Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan region
UZBEKISTAN 14:26

Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan region

Uzbek mobile operator Mobiuz said that it has expanded the coverage of its 5G network in the Namangan region significantly. More than 80 5G base stations have been deployed in the region, including 41 in the city of Namangan. 

Gigabit broadband available to 89% of UK homes - Ofcom
UNITED KINGDOM 13:52

Gigabit broadband available to 89% of UK homes - Ofcom

The latest Ofcom data shows that gigabit-capable broadband (at least 1 Gbps) is available to 27.1 million households across the UK as of January 2026, equal to 89 percent of premises. This is up from 26.4 million premises (87%) a year earlier. The Connected Nations Spring Update shows that full-fibre broadband was available to 24.9 million or 82 percent of UK homes in January, up from 23.7 million six months earlier. 

Nokia picks Siemens exec as new president of mobile infrastructure unit
GLOBAL 13:36

Nokia picks Siemens exec as new president of mobile infrastructure unit

Emma Falck, Siemens' executive vice president for products and smart infrastructure buildings, has been named as Nokia's incoming president of mobile infrastructure. Falck has agreed to join Nokia from 01 September.

AT&T 5G connectivity integrated with Lexus multimedia system
UNITED STATES 13:12

AT&T 5G connectivity integrated with Lexus multimedia system

AT&T's 5G network connectivity has been integrated with the Lexus Interface multimedia system, starting with the 2026 Lexus ES vehicle. AT&T 5G supports faster speeds for in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, real-time navigation, remote services, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Inter Venezuela taps Harmonic for 5G-ready mobile backhaul
VENEZUELA 13:12

Inter Venezuela taps Harmonic for 5G-ready mobile backhaul

Inter Venezuela, the country's largest private ISP, has deployed a nationwide XGS-PON-based mobile backhaul service using Harmonic's virtualised core and fibre infrastructure, announced the US broadband technology specialist. The rollout is designed to provide a cost-efficient alternative to traditional dedicated cellular links as mobile operators in Venezuela prepare for increased network density tied to future 5G deployments.

GCT Semi ships 3,000 5G RF units in Q1
GLOBAL 12:58

GCT Semi ships 3,000 5G RF units in Q1

GCT Semiconductor grew shipments of its 5G-capable RF chipsets by 58 percent quarter-on-quarter in the three months to 31 March. Q1 shipments reached 3,000 units as GCT progressed its commercial trajectory for 5G RF applications including satellite and air-to-ground platforms. The firm anticipates a further acceleration in the coming months due to additional orders from its lead customers, and is projecting sequential growth in 5G shipments through the remainder of 2026.

CPQD and Lactec to develop convergent 5G smart grid platform
BRAZIL 12:29

CPQD and Lactec to develop convergent 5G smart grid platform

Brazilian competence centres CPQD and Lactec have formalised a strategic partnership to integrate 5G Open RAN with smart grid infrastructure to enhance national technological sovereignty. The partnership's flagship initiative is SGHaul, a convergent platform designed to bridge the gap between "last-mile" sensor networks and high-speed backhaul. The platform unites 5G Open RAN with the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. By using a mesh network architecture (Wi-SUN), the system enables smart meters and sensors to re-est

Unitel enhances 5G coverage in Saurimo
ANGOLA 11:44

Unitel enhances 5G coverage in Saurimo

Angolan mobile operator Unitel announced that it improved voice and data services and 5G coverage in Saurimo, Lunda-Sul province. Following the upgrade its 4G networks extends to 57.4 percent of municipalities and 41.4 percent of communes, and 5G technology is present in 7.7 percent of municipalities and 5.2 percent of communes.

Terago revenue falls 3.8 percent in Q1 to CAD 6.17 million
CANADA 09:24

Terago revenue falls 3.8 percent in Q1 to CAD 6.17 million

Canadian wireless broadband provider Terago has reported revenue of CAD 6.17 million for Q1 2026, down 3.8 percent from CAD 6.41 million in the year-earlier quarter. This decrease was due to lower bookings during 2025 and delays to large, multi-site installations; offset partially by revenue from new customers during Q1. Adjusted EBITDA was down 9.8 percent year-on-year to CAD 931,000, from CAD 1.03 million in Q1 2025, on lower revenues.

V.tal to deploy 4G and 5G on Sao Paulo's new Metro Line 6
BRAZIL 09:07

V.tal to deploy 4G and 5G on Sao Paulo's new Metro Line 6

Brazilian wholesale network operator V.tal has partnered with the concessionaire Linha Uni to provide complete mobile connectivity for the future Line 6-Orange of the Sao Paulo subway. The project aims to ensure high-speed voice and data services are available across all 15.3 kilometres of the "College Line". V.tal's system will be shared by multiple mobile operators to offer 4G and 5G services to their respective customers.

Ericsson steps up RAN Scheduler rollout with live field trials targeting T-Mobile US 5G-A network
UNITED STATES 08:59

Ericsson steps up RAN Scheduler rollout with live field trials targeting T-Mobile US 5G-A network

Ericsson and T-Mobile US have advanced Ericsson's AI-native RAN Scheduler with built-in link adaptation technology into large-scale commercial trials. These trials aim to prove up the benefits of Ericsson's software when applied to live 5G Advanced network traffic in T-Mobile's US network. Already, the partners say they have achieved an increase in spectral efficiency close to 10 percent and up to 15 percent uplift in downlink throughput in comparison to rule-based RAN scheduling. 

