Tag Archives: 5G standalone

Ericsson and O2 Telefónica Forge Ahead with Cloud RAN Deployment in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and O2 Telefónica are set to deploy Cloud RAN technology in Offenbach, Germany, in the first half of 2024, marking the introduction of Ericsson Cloud RAN in Europe. This joint initiative aims to leverage virtualization and cloud … Read the full press release

Innovative Network Expansion: Vodafone Unveils Open RAN Sites in 20 Romanian Cities

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is deploying Open Radio Access Network (RAN) sites across 20 cities in Romania, building on successful trials in Europe and commercial deployment in the UK. Open RAN offers a more flexible and innovative approach to mobile networking, … Read the full press release

5G Milestone: Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Xiaomi Triple Upload Speeds

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Xiaomi have achieved a major breakthrough in 5G technology through a successful test in Europe. They achieved peak upload speeds of up to 273 megabits per second (Mbps), significantly faster than the typical 100 Mbps … Read the full press release

Three Ireland Launches 5G Standalone in Partnership with Ericsson, Pioneering Next-Gen Connectivity for Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Three, the largest mobile network in Ireland, is pioneering 5G Standalone technology, making it the first Irish operator to do so. This innovative technology, powered by Ericsson, enables businesses to harness the full potential of 5G with a … Read the full press release

Elisa Pioneers Seamless Software Upgrades on Live 5G Standalone Network in Partnership with Ericsson

(IN BRIEF) Elisa, in partnership with Ericsson, has become the first service provider in Europe to deploy the In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) capability on a live 5G Standalone (SA) network. This milestone allows Elisa to upgrade its core network software … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s 5G Standalone Network to Stream Historic Coronation Across the Globe

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone will use its 5G network to broadcast the coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023, according to a company press release. The telecoms provider has dedicated an exclusive slice of its public 5G Standalone network … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Qualcomm complete pioneering interoperability tests for 5G standalone carrier aggregation

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 28-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have completed pioneering interoperability tests for 5G standalone (SA) carrier aggregation across both FDD/TDD* and TDD/TDD bands. 5G carrier aggregation allows operators … Read the full press release