5G is expected to account for almost 20 per cent of connections in the Russia Federation by 2025 according to GSMA Intelligence. But, the rollout would be faster and cheaper, if the government adopted international safety guidelines for radio spectrum, according to a study released by GSMA. The Russian Federal Government is rolling out its […]
Cellnex Telecom and CK Hutchison have announced a series of agreements pursuant to which Cellnex will acquire circa 24,600 telecommunications towers and sites that CK Hutchison currently owns in Europe for total consideration of €10 billion. The transactions include the roll-out of up to 5,250 sites over the next eight years with an investment of […]
CSG has launched its Digital Mediation platform, a cloud-first solution proven in both private and public clouds like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, that helps CSPs monetise 5G and B2B2x opportunities with minimal risk, while reducing disruption to their existing systems. CSG says its Digital Mediation eases the burden and simplifies the process […]
The massive projected increase in power needs of the world’s mobile technology – a more than doubling by 2030 – underscores a call for an increasing role of renewable energy in mobile. According to a joint study from mobile and video technology research and development company InterDigital, and ABI Research, the 5G ecosystem will see
DISH Network Corporation and Qualcomm Technologies have announced a collaboration to test open and virtualised RAN 5G solutions containing the new Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms to help fast track DISH’s rollout of what is intended to be the US’s first cloud-native, Open RAN-compliant 5G network. DISH will utilise the Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms through DISH’s […]
AST & Science is planning a mega-constellation of satellites, called SpaceMobile, to provide 2G/3G/4G/5G connectivity anywhere on the planet, including aircraft broadband connectivity. Texas-based AST & Science (AST) has won investments from the likes of Vodafone and Japanese e-retailer Rakuten and bringing the amount raised to $128 million. Its first test-satellite will reportedly launch later […]
Customised network and broadcast services provider USSI Global has launched a new C-band mitigation interference service for broadcast and cable networks affected by the forthcoming C-band transition. Similar to the recent TV spectrum repack in the United States, the FCC initiative will clear the lower 300MHz of the C-band for 5G services, and reassign affected […]
Korean telco SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom have entered into an agreement to establish a 5G technology joint venture. They will each hold 50 per cent of the joint venture and each will name one representative to lead the new entity. The joint venture will be headquartered in Germany. Through the joint venture, the two […]
In a further consolidation of the wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure sector, American Tower Corporation is to acquire InSite Wireless Group, which owns, operates and manages approximately 3,000 communications sites, primarily in the US and Canada. The portfolio includes more than 1,400 owned towers in the US, over 200 owned towers in Canada and approximately […]
The next UK spectrum auction has moved a significant step closer, with comms regulator Ofcom publishing the final regulations, application form and guidance for those looking to take part in the auction. To help improve mobile services and give more people access to 5G networks, Ofcom will release 200 MHz of spectrum in two frequency […]