3 Ireland completes network upgrades at busy locations
IRELAND 08:35

3 Ireland completes network upgrades at busy locations

3 Ireland has completed a EUR 1.2 million 4G and 5G network upgrade programme at some of the country's biggest and busiest locations - including major stadiums, transport hubs and live entertainment venues. This is part of more than EUR 2 billion invested by the operator to date, including EUR 1.1 billion in network and IT infrastructure.

SPAIN 08:00

Orange Spain boosts capacity at Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix event

Orange Spain (MasOrange) said it has invested EUR 60,000 to temporarily enhance its mobile network capacity in and around the Montmelo circuit in Barcelona ahead of this weekend's Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix. The operator, which already has three permanent nodes at the circuit, will be deploying four additional mobile units to reinforce traffic at the venue from 15 to 17 May.

JAPAN 05:58

NTT Docomo to launch RCS messaging service in summer 2026

NTT Docomo said it will begin offering Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging to customers from summer 2026, with business messaging capabilities scheduled to follow later in the year. The operator said the new RCS service will support the exchange of text messages, photos, videos and stickers using mobile phone numbers, alongside features including group chat functionality. NTT Docomo also plans to launch "RCS Official Accounts" in winter 2026, enabling two-way messaging between enterprises and indivi

HONG KONG 02:30

Hong Kong passes 10 million 5G subscribers milestone in January

Hong Kong lost 46,453 mobile lines in January 2026, ending the month with a total of 34.28 million mobile lines, according to the latest figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). The prepay base stood at 23.45 million in January, down from 23.54 million in December, while the number of postpaid lines increased to 10.82 million from 10.78 million.

SLOVENIA 12 MEI

Ericsson confirms 5G SA launch with Telekom Slovenije

Telekom Slovenije has launched Slovenia's first 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile network, powered by Ericsson. The vendor confirmed that the advanced network uses Ericsson's 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and a full-stack core network, including the dual-mode 5G Core solution and Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution. 

GLOBAL 12 MEI

Cohere to launch channel observability feature to surface ISAC data insights

Cohere Technologies announced a feature update in its Universal Spectrum Multiplier software platform set to enhance sensing and AI-RAN workloads hosted in mobile towers. The new ECHO feature leverages USM to generate real-time wireless channel insights, delivering comprehensive observability to help operators understand and act on physical radio environments. ECHO is short for Enhanced Channel Insight with Holographic Observability. Cohere regards the tool as a key component in enabling commercial use case

FINLAND 12 MEI

Telia Finland forms critical communications partnership with Airbus Defence & Space

Telia Finland has announced a partnership with Airbus Defence and Space to bolster critical communications in Finland, with product launches expected to begin this summer. Telia will contribute a digital platform for demanding and regulated environments with its high-availability 5G infrastructure, including private networks and network slicing. Airbus complements the package with its proven Agnet critical communications product, which enables secure, reliable and low-latency communications for authorities,

ITALY 12 MEI

Italy's antitrust to probe Fastweb+Vodafone, TIM 5G network sharing deal

Italy's competition authority AGCM has started an investigation into an agreement between Telecom Italia (TIM) and Fastweb+Vodafone to cooperate in the development of mobile access networks via a RAN sharing model. The probe follows the operators' announcement at the start of the year that they had reached a preliminary deal to share ⁠networks with a view to accelerating the expansion of 5G infrastructure in low-density population areas with less than 35,000 inhabitants.

GLOBAL 12 MEI

Apple starts support for RCS end-to-end encryption in SMS to Android users

Apple and Google have started supporting end-to-end encryption for messages sent between their mobile platforms. Part of the Rich Communication Services (RCS) format, this replaces traditional SMS with more secure and private messages. The end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is rolling out in beta for iPhone users running iOS 26.5 and Android users on the latest version of Google Messages. The new feature is supported by most major carriers and MVNOs around the world. 

UNITED STATES 11 MEI

T-Mobile 5G network supports 2026 PGA Championship

T-Mobile US will deliver an enhanced PGA Championship experience for fans and staff - operating as the Exclusive 5G Wireless Provider for the tournament at Arionmink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. It will provide a more connected, immersive experience for customers - including exclusive on-site experiences at Club Magenta; and real-time highlights and navigation tools in the PGA Championship mobile app.

GLOBAL 11 MEI

OneLayer unveils certified integrations to strengthen private cellular security perimeter

OneLayer has launched a certified ecosystem for private cellular integrations secured using its flagship orchestration layer connecting networks to enterprise end devices and IT fleets. The Technology Alliance Program (TAP) aims to signpost robust integrations from OneLayer's suite into third-party platforms such as cellular routers and firewalls. Certified partners will be flagged in OneLayer's affiliate directory, and can choose to access co-marketing and workshop resources as well as providing input into

UNITED STATES 11 MEI

EchoStar OIBDA improves in Q1 as mobile business turns positive

EchoStar reported a small increase in mobile subscribers in the first quarter, while its pay-TV and broadband bases continued to erode. The company's revenues dropped to USD 3.67 billion from USD 3.87 billion a year ago, while the net loss narrowed to USD 147 million from USD 203 million in Q1 2025. A positive result at the mobile business helped the company generate adjusted OIBDA of USD 493 million, up strongly from 400 million a year ago. 

GEORGIA 11 MEI

Georgia's MagtiCom selects Mavenir for small cell 4G/5G rollout

Mavenir announced a contract with Georgian operator MagtiCom to deploy its cloud-native 4G and 5G small cell products. A beta phase deployment is scheduled to begin in Q2, targeting select residential, small office, and enterprise customers. The full rollout across MagtiCom's national mobile network should get underway before end-2026.

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