trial enhances Hyundai’s smart factory initiative, optimizing automation with RedCap-enabled devices.
Bharti Airtel and Ericsson are collaboratively advancing 5G Core networks in India, marking a significant step in the telecom sector. By integrating Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core, Airtel aims to enhance network slicing-based services, API exposure, and 5G Standalone capabilities.
NTT Data has secured a multi-year deal to deploy and manage a private 5G network for Belgium’s Roularta Media Group, enhancing operations at its 40,000m² facility. The initiative aims to boost connectivity, starting with push-to-talk communication and expanding to intelligent asset tracking and edge computing.
KDDI has joined the Aduna API joint venture, reinforcing its commitment to open network innovation. Partnering with telecom giants like Vodafone and AT&T, Aduna fosters cross-industry collaboration.
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.
Vodafone has sold its remaining 3% stake in Indus Towers for $330 million, marking its exit from the company. Proceeds were used to settle loans and increase Vodafone Idea’s ownership to 24.39%.
Telefonica’s 5G network now covers over 90% of Spain’s population. The expansion, particularly in the 3.5 GHz and 700 MHz bands, ensures widespread, reliable connectivity. This progress not only enhances consumer experiences but also fuels industrial innovation.
The collaboration between Vivo and Nokia to deploy private LTE networks at 30 Ambev sites in Brazil represents a major advancement in enhancing logistics operations. This strategic partnership focuses on digital transformation and automation, leveraging Nokia’s Modular Private Wireless solution.
Open Gateway, initiated by GSMA, is set to redefine mobile networks with standardized telecom APIs, underpinning 5G’s potential. With coverage from 67 global operators, it aims to streamline developer interaction and offers vast opportunities for API-driven fraud prevention, edge computing, and digital transformation.
The U.S. government’s recent $273 million allocation through the Wireless Innovation Fund marks a pivotal advancement in the realm of VoIP and wireless technology. By promoting Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN), this initiative supports the creation of cutting-edge Open Radio Units (ORUs), propelling the telecommunications industry’s VoIP capabilities and competitiveness.
