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- 30 May 2022
Ericsson Tops Frost Radar in Global 5G Network Infrastructure Market ranking
For the second consecutive year Ericsson has been ranked as the leader in the Frost Radar™: 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2021 report. This shows the company’s ability to scale its innovations and…
- 26 Feb 2019
Etisalat Selects Ericsson for 5G Network Expansion
Ericsson has been selected by Etisalat to deploy a 5G radio network in UAE. The network will become operational in Q1 2019, enabling Etisalat to continue the expansion of the 5G Network in the United…
- 25 Aug 2019
5G Network Infrastructure Revenue to Hit $4.2Bn in 2020
In 2020, worldwide 5G wireless network infrastructure revenue will hit $4.2 billion, a figure that represents 89 per cent increase from 2019 revenue of $2.2 billion, a new report by the world’s…
- 11 Aug 2020
Opportunities Ahead: Benchmark Measurements in 5G Networks
By Zoran Lazarevic The evolution of 4G into 5G has the potential to be a powerful economic growth engine, particularly as this advanced mobile technology is deployed looking into improving…
- 22 Jul 2015
Nokia Networks Explores 5G Potential Below 6GHz Frequencies with NTT DOCOMO
To help drive future standardization of 5G* technology, Nokia Networks has partnered with NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) to explore and harness the potential of Nokia Networks' 5G radio technology…
- 5 May 2020
Senate Begins Probe of True Status of 5G Network in Nigeria
Senate Tuesday resolved to probe the status of fifth generation (5G) network in the country. This followed the consideration of a motion sponsored by Senator Lilian Ekwunife (PDP, Anambra-Central)…
- 30 Nov 2021
Intelsat Invests US$2bn into Unified Global 5G Network
Africa-focused satellite operator Intelsat is currently building a unified global 5G network the company says will support virtually any access technology, and enable the next generation of global…
- 11 Sept 2018
Africa not Ready for Super Fast 5G Network – MTN’s CEO
Africa is not ready for next-generation 5G network but would likely be ready to embrace the super-fast technology in about five years from now, Rob Shuter, MTN’s chief executive officer said on…
- 22 Aug 2021
Nigeria to Deploy 5G Network Soon – Pantami
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has said that it will soon deploy the Five Generation network (5G) in Nigeria for increased connectivity. Dr Isa Pantami, minister of…
- 21 Apr 2020
5G Network Can Create Over 3m Jobs – Expert
Dr Richard Okoye, an expert in medical science, and the President of Save-a-Life Foundation, has said that ‘5G’ network is not responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic which is currently ravaging the…
- 12 Jun 2024
Airtel Doubles its 5G Network Coverage in Kenya
Airtel Kenya has announced major steps in its network expansion, doubling its 5G footprint since mid-2023. The company has expanded its 5G network to cover 39 counties and 285 wards, with over 690…
- 28 Jan 2019
Vodafone, O2 Join Forces on 5G Network Sharing
Vodafone and Telefonica UK (O2) have signed a new 5G network sharing agreement, in an attempt to streamline 5G rollout for the two operators in the UK. The pair have agreed non-binding heads…
- 24 Jan 2022
No Going Back on 5G Network in Nigeria – NITDA
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said there is no scientific evidence that the 5G network has any health risk. Mr Kashufu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of NITDA,…
- 19 May 2021
Ignorant Senate Asks FG to Delay 5G Network in Nigeria
The Senate on Wednesday urged the federal government to halt the deployment of 5th generation (5G) network in Nigeria for now. This is coming as countries around the world including Africa are racing…
- 23 Jun 2021
5G Network Crucial to 4th Industrial Revolution – DG NITDA
The 5G network, which is currently driving the world toward the 4th Industrial Revolution, has been described as very crucial to bringing the people together in a global village. Mallam Kashifu Inuwa…
- 1 Mar 2020
NCC Says Poor Power Supply & Insufficient Fibre Infrastructure Bane to 5G Network Deployment
