Aduna and Sinch Partner to Expand Global Network APIs

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Aduna, a venture formed by major telecom operators in partnership with Ericsson, has announced a collaboration with Sinch to accelerate global access to network APIs. This partnership aims to make network capabilities more accessible to developers and enterprises worldwide, supporting faster innovation across industries. Launched in September 2024, Aduna was created to simplify and standardize … Read more

Global Operators Now Offer Low-Power Mobile IoT Networks, Says GSMA

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The GSMA has reported that mobile IoT networks—also known as Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) networks—are now available in licensed spectrum across 49 markets worldwide. This expansion follows 93 launches by 50 different mobile operators deploying both LTE-M and NB‑IoT technologies. Current coverage is expected to reach nearly 93% of total IoT markets by the … Read more

Mobile’s Next Chapter: On-Digital Experiences and On-Demand Services

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(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/djiledesign) Consumers—especially millennials—expect digital services that deliver exactly what they want, when and how they want it. Whether ordering food through Deliveroo, booking a ride on Uber, or buying clothes from ASOS, users enjoy immediate control and instant gratification. That level of experience has become the baseline expectation for all digital interactions, including … Read more

Ericsson Unveils New Massive MIMO and RAN Compute Solutions

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Ericsson is introducing a new lineup of Massive MIMO radios and RAN Compute solutions designed to accelerate mid-band 5G rollouts. The release includes three new Massive MIMO radios added to Ericsson’s portfolio and six new RAN Compute products aimed at supporting faster, more efficient deployments across a range of environments. Per Narvinger, Head of Product … Read more

Nokia CEO Announces Major Restructuring After 17% Share Plunge

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Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark has unveiled a restructuring plan after the company’s results lagged behind competitor Ericsson, a shortfall that caused Nokia’s shares to tumble. “The industry is undergoing significant change. Industrial automation and digitalisation are driving demand for higher-performance networks, with a clear shift toward open interfaces, virtualisation, and cloud-native software,” Lundmark said. “As … Read more

O2 Sues Ericsson for Millions After Major Network Outage

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Telefónica-owned carrier O2 is pursuing damages from Ericsson after a software fault led to telecom outages across 11 countries. The outage forced affected operators to face customer complaints and reputational harm. Reports indicate O2 is seeking compensation worth “millions” from Ericsson for the disruption. Japan’s SoftBank was also affected by the same software issue. In … Read more

South Korea Launches First NFV-Based Routing with LG U+ and Juniper

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(c)iStock.com/adventtr South Korea’s mobile operator LG U+ has selected Juniper Networks to implement the country’s first routing deployment based on Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV). According to Juniper’s announcement, this marks the first public NFV-based routing project in Korea and demonstrates LG U+’s commitment to a virtualised, scalable 5G infrastructure. LG U+ sought a partner with … Read more

Six Charged for Running Massive DDoS-for-Hire Services

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Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles and Alaska have charged six people for operating prominent DDoS-for-hire services that enabled distributed denial-of-service attacks for paying customers. As part of the operation, authorities seized 48 internet domains linked to these services. The FBI is actively taking control of websites that allowed users to purchase DDoS attacks. Some of … Read more

Why Regulators’ Four-MNO Rule Blocks Viable Mobile Mergers

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(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Milan Markovic) European regulators often argue that maintaining four network operators per country is essential to preserve strong competition and protect consumers from price increases. However, a recent analysis by Morningstar challenges that assumption and suggests the evidence supporting the four-operator rule is weak. That finding could undermine objections to proposed deals such … Read more