Wireless network maker Nokia says it is planning to cut up to 10,000 jobs, or over 10% of its staff, to reduce costs as it invests in research and development and tries to cement its role as a key supplier of 5G technology. The restructuring means the number of staff is expected to fall to […]
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Molex, a global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, released Monday a global survey of decision makers from telecom carriers exploring the “State of 5G” and the significant transformational opportunities it presents. Additionally, the survey asked about the impact on deployment progress, current delivery challenges and emerging business prospects. Overall, carriers are optimistic: more than half […]
India-based Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STL), a large integrator of digital networks, announced recently new deals and extensions to current engagements with leading telcos in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA). The deals worth more than $100 million exhibit the company’s focus on building future-ready digital networks in the region. Since mid-2020, Tier 1 MEA […]
5G is the next significant evolution in the mobile landscape, promising to deliver better and faster connectivity. The technology will also empower innovate variety of existing and new apps, including cloud gaming on the go. Newzoo’s Global Mobile Market Report shows that there will be over 700 million 5G-ready smartphones active in the market this […]
India-based operator Bharti Airtel announced on Monday that it has partnered with American chipmaker Qualcomm to accelerate 5G within the country shortly following Airtel’s demonstration of 5G services in Hyderabad over its live 4G network. The deal will allow the operator to effectively utilize Qalcomm’s 5G RAN platforms, through its network vendors and device partners, […]
Malaysia announced late last week that it’s going to accelerate development and deployment of fifth generation networks, Prime Minister Muhiyddin Yassin unveiled during his digital economy blueprint. The announcement reverses the government’s previous stance of postponing the launch to better focus on 4G technology. According to media reports, the blueprint will include 15 billion ringgits […]
Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia announced on Thursday that it has been selected by A1 Austria to provide comprehensive 5G coverage across the country in a multi-year contract. The deal – which will push A1 Austria to become a local market leader – will see Nokia supply 5G radio access and core network services. The […]
State-owned Omantel announced on Wednesday the launch of its 5G mobile services within the Sultanate, providing users further value and speed, as they place the full potential of the fifth generation of communications into their hands. The operator had previously setup its 5G rollout roadmap as early back as 2019, with Oman introducing 5G home […]
German Deutsche Telekom and South Korean Samsung announced on Wednesday the successful completion of the first 5G Standalone (SA) trial in the city of Pilsen, Czech Republic. The two companies verified the performance of 5G SA Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) technologies, demonstrating three times higher spectrum efficiency compared to LTE, a joint statement said. “Samsung […]
A former SoftBank Corp. employee has been arrested under the suspicion of illegally sharing 5G trade secrets with new employer, Rakuten Mobile, before the former was planning to launch their very own mobile network. Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested Kuniaki Aiba who allegedly leaked classified company information, breaching the Unfair Competition Prevention Law as well […]