Tag Archives: 5G

Ericsson deepens industry ecosystem for network APIs with minority investment and strategic partnership with LotusFlare

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has formed a strategic partnership with LotusFlare and taken a minority stake in the company to support global CSPs in commercializing network capabilities through APIs. LotusFlare’s DNO Cloud platform provides consent management, digital commerce, and other components … Read the full press release

TrustED kicks off pilot phase following a productive meeting in Rome

Consortium partners meet in Rome to align on project advances, pilot deployment and next steps towards trustworthy European data spaces. The project moves from design to real-world implementation, validating privacy-preserving and self-sovereign identity solutions. (IN BRIEF) TrustED has reached a … Read the full press release

EE Accelerates 5G+ Rollout to 44 Million People and Gifts Access to Over Half a Million Customers Ahead of Christmas

(IN BRIEF) EE has gifted 5G+ access to more than 500,000 customers with compatible devices ahead of Christmas while expanding its next-generation network to 20 new UK locations, including major festive destinations like Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. The operator’s rapid … Read the full press release

Kristen Pressner joins Nokia’s leadership team to lead people strategy and workforce innovation

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has appointed Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective May 2026. With over 30 years of HR and leadership experience at Roche and Texas Instruments, Pressner will lead Nokia’s global … Read the full press release

TNN selects Nokia for four-year 5G network renewal, driving AI automation and energy-efficient connectivity in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has renewed its partnership with TNN in Denmark under a four-year extension, remaining the sole supplier of 5G RAN and managed services. The deal focuses on deploying Nokia’s AirScale and MantaRay solutions with AI and automation for … Read the full press release

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Establish Germany-Based Satellite Operations Centre to Advance Europe’s Sovereign Mobile Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have selected Germany as the location for their main Satellite Operations Centre, reinforcing Europe’s digital sovereignty and advancing the rollout of SatCo, their joint venture providing space-based mobile broadband services. Based near Munich or … Read the full press release

Nokia Expands Collaboration with SoftBank to Power Japan’s Next-Generation 4G and 5G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by SoftBank Corp. to modernize and expand its 4G and 5G networks across Western Japan. The new agreement includes Nokia’s latest AirScale RAN solutions, Habrok Massive MIMO radios, and ReefShark-powered baseband equipment, coupled with … Read the full press release

KPN to Invest Over €5 Billion in Fiber, 5G, Cybersecurity, and AI to Accelerate the Digitalization of the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) KPN will invest more than €5 billion by 2030 in fiber expansion, 5G, AI, and cybersecurity as part of its updated Connect, Activate & Grow strategy. The telecom leader is raising its fiber coverage goal from 80% to … Read the full press release

Nokia enhances Vietnam’s telecom capacity with new VNPT partnership focused on border and southern regions

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has extended its partnership with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) through a new agreement to upgrade radio infrastructure in Hanoi, border provinces, and the southern region. The deployment of Nokia’s AirScale portfolio, powered by ReefShark System-on-Chip … Read the full press release

Ericsson Named Industry Leader in GlobalData’s 2025 Enterprise Small Cells Report for Its Radio Dot System

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has been ranked a global leader in GlobalData’s 2025 Enterprise Small Cells report, recognized for its Radio Dot System—a cutting-edge solution that delivers flexible, high-performance indoor connectivity for enterprises and CSPs. Supporting a wide range of spectrum … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Zinkworks collaborate on AI-powered Rapid RIC platform to revolutionize mobile network innovation across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has partnered with Irish tech company Zinkworks to develop Rapid RIC, a Generative AI-powered platform designed to accelerate the creation of radio access network applications across Europe. Launching in early 2026, the platform will allow engineers to … Read the full press release

EE Launches New Nationwide Campaign Celebrating the Power of the iPhone 17 Pro on Its Leading 5G+ Network

(IN BRIEF) EE has launched a new nationwide campaign titled The Most Powerful iPhone Deserves the Best Network to celebrate the arrival of Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro on its leading 5G+ network. Created by Publicis Groupe UK’s team of Saatchi … Read the full press release

Nokia integrates HPE RAN Intelligent Controller into MantaRay portfolio to strengthen automation and 6G readiness

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has signed a global licensing deal with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), gaining access to HPE’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) and strengthening its AI-powered MantaRay SMO platform. Alongside the technology transfer, HPE’s development team has joined Nokia Mobile … Read the full press release

EE unveils advanced technology and bold policy calls to drive 5G+ connectivity and economic growth

(IN BRIEF) EE has set an ambitious target to bring 5G standalone coverage, branded as 5G+, to 99% of the UK population by the end of FY30, outpacing rival operators by four years. The company is leveraging groundbreaking technologies, including … Read the full press release

Collaboration between Nokia and KONGSBERG aims to strengthen battlefield connectivity with deployable 5G solutions

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on advancing tactical communications for defense organizations and allied nations. The partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of secure and interoperable 5G networks for … Read the full press release

Ericsson and SoftBank Partner to Upgrade 4G/5G Networks with Full-Band Radio Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has signed a new agreement with SoftBank to deliver comprehensive 4G and 5G radio equipment spanning low, mid and high frequency bands. The partnership focuses on reinforcing network performance across six Japanese regions and extending 5G Standalone … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Unveils MagentaZuhause Hybrid: Fixed‑Line and 5G Internet at Up to 500 Mbps with No Extra Fee

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s MagentaZuhause Hybrid service now offers the same plan speeds as its DSL packages—up to 500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload—by merging fixed‑line and mobile networks. Using a Speedport Smart 4 router paired with a 5G receiver, the system automatically … Read the full press release

Nokia Powers Medusa Submarine Cable to Link Europe and North Africa with High-Capacity Digital Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been chosen to provide the technology for the Medusa Submarine Cable System, a next-generation open-access fiber-optic network developed by AFR-IX Telecom that connects North Africa and Europe. The system, which spans the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Red … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech’s Kite Platform Wins Juniper Research IoT Connectivity Leadership Accolade

(IN BRIEF) Juniper Research’s “Cellular IoT Market: 2025–2030” report names Telefónica Tech a leading IoT connectivity provider, forecasting a 60 % rise in IoT connections through 2030. Telefónica Tech’s Kite platform delivers an all‑in‑one managed service—covering software, global network access, hardware, … Read the full press release

Ericsson, HPE, and Intel Deliver First Cloud RAN 5G Call on Gen12 Server with Red Hat OpenShift

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, in partnership with HPE and Intel, has successfully demonstrated a 5G Cloud RAN call on the HPE ProLiant Compute DL110 Gen12 server using Intel’s Xeon 6 SoC and Red Hat OpenShift. This proof point validates Ericsson’s Cloud … Read the full press release