Telecom Egypt secures Egypt’s first 5G license for $150m

Telecom Egypt has been awarded the first license by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to deploy and operate 5G networks for mobile phones in the country. The 5G license,

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The RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) 101

The momentum gained in 2023 within the OpenRAN movement is set to translate into substantial monetisation opportunities in 2024 and beyond. The convergence of traditional RAN and open RAN systems

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NTT DOCOMO unveils 31 cutting-edge technologies

NTT DOCOMO, Inc. has announced that it will unveil a number of world-first technologies among a total of 31 technologies for 5G evolution, 6G, generative AI and more during docomo

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Ooredoo Kuwait completes 5G mmWave technology trials

Ooredoo Kuwait has declared the completion of 5G mmWave technology testing in close collaboration with the Communication & Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA). This achievement aims to provide internet and

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​​Juniper Research forecasts $400 billion 5G revenue in 2024

New research from Juniper Research has found that operators will generate US $400 billion in service revenue from 5G networks in 2024 – an annual growth of 32% from 2023.

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Batelco and Ericsson join forces for sustainable initiatives

Batelco, part of the Beyon Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to expand its sustainability initiatives and circular economy practices. The MoU was signed by Beyon chief

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SoftBank leads global efforts to expand HAPS spectrum 

SoftBank Corp. is conducting international standardisation activities related to High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) spectrum for stratospheric-based wireless communication systems at the International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) and Asia-Pacific

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Five ways BSS data can delight and surprise your customers

Delivering personalised and intuitive digital customer-centric experiences was once the preserve of digitally native tech-savvy giants. Not so anymore. In a data-driven world, exceeding – or better still – anticipating

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Unlocking ancillary revenue stream success

Travel companies should choose their ancillary services wisely In an era where customer experience (CX) reigns supreme, travel companies are diversifying revenue streams to enhance the customer journey. Ancillary services

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DISH backs FY24 NDAA provisions for wireless innovation and national security

DISH has announced its support for provisions in the National Defence Authorisation Act for fiscal year 2024 (FY24 NDAA) that will promote wireless innovation.

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