Netmore, a Sweden-based LoRaWAN operator, expands to Brazil after acquiring Everynet, strengthening its global presence. Targeting key sectors like energy and logistics, the move introduces metering-as-a-service (MaaS) for water and gas utilities, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
ZTE Corporation, alongside China Mobile, launched innovative AI-driven 5G-A solutions at MWC 2025. These advancements in 5G-A technology, including ‘Communication-Sensing-Computing-Intelligence’ and ‘Ambient IoT,’ promise groundbreaking transformations in industrial applications.
Nokia’s partnership with Carrix to deploy Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) private 4G and 5G networks across US container terminals, including Jacksonville, Long Beach, Oakland, and Seattle, aims to enhance operational efficiency and digital capabilities.
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.
Verizon’s integration of Qualcomm’s Dragonwing RAN Intelligent Controller with Samsung’s AI-powered Energy Saving Manager marks a leap in the telecom space. Utilizing AI and Open RAN technology, Verizon seeks to enhance energy efficiency and RAN management.
Mavenir and Terrestar Solutions achieved a major milestone in satellite communications by completing a Voice over NB-IoT call using Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) on a 3GPP-standardized S-band spectrum. This breakthrough paves the way for NTN-based NB-IoT solutions, future 5G integration, and expanded connectivity.
Verizon and AT&T have achieved a breakthrough in satellite connectivity, completing NTN video calls via AST SpaceMobile’s Bluebird LEO satellites. This innovation enhances communication in remote areas, with AST SpaceMobile promising 120 Mbps speeds.
Vodafone plans to expand its 5G network to cover 90% of Spain by 2025, reaching rural and urban areas alike. This rollout leverages the 700MHz frequency for better indoor coverage and faster data speeds.
T-Mobile US is transforming into a dynamic tech company through a partnership with Red Hat’s OpenShift Platform. This shift enhances T-Mobile’s private cloud capabilities and operational efficiency.
Telefónica has selected Nokia to supply 4G and 5G core network services for enterprises in Spain, enhancing low-latency solutions like industrial robots and IoT. Simultaneously, Telefónica is advancing its quantum strategy with the BasQ Alliance, hosting Fujitsu’s Digital Annealer to drive innovation in finance, energy, and telecom.
