South African regulator ICASA has announced that it has raised a total of €891m in its long-awaited auction.
News outside of the EU
Global 5G smartphone sales surpass 4G for the first time
New data by Counterpoint Research suggests that 51% of all smartphones sold in January 2022 were 5G capable.
Vodafone UK and Ericsson trial on-demand 5G network slicing
The two companies say the trial is the first of its kind to take place in the United Kingdom.
Telenor Norway launches 5G TV service
The Norwegian telecommunications company has launched a new TV service that uses 5G fixed wireless access instead of relying on wired broadband.
Apple reveals new budget iPhone with 5G
The third-generation iPhone SE model is the first low-cost iPhone to support 5G.
VEON announces ‘Always-on’ system using network slicing technology
The company says this new network will ensure financial services can continue to operate when mobile voice and messaging services are suspended.
China adds 28 million 5G subscribers in January
Although this is a sizeable increase, many of these new subscribers were already existing customers who have been migrated to a 5G plan.
Vodafone UK switches on first OpenRAN site
The operator plans to have 2,500 OpenRAN sites by 2027.
Report: Fixed Wireless Access could become 5G “killer app”
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) will experience rapid growth in the United States, according to consulting firm Global Data.
US operators launch mid-band 5G services
Verizon and AT&T have launched 5G in the c-band after several delays.
