VanillaPlus Telecom Contract Hot List – Sept/Oct 2022

VanillaPlus Telecom Contract Hot List September and October 2022. Get the inside track on who is winning telco business around the world.

It’s free to be included in The VanillaPlus Contract Hot List, which shows the companies announcing major contract wins and deployments around the world. Email us the details of your contract now, marked “Hot List” at hotlist@wkm-global.com.

Vendor/PartnerClient, CountryProduct/Service (Duration & Value)AwardedSource
A1 Telekom Austria Group Invitech, HungaryExpansion of fibre network to guarantee safest connectivity between Vienna and Budapest, to speed up and maximise data traffic.10,22Full Details
A1 Telekom Austria GroupLUXE.TV Deliver technical satellite services for LUXE.TV channel delivering it to cable, IPTV and DTH operators channel in Europe.9,22Full Details
AdtranAW BroadbandAlliance uses end-to-end fibre broadband solution to deploy a complete fibre-based network  to connect underserved communities.10,22Full Details
Adtran Fiber HomesDeal integrates Fiber Homes service into the Adtran Mosaic One cloud software to add a new layer of prospecting capabilities.10,22Full Details
AdtranVolt BroadbandUses Adtran’s end-to-end fibre broadband solution to launch fibre broadband services and close the digital divide in rural Louisiana.10,22Full Details
Airtel Aviat NetworksVendors contract for e-band and multi-band solutions for 5G rollout, improve connectivity.10,22Full Details
Airtel Ceragon, IsraelDeal uses Ceragon’s IP-50 E and multi-band vendor agnostic technology to provide capacity enhancement to Airtel’s existing network.10,22Full Details
Airtel WhatsAppVendors launch ‘Airtel IQ Hackathon’ inviting start-ups to build new age business solutions on WhatsApp.9,22Full Details
Alaska CommunicationsOregon State UniversityCollaboration to allow wave activity data to be collected from ocean floor using Alaska’s subsea fibre optic cable.10,22Full Details
American Tower Corporation Airtel Africa Deal to enter into a multi-year, multi-product agreement, leveraging ATC Africa’s portfolio of communications sites. 10,22Full Details
American Tower Corporation Verizon Communications New lease agreement enables Verizon’s on-going 5G network deployment across American Tower’s line of communications sites. 9,22Full Details
Arqiva MediaKind Vendors extend partnership with launch of a new hybrid content processing services for broadcast and OTT networks called Arqplex. 9,22Full Details
Avaya Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Advance to innovate without the need for operationally disruptive technology replacement initiatives.10,22Full Details
AXESS Networks ViasatPartnership deal to grow its maritime operations globally and bring about cost-efficient connectivity experience at sea.10,22Full Details
Baicells TechnologiesTesscoPartnership to carry Baicells wireless network components to fulfill need for people, things, and devices to remain connected.10,22Full Details
C&W NetworksCienaAdopts Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme to upgrade CFX-1, EWC submarine cable networks, provides speeds of up to 400Gb/s.10,22Full Details
CalixTombigbee FiberVendors offer Calix Revenue EDGE managed services accessible to all of its subscribers at no additional cost.9,22Full Details
Cellnex Paris La DefenseChosen by Cellnex France as partner to run a 5G mmWave (26Ghz) trial at the heart of emblematic business district. 10,22Full Details
China Unicom ZTE Vendors accomplish trial of integrated sensing, computation, control and communication on single AAU.9,22Full Details
Cognizant QualcommVendors debuts 5G experience centre for digital transformation across industry verticals. 10,22Full Details
Conexon New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC)Deal to deliver FTTH service across the cooperative’s territory providing gigabit-speed internet access to two communities.10,22Full Details
Corning AT&T Expansion of manufacturing capacity for optical cable, based on long-term relationship with AT&T, as the carrier expands its fibre service. 9,22Full Details
cyan ViasatVendors join to expand satellite connectivity services globally, expand global connectivity and communication services.10,22Full Details
Dell Technologies FujitsuDeal makes it easier for CSPs to boost adoption and simplify deployment of open radio access network solutions globally.10,22Full Details
Deutsche Telekom Microsoft Enables response to the individual needs of employees, receive comprehensive solution from a single source. 9,22Full Details
Deutsche Telekom RTL Deutschland Deploying 5G network slicing to broadcast live TV and transmit high-quality moving images in a stable and smooth way. 9,22Full Details
