Lifecell offers 5G roaming in 67 countries
UKRAINE 15 JUN

Lifecell offers 5G roaming in 67 countries

Ukrainian operator Lifecell has announced that its 5G roaming services are now available in 67 countries globally. The operator began offering 5G roaming in 2023. Its VoLTE roaming services are accessible in 41 countries. 

Orange Slovakia raises 5G coverage to 91% of population
SLOVAKIA 15 JUN

Orange Slovakia raises 5G coverage to 91% of population

Orange Slovakia has raised the coverage of its 5G network to 91.3 percent of the country's population, reports Zive. Its 5G services are now available in 1,359 locations after the addition of nine more villages.

SNS-JU project examines XR connectivity in Romanian schools
ROMANIA 15 JUN

SNS-JU project examines XR connectivity in Romanian schools

A pre-6G pilot backed by the EU's Smart Network Services Joint Undertaking (SNS-JU) is progressing a trial deployment of extended reality in action in two rural schools in Romania. A recent update of SNS-JU activity said that the trial was implemented in May. Existing 5G capacity from Orange Romania was deployed to carry XR content, but the programme also provided a glimpse at technologies likely to become more prevalent in 6G cellular, such as advanced dynamic slicing and quality-of-service (QoS).

TIM launches summer ad campaign for FWA 5G offer
ITALY 15 JUN

TIM launches summer ad campaign for FWA 5G offer

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a new episode of its advertising campaign located in a military fort to promote its FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) offer with a 5G antenna ahead of the summer season. The corresponding ad appearing on all main TV and social media channels features actor Massimo Lopez and singer Gigi D'Alessio engaged in a long-distance conversation between the fort and a picturesque seaside location.

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate
GERMANY 15 JUN

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate

Mavenir said its 5G core network repository function is now certified for operation in Germany under the national BSI NESAS regime, which aims to apply a minimum level of cybersecurity in domestic 5G infrastructures. Mavenir is the first supplier to Germany's 5G mobile operators to achieve BSI NESAS compliance, following the initiative's introduction on 01 January. The federal government has been looking to strengthen critical 5G protections, having last year concluded that all network components needed ris

Private mobile networks top 2,000, with manufacturing leading the way - research
GLOBAL 15 JUN

Private mobile networks top 2,000, with manufacturing leading the way - research

Private mobile networks with an estimated contract value of at least EUR 100,000 were in operation at 2,003 organisations at the end of March, according to the GSA's latest Private Mobile Networks report. Private cellular deployments were tracked in 88 countries. Manufacturing remains the biggest sector in terms of quantities, followed by education, academic research, and mining. The GSA reports that private 5G adoption has accelerated, accounting for over 50 percent of deployments disclosed since 2022.

Brazil and EU forge digital partnership
BRAZIL 15 JUN

Brazil and EU forge digital partnership

Brazil and the European Union have formalised a Digital Partnership to establish international cooperation in critical areas such as data governance, AI, 5G and 6G network infrastructure development, high-capacity connectivity, and digital public goods and services platforms. Beyond bilateral initiatives, the partnership will also involve political coordination in major global forums like the UN, G20, ITU, Unesco and ICANN, as well as technical standardisation bodies such as ISO, IEEE and 3GPP.

Tanzanian telephone subscriptions rise by nearly 5% in Q1
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 15 JUN

Tanzanian telephone subscriptions rise by nearly 5% in Q1

Tanzania's telecom subscriptions increased by 4.6 percent to 111.91 million in the first quarter ended March 2026 from 106.9 million in December 2025, bringing the telecom penetration rate to a record 159.8 percent, according to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). Mobile subscriptions accounted for 99.9 percent (111.79 million) of the total, while fixed subscriptions made up the remaining 0.1 percent (111,933).

NTT Docomo Business, Transatel launch global IoT security service
GLOBAL 15 JUN

NTT Docomo Business, Transatel launch global IoT security service

NTT Docomo Business and Transatel have launched Cellular SASE for IoT, a new global security solution that combines international cellular connectivity with zero-trust security to help enterprises deploy and manage IoT devices more securely across multiple countries. The service integrates Transatel's global IoT mobile network, which provides connectivity in more than 200 countries and territories, with security technology from Zscaler. By embedding security at the SIM and network level, the solution aims t

NH Institute and SynaXG partner on private 5G and edge AI deployments
JAPAN 15 JUN

NH Institute and SynaXG partner on private 5G and edge AI deployments

Japanese startup NH Institute has announced a partnership with Singapore-based AI-RAN company SynaXG to deploy integrated private 5G and edge AI infrastructure using the SynaSpark Rover platform. The collaboration was announced at Computex 2026 in Taiwan and will focus on deploying the platform across locations including shopping centres, stadiums and office buildings. NH Institute said the system combines private 5G networking with distributed AI computing, enabling connected devices such as robots and dro

Excelerate upgrades mobile command unit for Irish fire service
IRELAND 12 JUN

Excelerate upgrades mobile command unit for Irish fire service

Excelerate Technology, UK-based global communications/connectivity solutions provider, has won a contract from Clare County Fire and Rescue Service in Ireland to upgrade its Incident Command Unit (ICU) into a modern mobile command platform. This will allow incident commanders to access and manage operational data from a centralised digital dashboard. The project will upgrade the ICU vehicle's command, control, communications and situational awareness capabilities. 

