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Ericsson and China Telecom achieve 5G Standalone data call

Ericsson and China Telecom have successfully completed China’s first 5G Standalone (SA 5G) Ericsson Spectrum Sharing data call on a commercial network. The milestone was achieved recently on China Telecom’s 2.1GHz commercial 5G network in Deyang City, Sichuan Province.

China 5G Connected

·5 years ago

EE switches on 5G in 12 more Towns and Cities

EE has switched on 5G in twelve new UK locations, taking the number of towns and cities with access to the operator’s 5G network to 112. The firm’s new data network is now available in Aberdeen, Aldershot, Barrhead, Blackpool, Castleford, Crawley, Mirfield, Oxford, Porthcawl, Shipley, Stafford and Warwick.

EE 5G Connected UK

·5 years ago

Nokia Research finds 5G set to add $8trn to global GDP by 2030

New research from Nokia and Nokia Bell Labs has found that 5G-enabled industries have the potential to add $8 trillion to global GDP by 2030, as COVID-19 accelerates medium and long-term digital investment and value creation.

Opinion 5G Connected

·5 years ago

Ericsson network hero Adam Gordon awarded MBE

Ericsson’s Head of Field Services Organisation (FSO), Adam Gordon, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for safely providing continued telecommunications connectivity during COVID-19.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

Google Assistant App Actions brings App Control to Android

Google is making it possible to use the voice command “Hey Google” to not just open but also perform specific tasks within Android apps. The feature will be rolled out to all Google Assistant-enabled Android phones, allowing users to launch apps with their voice as well as search inside apps or perform specific tasks.

Android Connected Developers

·5 years ago

Telefónica UK selects Nokia SDM software to support existing networks, 5G services

Nokia's cloud-native Subscriber Data Management (SDM) software has been chosen by Telefónica UK to enhance the security and reliability of the operator’s networks, and to drive 5G services innovation.

O2 5G Connected UK

·5 years ago

Nokia launches new portfolio of Wi-Fi 6 solutions

Nokia has launched a new portfolio of Wi-Fi 6 solutions with higher throughput, lower latency and better performance that gives customers flawless Wi-Fi connectivity in every corner of the home. Nokia Wi-Fi 6 solutions offer a unique combination of local intelligence in the home network and cloud-based intelligence across Wi-Fi access points

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·5 years ago

DOD Awards $600 Million for 5G Experimentation and Testing at Five Military Sites

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has selected AT&T, Deloitte, Nokia, Ericsson and others to take part in 5G testing at five military sites - the largest full-scale 5G tests for dual-use applications in the world.

US 5G Connected

·5 years ago

Zoom Partners with BT to expand digital workplace portfolio

Zoom Video Communications has signed a new carrier agreement with BT, with BT now offering Zoom Meetings, Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms, in a managed service with integrated networking to ensure optimal user experiences.

Apps Connected BT Group

·5 years ago

Samsung and KDDI to Create New Business Utilising 5G Networks in Japan

Samsung and KDDI have agreed to expand their collaboration in 5G network business in Japan. With this collaboration, the companies will verify and assess optimal 5G network solutions for enterprises to improve user experiences and enhance productivity.

5G Connected Samsung

·5 years ago

Equinix adds Nokia IP to global interconnect network to support customers moving to 5G

Equinix are to deploy a new Nokia IP/MPLS network infrastructure to support its global interconnection services. As one of the largest data centre and colocation providers, Equinix currently runs services on multiple networks from multiple vendors.

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·5 years ago