Druid Software has launched a high-end 5G core for private enterprise and edge networks, collaborating with Napatech and Red Hat. The solution enhances 5G SA features like network slicing and URLLC, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs.
Virgin Media O2 has expanded its 5G Standalone services across the UK, now reaching 500 towns and cities. This strategic move enhances enterprise-level connectivity, supporting innovative applications such as autonomous transport and remote healthcare.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Nokia to modernize its core network using cloud-native solutions. This upgrade enhances network performance, enables AI-driven automation, and supports low-latency applications like industrial automation.
Reliance Jio Infocomm is accelerating its 5G services monetization through Jio AirFiber, targeting one million new users in a month. The company’s strategic drive for customer expansion aligns with its goal of potentially launching an IPO by 2025.
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.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Ericsson have launched Indonesia’s first full-stack Digital Monetization Platform (DMP), marking a pivotal moment in the country’s telecom digital transformation. This innovative solution supports 5G readiness, offering diverse new business models like network slicing.
Celona has unveiled Aerloc, a cutting-edge ‘zero-trust’ security feature for private 5G networks. Designed for industrial use, Aerloc offers unified SIM-based authentication, dynamic policy enforcement, and seamless IT/OT integration.
Deutsche Telekom plans to phase out its 2G network by 2028, reallocating the spectrum for improved 4G and 5G networks. This transition will support robust data transmission, especially benefitting rural areas.
Singtel and Ericsson are transforming Network-as-a-Service offerings with their innovative collaboration. By leveraging Singtel’s Paragon platform and Ericsson’s orchestration technology, the partnership aims to simplify and automate communication services for enterprises.
Ericsson is intensifying its R&D efforts in India, zeroing in on network APIs. Partnering with telecom giants, Ericsson is unlocking 5G’s potential through programmable networks, enhancing performance, and enabling new performance-based business models.
