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Norway: Telia launches commercial 5G SA

Telia Norway has become the country’s first operator to complete a nationwide 5G network rollout in 2024, and says it is now the fastest in launching commercial 5G standalone (SA). Available across Telia’s entire Norwegian footprint as Advanced 5G, this technology enables businesses and public services to reserve a dedicated slice of Telia’s 5G network […]

February 13, 2026

5G Broadcast trials return to Winter Olympics

Building on successful demonstrations during the Paris Olympics 2024, Italian public service broadcaster Rai and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) are conducting new 5G Broadcast trials during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games (running from now until February 22nd). These pre-commercial trials will explore how 5G Broadcast can leverage resilient broadcast tower infrastructure to […]

February 9, 2026

NGMN proposes new framework for 5G networks

The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has announced new guidance designed to help Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) simplify 5G network operations, to reduce total cost of ownership, cut operational complexity, and achieve sustainability goals, ultimately enabling more reliable, efficient and innovative services for the benefit of customers. In its latest publication, ‘Framework for Network […]

February 5, 2026

D-Link unveils next-gen Wi-Fi 7 routers

D-Link Corporation,a specialist in networking solutions, has introduced its next-generation Wi-Fi 7 router lineup, engineered to meet the growing demand for ultra-fast, reliable, and intelligent connectivity across smart homes and small business environments. The new lineup includes the M95 BE9500 Wi-Fi 7 Smart Mesh Router, R95 BE9500 Wi-Fi 7 Smart Router, and G572 5G NR […]

January 22, 2026

UK mobile industry calls for planning reforms

Mobile connectivity is the fundamental backbone of everyday life, according to trade body Mobile UK. From how we work and learn to how we access an increasing number of public services, our reliance on high-speed networks continues to grow, it notes. “As we progress into the AI era, the UK stands at a critical juncture, […]

January 21, 2026By Colin Mann

OQ Technology, Eseye partner on 5G IoT via satellite–terrestrial integration

OQ Technology, the global 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) satellite operator with headquarters in Luxembourg, and Eseye, a UK-based provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions, have announced a partnership to enable seamless and ubiquitous 5G IoT connectivity worldwide. The collaboration brings together OQ Technology’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation with Eseye’s AnyNet Connectivity […]

January 20, 2026

NetScout ensures optimal customer experiences for 5G network slicing services

NetScout Systems, a provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity and DDoS attack protection solutions, has announced how its 5G observability solutions give Communications Service Providers (CSPs) end-to-end visibility into 5G Standalone network slices. With 5G slicing supporting always-on high-performance services for immersive gaming, large-scale live sporting events and festivals, and mission-critical applications like remote surgery, it’s […]

January 20, 2026

Forecast: FWA infrastructure, CPE spend above $10bn through 2029

According to a report from Dell’Oro Group, a source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to surge, supporting both residential and enterprise connectivity due to its ease of deployment along with the more widespread availability of 4G LTE and 5G Sub-6GHz networks. Preliminary findings […]

January 15, 2026

Airbus launches demonstrator to test 5G in orbit

Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new demonstrator called Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN (Space Radio Access Network). Its mission is to enable standardised global connectivity by exploring advanced 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities. This demonstrator aims to explore the 5G NTN, a versatile connectivity technology compatible with all types of business applications. […]

January 15, 2026

T-Mobile expands partnership with Netcracker

Netcracker Technology has announced that T-Mobile has expanded its relationship to bring Netcracker’s proven digital platform into the cloud, unlocking new levels of speed, scale and flexibility for partners and customers. The move builds on years of successful collaboration between T-Mobile Wholesale and Netcracker, enabling wholesale customers to launch, adapt and monetise new offerings in […]

January 15, 2026