Federated Wireless launches spectrum coordination services for DAS in CBRS band
UNITED STATES 08:35

Federated Wireless launches spectrum coordination services for DAS in CBRS band

Federated Wireless announced the commercial launch of services to support active distributed antenna systems in the US shared spectrum band known as Citizens Broadband Radio Service (3.5 GHz). This is expected to give mobile network operators a new way to expand indoor 5G capacity without consuming licensed spectrum.

NTT business consortium launches private 5G autonomous bus trial
JAPAN 06:22

NTT business consortium launches private 5G autonomous bus trial

A consortium led by NTT Docomo Business has launched a large-scale autonomous bus demonstration in Yokohama, using private 5G and roadside infrastructure to support stable urban autonomous driving and remote vehicle monitoring. The trial, running from 17 to 22 January, covers a 10.6-km route between Tsurugamine Station on the Sotetsu Line and the north gate of Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia. Eight consortium members, including NTT Docomo Business, technology and automotive partners, a bus operator, and Yokohama City

NTT Docomo and Netflix launch spring promotion for d Point rebates
JAPAN 06:19

NTT Docomo and Netflix launch spring promotion for d Point rebates

NTT Docomo and Netflix have announced a new joint promotional campaign aimed at encouraging new Netflix subscriptions among Docomo mobile customers. The campaign, titled "Docomo × Netflix: Watch Now! Spring Points Cashback Festival," will run from 16 January to 31 March 2026. The promotion targets customers on selected Docomo plans, including Docomo Max, Docomo Poikatsu Max, Docomo Poikatsu 20 and ahamo. 

Airspan-enabled 5G air-to-ground network enters service with Gogo
NORTH AMERICA 06:06

Airspan-enabled 5G air-to-ground network enters service with Gogo

Airspan Networks has confirmed that its 5G air-to-ground technology has enabled the commercial launch of Gogo's next-generation ATG connectivity network, following successful flight testing and validation. The move marks the transition of the industry's first 5G ATG system from a test environment into live service for aviation operators in the contiguous United States and southern Canada.

Vision expands Global WiFi service with unlimited 5G plan in Egypt
EGYPT 05:50

Vision expands Global WiFi service with unlimited 5G plan in Egypt

Japanese company Vision, the operator of Global WiFi, has begun offering a new unlimited 5G plan in Egypt under its Global WiFi overseas router rental service, responding to growing demand for fast mobile connectivity among travellers to the country. The new plan became available on 15 January and supports 5G communications in major Egyptian cities including Cairo, Giza and Alexandria, where network infrastructure has been rapidly expanding. Vision said the launch aligns with increased tourism activity in E

Virgin Media O2 activates 5G Standalone network in Gloucester
UNITED KINGDOM 15 JAN

Virgin Media O2 activates 5G Standalone network in Gloucester

Virgin Media O2 has activated the O2 5G Standalone network in Gloucester, delivering minimum outdoor coverage of 90 percent across the city. This is part of a nationwide roll-out, with the O2 5G Standalone network now live in over 500 locations across the UK. The launch delivers faster speeds, increased coverage and lower latency for around 138,000 residents across the city. 

Claro to invest USD 500 mln in Puerto Rico 5G and fibre push
PUERTO RICO 15 JAN

Claro to invest USD 500 mln in Puerto Rico 5G and fibre push

Claro Puerto Rico (America Movil) intends to invest up to USD 500 million over a three-year period to upgrade its fibre-optic and 5G networks, reports local daily El Nuevo Dia, citing CEO Enrique Ortiz de Montellano. The investment includes USD 150 million to improve resilience and further extend 5G coverage beyond 95 percent of the island's territory, said the executive.