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has said that poor power supply and inadequate fibre infrastructure would impede the deployment of 5G Network in Nigeria. Engr. Bako Wakil, Director,…
- 3 Jan 2022
5G Network Dangerous to Aeroplanes: US Aviation Experts
The 5G Network can interfere with sensitive aircraft electronics like radio altimeters that could disrupt flights, the U.S. aviation industry and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) have said. Their…
- 29 Jun 2016
Nokia Demos World's First 5G-Ready Network
Nokia said it will make the first ever demonstration of a 5G network running on commercial platforms as part of its showcase at 5G World that will underline the momentum of bringing 5G to commercial…
- 30 Jun 2020
MTN Launches 5G Network in South Africa
MTN South Africa has launched its commercial 5G network, providing access to 100 sites across the country. According to Godfrey Motsa, CEO, MTN SA, during the company’s live-streamed launch event,…
- 26 Jan 2023
Mafab Telecommunication Launches 5G Network
Mafab Telecommunication Company on Tuesday inaugurated the Fifth Generation (5G) network and unveiled its logo in Abuja. Dr Mushabu Bashir, Chairman of Mafab, said the launch had added another…
- 20 Feb 2022
5G Network: Pantami Recounts How He Refused Using Mobile Phone for Over One Year
Dr Isa Pantami, minister of Communication and Digital Economy, has disclosed that he refused to use a mobile phone for over one year when it was introduced into the country. Pantami said his refusal…
- 9 Jun 2020
MTN Set to Launch 5G Network in South Africa
MTN Group is planning to roll out its new 5G network by end of June in South Africa, and it has started to promote its 5G value proposition in its latest Y’ello magazine. The promotion in the Y’ello…
- 3 Jul 2020
Ericsson Powers MTN to Launch 5G Network in South Africa’s Cities of Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth
MTN South Africa announced the availability of its 5G commercial offering using Ericsson products in the cities of Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. The MTN 5G launch is central to the mobile…
- 14 Feb 2017
IBM & Ericsson Make Huge Call Towards 5G Communications Networks
IBM and Ericsson on Monday announced a research breakthrough that could accelerate the launch of 5G communications networks and support new mobile enterprise and user experiences enabled by very high…
- 10 Aug 2022
Ericsson, SkyMax Partner to Build 5G Broadband Network in Sub-Saharan Africa
Following two years of negotiation, multinational wireless communications engineering company SkyMax Network Limited (SkyMax) and Ericsson have entered into an MoU to build a next-generation 5G…
- 25 Nov 2019
MTN Nigeria Launches First Demo 5G Network Service in West Africa
MTN Nigeria on Monday carried out the first live demo of 5G network service, with this, Nigeria has become the first country in West Africa to perform trial of 5G technology and applications. …
- 14 Jan 2021
Nokia Signs up Google for Building Cloud-based 5G Network
Nokia has partnered with Alphabet’s Google Cloud unit to build 5G core network infrastructure and allow business customers to offer services such as smart retail and automated manufacturing. Cloud…
- 15 May 2018
GSMA Report Highlights Integral Role of Mobile IoT Networks in 5G Future
Global Operators Including AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, Orange and Vodafone Launching Mobile IoT Networks as Key Step in 5G Strategy; 3GPP to Complete Release 15 with NB-IoT and LTE-M as 5G…
- 9 Mar 2023
Ericsson Named Leader in 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure for CSPs Report
Published in February 2023, Ericsson is recognized in the Leaders' quadrant and positioned highest for Ability to Execute. Vendors offering 5G solutions for communications service providers (CSPs)…
- 3 Nov 2022
Ericsson Report Reveals 5G Network Success can be Achieved in an Energy-efficient Way
A new edition of Ericsson’s Breaking the Energy Curve report offers updated advice to communications service providers (CSPs) about how they can become more energy-efficient, sustainable, and…