With around 200 operators having commercial 5G deployed, and almost 300 operators investing in this technology, the commercialization of 5G networks is accelerating globally. Over 1 billion 5G connections are expected by 2023, making 5G communications a key to personal consumption experience upgrades and digital industrial transformation.
Reports and Coverage
Sofrecom and Docaposte partner to accelerate digital transformation in Africa and the Middle East
Sofrecom, a specialist in telecom consulting and engineering, and Docaposte, the French leader in digital trust solutions, will be combining their expertise to meet the needs of telecom operators, governments, and international institutions in order to successfully deliver digital services that promote inclusion and economic development.
Ericsson drives further innovation and empowerment in Saudi Arabia
Telecom Review had the opportunity to conduct exclusive interviews with Ericsson’s top C-level executives as well as the leaders of Ericsson Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Nixu appoints Teemu Salmi as new CEO to lead the next phase of growth strategy
Nixu’s board of directors has appointed Teemu Salmi as the new CEO of Nixu Corporation, effective September 1, 2022. Salmi is currently serving as CIO, head of IT & digitalisation and a member of the group leadership team at Stora Enso.
Time to automate: Smart homes and businesses
The late JFK said that automation does not need to be our enemy. “I think machines can make life easier for men, if men do not let the machines dominate them,” he said. This cannot be more relatable today where systems and processes across offices, factories, and homes are often automated.
CITC sets June 19 as date for 5th spectrum auction
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has published a public consultation on “Information Memorandum and Auction Rules” for the 5th spectrum auction for International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) systems. CITC intends to award the spectrum bands (600, 700, and 3800) MHz through the auction on June 19, 2022 in accordance with CITC’s spectrum outlook for commercial and innovative use 2021-2023.
Egypt, Saudi telecom regulator ink cooperation for digital transformation
On the sidelines of the world telecommunication standardization assembly (WTSA-20), Egypt’s national telecom regulatory authority (NTRA) and Saudi’s communication and information technology commission (CITC) have signed an MoU to cooperate and exchange expertise on several areas, including smart cities, radio spectrum management and capacity building in digital transformation.
Lebanon’s minister of telecommunications meets Lebanese diaspora at MWC22
Lebanese minister of telecommunications H.E. Johnny Corm met with the Lebanese companies present at this year’s Mobile World Congress at a gathering hosted at the stand of MobiMind.
How can CSPs put 5G to work?
5G, the new generation of mobile technology, is on track to become the dominant mobile access technology. It is expected to account for around 50% of all mobile subscriptions worldwide – covering 75% of the world’s population and carrying 62% of the global smartphone traffic by 2027.
G.U.I.D.E.: Guiding network evolution into the coming digital era
During MWC 22 Barcelona which is taking place in Barcelona, Peng Song, president, global carrier marketing and solution sales at Huawei gave an impressive keynote speech discussing network evolution to the future.