Eurofiber adds Netways as logistics partner for private 5G networks
NETHERLANDS 15 JAN

Eurofiber adds Netways as logistics partner for private 5G networks

Eurofiber announced the addition of Netways Europe to its partner network for building private 5G networks. The operator already works with Nokia, NTT Data and Greenet on the wireless networks, as part of efforts to combine its fibre connectivity with private mobility in a single IT solution for organisations. Netways will serve as logistics and staging partner and providing testing, configuration and equipment deliveries from its sites in the Netherlands and Belgium. The lifecycle management and spare part

SoftBank provides 5G connectivity for AI-based footfall trial in Okinawa town
JAPAN 15 JAN

SoftBank provides 5G connectivity for AI-based footfall trial in Okinawa town

SoftBank provided the 5G connectivity for a pilot project using AI cameras to analyse pedestrian flows in Kadena Town, Okinawa, as part of a local initiative to assess visitor numbers at public facilities and events. The trial was organised by Japan Integration and formed part of efforts to promote the practical use of 5G. The proof-of-concept involved the installation of AI cameras at the roadside station Michi-no-Eki Kadena and at the 45th Noguni Sokan Festival. 

KDDI begins registrations for national drone licence renewal courses
JAPAN 15 JAN

KDDI begins registrations for national drone licence renewal courses

KDDI Smart Drone has started accepting registrations for renewal courses for Japan's national drone pilot qualification, following its registration as an approved renewal training organisation with the ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism. The renewal courses relate to the Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Skill Certification, which was introduced in 2022 to support the safe and appropriate operation of drones and is valid for three years. Licence holders are required to complete a renewal course a

IDC figures show Q4 smartphone volumes up over 2% as Apple, Samsung outgrow competition
GLOBAL 14 JAN

IDC figures show Q4 smartphone volumes up over 2% as Apple, Samsung outgrow competition

A strong showing from market leaders Apple and Samsung fuelled by demand for premium handsets saw global Q4 smartphone shipments rise 2.3 percent year-on-year, according to preliminary estimates from the International Data Corp. Notably, the growth figure is below Omdia's 4 percent estimate for the same period. Nonetheless, IDC observed sustained expansion in the premium segment providing a lift to market leaders Samsung and Apple, which posted the highest twelve-month growth rates in this dataset.

AccelerComm to supply physical layer solution to Airbus 5G NTN demonstrator
GLOBAL 14 JAN

AccelerComm to supply physical layer solution to Airbus 5G NTN demonstrator

AccelerComm, provider of 5G NTN physical layer technologies, announced its participation in a regenerative 5G NTN demonstrator project led by Airbus, aimed at realising standardised, software-defined orbital data transmission at lower cost than existing market players.

POLAND 14 JAN

Polish agency checks find field radiation at 5G base stations in line with legal norms

The Polish R&D Institute of Communications has completed a campaign on checking electromagnetic field radiation at mobile base stations, as well as access points on 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz wireless LANs at schools. The non-ionising field radiation levels also were measured at 5G base stations working on the 3,400–3,800 MHz band in 40 locations in the cities of Kielce, Lublin, Lodz and Opole. No cases of radiation exceeding the maximum allowed legal levels were registered.

GLOBAL 14 JAN

Global smartphone shipments rise 4% in Q4 - Omdia

Worldwide shipments of smartphone devices in the fourth quarter to December 2025 rose 4 percent year-on-year, according to the latest figures from Omdia. In FY 2025, the industry shipped 1.25 billion units, an increase of 2 percent from FY24. Sales were boosted by strong customer demand in the holiday season, offset partly by cost pressures. Apple led the market in Q4 with a 25 percent share, as iPhone 17 interest propelled the company to its highest-ever volumes in the December period. The US firm also ran

UKRAINE 14 JAN

Vodafone Ukraine launches 5G pilot project in Lviv

Vodafone Ukraine said that it has launched a pilot project of 5G services in downtown Lviv. The train station and its surroundings are also planned to be covered soon, with 5G services provided on the 3,500 MHz band. The testing will run until the end of this year.

