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Barnama
6 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Mavenir Collaboration with Three UK and Red Hat Doubles Glasgow 5G Speeds in UK-First Open RAN Small Cells Roll-Out
GLASGOW, Scotland, May 29 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, working in collaboration with operator Three UK and the world's leading provider of open source solutions, Red Hat, has successfully demonstrated the performance benefits of 5G non-standalone O-RAN compliant small cells in Glasgow City Centre – doubling 5G speeds at peak times. This milestone UK-first trial of Open RAN in a dense urban environment also marks the first live deployment of O-RAN compliant small cells working alongside legacy macro cells from traditional vendors in this environment – driving a significant reduction in traffic congestion by delivering high-quality coverage and additional capacity. During the initial phase of the trial, both 4G and 5G speeds doubled during the busiest times of the day, with Three UK's 5G speeds reaching an impressive 520Mbps across the trial area. The capacity boost also cascaded into further performance and user experience improvements in surrounding sites.
Kuwait Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Zain and Rakuten Symphony partner to deploy Cloud-Native Open RAN
KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait and Rakuten Symphony have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the organizations collaborate on a pilot project to establish a functional cloud-native Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) in the country. Zain Kuwait will utilize Rakuten Symphony's ORAN and Cloudportfolio to deliver 5G Standalone sites as part of a project that will represent Kuwait's first Open RAN deployment of its kind. The MoU was signed at Rakuten Symphony's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, by Daaij Al-Oud, Chief Technology Officer at Zain Kuwait, and Sharad Sriwastawa, President of Rakuten Symphony, along with executive teams from both partners. The project will be the initial phase for planned large scale commercial deployment of Open RAN in Kuwait and across Zain Group, which operates in eight markets across the Middle East and North Africa region. As part of the project, Rakuten Symphony will supply its innovative Open RAN virtualized Distributed Unit and Centralized Unit software, along with cloud-native virtualized software, as well as ensuring that its Open RAN solution is fully functional and capable of handling commercial traffic. Zain Kuwait will allocate the required cell sites as well as providing data center infrastructure and 5G SAcore with related transport connectivity. Al-Oud and Sriwastawa with Zain and Rakuten Symphony executives in Tokyo. Exchange of commemorative gifts. Daaij Al-Oud said, 'This collaboration with Rakuten Symphony marks a significant step in our journey to transform Kuwait's telecom infrastructure. By piloting the country's first cloud-native Open RAN deployment, we aim to unlock new levels of network agility, efficiency and scalability. This initiative is not just a technological milestone for Zain Kuwait, but a strategic move that aligns with our broader vision of leading digital innovation across the region.' Sharad Sriwastawa said, 'Rakuten Symphony is pleased to support Zain Kuwait in delivering the country's first Open RAN deployment of its kind. By venturing into networks driven by cloud-native, open principles and leveraging Rakuten Symphony's proven portfolio, Zain Kuwait has the potential to realize the benefits of increased operational flexibility and reduced time to market, in turn delivering better performance for customers.' Rakuten Mobile, in collaboration with Rakuten Symphony, will apply the achievements obtained from the 'Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems (JPNP20017)', subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). • Daaij Al-Oud: 'By piloting the country's first cloud-native Open RAN deployment, we aim to unlock new levels of network agility, efficiency and scalability' • Sharad Sriwastawa: 'Leveraging Rakuten Symphony's proven portfolio, Zain aims to boost network agility and accelerate service delivery for an enhanced customer experience'
Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Three UK network trial doubled Glasgow mobile speeds
Glasgow mobile users are enjoying significantly faster network speeds, thanks to the trial of Three UK's cutting-edge Open RAN project in the city centre. The technology, which uses shoebox-sized small cells mounted on street furniture to improve network performance in busy areas, is now being spread throughout the city. Read more: Glasgow brewery giving away 1,000 free pints of beer - here's how to claim Early results from the trial have shown major improvements, with 5G download speeds in some areas doubling from around 260Mbps to 520Mbps. There has been an 89 per cent reduction in the number of hours where speeds dropped below 2Mbps. These changes have led customer experience rankings in some areas to jump from third or fourth place all the way up to first. The project is testing a technology called Open RAN, a new way of building mobile networks. The innovative technology, which uses shoebox-sized small cells