5G Networks
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Brussels is falling behind in the race for high-quality 5G, according to new data from MedUX, which benchmarked network performance across the Belgian capital. -
Singtel has partnered with Singaporean defence and security agencies to deploy network slicing technologies to bolster the country’s national security.
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BT Group has reached a major milestone with the first-ever real-world implementation of 5G Standalone (SA) network slicing capabilities on the EE mobile network.
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Verizon has achieved a new 5G speed milestone, reaching 5.5 Gbps download speeds — the equivalent of downloading 266 Taylor Swift albums a minute — during tests with Samsung Electronics and MediaTek.
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OFCOM, the Swiss federal agency responsible for telecoms and broadcasting, has launched new specialised units to strengthen the security of telecom networks and wireless devices.
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Researchers from the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) claim to have developed an antenna system capable of simultaneously transmitting multiple signals to users in different directions, substantially increasing channel capacity for next-gen wireless technologies like 6G.
Forthcoming events
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Nokia has unveiled the 5G Banshee Flex Radio, a new mobile broadband edge network designed to provide secure connectivity on the battlefield.
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Tejas Networks has agreed a three-year deal with Vodafone Idea to supply its cutting-edge TJ1400 and TJ1600 packet and optical transmission products.
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Nokia has secured a multi-year contract extension with French telecoms giant iIiad Group to support its 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile networks across France and Italy.
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has enlisted Nokia to expand its 4G and 5G networks across Indonesia.
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Ericsson has unveiled a new Compact Packet Core solution designed to reduce barriers for operators to modernise legacy systems.
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Swisscom is working with Ericsson to offer a standalone Mobile Private Network (MPN) to provide enterprises with private, localised connectivity.
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Vietnamese carrier Viettel has launched an Open RAN 5G Network, leveraging hardware from Qualcomm to provide enhanced connectivity across the country.
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Nvidia is working with SoftBank to reinvent telecom networks to make them capable of supporting AI-RAN, enabling them to run AI and 5G workloads at the same time.
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Ofcom has revealed the UK’s next spectrum auction will take place in 2025, offering mmWave band licences in the 25.1-27.5 GHz and 40.5-43.5 GHz bands.
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Ericsson has completed an overhaul of African operator MTN’s network in Kigali, Rwanda to prepare the East African country for 5G.
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Nokia has secured a contract extension with Taiwan Mobile to boost the performance and capacity of its 5G network and upgrade its 4G/LTE network.
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SK Telecom and Samsung have developed AI technology capable of optimising 5G base stations.
Forthcoming events
Datacloud Asia 2025 co-located with ITW Asia
3 DECEMBER - 4 DECEMBER 2025 Singapore, Singapore
