Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, RCR news brief highlights some of the key announcements shaping the future of global connectivity,… Reade More "RCR news brief: MTN Group, MobiFone, GSMA and more"
RCR news brief: MTN Group, MobiFone, GSMA and more
Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, RCR news brief highlights some of the key announcements shaping the future of global connectivity,… Reade More "RCR news brief: MTN Group, MobiFone, GSMA and more"
MTN, Huawei to deploy 5G private network for African mine
Under this initiative, Huawei developed a tailored 5G private network while MTN provided the necessary infrastructure and managed the network’s integration South African telco MTN, China Telecom and Huawei have recently partnered to deploy what it claims to be Africa’s largest 5G-enabled private network for a manganese mining company in Northern Cape, South Africa. This… Reade More "MTN, Huawei to deploy 5G private network for African mine"
ZTE, MTN showcase 5G-A tech in South Africa
MTN and ZTE noted that the 5G-A showcase achieved a download speed of 9.2 Gbps ZTE Corporation, in partnership with MTN South Africa, unveiled a 5G-Advanced (5G-A) public demonstration at a MTN store in V&A Waterfront, in Cape Town. In a release, the vendor said the 5G-A showcase achieved a download speed of 9.2 Gbps.… Reade More "ZTE, MTN showcase 5G-A tech in South Africa"
MTN inks 5G, AI partnership with China Telecom, Huawei
MTN noted that the agreement is expected to offer benefits to customers, such as increased access to technologies like IoT and AI South African telecom operator MTN has formed a partnership with China Telecom and Huawei, focusing on 5G technology, cloud services, IoT and artificial intelligence (AI). “This agreement will open opportunities for strategic collaboration… Reade More "MTN inks 5G, AI partnership with China Telecom, Huawei"
MTN, Huawei claim first 5G-Advanced trial in Africa
MTN said that the 5.5G trial took place at its headquarters in Johannesburg South African telco MTN, in collaboration with Chinese vendor Huawei, said it has successfully completed the first 5G-Advanced, or 5.5G network trial in Africa. The telco said that the 5.5G trial took place at MTN’s headquarters in Johannesburg. As a frontrunner in… Reade More "MTN, Huawei claim first 5G-Advanced trial in Africa"
MTN, Omnispace to deploy satellite IoT, 5G NTN services
Omnispace will develop a next-generation standards-based mobile and IoT network designed to serve the markets where MTN operates Omnispace announced a collaboration with African telco MTN with the aim of exploring the use of S-band for satellite services to expand the latter’s portfolio of wireless services. Under the agreement, both companies will explore the integration… Reade More "MTN, Omnispace to deploy satellite IoT, 5G NTN services"
MTN, Omnispace to deploy satellite IoT, 5G NTN services
Omnispace will develop a next-generation standards-based mobile and IoT network designed to serve the markets where MTN operates Omnispace announced a collaboration with African telco MTN with the aim of exploring the use of S-band for satellite services to expand the latter’s portfolio of wireless services. Under the agreement, both companies will explore the integration… Reade More "MTN, Omnispace to deploy satellite IoT, 5G NTN services"
MTN selects American Tower to manage its towers in Nigeria
MTN had launched 5G service in the country using equipment from Swedish vendor Ericsson Africa’s largest mobile operator, MTN Group, said U.S. wireless infrastructure provider American Tower will take over its Nigerian tower operations from IHS Holdings, starting in 2025. In a stock exchange filing, MTN Group said it was renegotiating its tower contracts in… Reade More "MTN selects American Tower to manage its towers in Nigeria"
Major telcos move to open network APIs to developers – to drive innovation, revenues
MWC 2023: The GSMA has announced a framework of universal network application programmable interfaces (APIs) to provide universal access to operator networks for developers. At launch, at the annual MWC showcase in Barcelona, the so-called GSMA Open Gateway initiative has the support of 21 mobile network operators. The move is a “paradigm shift”, said GSMA,… Reade More "Major telcos move to open network APIs to developers – to drive innovation, revenues"
MTN, Ericsson launch 5G network in Nigeria
Ericsson noted that MTN has initially launched its 5G offering in capital Lagos Mobile operator MTN and Ericsson have launched 5G services in Nigeria, the vendor said in a release. Ericsson noted that the deployment includes 5G radio access network and NonStandalone packet core, with the aim of accelerating the development and digitalization of key… Reade More "MTN, Ericsson launch 5G network in Nigeria"
South Africa gets ready to award 5G spectrum
The regulator said it will award 5G spectrum in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 2,600 MHz, and 3,500 MHz bands The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) confirmed that its much-anticipated auction of 5G spectrum is expected to start on March 8. This auction process follows the recent announcement of six qualified bidders for… Reade More "South Africa gets ready to award 5G spectrum"
Rakuten Symphony to trial Open RAN in three countries with MTN
Open RAN trial also includes Accenture and Tech Mahindra Rakuten Symphony kept the playing the hits today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, announcing a three-country Open RAN trial with operator MTN. Throughout the week, Rakuten Symphony has discussed its Symworld and Symware portfolios, announced the acquisition of Kubernetes specialist Robin.io, and announced a collaboration… Reade More "Rakuten Symphony to trial Open RAN in three countries with MTN"
MTN to install 100 nesting boxes on cell towers to protect barn owls
When birds make themselves at home in cell towers, it poses a serious threat to themselves and technicians South African telecommunications operator MTN announced plans to install 100 boxes on cell towers in Johannesburg to house barn owls, which have made themselves at home in these structures — at best delaying infrastructure maintenance, and at… Reade More "MTN to install 100 nesting boxes on cell towers to protect barn owls"
MTN names Open RAN partners for network expansion in Africa
With partners in tow, MTN aims to roll out the Open RAN by the end of 2021 In January of 2020, the GSMA claimed that while South Africa is still several years away from widespread 5G adoption, the country is leading the rest of sub-Saharan Africa in the move towards more advanced networks. As part… Reade More "MTN names Open RAN partners for network expansion in Africa"