Malaysian 5G network provider U Mobile says it has signed on government-owned telecoms infrastructure provider Sacofa as a strategic fibre backhaul partner to accelerate the rollout of its 5G network in Sarawak.
Indian telco Bharti Airtel has reportedly accused domestic telecoms vendor Tejas Networks of installing “sub-standard equipment” in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL’s) 4G network, which Airtel claims is disrupting its network in the Rajasthan circle.
Service provider MTN South Africa and technology giant ZTE Corporation have announced Africa’s first 5G ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.
Open RAN has long been billed as an appealing option for vendors in emerging markets but numerous factors have stalled adoption. The cost of ownership is relatively high, and a core part of the appeal – the freedom to choose equipment from different su…