SPAIN 14 JAN

University of Oviedo activates private 5G network with Teltronic

Spanish critical communications specialist Teltronic has completed the deployment of a private 5G network covering the University of Oviedo's campus in nearby Gijón. According to the partners, the network is the first in Spain to be fully open to all university groups, integrating academic, research and technology transfer activities, rather than specific research teams and closed projects.

ITALY 14 JAN

Vodafone heads Italy mobile performance ranking in 2025 - nPerf

Vodafone Italia once again offered the best overall mobile internet service in Italy in 2025, as it did the previous two years, and also came out on top in the 5G ranking, according to crowdsourced tests conducted on nPerf's app between 01 January and 31 December 2025. The operator, which merged with Fastweb over a year ago, achieved a score of 90,088 points, well ahead of WindTre on 84,814 points, Fastweb on 82,620, Telecom Italia (TIM) on 80,690 and Iliad on 68,424 points.

UNITED KINGDOM 14 JAN

Boldyn activates 5G in more Tube stations, targets full coverage by end-2026

5G is coming to more parts of the London Underground, Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks announced. They have activated mobile coverage in 62 of the 121 Tube stations underground, in ticket halls, corridors and platforms. Key stations including Euston Square, Cannon Street and Battersea Power Station have recently gone live with 4G and 5G mobile coverage, with more – including King's Cross St Pancras, Gloucester Road, Warwick Avenue and Vauxhall - set to go live in the next few months. In additi

UNITED KINGDOM 14 JAN

Antevia delivers private 5G network for Bath Rugby

Antevia Networks announced the successful deployment of a 5G private network at Bath Rugby's grounds. The network delivers high-performance connectivity across the entire stadium and fan zone, supporting a wide range of commercial, operational, and safety-critical applications on match days. 

CHILE 14 JAN

Chile's Wom finalises Los Lagos network rollout

Chilean operator Wom said it has completed the activation of 5G-enabled sites in 46 digital divide localities in the southern Los Lagos region as part of commitments arising from the country's 2021 spectrum tender. The operator completed the construction of digital infrastructure in localities such as Huillinco in the municipality of Chonchi, Isla Alao in the municipality of Quinchao, Puerto Ramírez in the municipality of Palena and Huelmo in the municipality of Puerto Montt.

UNITED STATES 14 JAN

Boldyn to build 5G DAS for Seattle airport

Boldyn Networks has won a contract to design, build and manage a 5G distributed antenna system for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The design is already underway, with deployment planned to begin in early 2026 across the more than one million square feet of terminal, concourses, tarmac and parking at the airport. 

UNITED STATES 14 JAN

AT&T completes purchase of former UScellular spectrum licences

Array Digital Infrastructure has closed the sale of spectrum licences to AT&T for USD 1.018 billion. The former UScellular first announced the transaction back in November 2024, and sold the rest of its mobile assets to T-Mobile. It will use the proceeds to pay a special dividend of USD 10.25 per share. Shareholders of record 23 January will be eligible for the pay-out in February. 

JAPAN 14 JAN

ISL Networks to unveil 3GPP-compliant 5G-TSN system

Tokyo-based ISL Networks will formally announce and demonstrate an industrial 5G Time-Sensitive Networking (5G-TSN) system compliant with 3GPP specifications at the 10th Smart Factory Expo, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from 21 to 23 January 2026. The system has been jointly developed with Finnish 5G core technology company Cumucore and is positioned as an industrial private 5G solution supporting time-sensitive communications.

UNITED STATES 14 JAN

Samsung completes live vRAN call using Intel on US network

Samsung Electronics has completed what it describes as the first commercial voice call using its virtualised radio access network running on Intel's Xeon 6700P-B processor series on a Tier One US operator's live network. The test builds on a 2024 laboratory demonstration and was conducted on a commercial network widely understood to belong to Verizon, which has an established virtualised and Open RAN partnership with Samsung.

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