Category: 5G

NVIDIA and Marvell alliance scales AI-RAN infrastructure

Network operators face an ongoing challenge to monetise heavy capital expenditures in 5G while simultaneously preparing for the 6G era. The legacy model of providing basic connectivity faces diminishing returns, forcing operators to pivot towards intel…

Virgin Media O2 taps Ericsson for 5G Standalone RAN push

Ericsson has secured the primary radio access network contract for Virgin Media O2 to deploy advanced 5G Standalone architecture. The telecoms industry is currently navigating a complex transition from providing basic connectivity to operating intellig…

Why Nvidia and Nokia are backing AI RAN specialist ODC

Global operators are joining industry giants like Nvidia and Nokia to inject $45 million into AI RAN specialist ODC. The Series A funding round for the US-based startup represents an unusual convergence of industry heavyweights. It is rare to see a sil…

How Indosat is scaling AI-RAN across its network

As Indosat scales its AI-RAN infrastructure, telecom leaders are gaining a potential real-world blueprint for improving network efficiency. Telecoms execs face continuous pressure to extract better returns on investment from their latest cellular rollo…

Military 5G deployments offer blueprint for resilient private networks

Military 5G deployments offer enterprise leaders a blueprint for building resilient private networks in demanding commercial environments. Deploying private cellular networks in industrial settings offers real enterprise value, but integration hurdles …

Orange and Samsung aim to grow European Open RAN networks

Orange and Samsung have expanded their Open RAN network and virtualised RAN (vRAN) partnership to grow European deployments. Following successful pilots running since 2023, the companies agreed to increase their number of vRAN and Open RAN sites in 202…

Taara targets carrier-grade uptime with optical switching

Google moonshot factory graduate Taara aims for carrier-grade uptime with optical switching to fix high-speed wireless backhaul reliability. Operators often face a logistical conflict: bandwidth demands require fibre speeds, but trenching in dense citi…

Using AI to slash 5G emissions and hit ESG goals

Implementing AI solutions in 5G networks can drastically slash energy emissions and accelerate progress toward critical ESG goals. 5G energy efficiency is often viewed as a line item for network operators, but new data suggests it is a macroeconomic le…

Leonardo and Ericsson trial maritime 5G SA for Italian Navy

Defence firm Leonardo and Ericsson have validated 5G SA (Standalone) capabilities for maritime operations following a joint trial with the Italian Navy. The aim is to integrate commercial cellular architecture into defence and industrial environments w…