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.
Virgin Media O2 has made groundbreaking progress by deploying 5G standalone small cells in Birmingham. This state-of-the-art VoIP-ready technology promises enhanced mobile connectivity, achieving internet speeds up to 300Mbps.
Nokia and Taiwan Mobile extend their partnership to boost Taiwan’s 5G and LTE network capabilities. By deploying Nokia’s cutting-edge 5G AirScale solutions, this collaboration promises enhanced user experiences for over 10 million customers.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has given preliminary approval to a landmark merger between Vodafone and Three UK. This transformative step forward in VoIP services involves a major network upgrade, incorporating 5G technology.
U Mobile has secured approval to launch the country’s second 5G network, enhancing national 5G infrastructure in partnership with Huawei and Digital Nasional Berhad. This move follows Malaysia’s dual-network transition and underscores U Mobile’s commitment to innovation, local investment, and international collaboration.
Nokia collaborates with Hrvatski Telekom to enhance 5G capabilities and empower app developers through advanced APIs. By leveraging Nokia’s Network as Code platform, developers can monetize 5G technology, driving innovation in consumer, enterprise, and industrial applications.
