EE expands 5G+ network using world-first RAN coordination tech

EE continues to integrate Advanced RAN Coordination into its expanded 5G+ network to optimise radio performance. The race to monetise next-generation connectivity demands intensive capital expenditure and precise radio frequency planning. EE-owner BT G…

Mercedes-Benz accelerates factory automation using private networks

Automotive heavyweights like Mercedes-Benz are relying on dedicated mobile private networks to drive advanced factory automation. Mercedes-Benz operates heavily automated production facilities demanding zero-latency communication between robotics, huma…

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…

Why AI and automated operations need horizontal telco clouds

AI-powered automated operations demand continuous data, making horizontal telco clouds essential for telecom carriers today.  Managing telecom networks grows more complex by the day. Operators are redesigning infrastructure to adopt the platform-b…

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 …

Cloud RAN trial proves AI improves network efficiency

A new Cloud RAN trial has proven how AI boosts network efficiency, giving operators a path to better resource management. AT&T completed an evaluation alongside Ericsson and Intel that tested how machine learning models perform over varying radio f…

Qualcomm: Prepping telecom infrastructure for AI-native 6G rollouts

Qualcomm has formed a broad coalition of industry partners to accelerate the development and global rollouts of AI-native 6G networks. The initiative establishes a milestone-driven roadmap targeting commercial availability from 2029 onwards. Future cel…

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…