Comba Telecom intros indoor 5G cell for high-density enterprise environments
GLOBAL 3 MRT

Comba Telecom intros indoor 5G cell for high-density enterprise environments

Comba Telecom Systems announced the launch of a 5G small cell product targeting high-density commercial environments. Comba's 5G Enterprise Picocell product delivers 5G coverage across up to 128 simultaneous users, with support for sub-6 GHz 5G time and frequency division duplex bands (TDD, FDD) as well as 4G FDD to ease integration with legacy infrastructure. The system's physical profile is designed to be compact and it supports power-over-Ethernet to limit cable sprawl in space-constrained environments,

Vodafone Spain outlines Andalusian govt Wi-Fi and AI collaboration
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Vodafone Spain outlines Andalusian govt Wi-Fi and AI collaboration

Vodafone Spain and the Andalusian regional government (Junta de Andalucia) have appeared at MWC to showcase the progress of their strategic collaboration to digitalise public services, marking a year since launching Europe's largest free public Wi-Fi network, Andalucía Vuela. The partners have continued to collaborate in the areas of Wi-Fi connectivity and IoT services for citizens and public employees, the transformation of Vuela Points to promote digital inclusion in rural areas, improving communications

ZTE presents Nubia NEO, Redmagic handsets at MWC, updates on AI strategy
CHINA 3 MRT

ZTE presents Nubia NEO, Redmagic handsets at MWC, updates on AI strategy

ZTE is presenting new product launches and AI integrations at Barcelona Mobile World Congress 2026. The Chinese vendor said its exhibition covers the entire AI value chain, presenting a framework for full-fledged digital intelligence alongside eight next-generation innovations, including GigaMIMO for future 6G networks, Air Max AI stacks, 200G-grade PON equipment, a Wi-Fi 8 mesh product, and the agentic AI studio ZTE Co-Sight. Products debuting at MWC include mobile handsets in the gaming-focused Nubia NEO

Gigaset brings out BasicLine IP DECT base with optional Comfort 500 HX handset
GLOBAL 3 MRT

Gigaset brings out BasicLine IP DECT base with optional Comfort 500 HX handset

Gigaset has announced the launch of its Gigaset BasicLine IP-DECT base, which is also available in the Comfort 500HX set including a telephone handset as well. The recommended retail price for the Gigaset BasicLine IP is EUR 64.99 or EUR 5.00 more with a power adapter. The price for the base station and the phone is EUR 129.99

Huawei presents AI WAN portfolio with quantum protection
GLOBAL 3 MRT

Huawei presents AI WAN portfolio with quantum protection

Huawei is releasing new products for managing encrypted communication networks. At Mobile World Congress, the company unveiled the company's NG WAN architecture, designed to upgrade IP bearer networks for greater security and resilience, multi dimensional awareness, and network autonomy. The platform includes an encrypted traffic identification engine and intelligent routing solutions to set up protected traffic links. 

Fibocom prepares new FWA CPE with MediaTek 5G, Wi-Fi 8 chip
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Fibocom prepares new FWA CPE with MediaTek 5G, Wi-Fi 8 chip

Fibocom and MediaTek unveiled a CPE chip package powered by the FG390 5G module and Filogic 8800 Wi-Fi 8 chipset. The new design combines 5G-Advanced speeds with Wi-Fi 8 for the latest fixed-wireless access equipment. Fibocom said providers can expect reduced interference, longer range even through walls, and better latency. Throughput as much as doubles, supported by tri-band connectivity at once. 

Krosno Airport deploys private 5G network from applied sciences academy
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Krosno Airport deploys private 5G network from applied sciences academy

The private 5G network has been deployed in the Krosno Airport in Poland. The project has been carried out in cooperation between the airport and The State Academy of Applied Sciences (PANS) based in Krosno. The network is based on the PANS 5G Lab infrastructure of the academy.

