How recent spectrum auctions will impact US 5G rollouts and private networks
The CBRS and C-Band auctions provided US operators with highly coveted mid-band spectrum that they can use to underpin 5G…
19 Jan 2021
Telcos look set to go even greener in 2021
A flood of ‘green’ launches and eco-friendly announcements from European telcos in the last part of 2020 flag a clear trend towards green marketing in the industry. After a year…
18 Jan 2021
Google Cloud-Nokia venture highlights battle for 5G network edge
Google Cloud Platform has arguably been late to the party as network operators become more comfortable with placing network flows on public clouds. However, its joint venture with Nokia announced…
15 Jan 2021
Apple iPhone LiDAR feature helps bring 5G to life
When Apple launched the iPhone 12 line in October, it included an augmented reality (AR) technology called LiDAR in its higher-end models, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro…
14 Jan 2021
US DoD goes beyond military benefits with 5G funding
The US appears to be getting ‘defensive’ in response to claims that China has seized the mantle of 5G leadership. While China has clearly taken a lead in 5G subscriber…
06 Jan 2021
Ooredoo signs 5G agreement with Ericsson
The Ooredoo Group has agreed to acquire fifth-generation (5G) equipment from Swedish telecoms supplier Ericsson. The five-year agreement covers the supply of 5G radio, core and transport products and solutions, as well as…
04 Jan 2021
Spectrum auction in South Africa to boost 5G uptake in the country
Several telecom operators in South Africa launched their 5G services in 2020. Vodafone commercially launched services in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town in May 2020 and plans to extend its…