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GSA announces 50th commercial 5G network is now live

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The latest report by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) indicates that the 50th commercial 5G network has now been launched, following the activation of 5G services in China. All the three state-backed telecom operators, China Unicom, China Mobile and China Telecom have launched next-gen networks and have already registered more than 9 million 5G subscribers. The GSA 5G Market Snapshot marks this deployment as the 50th commercial roll out of a 5G network. Joe Barrett, the President of the GSA, said, “I think that we have all been surprised by how quickly 5G has taken off, with deployments and commitments from across the globe gathering pace. This latest milestone, combined with commercial launches in the world’s largest mobile market, is set to lead to an explosion in 5G users and also have a knock-on impact on driving both use cases and innovation.” By the end of October 2019, the…

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40 Gbps wireless backhaul speeds with Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom

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The networking and telecommunications company Ericsson and Germany’s largest network provider Deutsche Telekom, have announced that together they are the first to successfully demonstrate a wireless transmission on the mmWave spectrum, that can transfer data four times faster than currently existing services.  The achievement of the data transmission rate of 40 Gbps with a latency of under 100 microseconds is a considerable advancement towards the fulfilment of stringent latency requirements of 5G, and the anticipated 100 Gbps backhaul networking. Per Narvinger, Head of Product Area Networks, Ericsson, said: “Microwave continues to be a key technology for mobile transport by supporting the capacity and latency requirements of 4G and future 5G networks. Our joint innovation project shows that higher capacity microwave backhaul will be an important enabler of high-quality mobile broadband services when 5G becomes a commercial reality.” A backhaul is an intermediate link between the core network and…

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Vodafone to test 5G in seven UK cities

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5G will be available for trial in seven cities across the UK. Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and London were selected to run the tests on the upcoming network. Those new infrastructures will be running the new 5G at the end of 2018 between October and December. Earlier this year, Vodafone paid £378 million, to get 50Mhz of the 3.4GHz spectrum. Nick Jeffery, Vodafone’s chief executive stated, “We want to make 5G and new fibre broadband services available to consumers and business throughout the UK, delivering a Gigabit society for all. We will also be bringing ultra-fast 4G to several hundred sites in hard to reach rural areas this year, building on our position as the network that offers the best voice coverage in the UK.” Vodafone’s goal is to launch a full 5G service in the UK by 2020, when 5G devices will be available on the market.

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Telenet Expands Netcracker Deal for Digital BSS Shift
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Telenet Expands Netcracker Deal for Digital BSS Shift

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Telenet is deepening its Netcracker partnership to migrate enterprise customers onto a unified Digital BSS platform, streamlining billing, orders and service orchestration. The move could accelerate VoIP service delivery, improve customer experience and reduce legacy complexity as operators modernize telecom operations for faster, more agile business communications across Belgium nationwide

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Europe's Telecoms - Fiber Innovations and Strategic Partnerships
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Europe’s Telecoms – Fiber Innovations and Strategic Partnerships

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The European telecom sector is buzzing with new initiatives aimed at enhancing fiber networks, ensuring VoIP services thrive with improved reliability and performance. As Telenor acquires Enivest and Vodafone enters joint ventures in Greece, the focus remains on minimizing redundancies and boosting efficiency, preparing the ground for advanced VoIP capabilities.

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Orange Completes €4.25B Acquisition, Takes Full Control of MasOrange
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Orange Completes €4.25B Acquisition, Takes Full Control of MasOrange

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Orange’s strategic acquisition of the remaining shares in MasOrange marks a pivotal moment in its expansion strategy in Spain. By consolidating MasOrange’s financial results and complete control, Orange enhances its operational presence, leveraging strategic synergies for faster operations. This move promises stronger market momentum and innovative VOIP services for Spanish consumers.

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Samsung MediaTek Boost 5G Uplink - Revolutionizing Telecom Efficiency
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Samsung MediaTek Boost 5G Uplink – Revolutionizing Telecom Efficiency

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Samsung’s latest uplink technology developments push the boundaries of 5G capabilities, promising significant enhancements for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services. By collaborating with MediaTek, Samsung demonstrated a 670 Mbps throughput using innovative technologies, aiming to improve data transfer and connectivity reliability, especially crucial for cloud-based applications and AI efficiencies.

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Deutsche Telekom Expands 5G Network, Enhances User Experience
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Deutsche Telekom Expands 5G Network, Enhances User Experience

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Deutsche Telekom’s latest push in its 5G network strategy underscores a significant enhancement in connectivity throughout Germany. By unveiling 81 new mobile sites and boosting 548 existing locations, Deutsche Telekom now reaches 99% of German households with its advanced 5G technology. This pivotal move emphasizes the company’s dedication to providing robust, high-speed communications.

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Satellite Partnerships Propel Non-Terrestrial Network Growth
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Satellite Partnerships Propel Non-Terrestrial Network Growth

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The telecommunications sector is abuzz with excitement as the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) highlights advancements in non-terrestrial networks. With 275 operator-satellite partnerships operational across 101 countries, the NTN ecosystem is expanding. Notably, satellite-to-smartphone services are emerging as a pivotal innovation, underscoring the evolving landscape of VOIP technology.

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