mounted on street furniture, is designed to boost mobile performance in high-demand urban areas. Following the success of the trial, the technology is now being rolled out more widely across the city. This Glasgow project set out to challenge that idea and prove that Open RAN can deliver strong performance in a busy location. Glasgow was determined the perfect tester location due to being the fourth busiest city in the UK for mobile data use, with demand increasing by 243 per cent since 2021. Iain Milligan, chief network officer at Three UK, said: "As a proud Glaswegian, I know just how important fast, reliable connectivity is to a city like this - whether it's businesses keeping ahead of the game, fans streaming the football, or students working on the go. "The results from our Open RAN trial are really encouraging, showing we can improve speeds and ease congestion in busy areas. "This has been a complex engineering project that's built a brand new type of mobile network from the ground up. "Glasgow has played a key role in proving what this technology can do, and I'm excited to see how much this will benefit the people of the city.' Read more: 'Glaswegians least trained in first aid in Scotland but most likely to help' Councillor Paul Leinster, chair of the Digital Glasgow Board, said: "We are pleased to see cutting-edge mobile technology being deployed in our city centre. "This project not only promises to improve coverage and capacity of the mobile network for residents and visitors, but also supports the city's ongoing efforts to embrace innovation and enhance digital infrastructure. "The improvements will have a real impact on commuters, businesses, and local communities, ensuring Glasgow remains at the forefront of technological development."
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sharp Semiconductor Innovation, IIT Hyderabad and WiSig Networks, successfully demonstrate Beyond 5G and 6G Technologies
SSIC, IITH & WiSig demoed B5G/6G at IITH: ASUKA SDR-UE + Open RAN base station hit 5G-class performance, paving Indo-Japan path to FWA, V2X, NB-IoT. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, May 15, 2025 / / -- Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation (SSIC), The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and WiSig Networks have announced the successful completion of ground-breaking field demonstrations for Beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G technologies. This collaboration signifies a major advancement toward Japan and India's shared vision of a digitally connected future. The joint demonstrations, conducted at IITH Campus in Hyderabad, India, validated the performance and interoperability of SSIC's flexible Software-Defined Radio (SDR) System-on-Chip (SoC) User Equipment (UE) and WiSig Networks' Open RAN (O-RAN) base stations. The experiments showcased the compatibility and effectiveness of advanced communication terminals developed by Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation in Japan. Leveraging SSIC's state-of-the-art ASUKA SDR-Box, equipped with a versatile communication SoC designed to support future communications protocols, the trials confirmed high-quality wireless connectivity and performance comparable to existing commercial 5G SoCs. Prof Kiran Kuchi of IIT Hyderabad, founder of WiSig Networks and a prominent contributor to 5G and 6G global standards including 3GPP, emphasized the significance of the collaboration: 'This initiative bridges academic excellence, industrial innovation, and international collaboration efforts, reinforcing the global partnership of India and Japan in next generation wireless communications.' Toyofumi Horikawa from SSIC, who is a technical leader of development of the customizable SDR SoC, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership's outcomes: 'The results from tests and experiments carried out at the IITH campus demonstrate the immense potential of customizable SDR SoC platforms in accelerating the development of future wireless technologies. SSIC also exhibited its advanced SDR technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Barcelona. In 2026, we plan to further expand this collaboration for advanced communication protocol testing.' WiSig Networks, a leading innovator in Open RAN and advanced 5G/6G technologies, played a crucial role in the integration and seamless operation of equipment throughout the trials. IIT Hyderabad's extensive indoor and outdoor facilities provided an optimal environment for comprehensive real-world wireless testing. Prof. B.S. Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, remarked, 'This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering international collaboration and driving innovation in wireless communication technologies, placing IIT Hyderabad at the forefront of technological breakthroughs.' The partners intend to deepen their collaborative efforts by focusing on advanced use cases such as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk (MC-PTT), autonomous navigation (V2X), and smart metering applications leveraging NB-IoT technology compatible with satellite communications. This Indo-Japanese collaboration exemplifies the potential for international partnerships to shape global standards and drive innovation in next-generation wireless communications. About IIT Hyderabad: IITH, established in 2008, has reached a respectable position in Academics, Research, Technology development and Startups in a short span of 16 years. