Stockholm-based startup TERASi has introduced the RU1, a compact communications radio designed to deliver gigabit-speed links with military-grade security. Small enough to mount on tripods or drones, the RU1 aims to provide reliable, high-capacity connectivity where fragile or slow networks are unacceptable. The RU1 targets organisations that operate in unpredictable environments: armed forces, disaster-response teams, … Read more

Verizon has become the first carrier in the United States to launch a 5G network, though it was narrowly beaten on the global stage by operators in South Korea. South Korea’s largest carriers, SK Telecom and KT, began offering 5G services in Seoul just hours before Verizon’s launch. Their initial rollout had been delayed from … Read more

Ericsson has opened India’s first 5G Innovation Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to accelerate 5G deployments and foster a stronger ecosystem for next-generation mobile technology. Described as a first-of-its-kind facility, the Innovation Lab will bring together mobile network operators, academic institutions, startups, and industry partners to explore 5G use cases, develop … Read more

AI is helping telecom operators cut energy costs as Ucell and ZTE adopt dynamic power management to reduce mobile network operating expenses. Electricity costs are consistently one of the largest components of operating expenditure for national mobile operators and owners of private enterprise networks. Keeping radio and core communications equipment powered at full capacity 24/7 … Read more

After launching across 11 major UK cities, 4G has attracted both praise and criticism. While much of the commentary focuses on faster downloads and smoother streaming, that perspective misses the broader operational and commercial challenges operators must address. What must operators consider to build effective 4G offerings and deliver them reliably? Are there lessons from … Read more

Over the past few years, mobile operators have become experts at building networks that handle extreme volumes of traffic. This has been a complex task as subscribers constantly change devices, download new applications, and adopt new communication methods. Rather than simply transporting data, operators are beginning to recognize that the data flowing through their networks … Read more

Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi plans to invest more than 50 billion yuan (about £5.3bn) in 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) over the next five years, company executives have announced. The information was shared by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun on official social media channels and reported by major news outlets, though Lei did not provide a … Read more

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has called on EU nations to reassess their satellite strategies amid growing concern over dependence on Starlink for critical services. Speaking to the Financial Times, Carr stressed the need for Western unity and urged allies to keep their long-term focus on the strategic challenge posed by the rise of the Chinese … Read more

Huawei has appointed two executives to lead its enterprise and carrier divisions following the sudden death of Ryan Ding Yun. Ding Yun, 53, who had dedicated roughly half his life to Huawei and led the company’s enterprise and carrier operations, died on 7 October after a sudden illness. Huawei named the following leaders to succeed … Read more

Virgin Media O2 is set to acquire spectrum from VodafoneThree, a move that promises faster speeds and improved coverage for mobile customers across the UK. Under the £343 million agreement with VodafoneThree, Virgin Media O2 will gain ownership of 78.8 MHz of spectrum, increasing its total share to about 30 percent. That additional capacity should … Read more