The launch comes as analyst firms continue to predict robust enterprise traction for private networks, but also note integration challenges.

“This is just a re-affirmation of the fact that we build our stuff in the United States," Infinera's Rob Shore said.

Both trials involved multiple vendors, highlighting the potential benefits and complexity of a disaggregated network architecture.

The Mobile OnSite NaaS has been trialed at a Lockheed Martin facility in Colorado where it’s being used as a data and video testing platform.

Both deals hasten what is an increasing push by telecom providers in looking toward the heavens to extend the reach of their wireless networks.

The deployment is part of Vodafone's plan to deploy 2,500 open radio access network sites by 2027.

CTO John Saw also poked fun at a recent robotaxi meltdown that resulted from an overloaded cellular network.

The deployment involved setting up cameras on a live production line that produces components for electric vehicles.

“What it takes to attract and retain customers is materially more expensive than it was just a few quarters ago,” CEO Mike Sievert told employees.

“5G [reduced capacity] modules will constitute 18% of total cellular IoT module shipments by 2030," Counterpoint Research predicts.

GlobalData predicts fixed-wireless access services will double its share of the U.S. broadband market over the next five years.

The vendor stated these new services are tied to its expanded work with the software-defined edge.

"This will create additional jobs and these are high-tech components so these will also be high-tech jobs," Nokia's Stefaan Vanhastel said.

The carrier has been touting its C-band spectrum deployment as powering its fixed-wireless access service.

Current head Amol Phadke is set to leave and will be replaced by current VP Ankur Jain.

Verizon Business will continue to lead all customer acquisitions and sales, as well as overall planning and development with enterprise customers.

This is based on the ability to combine Dish Network’s expanding 5G network with Echostar's satellite capabilities.

The technology "represents a vital technology that helps right-size 5G connectivity for intelligent edge applications," CCS Insights' Wayne Lam said.

The companies stated they have already completed a successful interoperability test of the new integration.

Tareq Amin has left Rakuten, taking with him a legacy of leading that firm’s innovative open radio access network (RAN) development and deployment.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris touted the deal at Sanmina's production facility in Wisconsin as "made in America, by workers in America."

AT&T has been a "lighthouse" user of the platform.

The pint-sized private network package taps into Nokia’s enterprise connection-focused MX Industrial Edge platform and its Digital Automation Cloud.

The carrier said video conferencing work was already being conducted by companies like Dialpad Ai, Google, Cisco’s Webex and Zoom.