Verizon and AT&T have decided to delay their rollouts until 5 January 2022, after the US Federal Aviation Administration raised possible interference concerns.
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UK Government targets 35% of traffic over Open RAN by 2030
The announcement came in a joint statement from the country’s mobile operators and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.
AT&T begins 5G rollout in Mexico
AT&T has begun rolling out 5G services in the country using the 2.5 GHz band.
FarEasTone and Ericsson complete 5G network slicing trial
Taiwanese mobile operator FarEasTone and Ericsson have announced that they have successfully completed a network slicing trial.
UK Government launches competition to boost 5G rollout
The UK government has launched a £4m pound competition that will explore ways to make it easier for mobile operators to deploy 5G infrastructure on public street furniture such as lampposts and bus shelters.
Telefonica and NEC announce open RAN trials in Spain, Germany, the UK and Brazil
Telefonica and NEC have announced the launch of an Open-RAN live pilot in four global markets.
Vodafone and Ericsson halve energy consumption in 5G trial
Vodafone has announced that it has completed a trial of a new 5G radio which saw energy consumption decrease by a daily average of 43%, and as much as 55% at off-peak times.
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.
