5G News
All the latest 5G insight, news and analysis involving BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Events
Vodafone: EMS “slows everything down” in 5G cloud network; calls on vendors to fix
Operator network consultant says typical Element Management System is a blocker to OSS automation.
Strategy & Change
T-Mobile US keeps options open on fibre play
No decision made on adding wireline to complement fixed-wireless home broadband offering.
Network & Infrastructure
High-flying towers reach new development heights
Deutsche Telekom-backed Stratospheric Platforms gears up with BT trial and Series-B fund raising.
Venturing & Investments
Accenture funds DT-linked hologram tech startup
Accenture invests in Forma Vision’s volumetric video tech for metaverse applications.
Network & Infrastructure
BT looks to the skies for rural coverage answers
Trials started with Stratospheric Platforms to beam 4G/5G connectivity in remote UK regions.
Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone launches LEO satellite trials in Turkey
Turkish operator partners local SatCo to test 4G/5G satellite speeds.
Financial & Performance
Indus Towers posts loss as pressure piles on ailing client Vi
TowerCo forced to make large provision against ‘doubtful debts’.
Network & Infrastructure
Vodacom lands 2Africa subsea cable in South Africa
2Africa subsea cable system extended to Vodacom network facility in Gqeberha, South Africa.
Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone renews Currys deal with focus on broadband
“Multi-year” extension sees Currys retain Vodafone as its ‘exclusive’ MNO partner.
Network & Infrastructure
Croatian regulator initiates latest spectrum auction
Two procedures will take place via electronic bidding, covering national- and regional-level frequencies.
Operations
More strife for Vi as fifth of sales staff exit
Mass exodus said to have occurred in recent weeks.
Spirent: embrace 5G reimagination, play to telco strengths
As 5G SA becomes reality, operators are modernising network lifecycle assurance to realise the potential for faster and more flexible service delivery.
From castles to classrooms: Wales tests rural 5G case
Telefónica Tech and Darwin collaborate on cybersecurity for CAVs
DT’s Antje Williams puts three year timeline on enterprise 5G
Testbeds and Trials: many roads to 5G for BT
5G Create: UK MNOs left with bit parts
Telefónica on board with 5G emergency comms project
UK 5G innovation: the startups to watch
UK 5G innovation: projects, testbeds and trials
UK 5G innovation: Rural Connected Communities