Information and Communications Technology

Communication Technology

While explaining the technical features, applicability, and latest trends of millimeter wave (mmWave), we will also provide information on the synergistic effects of using mmWave in combination with local 5G (Private 5G), which has a high affinity with mmWave, use cases and introduction scenarios, and available solutions. The presentation will also discuss the approach to terahertz wave (6G), which is expected to be used in the next generation.

2025/01/14

Nokia deploys Europe's first 5G SA millimeter wave network for FWA in Italy

Finland's Nokia announced on December 16 that it has signed a four-year contract with Italian telecom operator EOLO for the deployment of a 5G (SA method) millimeter wave communications network. The network is the first 5G SA millimeter wave RAN in Europe, and will be deployed in Italy's under-served areas...

2025/01/10

Verizon and NVIDIA Combine Private 5G/MEC and AI for Real-Time AI Services

U.S. telecommunications giant Verizon announced on December 17 a new private 5G solution, 5G Private Network with Enterprise AI, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. The solution is based on Verizon's private 5G...

2025/01/07

Apple's Own 5G Modem, 2nd Generation, Will Support Millimeter Waves (Bloomberg report)

As for the proprietary 5G modem that Apple is reportedly developing, we have already reported that the first generation model will not support millimeter wave, but Bloomberg is reporting that sources say that its second generation model is expected to support millimeter wave. Apple insider Mark ...

2025/01/03

Nextivity and LG Collaborate on Private 5G Services for Enterprise Customers

Nextivity, a leading networking and coverage technology company, announced on December 5 that it will collaborate with LG Electronics of South Korea on private 5G services for enterprise customers. The two companies will use Nextivity's Distributed Antenna System (DAS...

2024/12/27

UK Authorities Approve Merger of Vodafone and Three--New Company Promises ¥2 Trillion Investment in 5G Infrastructure

On December 5, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) conditionally approved a proposed 15 billion pound merger between Vodafone, the third largest telecommunications market in the UK, and Three UK, the fourth largest. The merger is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025 and will create the new largest mobile operator in the UK...

2024/12/24

Commercial Private 5G Deployment Accelerates in Defense Sector, $1.5 Billion to be Invested by 2015

Research firm SNS Telecom recently released its latest report on the global private 5G/LTE market. In it, the company predicts that private 5G investments in the defense sector will grow significantly in the coming years. From 2024 to 2027, organizations in this field...

2024/12/20

O2 Telefónica and AWS Collaborate to Test Quantum Technology for 6G Development

O2 Telefonica (Telefonica Germany) and AWS announced on November 28, 2024 that they are piloting the integration of quantum technology into O2 Telefonica's mobile network to improve performance and explore new data security standards....

2024/12/17

Global 5G Subscriptions to Reverse 4G by 2027, Ericsson Reports

On November 26, Sweden's Ericsson released the latest edition of its Ericsson Mobility Report on trends in the global mobile communications market (November 2024). According to this report, the number of 5G subscriptions worldwide will reach 2.1 billion at the end of September 2024....

2024/12/13

A broad view of the future of communications, from fine devices for terahertz wave to space communications--NTT R&D FORUM 2024

NTT R&D FORUM 2024, an event to introduce NTT Group's technologies, will be held from November 25 to 29, 2024, at the Takefu... FORUM 2024," an event to introduce NTT Group's technologies, will be held from November 25 to 29, 2024, at the Takefu...

2024/12/10

Ericsson and Swisscom cooperate on private 5G services for Swiss companies.

Swedish Ericsson and Swiss telecom giant Swisscom recently announced that they will collaborate on the provision of a standalone mobile private network (MPN) based on Ericsson's private 5G portfolio....

2024/12/06

British Telecommunications Authority Announces Final Proposal for Millimeter Wave Band Auction

Ofcom, the UK's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator, recently released its final proposals for the auction of millimeter wave spectrum. According to the proposal, the authority will auction 2.4 GHz width (25.1 GHz to 27.5 GHz) in the 26 GHz band and 3 GHz width (40.5 GHz to 43.5 GHz) in the 40 GHz band....

2024/12/04

NEC to Offer Private 5G Solution for EMEA Market in Cooperation with Cisco

NEC announced on October 28 that it has signed a reseller agreement with Cisco for its private 5G core network and management solutions.NEC will use Cisco's architecture, including its 5G SA Core and Cloud Control Center, and its wireless network and sy...

2024/11/29

Nokia to lead European project to explore sustainable 6G technologies and use cases.

Finland's Nokia announced on October 30 that the European Commission-funded public-private partnership SNS JU (Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking) has awarded the 6G sustainability project SUSTAI...

2024/11/27

SK Telecom and Samsung Develop AI-Based 5G Base Station Optimization Technology

Korean telecom giant SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics announced on October 28 that they have jointly developed AI-based 5G base station quality optimization technology. The technology is expected to be used for future wireless network upgrades....

2024/11/15

Vodafone, Ericsson, and Qualcomm successfully complete two 5G millimeter wave trials in the UK

Vodafone UK, Ericsson Sweden, and Qualcomm Inc. announced on October 23 that they have successfully completed two trials of 5G millimeter wave technology in the UK. The success of these trials will enable fixed wireless access for residential broadband (Fixed Wir...

2024/11/14

NVIDIA and SoftBank collaborate to build the world's first 5G AI-RAN

On November 13, U.S. semiconductor giant NVIDIA and SoftBank announced a series of collaborations on AI-RAN solutions that integrate communications and AI. The collaboration is aimed at creating multi-billion dollar AI revenue opportunities across telecom operators worldwide, and the two companies have already...