MediaTek and Samsung achieve 670 Mbps uplink in 3Tx 5G trial in n66, n77 bands
GLOBAL 12:54

MediaTek and Samsung achieve 670 Mbps uplink in 3Tx 5G trial in n66, n77 bands

MediaTek and Samsung have completed an uplink 5G trial connection using a five-layer configuration with three transmit antennas in the user device. The trial is said to be the first of its kind to leverage 3Tx in a multi-band setup, deploying the n66 band as the primary cell and dual n77 carriers across the five uplink layers. The n66 band was configured to operate with 30 MHz of bandwidth. When coupled with the n77 uplink, it produced a total uplink capacity of 200 MHz and data throughput of up to 670 Mbps

Vodafone Spain boosts 4G/5G network for papal visit
SPAIN 12:16

Vodafone Spain boosts 4G/5G network for papal visit

Vodafone Spain has upgraded more than 2,800 mobile network cells across its 4G and 5G infrastructure in Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife to handle traffic during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain. The operator said the work is focused on areas with the highest expected crowds and main event venues to maintain service for attendees and staff alike.

Keysight debuts wireless signal analysis testers
GLOBAL 12:15

Keysight debuts wireless signal analysis testers

Keysight Technologies has announced the launch of two RF signal analysis testers. The Pro XA6 SA6320A model delivers up to 8 GHz bandwidth for signal analyses with pre-set configurations for frequencies up to 67 GHz. This is coupled with an advanced RF measuring capability that spans wideband, mmWave, radar and electromagnetic spectrum. The Expert XA5 SA6210A supports measurements at up to 32 GHz, including wide analysis bandwidth up to 2 GHz and dual-channel RF measurements.

Ofcom study highlights poor mobile service quality on UK trains
UNITED KINGDOM 11:17

Ofcom study highlights poor mobile service quality on UK trains

New research from UK regulator Ofcom shows that mobile network service quality on trains is poor, with Ofcom calling for a nationwide effort to boost mobile service quality across the UK. Ofcom measured mobile performance across 24 segments of major railway lines in England, Wales and Scotland - with mobile performance poor 58-83 percent of tests (depending on the mobile network). The tests examined how often a mobile phone could get a good performance (at least 5/1.5 Mbps speed and response time of 50 mill

NGMN reports aim to convey 6G operator perspective on upgrade strategy, architecture and timings
GLOBAL 08:58

NGMN reports aim to convey 6G operator perspective on upgrade strategy, architecture and timings

The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has issued two publications underlining operator 6G perspectives in the run-up to standardisation. The first paper looks at potential 6G architecture candidates and examines migration paths both in the core mobile network and in RAN-enabled mobile sites. NGMN calls on the industry to heed the experience encountered in 5G roll-outs, arguing this requires early convergence to identify a favoured approach to 6G migration and prevent fragmentation in the marke

LG Uplus supports MVNO partnership with veterans' benefits app
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:55

LG Uplus supports MVNO partnership with veterans' benefits app

LG Uplus has facilitated a partnership between several mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and the operator of South Korea's "Everyone's Veterans Market" discount app, which provides offers and benefits for military veterans and other eligible beneficiaries. The operator said it acted as an intermediary to support the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the app operator and three MVNO providers: EyesVision, Ins Korea and Chance Mobile. LG Uplus said it is not directly participating i

TPG Telecom warns of lock-in risks in Australia's universal mobile plan
AUSTRALIA 06:49

TPG Telecom warns of lock-in risks in Australia's universal mobile plan

TPG Telecom has warned that Australia's proposed Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO) could fail to deliver its intended outcomes unless policymakers address funding, regulatory and technology readiness concerns before legislation is finalised. Chief technology officer Giovanni Chiarelli said legislative timelines were advancing ahead of both technology and regulatory readiness, with no clarity on how UOMO would be funded.

Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan
UZBEKISTAN 2 JUN

Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan

Uzbek mobile operator Mobiuz has expanded the coverage of its 5G network in the city and region of Namangan. It has deployed 82 new base stations there, half of them in the city of Namangan. 

Orange Slovakia expands 5G SA network coverage beyond 91% of population
SLOVAKIA 2 JUN

Orange Slovakia expands 5G SA network coverage beyond 91% of population

Orange Slovakia said that the coverage of its 5G SA network has reached the threshold of 91.2 percent of the country's population, reports Zive. The indicator has earlier amounted to 52.8 percent.

Swansea Bay City secures GBP 44.8 mln digital connectivity investment
UNITED KINGDOM 2 JUN

Swansea Bay City secures GBP 44.8 mln digital connectivity investment

The Swansea Bay City Region secured digital connectivity investment worth GBP 44.8 million during 2024/25, according to the new report from Farrpoint. This includes GBP 2.2 million through the Swansea Bay City Deal Infrastructure Programme, which was used to fund major projects such as the PSBA Full Fibre Infrastructure Build and the Dark Fibre East project.

Telefonica partners EWE to expand 5G in northwestern Germany
GERMANY 2 JUN

Telefonica partners EWE to expand 5G in northwestern Germany

Telefonica Germany has announced an agreement with the EWE group to expand the mobile network in northwestern Germany, and connect 5G masts to the fibre-optic network. Under the agreement, EWE provides fibre-optic connections and its own masts to support the expansion of Telefonica's 5G network. Additionally, EWE is supporting the construction of new mobile sites and connecting them directly to the fibre-optic network.

