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NTT, KDDI to Promote Global Standardization of Optical Networks

March 27, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

NTT and KDDI signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote global standardization in the field of optical networks, such as optical transmission technology, mobile network technology and its operations management technology, where both companies can leverage their technological strengths. For […]


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Ericsson, MediaTek expand 5G aggregation deployment options

March 20, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Ericsson and MediaTek said they have successfully merged four channels – one FDD and three TDD – to deliver a downlink speed of 4.36 Gbps, the highest known speed based on this band combination. In a release, the Swedish vendor […]


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T-Mobile US executive: 5G FWA has arrived

March 17, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Recalling his career in the U.S. wireless industry, T-Mobile US President of Technology Neville Ray said he’s been, in some ways, working on the same network for nearly three decades. “The last three years, as we’ve combined Sprint and T-Mobile […]


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Cisco, Telenor Expand Partnership to Explore Everything as-a-Service (XaaS)

March 17, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

Cisco and the Telenor Group today announced an expanded relationship—through the fifth iteration of their Joint Purpose Agreement (JPA)—to advance strategic priorities that benefit markets in which the companies jointly operate, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG); as-a-service and automation […]


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T-Mo buys Mint Mobile and parent company

March 16, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

T-Mobile US is acquiring actor Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile prepaid MVNO, its parent company and two other associated brands for up to $1.35 billion. The parent company is Ka’ena Corporation, and its subsidiaries are Mint, Ultra Mobile (which focuses on […]


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HPE intros new IoT data converter for Aruba-to-Azure IoT workloads

March 15, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has introduced a new open-source data converter for Microsoft Azure to enable IoT data going via Aruba Wi-Fi access points to be used in sundry business intelligence and analytics applications in the Azure platform. The firm’s […]


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Keysight O-RAN Solutions Added to CableLabs’ 5G Lab

March 14, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

Keysight Technologies announced that its Keysight Open RAN Architect (KORA) solutions have been added to CableLabs’ 5G Lab to validate the interoperability of open radio access network (O-RAN) components during the 2023 5G Challenge, sponsored by the National Telecommunications and […]


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The Sunday Brief: The dust settles—telecom after COVID

March 13, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Greetings from the Southeast and the Midwest as winter transitions into spring. In this Brief, after a full market commentary, we will provide a retrospective on larger macro trends since the 2020 shutdown (pictured is Bossy Beulah’s, a favorite lunch […]


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Network protocol

March 8, 2023

Via: Computer Weekly

A network protocol is a set of established rules that specify how to format, send and receive data so that computer network endpoints, including computers, servers, routers and virtual machines, can communicate despite differences in their underlying infrastructures, designs or […]


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Kyndryl sees high demand for “bullet-proof” private 5G for Industry 4.0

March 7, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

The private 5G market – or at least the hard-nosed Industry 4.0 end of it – has reached an “inflection point”, reckons global system integrator Kyndryl. So much so, the firm has had to move hard to keep up with […]


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Huawei highlights main features of future ‘5.5G’ tech at MWC

March 6, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

During Mobile World Congress 2023, Huawei has highlighted the main features of future ‘5.5G’ networks, the company’s brand name for advancements in areas like integrated sensing and communication, Level 4 autonomous driving, “all-scenario IoT” concepts and green ICT. The vendor […]


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ZTE and China Telecom unveil 5G solution for B2B, B2C

March 3, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

ZTE has released a 5G-Advanced solution, dubbed Cluster DFS, in partnership with Chinese carrier China Telecom. According to ZTE, the new offering will facilitate the development of specific B2B and B2C services using a single 5G network. China Telecom claims […]


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Test and Measurement: Greener RAN, Open RAN, NTN among the test showcases at MWC23

March 3, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

It was a hectic week for test and measurement vendors at Mobile World Congress 2023, with a slew of announcements, and demonstrations across the Fira, that illuminate where the industry’s attention and development efforts are focused. Power usage—specifically, telecom equipment […]


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Five telecom and connectivity trends you can’t afford to ignore in 2023 (Reader Forum)

March 2, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

The telecom industry is entering a period of rapid growth and convergence, as technological advancements make it easier for people to communicate with each other on multiple different platforms. As companies like AT&T and Verizon continue to expand their offerings […]


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Huawei Unveils IT Infrastructure Architecture to Propel Telco Cloud Transformation

March 1, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

The growing emphasis on service provider IT infrastructure echoes loudly at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2023, taking place in Barcelona, Spain until the 2nd of March. The event saw Huawei, a leading vendor in the ICT and digitalization space, […]


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Deutsche Telekom, Microsoft Partner to Offer 5G Private Networks

March 1, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

Deutsche Telekom announced a collaboration with Microsoft for private 5G networks, known as 5G campus networks. The company has successfully launched a pilot to create a new offering with a leading pharmaceutical company in Germany. Deutsche Telekom offers a strong […]


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Fujitsu Launches New 5G vRAN Solution

February 21, 2023

Via: The Fast Mode

Fujitsu announced the launch of a new 5G vRAN solution combining Fujitsu’s virtualized CU (vCU) and virtualized DU (vDU) with NVIDIA’s GPU technology. Fujitsu will start offering the new solution to customers including telecommunications carriers globally in March 2023. The […]


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Nine countries show interest in Indian 4G-5G stack: Report

February 21, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

India’s communications minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said that at least nine countries have showed interest in a locally developed 4G and 5G technology stack, making India a potential telecom technology exporter. During The Economic Times Global Business Summit (GBS) 2023, the […]


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LG CNS inks partnership to develop private 5G services

February 20, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

LG CNS, which is the IT division of South Korea’s LG Group, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kyung Hee University to jointly develop technologies for a private 5G service, dubbed e-Um in Korea, with the aim of […]


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Five sources of federal funding that are fueling broadband investment

February 15, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Broadband funding is, by and large, one of the few issues with reliable, bipartisan support. It has become an increasingly high priority, as evidenced by the more than $100 billion in federal, state and local funding that are being invested […]