Verizon Now Offers LTE for IoT Devices
Verizon, this week announced the availability of the world’s first Cat1 LTE network features for IoT, along with new tools for itsThingSpace IoT applications platform that enable developers “to quickly…
Ericsson announces launch of 5GEx project to unify 5G infrastructure service market
Ericsson today announces the launch of the 5G Exchange (5GEx) project. A Phase 1 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (5G PPP) research and innovation project, 5GEx aims to enable a…
Millicom gets a 24% Stake in Helios Towers Africa
Helios Towers Africa (“HTA”), a telecommunications tower company in Africa and Millicom, a telecom and media company dedicated to emerging markets in Latin America and Africa, today announced that Millicom…
GSA confirms growing traction for LTE using 2.1 GHz spectrum
The LTE2100 market status report by GSA confirms that 15 operators in 11 countries have commercially launched LTE systems and service using 2.1 GHz (band 1) spectrum, almost double the…
Alcatel-Lucent and Chunghwa Telecom collaborated for the commercial deployment of G.fast ultra-broadband access technology in Taiwan
Alcatel-Lucent and Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan’s service provider, are to commence the world’s first commercial deployment of G.fast ultra-broadband access technology, allowing the acceleration of ‘last mile’ connectivity to deliver ultra-fast…
Ericsson, Sony Mobile and SK Telecom trial IoT wearables over LTE
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is driving new use cases for wearables, including lifestyle and wellness apps, requiring more diverse device support on mobile networks.
Verizon to kick start the 5G technology in U.S. in 2016
Verizon is all set to usher in a new era with an aggressive roadmap for fifth-generation, or 5G, wireless technology. By nearly all accounts, 5G technology should be introduced in…
LTE subscriptions crosses 750 Million Milestone
GSA, the Global mobile Suppliers Association, has declared on the basis of study conducted by Ovum that LTE subscriptions continue to grow faster than any other mobile communications system technology.
Nokia Networks unveils its programmable 5G multi-service architecture #NetworksPerform
Nokia Networks is revealing a programmable 5G architecture that overcomes the rigidity of legacy networks. The architecture automatically and dynamically adapts radio access and core network resources to meet the…
Ericsson software unlocks indoor performance for the mobile era
In this era when everything is done with mobile be it connecting with friends or important business transactions, Ericsson which is long recognized for high-performance, innovative hardware, is pushing performance…
Ericsson will showcase the internet era of TV at IBC 2015
Ericsson will launch at IBC 2015 new solutions and services that will empower customers to put the connected consumer at center stage in the new internet era of television. This…
Swisscom first to launch three carrier aggregation combining LTE FDD and TDD modes in Europe
Swisscom is provided by Ericsson the Europe’s first fully commercial LTE-Advanced three-carrier aggregation solution combining LTE in both FDD and TDD modes. The demonstration used three carriers in two bands…
Nokia Networks collaborated with Harris Corporation to expands public safety capabilities of LTE network in a box
Nokia Networks has expanded its LTE network in a box (NIB) solution by integrating the BeOn communications suite offered by its public safety partner Harris Corporation.
Huawei and Red Hat successfully complete agile integration tests for multiple vendors to accelerate NFV development
Huawei and Red Hat recently announced that they have completed the first phase of agilely integrating multiple vendors’ MBB architectures by adopting Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) technologies.
Alcatel-Lucent’s Rapport™ communications software supports launch of VoLTE services by China Mobile
Alcatel-Lucent will deploy its Rapport™ communications software with China Mobile, enabling it to simplify and consolidate video, voice and messaging services onto a single platform.
Open Innovation Challenge 2015 to shape IoT ecosystem launched by Nokia Networks
Nokia Networks launches its third consecutive Open Innovation Challenge in Espoo, Finland and the focus of this year’s challenge is on the Internet of Things (IoT) domain. Nokia invites innovative…
Vodafone’s commercial cloud-based VoLTE launch in Italy to be powered by Nokia Networks
Vodafone Italy, a fully-owned subsidiary of the Vodafone Group plc, has selected Nokia Networks to introduce commercial Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services on its network.
Airtel partners with Ericsson for LTE deployment in Gabon
Airtel Gabon has selected Ericsson as its sole supplier for the deployment of a new LTE network. The agreement also includes transformation of the existing mobile radio access and core…
European Commission gave its nod for Nokia’s proposed acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent
Nokia announced that it has received approval from the European Commission for its pending acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent. The proposed acquisition was notified to the European Commission on June 19, 2015…
Alcatel-Lucent and Vodafone conduct first field trial of TWDM-PON technology in Europe to deliver super-fast broadband speeds to customers
Alcatel-Lucent and Vodafone are conducting the first European field trial of TWDM-PON ultra-broadband access technology as the operator prepares its network to address growing network data traffic and mobile backhaul…
Nokia Networks makes its LTE networks IoT ready
Nokia Networks launches its IoT connectivity solution for LTE core and radio networks which makes existing LTE networks IoT ready. Operators can now prepare their current networks for the business…
FANTASTIC-5G research project of Leading companies and research organizations to speed development of a flexible air interface below 6 GHz for 5G networks
A group of 16 leading players in the field of telecommunications are joining forces to advance the development of a new air interface below 6 GHz for 5G networks under…
Zain Saudi Arabia and Huawei announced the Launch of First LTE-Advanced High Speed Mobile Broadband Network
Zain Saudi Arabia and Huawei, have announced the launch of the first commercial LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation in two frequency bands (Band 1 and Band 3) network in the world.
Global LTE subscribers to quadruple by 2019
TeleGeography’s GlobalComms Forecast Service new data reveals that global LTE subscribers are projected to grow 35% compounded annually over the next five years, from 516 million to 2.3 billion. To…
Nokia Networks collaborated with University of Kaiserslautern in Germany to research on 5G architecture
Nokia Networks recently collaborated with the University of Kaiserslautern in Germany to do research on 5G network architecture and also work closely with the university to study the changes that…
PCTEL Launches new LTE Antenna for Fleet and M2M Applications
PCTEL, a Performance Critical Telecom solutions company, launched a new antenna designed to accelerate the adoption of high-speed LTE wireless technology for fleet, agricultural, and industrial applications.
Alcatel-Lucent and Korea’s KT sign collaboration agreement to deliver 5G mobile networks of the future
Alcatel-Lucent has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean telecommunications provider, KT, under which the companies will collaborate to advance 5G development in South Korea with initial testing focusing…
T-Mobile Leased Spectrum to Other Carriers to Expand LTE Network Coverage in Line with Verizon and Sprint
T-Mobile US has leased its spectrum to other carriers in an effort to expand its LTE network to benefit their customers.
Ericsson collaborated with Far EasTone to become sole supplier of 4G/LTE in Taiwan
Ericsson has entered into a contract with Far EasTone, one of the top three Taiwanese telecom operators to become its sole supplier, tasked with expanding and optimizing Far EasTone 4G…
Ericsson files patents suit against Apple in Germany, the UK and the Netherlands
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has filed suits against Apple in Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. For more than two years Ericsson has been trying to reach an agreement with…