ALE brings indoor Wi-Fi 7 AP to market
GLOBAL 2 MRT

ALE brings indoor Wi-Fi 7 AP to market

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) has launched an indoor Wi-Fi 7 access point (AP) targeting mid-scale enterprise deployments with demanding traffic flows. ALE's OmniAccess Stellar AP1501 model supplies tri-band wireless connectivity across 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, coupled with wired interfaces which include a 2.5 Gbps uplink port and power-over-Ethernet support. The device is designed for high performance and reliability, supporting mobile workforces, IoT fleets, and real-time applications at increased service dens

Ericsson provides 'Enterprise 5G Connect' for Telenor Sweden laptop service with Atea as pilot customer
SWEDEN 2 MRT

Ericsson provides 'Enterprise 5G Connect' for Telenor Sweden laptop service with Atea as pilot customer

Ericsson said it is supplying its 'Enterprise 5G Connect' service for Telenor Sweden's new '5G Laptop Connect' offering. This provides Telenor's business customers with connected laptops for their workforces, using 5G to cut reliance on Wi-Fi, mobile hotspots and "complex" IT management. Atea will start trying out '5G Laptop Connect' soon as a pilot customer.

Telefonica unveils mission-critical network for emergency and defence operations
SPAIN 2 MRT

Telefonica unveils mission-critical network for emergency and defence operations

Telefonica is showcasing a new mission-critical network for emergency, security and defence operations at Mobile World Congress. The system, designed for both civil and military use, enables rapid deployment of communication infrastructure in disaster zones, allowing teams to restore connectivity and coordinate response efforts within an hour of accessing affected areas.  

Qualcomm debuts Wi-Fi 8 range at MWC
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Qualcomm debuts Wi-Fi 8 range at MWC

Qualcomm is debuting at Mobile World Congress a full range of chips for Wi-Fi 8 devices. Its native Wi-Fi 8 system, the Fastconnect 8800, promises up to twice the performance of its previous Wi-Fi 7 chips and up to three times the range for gigabit speeds thanks to a 4x4 radio configuration. In addition, through Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT), Bluetooth speeds are greatly increased, from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps.

SoftBank partners Lenovo to deliver 5G Zero Trust PCs
JAPAN 2 MRT

SoftBank partners Lenovo to deliver 5G Zero Trust PCs

SoftBank and Lenovo Japan have announced a collaboration to develop next-generation cellular PCs for enterprise customers, combining 5G Standalone (5G SA) network functions with device-level controls to support Zero Trust security models. The companies said the initiative integrates User Equipment Route Selection Policy (URSP), a feature of 5G SA, with authentication and security functions provided by the mobile network. The aim is to embed network-based traffic control and access management directly into e

GLOBAL 27 FEB

Global enterprise ICT spend to hit USD 4 trillion in 2026 - IDC

Global enterprise ICT spend is expected to approach USD 4 trillion this year, rising to over USD 6 trillion by 2029, according to the International Data Corporation. Enterprise ICT is set for 10 percent growth in 2026, driven by rapid AI platform adoption. Spending in the AI platform category is forecast to rise by more than 70 percent.

GLOBAL 27 FEB

Smartphone and PC OEMs set for major market shock amid ongoing memory components crunch - research

An ongoing shortfall in memory components created in part by surging demand in AI data centres will drag global shipments of smartphones and PCs sharply lower this year, marking significant upheaval for the industry. The International Data Corp's Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecasts a 12.9 percent annual decline in shipments to 1.1 billion units, pushing smartphone vendors to their lowest annual volume in more than a decade. The updated 2026 forecast has been reduced from IDC's previous projection publi

GLOBAL 26 FEB

Vistance FY results show USD 325 mln net profit from continuing operations

Vistance Networks has reported a USD 324.3 million GAAP profit from continuing operations for FY 2025, reflecting strong returns from its remaining Ruckus and Aurora Networks subsidiaries, after exiting the Connectivity and Cable Solutions, Outdoor Wireless Networks, and Distributed Antenna Systems segments. Full-year sales in the enterprise-led Ruckus unit jumped 27.9 percent to USD 698.8 million, with adjusted EBITDA up more than four times to USD 127.5 million.