EdgeQ MavenirPartnership on software defined 4G and 5G mobile networks for dual mode solution for small cell enterprise markets.9,22Full Details
Ericsson AmerenDeliver RAN to help power up Ameren’s private communications network following 10-year infrastructure, service partnership agreement.9,22Full Details
EricssonAppalachian WirelessChosen to modernise Appalachian Wireless’ network to new container-based dual-mode 5G Core network for Standalone, RAN solutions.10,22Full Details
Ericsson Becker Mining Systems Vendors discover the future of smart mining, following the signing of a multi-country reselling agreement. 10,22Full Details
Ericsson BlueskyPartnership to provide equipment and services to modernise their network in U.S. Territory of American Samoa.9,22Full Details
EricssonEE, UKDeploys Ericsson’s ultra-lightweight radio technology to deliver improved 5G energy efficiency and network performance across the UK.10,22Full Details
Ericsson Entel, ChileExpansion of 5G partnership to accelerate business growth in Chile, accelerate digital transformation to industry 4.0.10,22Full Details
EricssonEuropean partnersDeal creates system view for future 6G standardisation across an ecosystem of stakeholders across ICT, industry and academia.10,22Full Details
Ericsson HiyaVendors create Call Qualification solution to enable CSPs to identify incoming spam and fraud calls.10,22Full Details
EricssonJio, IndiaDeal to build 5G SA network to achieve the country’s digital leadership, and bring about radio access network deployment.10,22Full Details
EricssonMTN NigeriaVendors launch 5G services to boost development and digitalisation of key sectors such as education, healthcare and manufacturing.9,22Full Details
Ericsson National Science Foundation’s AERPAW Collaboration on advancing the use of 5G for drone operations in support of smart agriculture.9,22Full Details
EricssonNETSCOUT, Swisscom Solution enables 5G packet data processing in the cloud, improving network service assurance, analytics, cybersecurity.10,22Full Details
Ericsson O2 Telefónica Vendors showcase 5G wireless backhaul for non-urban areas to help CSPs scale up their 5G deployment.10,22Full Details
EricssonSagebrush CellularDeal with Ericsson to modernise its network with 5G capabilities to bring voice and broadband services to Montana residents.10,22Full Details
EtiyaAmazon Web Services (AWS)Deal uses 5G enabled Network Commerce and Management Platform to offer flexible, AI-driven service to monetise, manage ecosystem. 9,22Full Details
Eutelsat Communications Liquid Intelligent TechnologiesVendors sign a multi-year, multi-beam agreement to address the connectivity needs of SME, SOHO users in Uganda, parts of Congo.9,22Full Details
EvergyEricsson, Burns & McDonnell Launch of a private LTE core and radio access network (RAN) to help enable grid modernisation efforts at Evergy.10,22Full Details
Extreme NetworksVerizon BusinessDeal modernises in-stadium experience for Liverpool FC fans, providing high-quality, low latency Wi-Fi connectivity.10,22Full Details
FibocomBrazilian carriersTwo modules FG160-EAU, FM160-EAU complete commercial network testing for 5G Standalone networks for IoT applications.9,22Full Details
FibocomMediaTekVendors develop 5G module based on MediaTek T830 platform to boost process from 5G module to 5G reality. 9,22Full Details
Future Technologies SitetrackerDeal to enable future technologies’ private network customers to deliver insights, efficiencies, and competitive advantages.9,22Full Details
GigNet Galenia Hospital CancunDeal to provide high-speed broadband for medical staff and patients using extensive regional fibre optic broadband network. 9,22Full Details
GiGstreemnetBlazrAcquisition accelerates GiGstreem’s ubiquitous WiFi network footprint in greater Boston area, increases staff, expands capabilities.9,22Full Details
Group FiOTCSVendors offer ‘just-in-time,’ fully integrated, and contextually intelligent mobile communication solutions that deliver ‘augmented intelligence.’9,22Full Details
GSMA IBM, VodafoneFormation of GSMA Post-Quantum Telco Network Taskforce to help define policy, regulation and operator business processes.10,22Full Details
Helium DeployBaicells Vendors partner take Helium 5G network to the international community, in bid to meet global demand.10,22Full Details
Hewlett Packard Enterprise duAdopts HPE’s service orchestration software to boost digital transformation, drive new revenue streams from growing 5G network.10,22Full Details
IBM Bharti AirtelVendors announce intent to work together to deploy Airtel’s edge computing platform in India across 120 network data centres.9,22Full Details
