Tag Archives: Network slicing

BT Group Enhances Network Cloud Platform with Ericsson 5G Core Upgrades and Dynamic Network Slicing Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) BT Group and Ericsson have renewed and expanded their partnership to enhance BT’s 5G core network capabilities with new 5G Standalone functions, including the Network Slice Selection Function and Network Exposure Function. These technologies will enable dynamic network … Read the full press release

Telefónica Demonstrates Future Connectivity Solutions and Quantum Technologies at Mobile World Congress 2026

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica will showcase its latest digital technologies and network capabilities at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona under the theme Ready for Next. The company’s 951-square-meter stand will feature a circular design centered around a large 360-degree LED … Read the full press release

Nokia and AWS Introduce Agentic AI Powered 5G Advanced Network Slicing for Adaptive Premium Telecom Services

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has partnered with Amazon Web Services to introduce the first agentic AI-powered intent-based 5G-Advanced network slicing solution deployed in a live network environment. The technology combines Nokia’s advanced slicing capabilities with AWS AI platforms to enable telecommunications … 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

Ericsson Supports Three Sweden’s 5G Standalone Launch with End-to-End Cloud-Native Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Three Sweden have launched a commercial 5G Standalone network in Sweden, making Three Sweden the first operator in the country to offer 5G SA services. Powered end-to-end by Ericsson’s cloud-native 5G Core and Radio Access Network … 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

BT to Power Emirates Great Britain SailGP with Dual 5G Standalone Network Slices

(IN BRIEF) BT Group is supplying two dedicated 5G Standalone network slices at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix (July 19–20) in Portsmouth, partnering with SailGP, Ericsson, Nokia, and Sony. These slices will ensure reliable boat connectivity for the 12 F50 … Read the full press release

Ericsson and BT Unite Private and Public 5G Networks to Power SailGP Live Data and Video

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and BT have jointly deployed an integrated private and public 5G network for the SailGP event in Portsmouth, linking venues, operations centers, and high‑speed F50 catamarans. Ericsson’s Private 5G and Cradlepoint routers handle over 53 billion data points per … Read the full press release

Nokia Powers O2 Czech Republic as Nation’s First 5G Standalone Core Operator

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has supplied its cloud-native 5G Standalone Core software to O2 Czech Republic, making it the nation’s first operator to launch 5G SA. The deployment includes Nokia’s Packet Core solution, enabling network slicing, ultra-low latency, multi-cloud flexibility, enhanced … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Bharti Airtel Expand 25-Year Partnership with New Multi-Year Managed Services Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has signed a multi-year NOC Managed Services contract with Bharti Airtel, enhancing their longstanding 25-year partnership and reinforcing Ericsson’s role in supporting Airtel’s nationwide network operations. Under this agreement, Ericsson will provide intent-based operations from its centralized … Read the full press release

Proximus Global and Nokia Unveil Joint Plan for Developer-Friendly Network APIs at #MWC25

(IN BRIEF) Proximus Global, a digital communications leader, has entered a strategic collaboration with Nokia to integrate each other’s network APIs on their respective marketplaces. This move, showcased at #MWC25, aims to give developers better access to telecom capabilities—particularly 5G … Read the full press release

Next-Level 5G Experience: Ericsson and Telefónica Launch Innovative Network Slicing Solution

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Telefónica have introduced a pioneering initiative allowing consumers to access enhanced 5G services through on-demand network slicing. Tested at the 5TONIC Lab in Madrid, this proof of concept enables subscribers to customize their service experience with … Read the full press release

Vivo and Ericsson’s 5G Solutions Ensure Seamless Connectivity at São Paulo’s ‘The Town’ Festival

(IN BRIEF) São Paulo’s inaugural ‘The Town’ music, culture, and art festival, held from September 2nd to 10th, 2023, provided an immersive experience for attendees with the help of Vivo and Ericsson’s 5G infrastructure. To serve the estimated 500,000 festivalgoers, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Wows GITEX Global 2023 Visitors with Immersive Sports Experience Powered by 5G and Network Slicing

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson showcased an immersive sports demonstration at GITEX Global 2023, highlighting the advantages of Network Slicing on a 5G network for communication service providers (CSPs) and consumers. The demonstration emphasized the potential for immersive fan engagement in sports … Read the full press release

Ericsson and CTTC Collaborate on Research Projects to Advance 5G and 6G Network Slicing

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and the Centre Tecnològic de Telecommunications de Catalunya (CTTC) have formed a research partnership to address the challenges of massive network slicing in advanced 5G and 6G networks. This collaboration is part of the UNICO I+D program, … Read the full press release

Telekom and RTL Deutschland Launch “5G Live Video Production” Service

(IN BRIEF) Telekom and RTL Deutschland have introduced the “5G Live Video Production” service, which enables stable broadcasting for live events using 5G standalone and network slicing technologies. This service allows TV teams to transmit live HD video streams reliably … Read the full press release

Verizon, Ericsson, and MediaTek Achieve Successful Data and Voice Sessions on 5G Network with New RedCap Technology

(IN BRIEF) Verizon, in collaboration with Ericsson and MediaTek, has achieved successful data and voice sessions over its 5G network using Ericsson’s new RedCap compatible software and MediaTek’s RedCap testing platform. This breakthrough technology, referred to as NR light functionality, … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Vodafone’s 5G Trial Enhances Mobile Gaming Experience Through Network Slicing

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Vodafone have conducted a successful live network trial at Coventry University to showcase the positive impact of optimized 5G Standalone network slicing on enhancing the mobile gaming experience. Using network slicing, trial participants experienced improved gaming … Read the full press release

Ericsson to Enhance Orange Jordan’s Core Network with Cloud-Native 5G Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Orange Jordan has selected Ericsson, a global 5G leader, to upgrade its core network infrastructure with cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core and 5G Charging solutions. This enhancement will enable Orange Jordan to deliver more flexible, efficient, and scalable services … Read the full press release

Vodafone Implements Network Slicing for Business and Public Sector Critical Applications

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is leveraging network slicing technology to provide business customers with dedicated slices of the network to support on-demand, secure, and reliable connectivity. Network slicing allows the creation of virtual networks that can be isolated and optimized for … Read the full press release