O2 UK Joins 5G Race, Reveals Launch Date
The operator previously tested 5G radio access network equipment from Huawei, but it seems to have decided to use equipment from existing partners Ericsson and Nokia instead.
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Deutsche Telekom Links With Software AG for Global IoT
The telco’s T-Systems unit aims to build a build a horizontal, pre-integrated IoT platform with the help of the Cumulocity IoT platform to enable customers to “pick and choose” -
ZTE Follows Huawei, Opens Cybersecurity Center
The China-based vendors want to promote greater transparency to create more confidence about their 5G equipment and other products and services. -
Monaco Telecom 5G Fully Based On Huawei Equipment
However, the operator has acknowledged that it is not immune to the security concerns linked to the use of Chinese 5G equipment. CEO Martin Peronnet said it was “worrying” -
Ericsson and Huawei Power Vodafone UK’s 5G Launch
Cisco is also providing equipment for the network core, while Nokia is being phased out of the carrier’s radio access network plans. -
Databases Are Shifting to the Cloud, Says Gartner
Database and cloud orchestration specialists seem to agree, as Atos extends work with Google Cloud to support Oracle databases and Oracle expands autonomous database capabilities. -
Huawei Gets US Reprieve, Nokia Lets CTO Dangle
The China-based vendor is still likely to face U.S. opposition over its involvement in 5G networks. -
Ericsson Flags 5G Rollouts in Spain and Romania
The Sweden-based vendor highlights involvement in 11 live contracts, but Huawei and Nokia remain in the mix and Samsung seems to be gaining traction. -
SD-WAN Core to ADVA's NFV Deal With Axians UK
The U.K. systems integrator will use elements of ADVA's Ensemble software, gaining access to 50 VNFs including SD-WAN optimization. -
Huawei’s 5G RAN Portfolio Wins Top Rating, GlobalData Says
The China-based vendor has the strongest 5G mobile base station portfolio, according to a new report, as Huawei claims to have built two-thirds of commercially launched 5G networks. -
DCConnect Picks Cumulus NOS for Next-Gen SDN
CenturyLink also connects to Microsoft Azure and Equinix expands its collaboration with IBM Cloud to support hybrid cloud deployments. -
Hutchison Drei Austria Taunts Rivals With ‘Real 5G’
The mobile operator is starting its 5G journey in Linz, with official rate plans and commercial services arriving later this year. -
5G Won’t Affect Weather Forecasting Service, Says GSMA
Industry association seeks to debunk ‘false claims’ that it says threaten the future of 5G. -
Nokia Appoints Two Execs to Replace One
Musical chairs continue at the Finnish vendor as Maria Varsellona’s role will now be split between two executives. -
SK Telecom Signs ‘6G’ MoUs with Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung
The South Korean operator is looking ahead to further 5G advancements as well as the next “G” in mobile technology development. -
5G Subscriptions to Hit 1.9B in 2024, Ericsson Says
The Swedish vendor upgraded its forecasts by an additional 400 million subscribers or 27% as 5G network rollouts gain momentum. -
China Gears Up for 5G, Issues 4 Licenses
The government issued licenses to three mobile operators and China Broadcasting Network Corp. The question now is: which of the big vendors will win the largest slice of future -
Three Joins UK’s 5G Party With an Initial FWA Focus
5G rollouts are ramping up in Europe as Vodafone also announced commercial launches in Italy and Spain. -
Orange Business Services Adds Riverbed’s Aternity to Support SD-WAN
The enterprise services provider plans to offer Aternity as a managed service within its Visibility-as-a-Service portfolio. -
Orange Flags LTE-M Roaming With AT&T, KPN, and Swisscom
Other operators are expected to join the roaming arrangement in the coming months. -
Trump’s UK Visit Adds to Huawei Confusion
Remarks from President Donald Trump suggest the U.K. could change its position on letting Huawei have limited involvement in 5G networks, although Britain says it is still reviewing the -
Juniper Scores Deal to Power BT's Unified Cloud Network, 5G
BT will use Juniper’s Contrail SDN, AppFormix monitoring software, and QFX Series ethernet switches. -
Telefónica Taps Nokia Deepfield to Improve Network Performance
The Spanish operator says the software will increase network visibility and allow it to automate its operations to improve overall service performance. -
Gogo Plans to Launch 5G in the Sky in 2021
The In-flight broadband services provider aims to use unlicensed spectrum in the 2.4 GHz band and utilize its existing ground network of 250 cell towers. -
Ericsson, Nokia score SoftBank 5G deals at Huawei, ZTE's expense
The telecom giant awarded 5G RAN contracts to the two European vendors at the expense of the two major Chinese telecoms equipment providers.