Freshwave, in collaboration with CommScope, has unveiled a revolutionary small cell solution that merges 4G from all four UK mobile network operators into one system. Using CommScope’s ONECELL technology, the Omni Network by Freshwave ensures indoor LTE and 5G connectivity.
O2 Telefónica is transforming Germany’s mobile landscape with a strategic deal to enhance 5G connectivity along motorways. By partnering with Autobahn GmbH, the mobile operator will use federally owned land to deploy new 5G sites, aiming for better coverage and improved data consumption on the move.
Vodafone UK and Virgin Media O2 have announced a pivotal agreement to extend and enhance their mobile network sharing for over a decade. This transformative partnership, contingent on regulatory approval, promises significant improvements in network quality and coverage, benefiting millions of customers and boosting the competitive landscape of UK mobile markets.
The Netherlands’ telecommunications regulator has announced that KPN, Odido, and VodafoneZiggo each secured 100 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5GHz band, marking a significant step for 5G development in the country. This auction, raising €174.4 million, ensures advanced 5G services with enhanced network capacity and higher throughput, promising innovations for businesses and consumers alike.
Optus is revolutionizing its 5G network by implementing Ericsson’s Interference Sensing technology, a world-first in live networks. This advanced technology dynamically detects and mitigates inter-cell interference, significantly enhancing user throughput and network capacity.
Orange Wholesale has partnered with Connectbase to optimize its digital customer journey and service delivery. Hivelocity launches a new VMware-based private cloud service. Actelis has secured orders to deploy its hybrid-fiber technology in international airports. WatchGuard launches ThreatSync+ NDR, an AI-driven cybersecurity solution for businesses of all sizes.
Tollring has extended its longstanding relationship with Dstny by securing a new three-year contract to deliver its latest call recording solution to Dstny’s pan-European service providers. The contract renewal reaffirms Dstny’s confidence in Tollring products and services which integrate seamlessly with their infrastructure and meet customer compliance requirements in each region.
Boost Mobile, a subsidiary of Dish Network, has become the first operator to commercially implement advanced carrier aggregation (CA) on its 5G network, marking a significant milestone in mobile network technology. Carrier aggregation, a technique used to enhance data speeds and network efficiency, has been utilized by various operators for years.
Telefónica and Nokia have announced a partnership aimed at leveraging 5G Standalone (SA) capabilities to enhance network APIs, thereby supporting developers in crafting innovative use cases for consumers, enterprises, and industrial sectors. This collaboration will see Telefónica utilizing Nokia’s Network Exposure Function (NEF) to provide developers access to various advanced 5G network features.
The US Commerce Department has prohibited the use of Kaspersky security software across the United States, citing national security concerns. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) determined that Kaspersky’s cybersecurity products pose “unacceptable risks” to US national security and public safety.

