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Vodafone underlined its commitment to Open RAN networks on Monday by confirming it would create purpose-built chipset architecture for the nascent technology with Intel. The European operator also said it had made its first 4G calls using Open RAN over network sites shared with Orange in Romania, and it was partnering with Nokia to pilot the technology in Italy. Open RAN allows mobile operators to mix and match equipment from various suppliers, potentially increasing flexibility.

MTN Group's South African arm said on Wednesday its network availability had improved by 15% as a result of ongoing investment to ensure its mobile network operates effectively during the worst power cuts on record. As the national power grid crumbles, leaving Africa's most advanced economy in the dark for up to 10 hours a day, mobile operators including MTN, Vodacom, and majority state-owned Telkom are scrambling to ensure their networks stay up and running. "It's an ongoi...

Huawei: The government in May had said it would allow a second 5G network to operate from next year to break a monopoly held by a single state-run network, despite concerns from some Western countries that wanted Malaysia to stick to its original plan.

The Emergency Alert - Severe notification flashing on peoples phones is part of a system designed by the government to alert people in times of emergency, such as a flood or landslip.

Telecom providers in India are testing a Cell Broadcasting Alert System in partnership with the government

Emergency alert tests are conducted using cell broadcast systems to assess effectiveness and identify potential problems.

The received flash message stated, "This is a TEST MESSAGE sent through the Cell Broadcasting System by the Department of Telecommunication, Government of India."

A global hyperlocal cellular data network is a network that provides cellular data coverage across the globe, but with localized performance.

Canadian mobile operators have terminated or are preparing to terminate roaming agreements with four major Russian mobile carriers, Russian media outlet RBC reported on Sept. 2, citing sources in several of the Russian mobile companies.

Companies require months to restore the damage, but people can't wait that long. As a provisional alternative, we tested Starlink terminals. There are now over 42,000 Starlinks in Ukraine, which the Ministry of Digital Transformation has deployed with the support of international partners in the U.S. and Europe.