Tag Archives: Network slicing

Nokia and Taiwan Mobile Strengthen Partnership to Improve 5G Performance, Automation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has signed a 5G expansion agreement with Taiwan Mobile to support the operator’s move towards AI-native mobile networks. The partnership will see Nokia deploy its latest AirScale portfolio, including next-generation baseband and radio solutions, alongside AI-driven software … Read the full press release

Nokia Brings Unified Data Management and Intent-Based Networking to AWS Cloud Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Amazon Web Services are expanding their collaboration to make Nokia’s Autonomous Network Fabric available on AWS later in 2026. The cloud-based platform is designed to help telecommunications operators move toward Level 4 autonomous network operations by … Read the full press release

Nokia Expands Agentic AI Portfolio to Support More Autonomous Telecom Network Operations

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has introduced a series of agentic AI upgrades to its autonomous networks portfolio to help telecommunications providers improve network reliability, operational efficiency and responsiveness to AI-driven traffic demands. Announced at DTW in Copenhagen, the updates cover the … Read the full press release

SoftBank and Ericsson Validate Five Simultaneous 5G Use Cases on Commercial Network at Suzuka Circuit

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson Japan and SoftBank successfully demonstrated advanced 5G Standalone and millimetre wave capabilities during the 2026 F1 Japan Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, using five independent network slices simultaneously on SoftBank’s commercial network. The trial tested how network … Read the full press release

Ericsson, China Mobile and OPPO Advance 5G Network Slicing With Consumer Connectivity Field Trial

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, China Mobile and OPPO have completed a live commercial field verification of consumer-oriented 5G Standalone network slicing technologies on China Mobile’s network in Dezhou, China. The test validated both User Equipment-level and application-level slicing capabilities designed to … Read the full press release

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