Infinera Viettel Network Choses Infinera’s Optical Timing Channel 2.0 solution to prepare its synchronisation network for Viettel’s 5G pilot rollout.9,22Full Details
InfovistaCommunications Regulatory Authority (CRA), QatarDeployment of Infovista’s solution to monitor mobile operators’ network quality during upcoming sporting events in Qatar.10,22Full Details
InfovistaVMware Alliance enables CSPs to boost their digital transformation by deploying Infovista’s Ativa across multi-cloud environments.10,22Full Details
IP Infusion Fujitsu Network CommunicationsDeal to deliver open, 5G networking to offer openness and scalability across use cases throughout their packet networks.9,22Full Details
Keysight TechnologiesMicroamp SolutionsChosen Keysight Open Radio Architect (KORA) solutions to meet increasing demand for mmWave radio units in private 5G networks. 10,22Full Details
Keysight TechnologiesNokia Bell LabsVendors test for 260 GBaud transmission in coherent optical communications, delivering AI, 5G, IoT applications.9,22Full Details
Lockheed Martin AT&T Vendors transfer UH-60M Black Hawk health and usage data through AT&T 5G private cellular network and Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL multi-site pilot network. 9,22Full Details
Lockheed Martin Verizon BusinessTechnology collaboration to capture and securely transfer high-speed, real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) data.10,22Full Details
Mavenir Google CloudCollaboration to deploy 5G products, applications with Google Cloud’s scalable infrastructure, container deployment, big data analytics services.10,22Full Details
Mavenir Northeastern University Vendors announce availability of open-source open RAN simulation platform for improved connectivity. 10,22Full Details
MavenirTriangle Communications Announcement of deployed network for FCC rip and replace unsecure equipment, services with American-based network infrastructure.10,22Full Details
Motorola SolutionsMiami-DadeChooses Motorola’s APX NEXT for mission-critical communications, in addition to valuable real-time information.10,22Full Details
NEC New South Wales (NSW) Telco AuthorityChosen to build the initial phase of a latest 5G innovation lab as part of a new alliance.10,22Full Details
Netcracker Technology Blue Stream FiberExtend relationship with Netcracker across several key areas to take customer-facing services and processes to the next level.9,22Full Details
Netcracker Technology Vodafone in Oman Extended managed services contract creates data-driven organization to improve user experience, increase revenue.10,22Full Details
New South Wales (NSW) Telco AuthorityNECChosen to build initial phase of a 5G innovation lab as part of a new partnership to explore new technologies, prove interoperability.10,22Full Details
Nokia AIS Fibre, ThailandVendors announce initial trial of its 25G PON solution in Asia using existing optical line terminals (OLT). 10,22Full Details
Nokia American TowerDeal introduces SDN virtualisation to redefine fibre broadband deployment in Argentina.10,22Full Details
Nokia AT&T MexicoDeployment of industrial-grade LTE private wireless network solution at the APM Terminals terminal in Puerto Progreso, Yucatan.9,22Full Details
Nokia Flex BrazilCollaboration to deploy 5G SA private wireless networks across manufacturing facilities for reliable connectivity on shopfloor.9,22Full Details
Nokia Gulf Bridge InternationalProvides optical upgrades to boost GBI’s international network capacity ahead of World Cup to enable high-speed connectivity. 10,22Full Details
Nokia MEXT, Turkey Deal to advance digital transformation of industrial sector, enable local ecosystem to jointly work on 5G private wireless innovation. 9,22Full Details
NokiaNedaa, Dubai Vendors explore 5G network slicing for smart city and public safety use, while laying foundations for more advanced services.10,22Full Details
Nokia NL-ixProvides NL-ix with IP platforms to enable 400GE and 800GE access and interconnection services.10,22Full Details
NokiaNextlink InternetDeal uses XGS-PON solution to support network growth, connecting 200,000 homes and businesses in rural and exurban communities.10,22Full Details
Nokia Telia FinlandVendors launch commercial 5G SA network with network slicing for fixed wireless access.9,22Full Details
NokiaSK C&C Vendors deploy managed SD-WAN to accelerate group wide digital transformation offering enhanced security, network visibility.9,22Full Details
Nokia Spirent Communications Vendors join forces to demonstrate 800G interoperability in data centre environments to support capacity demands.10,22Full Details