V.tal to roll out 4G and 5G internet on Sao Paulo Metro Line 4
BRAZIL 12 JUN

V.tal to roll out 4G and 5G internet on Sao Paulo Metro Line 4

Brazilian mobility infrastructure company Motiva has partnered with neutral network operator V.tal to progressively roll out 4G and 5G internet service in the tunnels and stations of Sao Paulo subway's yellow Line 4 from July. By the end of the year, five stations will be equipped with the new infrastructure, namely Vila Sonia-Prof. Elisabeth Tenreiro, Sao Paulo-Morumbi, Butanta, Pinheiros, and Faria Lima-Pagbank. While existing equipment helps reduce signal dead zones, the new integrated technology will le

BELARUS 12 JUN

MTS Belarus offers discounts for 5G smartphones to MTS Red subscribers

MTS Belarus said customers connected to its MTS Red tariff are being offered the opportunity to buy selected 5G smartphones at a 70 percent discount. Subscribers can purchase the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra for BYN 599. New customers are also able to buy the Tecno Spark Go 3 for BYN 19.90.

IRELAND 12 JUN

FTTP subscriber lines in Ireland reach 1.09 million in Q1 - ComReg

The total number of FTTP subscriber lines in Ireland reached 1.09 million in Q1 2026, to account for 62 percent of all fixed broadband subscriber lines, according to the latest quarterly communications market data from regulator ComReg. Total fixed broadband subscriber lines reached 1.77 million, up 4 percent from Q1 2025. FTTP is available to 86 percent of all Irish premises, with gigabit broadband available to 91 percent.

UNITED STATES 12 JUN

Google Cloud to withdraw CBRS coordination service

Google Cloud is retiring its Spectrum Access System (SAS) for US CBRS customers on 10 June, 2027. A notice informs Google Cloud clients they must find a new SAS provider ahead of the 2027 deadline, and the service is already unavailable for new customers. SAS systems are used to coordinate frequency activity in the CBRS band by allocating users to one of three access and authorisation tiers. This measure prevents clashes with radio spectrum allocated to incumbent users such as the US Navy and between unlice

ESTONIA 12 JUN

Telia Estonia provides 5G SA services for Tallinn seaport

Telia Estonia also said it is testing the transmission of high-quality mediacontent on its 5G SA network, which could open up new opportunities for media companies and event organisers.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11 JUN

MTS upgrades mobile network in Sochi

Russian operator MTS has completed a major upgrade of its mobile network in the Greater Sochi area, reports Dg-yug. Its 2G/4G equipment has been fully replaced with the equipment supporting 5G on more than 2,000 base stations.

UNITED KINGDOM 11 JUN

London Tube on track for network-wide mobile coverage by end-2026

Transport for London (TfL) said the entire Tube network was on track to have mobile coverage by end-2026, with around 60 percent of underground Tube stations now having mobile coverage. Mobile 4G/5G coverage is now live on more parts of the Circle, Metropolitan and Bakerloo lines, including tunnels between stations. TfL is working with Boldyn Networks on the project. 

CZECH REPUBLIC 11 JUN

T-Mobile Czechia becomes general partner of 'Colours of Ostrava' music festival

T-Mobile Czech Republic has become one of general partners of the music festival Colours of Ostrava. The operator will have its own festival zone. The operator will cover the festival area with its 5G and LTE networks. Several mobile senders will be deployed there.

GLOBAL 11 JUN

Microchip introduces upgraded TimePictra timing suite

MicroChip Technology has announced a major update for its precision timing software suite TimePictra targeted at critical infrastructure timing services. TimaPictra12 deploys a revamped graphical user interface, new automation capabilities, and enhanced support for the latest high-accuracy timing technologies. Such advances include enhanced oversight across High-Accuracy Time Transfer Connections (HA-TT), strengthened monitoring of GNSS workflows using Microchip's BlueSky technology, and precision alignment

UNITED KINGDOM 11 JUN

BT offers priority network access for mission-critical communications

BT Business has launched a new service to support mission-critical communications services in the UK. The new Mission Boost service will give customers priority access to EE 4G and 5G mobile network infrastructure during periods of high traffic or congestion. It is the first offering from the new MissionNet group of connectivity, security and cloud infrastructure services for mission-critical communications. 

OMAN 11 JUN

Omantel and Port of Salalah launch Oman's first 5G private network

Omantel has partnered with the Port of Salalah to launch Oman's first managed private 5G network and support the port's automation. Omantel will deploy a dedicated 5G Standalone private core supported by upgraded mobile sites to ensure robust coverage across the port. The set-up includes ruggedised customer premises equipment designed for harsh industrial conditions, along with 600 SIMs provided monthly data allowances. The network will be delivered as a fully managed service with 99.9 percent availability,

GLOBAL 11 JUN

3GPP confirms Release 21 freeze deadlines

3GPP has confirmed working deadlines for its upcoming Release 21 criteria, expected to mark the inaugural publication of normative 6G standards. Release 21 is scheduled for a third-phase functional phase in December 2028, ahead of the final ASN.1/OpenAPI freeze in March 2029. Preliminary first and second-phase freezes are planned in March 2027 and June 2028 respectively.

GLOBAL 11 JUN

Ericsson introduces 'AI in RAN' subscription designed to accelerate 5G radio and baseband performance

Ericsson is launching a software subscription that allows 5G carriers to leverage real-time artificial intelligence optimisation in the radio access network (RAN). Ericsson's 'AI in RAN' subscription rolls up telco-grade AI models applied across its RAN baseband compute processors and radio units. The service is intended to support migrations of 5G mobile infrastructure to AI-native operations without requiring significant spends on new hardware, helping carriers achieve optimised bandwidth, observability a

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