Tag Archives: 5G

Expanded Ericsson and Epiroc Alliance Targets Scalable Connectivity for Remote-Controlled and Autonomous Mining Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Epiroc have expanded their long-running collaboration into a broader global go-to-market alliance aimed at accelerating automation and digital transformation in the mining sector. Under the agreement, Epiroc will integrate, resell and deploy Ericsson’s enterprise LTE and … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Highlights Electric Flight, Hydrogen Aviation and Satellite Innovation as Aerospace Industry Moves Toward Industrial Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer will use ILA Berlin 2026 to present a broad portfolio of aerospace technologies that connect applied research with industrial use. Under the coordination of Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE, institutes from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will showcase innovations in both … Read the full press release

EE Strengthens UK Mobile Connectivity with 5G+ Rollout at Festivals, Sports Events and Tourist Destinations

(IN BRIEF) EE is expanding its 5G+ network across the UK this summer, with enhanced connectivity being activated at more than 25 major events and festivals and rolled out to more than 30 towns ahead of the busy seasonal period. … Read the full press release

Home Nations Football Legends Join BT and Frank Skinner in Campaign Celebrating Shared Tournament Spirit

(IN BRIEF) BT has launched a new UEFA EURO 2028™ campaign built around a fan-inspired football poem titled “Four Nations, One Chant,” featuring Frank Skinner alongside Home Nations football figures Izzy Christiansen, Keith Gillespie, Helen Ward and Rachel Corsie. The … Read the full press release

Maritime industry to gain real-time intelligent shipping capabilities through Ericsson and Net Feasa collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Net Feasa have launched a new global partnership focused on bringing onboard 4G and 5G connectivity combined with agentic AI-driven operational systems to the maritime shipping industry. The solution enables real-time cargo monitoring, enhanced supply chain … Read the full press release

Telefónica Retains Gartner Leadership Position in Global Managed IoT Connectivity Services for Twelfth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services Worldwide for the twelfth consecutive year. Through Telefónica Tech, the company continues expanding its IoT connectivity portfolio with technologies including 5G, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom reports resilient first-quarter growth and raises 2026 financial guidance despite volatile market conditions

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom delivered a resilient first-quarter performance in 2026, reporting organic growth across revenue, earnings, and cash flow despite volatile market conditions and currency headwinds. The Group increased net revenue to EUR 29.9 billion and raised its full-year … Read the full press release

AI-Powered Ericsson Uplink Optimization Trial Delivers Performance Improvements Across KDDI 4G and 5G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and KDDI have successfully completed a large-scale AI-driven uplink optimization field trial across KDDI’s live 4G and 5G commercial network in Japan. Using Ericsson’s Uplink Interference Optimizer rApp on the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform, the companies achieved … Read the full press release

New Nokia and Orange Collaboration Explores AI Native RAN Technologies for Future 6G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Orange have expanded their collaboration to develop and evaluate AI-RAN technologies, supported by NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure. The initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence into radio access networks to improve performance, energy efficiency, and enable new services … Read the full press release

Telefónica Strengthens Sustainability Strategy with Certified Eco Smart Portfolio Driving Measurable Emission Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has helped avoid over 19.2 million tonnes of CO₂e emissions by 2025 through its Eco Smart digital solutions, marking a notable year-on-year increase. More than half of its B2B portfolio is now certified by AENOR, confirming its … Read the full press release

BLT Expands Rail Automation Strategy with Stadler NOVA Pro Deployment Across Basel Metropolitan Network

(IN BRIEF) BLT Baselland Transport AG has commissioned Stadler Rail to implement the NOVA Pro communication-based train control system across its core network in the Basel metropolitan area, advancing its strategy to automate and digitalize rail operations. Following the system’s … Read the full press release

Ericsson Becomes Founding Premier Member of OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation to Advance Open RAN and Future 6G Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has joined the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation as a founding premier member under the Linux Foundation, reinforcing its involvement in open-source development for next-generation radio access networks. The initiative focuses on creating an open and portable CU/DU software … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between Vodafone and Nokia Unlocks Advanced Connectivity and Security Features for the Developer Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Nokia are partnering to make advanced 5G network capabilities more accessible to application developers by integrating Vodafone’s Network APIs into Nokia’s Network as Code platform starting in April 2026. The collaboration will allow developers to build … Read the full press release

Telia Norway Secures Top Position in National Mobile Network Benchmark for Second Consecutive Year with 830-Point Performance Score

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has been named the country’s best mobile network for the second consecutive year following an extensive benchmark by Rohde & Schwarz. Achieving a Network Performance Score of 830 out of 1,000, Telia outperformed other leading Norwegian … Read the full press release

LaCabina Becomes Telefónica’s Central Showcase for Scalable Innovation Across Industry, Healthcare, and Smart Cities

(IN BRIEF) Since opening in 2023 Telefónica’s LaCabina in Madrid has welcomed over 30,000 visitors from 5,000 organizations, with more than 40 percent adopting Telefónica technologies after their visit the 2,200-sqm innovation hub hosts over 270 demonstrations across nine sectoral … Read the full press release

Vodafone Group Expands Egyptian Spectrum Footprint through Vodacom-Led Participation in National Allocation Programme

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group has confirmed that its subsidiary Vodacom Group has announced Vodafone Egypt’s participation in a multi-year spectrum investment programme led by Egypt’s MCIT and NTRA, under which Vodafone Egypt has secured an additional 2 x 10MHz of … Read the full press release

EE Extends Its Record as the UK’s Best Network Following Comprehensive Nationwide Testing Across Cities, Roads, and Rail Routes

(IN BRIEF) Two major independent studies by RootMetrics® and Umlaut Connect, based on more than 5.7 billion data samples collected across UK cities, towns, roads, and rail routes, have confirmed EE as the country’s best performing mobile network for speed, … Read the full press release

Jammu and Kashmir: One Land, Two Realities Divided Between Light and Darkness

(IN BRIEF) The text argues that Jammu and Kashmir represents two starkly contrasting models of governance and development. It claims that the Pakistan-administered side (PoJK and Gilgit-Baltistan) suffers from political disenfranchisement, institutional neglect, economic underdevelopment, and restrictions on civil liberties, … Read the full press release

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