Nokia State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC)Deal uses Optical Transport Network (OTN) solutions to support Chinese power grid, provide highly-reliable service to its customer base.10,22Full Details
Nokia Vodafone New ZealandDeal to develop new applications, services enabled by capabilities of Nokia’s advanced mobile network technology.10,22Full Details
NorautoOrange Business ServicesAlliance to upgrade its network infrastructure to SD-WAN, supporting its digital transformation.10,22Full Details
NTT DocomoNECVendors complete trial to test energy efficiency, high performance of AWS Graviton2 processors across elements of 5G core network. 10,22Full Details
OmnispaceGateHouse SatcomVendors model performance of 5G new radio (NR) non-terrestrial network (NTN) waveform in an NGSO environment.9,22Full Details
OneWebKymetaIntroduction of joint superyacht offering at Monaco Yacht Show with a LEO connectivity and antenna combination targeted at superyachts.9,22Full Details
Orange Netskope Deal on carrier-class connectivity, SSE services for secure, cloud-smart platform, delivers optimal performance with maximised security.9,22Full Details
Optus Local Manoora and Manunda households, businessesCairns residents receive coverage boost with Optus switching on new tower to enhance mobile coverage, introduce Optus 5G capabilities.9,22Full Details
OTE Group Intracom TelecomExpansion of telemedicine services to the Islands of the Attica region to provide inhabitants with equal access to health services. 10,22Full Details
Quickline CommunicationsCellnex UK Partnership brings access to lightning fast broadband to 53,000 more properties in first year of alliance.9,22Full Details
Qualcomm TechnologiesQuectel WirelessVendors display the 5G cellular module in the PC/laptop industry that enables Wi-Fi and 5G cellular link aggregation.10,22Full Details
Qualcomm TechnologiesVodafoneCollaborate on high-performance, energy efficient 5G vDU, massive MIMO RU offerings designed to meet demands of modern networks.10,22Full Details
Quantre Solutions Tech Mahindra Deal to provide customer communication services in US, UK to focus on modernising communications industry.9,22Full Details
Rajant FTP SolutionsAlliance to advance autonomous mining to offer robust network providing machine-to-machine (M2M) communications globally.9,22Full Details
Reliance JioNokiaChosen as a major supplier to supply 5G RAN equipment from Nokia’s AirScale portfolio countrywide in a multi-year deal.10,22Full Details
Renesas Jariet Technologies Deal to support wireless transceiver solutions portfolio delivering high-bandwidth, multi-band transceiver architectures.10,22Full Details
Ribbon CommunicationsMEPSO Deal to upgrade network providing real-time data and controls to reduce emissions, improve safety and offer new services.10,22Full Details
RIVA Networks JMA WirelessCombines with JMA’s private 5G solution to deliver next-generation network to continue the modernisation of the U.S. DoD installations.10,22Full Details
Rogers NORCAT Vendors announce five-year relationship to accelerate technology adoption in global mining industry. 10,22Full Details
Rohde & Schwarz AirbusCooperation to bring integrated sixth generation solutions to Navies to modernise battlefield networks for the future. 10,22Full Details
Rohde & Schwarz China Mobile Research Institute Collaboration on 6G JCAS research and early validation for joint communication and sensing.9,22Full Details
Rohde & SchwarzHEAD acoustics Adopts R&S CMX500 to accelerate testing of 5G NR voice service for verification of voice and audio services of 5G mobile devices.10,22Full Details
Rohde & SchwarzQualcomm TechnologiesLaunch and expansion of 5G technologies join forces to underline potential of 5G Broadcast to drive new business models.10,22Full Details
Samsung Electronics ComcastAlliance to deliver 5G RAN solutions that can be used to enhance connectivity for Xfinity Mobile, Comcast Business Mobile users. 9,22Full Details
Samsung Electronics NTT EastDeal uses Samsung’s network solutions to optimise private 5G network solutions for NTT East customers, leading up to commercialisation.10,22Full Details
SES Claro BrasilMultiyear capacity renewal to enable delivery of enhanced 4G/5G-ready services via its O3b mPOWER network.10,22Full Details
Singtel EricssonVendors deploy Ericsson AIR 3268 to Singtel’s 5G network to achieve net-zero emissions, increase nationwide 5G coverage.10,22Full Details
SingtelIntelVendors launch a 5G multi-access edge compute incubator, deploy applications that need low latency processing.9,22Full Details
SITA Versa NetworksDeal enables secure access to tailor-made SD-WAN solution across same virtualised infrastructure at airports and in the cloud.10,22Full Details
