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Orange extended its 26GHz 5G test program

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 6, 2021

Orange, a French multinational telecommunications corporation, has extended its 5G test program in the 26 GHz band. This initiative was launched in 2019 to focus on testing the capabilities of frequencies for industrial use cases in France. A consortium consisting of Orange, Nokia, the railway company SNCF and the academic facility Institut Mines – Telecom (MIT), has been given a grant from the French government to trial 4.0 industrial applications over 5G using the 26 GHz spectrum. The grant will allow the consortium to develop an existing pilot that Orange performed for eighteen months at the Rennes train station in France, while working with the French state-owned railway company SNCF and Nokia. As part of the project, Orange will provide network services and Nokia will provide technological connectivity offerings, including private networks, while MIT will focus on data hosting using edge computing. This project puts emphasis on…

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Samsung snaps up TeleWorld Solutions to boost 5G deployment in the US

By Vilija Simkiene January 15, 2020

Samsung Electronics has completed an agreement to acquire network services provider TeleWorld Solutions (TWS). Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, TWS provides network design, testing and optimization services to mobile service and cable operators, equipment OEMs and other companies in the United States. This acquisition is expected to help Samsung address the need for end-to-end support in delivering network solutions aimed at upgrading the 5G and 4G LTE networks, and providing connectivity service advancements in the US. Paul Kyungwhoon Cheun, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics, said, “The acquisition of TWS will enable us to meet mobile carriers’ growing needs for improving their 4G and 5G networks, and eventually create new opportunities to enhance our service capabilities to our customers. Samsung will continue to drive innovation in communications technology, while providing optimization services for network deployments that accelerate US 5G network expansion.” Under the agreement,…

M&A

Amazon Acquires Globalstar – A Game-Changer in Satellite Telecom?

By Gintare Jakonia April 16, 2026

Amazon’s strategic acquisition of Globalstar for $11.5 billion is a game-changer in the satellite communications arena. This bold move enhances Amazon’s low-Earth orbit capabilities, directly challenging competitors like Starlink. With the integration of Globalstar’s infrastructure, Amazon aims to revolutionize its Leo initiative, enhancing direct-to-device services and advancing private 5G networks.

Market Watch

Nokia’s AI Shift Boosts Network Sales, Secures 30 New Deals

By Kamile Bigenyte July 25, 2025

Nokia is rapidly transforming its focus, capitalizing on the AI supercycle to elevate its Network Infrastructure unit above the Mobile Networks division. As demand rises for AI-driven IP and optical solutions, Nokia’s enterprise sales soar, with an impressive 30 private 5G deals secured in one quarter.

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Samsung Debuts Industry-First RedCap Technology at Hyundai

By Kamile Bigenyte February 27, 2025

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.

M&A

Boldyn Networks Expands into Germany with SML Acquisition

By Kamile Bigenyte January 24, 2025

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.

M&A

Microsoft Sells Metaswitch to Alianza, Shifts Focus in Telecom Strategy

By Kamile Bigenyte December 13, 2024

Microsoft has sold its former private 5G unit, Metaswitch, to Alianza, signaling a shift in its telecom strategy. While Microsoft’s 5G efforts struggled, this deal enables Alianza to modernize telecom infrastructure for over 1,000 service providers, enhancing cloud-native and AI-driven services.

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #28

By Kamile Bigenyte July 12, 2024

ARG’s AI-Enabled Communications Market Insights & Decision Guide, reveals that businesses expect AI to impact their roles. A survey by Next DLP found that 73% of security professionals used unauthorized SaaS apps. The University of Sheffield’s National 6G Radio Systems Facility aims to establish the U.K. as a leader in 6G technology. Brazil’s telecom regulator Anatel has issued 66 licenses for private 5G networks.

Telco Buzz

Cummins Partners with Verizon for Advanced Wireless Networks

By Kamile Bigenyte May 9, 2024

Cummins Inc, a global leader in manufacturing heavy-duty truck engines, has sealed a groundbreaking deal with Verizon Business to introduce cutting-edge wireless networks at its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Lakewood, NY. The collaboration entails the deployment of Verizon’s innovative Neutral Host Network alongside a Private 5G Network within the premises of JEP, aiming to cater to both public and private connectivity needs.

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Telecoms Transform with Satellite and Mobile Network Convergence

By Gintare Jakonia August 14, 2026

Satellite, 5G, Wi-Fi, and terrestrial mobile networks are converging to reshape VoIP connectivity. From IRIS² to Starlink, hybrid telecom integration promises resilient voice, video, and data services for remote industries, emergency networks, and underserved users while terrestrial operators remain essential for dense urban coverage and indoor mobility in modern communications.