GLOBAL 26 FEB

Dell pencils in H2 launch for IP66-rated PowerEdge XR9700 server with RAN compatiblity

Dell is preparing the global launch in H2 2026 of its latest PowerEdge server built for telecoms RAN and edge cloud applications. Built with Intel silicon technology, the PowerEdge 9700 server is able to drive fronthaul connectivity for up to 15 5G RAN sectors from a single unit. The 9700 is optimised for open Cloud RAN architectures, introducing a software-defined approach coupled with a hardened, "zero-footprint" enclosure designed for outdoor climate conditions, while mounted to rooftops, building exteri

JAPAN 26 FEB

NTT Docomo demonstrates 5G network slicing for high-precision robot teleoperation

NTT Docomo and Keio University Haptics Research Center have demonstrated remote robot operation over a commercial 5G network using low-latency slicing, in what the organisations describe as the world's first use of Configured Grant technology to enable practical teleoperation over commercial 5G. The trial combined Configured Grant, a scheduling method that pre-allocates communication resources to specific devices, with Keio University's Real Haptics technology, which transmits tactile and force feedback bet

GLOBAL 25 FEB

GCF certifies 17% more devices in 2025

Consumer, IoT, and mission-critical hardware products validated by the Global Certification Forum (GCF) reached 674 in 2025, from 574 in 2024. The increase is largely down to an increase in the wireless module category, which grew from 209 to 291 devices, and in the automotive segment where certified products reached 42, up almost threefold from 2024. Wireless modules accounted for 43.2 percent of total certifications, while smartphones accounted for 30.7 percent. GCF counted a record 106 manufacturers with

ITALY 25 FEB

Retelit and Italtel launch AI-powered workplace safety platform

Italian ICT firms Retelit and Italtel have teamed up to create Cosafety AI, a platform that applies artificial intelligence to enhance workplace safety in industrial and construction environments. The system combines Italtel's video analysis technology with Retelit's cloud infrastructure to help companies monitor and prevent accidents by transforming traditional video surveillance into an active prevention tool.

BRAZIL 25 FEB

Brazil raises import tariffs on over 1,250 products

The Brazilian government has raised import tariffs on 1,252 products across the machinery, equipment, and technology sectors, including computers, mobile phones, and electronic components. This measure, effective in March, aims to protect domestic industries from increasing foreign competition. The Executive Management Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Gecex) approved this restructuring, setting new tariffs ranging from 7.2 percent to 25 percent. Products without national production will maintain zero

GLOBAL 25 FEB

RAD launches 400G Ethernet demarcation and aggregation device

Israeli networking edge vendor RAD announced the launch of a 400G Ethernet demarcation and aggregation device for data centre interconnect (DCI) and high-capacity enterprise connectivity. The ETX-2i-400G boasts multiple 400G QSFP-DD interfaces, serving scalable, SLA-grade deployments in RAD's target markets. The device also benefits from an agile cryptography framework that includes quantum key distribution and post-quantum key distribution methods. RAD's product and marketing vice president Eli Angel said

GLOBAL 25 FEB

Soracom partners Bridgepointe to expand enterprise IoT connectivity

Soracom has announced a partnership with Bridgepointe Technologies aimed at providing enterprises with an integrated IoT connectivity solution. Under the agreement, Bridgepointe will add Soracom's cloud-native cellular connectivity services to its supplier portfolio for mid-market and enterprise clients. Soracom operates a full MVNO platform built on AWS and supports multi-IMSI connectivity with access to more than 509 networks across 213 countries and regions.

GLOBAL 24 FEB

Edgecore unveils 102.4 Tbps data centre switches with Broadcom's Tomahawk 6 silicon

Edgecore Networks announced the launch of 102.4 Tbps capacity switches targeted at data infrastructure use cases, including hyperscale AI and other advanced cloud compute fabrics. The AIS1600-64O and AIS800-1280 contain Broadcom's latest generation Tomahawk 6 silicon. The AIS1600-64O delivers 64 x 1.6 Tbps OSFP ports in a three-rack-unit (3RU) form factor. It supports a number of breakout configurations from 100G to 1.6 Tbps, including upcoming 800G network interface card (NIC) configurations, driven by Edg

SOUTH AFRICA 24 FEB

AgriLogiq and NEC-XON team up on smart farming in South Africa

AgriLogiq and NEC XON announced a partnership that brings together agricultural technology expertise and enterprise-grade digital infrastructure to deliver integrated solutions for data-driven farming. The partnership originated through the NINJA (Next Innovation with Japan) Accelerator programme implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in South Africa, an initiative designed to catalyse strategic collaboration between innovative African startups and global technology leaders. The co

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