Telefonica and NEC have announced the launch of an Open-RAN live pilot in four global markets.
THE Gigabit Society
The 2016 Gigabit Society policy set out a vision for connectivity in the EU over the next decade, stimulating the high-capacity networks needed to grow the digital economy.
By 2025 the major targets are 100 Mbps networks for all households; gigabit connectivity for key businesses and institutions; uninterrupted 5G coverage for all urban areas and major transport paths; and access to mobile data everywhere. Read more here.
Telekom reaches 85% of Germans with 5G
Telekom Deutschland has announced that its 5G network covers 85% of Germans.
Mediacom prepares to launch fixed wireless access for rural areas
US cable operator Mediacom Communications has outlined its plan to launch a fixed wireless access (FWA) internet service using Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum.
Nokia pauses O-RAN alliance work due to fear of US penalties
Nokia has informed the O-RAN alliance that it is suspending technical work in the group, due to fears over US penalties.
Taiwanese telco plans to reach 90% of country’s population with 5G
Taiwanese operator Asia Pacific Telecom (APT) says it expects its 5G network to reach 90% of the island’s population by the end of this year.
Deutsche Telekom hopes to spur industrial innovation in new 5G Campus
Deutsche Telekom has announced that it is building a 5G campus network. The network will be located in the Future Factory Hub, which is currently being constructed in Werner-con-Siemens Centre for Industry and Science e.V in Berlin.
Nokia wins 5G contracts in Eastern Europe
Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia has announced that it has extended its contract with A1 Telekom Austria Group to provide 5G services to Bulgaria, Serbia and Slovenia.
