RAN Vendors

Dell Technologies unveiled a platform to create a curated ecosystem to help communications service providers (CSPs) extend AI infrastructure from the core to the edge of networks.

Spark New Zealand selected Nokia as its preferred supplier to streamline and consolidate its RAN, while expanding 4G and 5G coverage in key cities.

Ericsson and Singtel claimed to have conducted the world’s first commercial deployment of 5G automated radio resource partitioning at the city state’s Formula 1 event held from 20 September to 22 September.

Viettel Group lined up Nokia as a major equipment supplier for a planned 5G deployment across Vietnam's 22 provinces this year, claiming to be the first to use locally manufactured kit.

Ericsson joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association to help drive a goal of creating a global direct-to-device ecosystem for connecting satellite services to mobile devices.

Nokia rubbished a Financial Times report indicating it had started a process to find a new CEO, stating the board fully supports current boss Pekka Lundmark.

SoftBank Corp and Nokia agreed to conduct joint research on RAN and 6G technologies, with the aim of using AI to develop faster and more flexible connectivity systems.