Anritsu launches new test case for lower-layer 5G handovers
GLOBAL 2 JUN

Anritsu launches new test case for lower-layer 5G handovers

Anritsu has announced a new test case to validate lower-layer 5G handovers introduced in the 3GPP's Release 18 specification. Lower Layer Triggered Mobility (LTM) enables cellular handover based on Layer 1/Layer 2 signalling and recordings by user devices. LTM's introduction in Release 18 aimed to address a limitation in earlier 5G technology whereby handovers have typically been assigned to Layer 3 mobile infrastructure. As this element is responsible for high-level decisions in mobile connections, Anritsu

EQUATORIAL GUINEA 2 JUN

Equatorial Guinean operator Getesa starts broad modernisation

Equatorial Guinea has begun a modernisation programme for state-owned telecom operator Getesa, Ecofin reported. Network optimisation forms the core of the immediate, short-term roadmap introduced by Getesa's new CEO, Charles Borome Razafimahatratra. The strategy was recently presented to vice-president Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.

SPAIN 2 JUN

Movistar Spain debuts 'Fast Pass' priority data service for live events

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has launched a paid service that prioritises mobile data traffic during periods of network congestion, such as concerts and major sporting events, following a similar move by rival Orange. The feature allocates part of network capacity to paying users, allowing them to maintain faster connections when heavy demand would otherwise slow or disrupt service.

JAPAN 2 JUN

KDDI and Mitsui test drone-based building inspections inside office tower

Mitsui Fudosan and KDDI SmartDrone have completed a trial using a specialised indoor drone to inspect building infrastructure at the Iidabashi Grand Bloom office complex in Tokyo. The companies used the IBIS2 drone, designed for confined spaces, to assess whether drone-based inspections could improve safety and efficiency in areas that are difficult to access, including ceiling voids, air-conditioning ducts, underground water tanks and electrical facilities.

GLOBAL 2 JUN

HAPS Alliance outlines framework for integrating terrestrial, HAPS and LEO networks

The HAPS Alliance has published a white paper examining how terrestrial mobile networks, high-altitude platform stations (HAPS) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites could operate together as part of future communications infrastructure. The paper argues that no single network layer can meet all future requirements for coverage, latency, resilience, scalability and cost as the industry moves towards 6G and increasingly integrated non-terrestrial network architectures.

JAPAN 2 JUN

KDDI expands free mobile data to more than 600 railway stations in Greater Tokyo

KDDI and KDDI Digital Life, in partnership with the Pasmo Association and Pasmo Co., will expand the availability of the povo Data Oasis service to more than 600 private railway stations across the Greater Tokyo region from 3 June 2026. The expansion adds all stations operated by eight rail operators, including Tokyu Corporation, Odakyu Electric Railway, Keio Corporation, Yurikamome and Yokohama Minatomirai Railway. The new locations join stations operated by Keisei Electric Railway, Sotetsu and Tokyo Metro

GLOBAL 2 JUN

Motorola Solutions to acquire D-Fend Solutions for USD 1.5 billion

Motorola Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire counter-drone technology company D-Fend Solutions for USD 1.5 billion, expanding its portfolio in airspace security and drone threat mitigation. D-Fend develops radio frequency-based counter-drone systems designed to detect, take control of and safely redirect unauthorised drones. The company serves government, public safety and enterprise customers and has deployed its technology in more than 30 countries.

INDIA 2 JUN

Vi expands 5G footprint to 16 more cities in Gujarat

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G services to 16 cities in Gujarat state. Vi's 5G services are now available in Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Morbi, Surendranagar, Bhuj, Gandhidham , Nadiad, Anand, Bharuch, Ankleshwar, Navsari, Vapi, Daman and Silvassa. Following this expansion, Vi's 5G services are now available in 20 cities across the state of Gujarat.

MALAYSIA 2 JUN

U Mobile launches Ultra Business Merchant 360 services bundle

U Mobile, through its enterprise division U Business, has launched Ultra Business Merchant 360, an all-in-one subscription-based digital services bundle specifically designed for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia's Food & Beverage (F&B) and retail sectors. The bundle includes POS hardware, business software and U Mobile's Ultra5G connectivity.

UZBEKISTAN 1 JUN

Uzbekistan and Omnitele discuss expanding broadband and deploying 5G

Uzbek Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov has held talks with representatives of Finnish telecommunications consulting and engineering company Omnitele to discuss the development of telecom infrastructure and digital connectivity, Trend reports, citing the ministry. The meeting focused on expanding broadband networks, deploying 5G technologies and improving digital connectivity across Uzbekistan. The parties exchanged views on mobile network planning and optimisation, the use of data-driven a

GERMANY 1 JUN

Telefonica Germany to shut down 2G in H2 2028

Telefonica Germany has announced that it will switch off its 2G mobile standard network during the second half of 2028. In future, the company will use the freed-up frequencies for 4G and 5G mobile coverage instead, thereby creating more capacity for mobile telephony, data traffic and connected applications.

CANADA 1 JUN

Bell boosts 5G+ network in Toronto, Vancouver ahead of World Cup

Bell Canada has announced mobile network upgrades to keep sports fans connected over the summer. It has activated its 5G+ Advanced mobile network to support major 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer matches and fan experiences in Toronto and Vancouver. This will deliver increased capacity, faster speeds and enhanced reliability in stadiums, training sites, fan zones and transit corridors. 

IRELAND 1 JUN

Eir to switch off 3G mobile data network from October

Eir has announced plans to start decommissioning its 3G network in phases over several weeks from start-October 2026. This supports its ongoing 4G/5G mobile network upgrade programme. Eir said the switch-off will impact a "very small proportion" of customers using 3G-only services, who will be contacted directly by the company with clear guidance on how to upgrade to high-speed mobile data services. Calls and texts will remain working for all customers as normal after October. 

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