SpeedcastStarlink Vendors offer Starlink‘s high-speed, low-latency connectivity to its enterprise and maritime customers using low Earth orbit. 9,22Full Details
Spirent Communications Microwave Vision Group (MVG)Spirent GSS7000 GNSS simulator integrated into Microwave Vision Group (MVG) over-the-air (OTA) and passive antenna test systems. 10,22Full Details
ST Engineering iDirectAXESS NetworksDeal uses ST’s Mx-DMA MRC technology to boost AXESS’ cellular backhaul networks whilst achieving greater efficiencies. 10,22Full Details
Straight Talk Wireless WalmartPartner to deliver affordable home internet to work towards bridging the digital divide. 10,22Full Details
Stratus NetworksEkinopsProvides network services to other carriers and entities of all sizes to offer mobile backhaul connectivity with wire-speed testing.10,22Full Details
Superloop Limited VostroNet HoldingsAcquisition to consolidate and expand Superloop’s strong managed WiFi position into adjacent on-net broadband markets.9,22Full Details
T-Mobile United AirlinesExpands in-flight coverage to offer free Wi-Fi and streaming, where available, on select domestic and short-haul international flights. 9,22Full Details
Telecom Infra Project (TIP)Turkcell Turkcell uses TIP’s Disaggregated Distributed Backbone Router (DDBR) Internet Gateway solution in production network.10,22Full Details
Telstra EricssonVendors deploy automated standards-based network slicing service orchestration capability in the commercial network. 9,22Full Details
Telstra OneWebVendors progress towards building a commercial relationship with testing underway on OneWeb’s network of LEO satellites.9,22Full Details
TELUSPalo Alto Networks Chosen by TELUS to assist with securing a 5G network in Canada, provides real-time threat mitigation. 10,22Full Details
TEOCOBandwidth Chosen by Bandwidth to combine capabilities of the Universal Routing Solution, provide greater visibility into the network.10,22Full Details
Tusass EricssonCollaboration for joint vision of a wireless Greenland, with initial pilot rollout in Sisimiut, Maniitsoq, and Narsaq.10,22Full Details
VerizonEsports Company, World Champion FantasyPartnership leverages Verizon’s 5G and BlueJeans products, with next-generation online fantasy Esports platform.10,22Full Details
Verizon U.S. Department of DefenseAward to construct a private 5G network inside an aircraft maintenance hangar on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH). 9,22Full Details
Versa NetworksNabiq, JapanDeal to deliver advanced private 5G services for enterprise customers throughout Japan using integrated security and networking. 10,22Full Details
Virgin Media O2 Business Netcracker Deal uses consolidated revenue management platform to help operator improve user experience by centralising B2B billing for user base.9,22Full Details
VodacomGauteng municipalitiesUse Vodacom to help them streamline service delivery by keeping staff reliably connected as part of a three-year contract.9,22Full Details
VodafoneAlticeCreation of FibreCo JV to deploy fibre-to-the-home to up to 7 million homes over a six-year period.10,22Full Details
Vodafone NokiaAgree to jointly work on a fully compliant open RAN solution, marking a significant milestone for the mobile industry.10,22Full Details
Vodafone NTT DOCOMO Agree to drive system integration and service efficiency in open RAN across a wider operator and vendor community.10,22Full Details
Vodafone, Samsung Electronics MarvellJoint cooperation to accelerate the performance and adoption of 5G open RAN across Europe.10,22Full Details
Vodafone Turkey Cisco, QwiltCommercial agreement to enhance quality and delivery capacity of live streaming, video-on-demand, and media applications in Turkey.10,22Full Details
Wind RiverTCSCollaboration to build distributed mobile network infrastructure ecosystem for 5G / Open RAN10,22Full Details
ZainTechAmazon Web Services (AWS)Agreement to leverage AWS cloud and Zain Group’s regional footprint, advance network to meet connectivity and cloud requirements.9,22Full Details

Comment on this article below or via Twitter: @VanillaPlus OR @jcvplus

RECENT ARTICLES

Connectbase expands baltic connectivity with Bitė partnership

Posted on: March 28, 2024

Connectbase has announced the addition of Bitė to its ecosystem. This partnership marks a step forward in enhancing connectivity options within the Baltic region, providing a link between local and

Read more

IOT Solutions World Congress 2024 connects semiconductor chips to industry

Posted on: March 27, 2024

Essential to manufacture computers, smartphones, cars, refrigerators or any electronic device, semiconductors are critical elements in the implementation of the Internet of Things. For this reason, IOT Solutions World Congress

Read more