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), IITH has bagged at 3rd in Innovation and 8th among Engineering institutes in the last two consecutive years, while it has maintained its rank within top 10 Engineering Institutes ever since NIRF was launched. IITH has been striving for excellence with a motto of 'Inventing & Innovating in Technology for Humanity (IITH)'. With 325+ full-time Faculty and 5,300+ Students (PG+PhD students accounting for about 60%), IITH has a strong research focus with ~ 4630 Projects worth of Rs. 1510+ Cr of R&D funding (Rs. 335+ Cr funding in 2024-25), 11,680+ Publications, 2,15,000+ Citations, 510+ Patents (210 Patents in 2024 and a commitment to 'Patent a Day: Mission 365' for 2025 to earn 365 Patents by the end of 2025), and about 260+ Startups (that have generated 1100+ jobs with a revenue of Rs. 1500+ Cr). Media Contacts: You can view all press releases/notes from IIT Hyderabad at: Please direct all media queries to | Public Relations Officer, IIT Hyderabad | Cell: 8331036099 About Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation specializes in semiconductor solutions and flexible SDR platforms, actively shaping global wireless communication standards. Media Contacts: Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation: Corporate Communications Email: [email protected] About WiSig Networks WiSig Networks is a leading provider of wireless communications solutions, specializing in cutting-edge technologies such as Massive MIMO, 5G ORAN, and NB-IoT SOC solutions. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, WiSig is dedicated to shaping the future of wireless connectivity. Media Contacts: WiSig Networks: Media Relations Email: [email protected]. Kiran Kuchi WiSig Networks Pvt Ltd +91 94913 98508 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EchoStar confirms FCC letter to company, Ergen makes statement
EchoStar (SATS), in a regulatory filing, said earlier: On May 9, 2025, the Chairman of the FCC sent a letter to EchoStar Corporation informing the company that the FCC has begun a review of EchoStar's compliance with certain of its federal obligations to provide 5G service in the United States. The Letter also raises certain questions regarding our September 2024 buildout extension and MSS utilization in the 2GHz band. Chairman, Charles W. Ergen, provided the following statement:'We have worked collaboratively with FCC leaders since we launched our first DBS satellite more than 30 years ago. Today, we are proud to have invested tens of billions to deploy the world's largest 5G Open RAN network – primarily using American vendors – across 24,000 5G sites, to offer broadband service to over 268 million people nationwide. Through this deployment, which is possible thanks to scores of tower climbers, engineers, and partners, we have met or exceeded all of the commitments we have entered into with the FCC to date. And our work is not yet finished as we continue to deploy and invest in our network. Not only does our network create American jobs and a competitive alternative to incumbent wireless carriers, it also furthers another critical Trump Administration priority: deploying Open RAN to ensure the United States is at the forefront of wireless leadership and that our infrastructure is free of Chinese vendors. Thanks to our nationwide pricing model and agreements with partner carriers, Boost Mobile is available at affordable prices to Americans across the country – including in rural and hard to reach communities. Indeed, our new buildout deadlines – which are consistent with FCC practice under the past two Administrations where the Wireless Bureau granted hundreds of buildout extensions – came with additional, substantial pro-competitive commitments that EchoStar has fulfilled. As we continue to invest in and expand our terrestrial network deployment, we are also working to provide Open RAN direct-to-device satellite technology, bringing additional connectivity to all Americans in the U.S. and around the world. EchoStar worked tirelessly to establish 3GPP NTN standard for D2D. With D2D 3GPP standards now complete, EchoStar has the global capability in terms of expertise, spectrum, and ITU priority to bring this to fruition. We are now testing new S-band services in both North America and Europe, and this year we launched a LEO satellite with several more planned in the coming months. We look forward to continuing this important work to help the Administration and FCC continue to deliver for the American people.' Quickly and easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See today's best-performing stocks on TipRanks >> Read More on SATS: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue FCC Reviews EchoStar's 5G Compliance Amid Concerns FCC threatens Ergen's hold on satellite, 5G spectrum licenses, WSJ says EchoStar price target lowered to $28 from $32 at TD Cowen Echostar's Strong Wireless Growth and Strategic Flexibility Justify Buy Rating EchoStar's Growth Amidst Uncertainty: Hold Rating Due to Operational Challenges and Capital Needs Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
