Hong Kong’s recent 5G spectrum auction achieved a massive HKD2.24 billion, spotlighting the government’s focus on telecommunications advancements. Key players like China Mobile Hong Kong and Hutchison Telecom secured vital frequencies.
Nokia strengthens its ties with Bharti Airtel through a multi-year agreement to enhance India’s 4G and 5G network. Utilizing Nokia’s innovative 5G AirScale portfolio and ReefShark technology, the collaboration seeks to modernize networks, improve data capacity, and promote sustainable telecom solutions.
Ericsson and FPT are collaborating to enhance the deployment of 5G technology and digital transformation in Vietnam. This partnership focuses on innovations in AI and aims to enhance digital infrastructure across key sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.
Ookla’s analysis of the iPhone 16 reveals improved 5G performance over its predecessors in several regions, including the U.S. and Canada, where speeds surpassed 324 Mbps. However, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 excelled in latency and upload speeds.
Ericsson and e& UAE’s partnership brings a 5G breakthrough with the advanced dual-band Massive MIMO radio, AIR 3229. This innovation enhances 5G services by boosting network capacity and eco-friendliness with reduced power consumption.
SoftBank and NVIDIA have made a breakthrough in AI-driven RAN technologies by successfully integrating AI with 5G networks, branding it as AI-RAN. This collaboration, highlighted during the NVIDIA AI Summit in Japan, promises to convert base stations into AI revenue assets.
Saudi Arabia’s telecom giant, KSA, is revolutionizing its 5G Standalone services by securing new spectrum within the 600 MHz band. This strategic move enhances 5G coverage and quality, facilitating seamless IoT and smart city applications.
BSNL is spearheading the 5G revolution in India, launching a tender for 5G infrastructure in New Delhi to cater to 100,000 users. Utilizing 900 MHz and 3.3GHz bands, BSNL aims to boost digital presence with 5G SA connectivity and fixed wireless access broadband.
BT’s financial report for the first half of 2024 reveals a 3% revenue decline due to the competitive retail market, while profits fell by 10% owing to heightened costs. On a positive note, BT’s fibre network now covers over 16 million UK households, bolstered by the rapid fibre deployment by Openreach.
T-Mobile is revolutionizing VoIP communication with its groundbreaking 5G standalone network, achieving uplink speeds of 2.2 Gbps using New Radio Dual Connectivity. By aggregating 2.5 GHz and mmWave spectrum, T-Mobile significantly enhances VoIP performance, catering to demanding applications like live streaming and gaming. This innovation elevates VoIP experiences worldwide.
