Optus is one of the first operators in the world to test the high-capacity wideband multi-operator Ericsson Radio Dot System, ahead of further deployment across the network. When deployed, this system will provide high-capacity 5G connectivity indoors enabling Australian enterprises to drive operational efficiencies by providing high-speed, ultra-low latency and improved 5G reliability to end users, supporting data demanding applications and devices. This will enable customers from various communications service providers, including Optus, to receive the indoor mobile phone coverage with the same quality, when the service providers connect their base station equipment to the multi operator radio dot system as well. “Optus to boost indoor connectivity with Ericsson’s 5G Radio Dot”
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SaskTel announced it has invested $10.2 million to acquire 3800 MHz wireless spectrum licenses covering Saskatchewan. In combination with its existing 5G wireless spectrum holdings, these new airwaves will allow SaskTel to unlock the true power of its 5G network and deliver next-generation connectivity to customers across the province. “SaskTel invests $10.2 million in 3800 MHz spectrum to enhance 5G connectivity “
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. has announced another leap in telecommunications by making the 5G connection for voice and data between an everyday, unmodified smartphone and a satellite in space. The engineers of the company demonstrated space-based 5G connectivity by placing a call from Maui, Hawaii, USA, to a Vodafone engineer in Madrid, Spain, using AT&T spectrum and AST SpaceMobile’s BlueWalker 3 test the satellite commercial communications array deployed in low Earth orbit
With the 2023 Rugby World Cup commencing in September, fans attending the event can anticipate improved connectivity. This enhancement is made possible through Ericsson’s deployment of 5G radio technology, including mid-band.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and JLR announced that the companies will work together to bring 5G capabilities to select JLR vehicles across its brands Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. As a part of JLR’s efforts in building a sustainability-rich vision of modern luxury by design, the ongoing technology collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and JLR aims to support advanced and integrated digital cockpit and infotainment systems to JLR’s new vehicles.
Bayobab Group announce that it has been granted a National Long-Distance operator License by regulatory authorities in Nigeria. This license ushers in a new era of connectivity that is essential to meeting the surging demand for data within the country’s borders. Bayobab’s subsidiary in Nigeria is now empowered to facilitate long-distance traffic, opening doors to enhanced communication and collaboration.
Vodafone and Project Kuiper, Amazon‘s low earth orbit satellite (LEO) communications initiative, have announced a collaboration. Through this collaboration Vodafone and Vodacom plan to use Project Kuiper’s network to extend the reach of 4G/5G services to more of their customers in Europe and Africa.
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