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To build or buy? That is a question that every business considers for nearly everything, from trucks to office spaces. Today, enterprises are increasingly asking the same question about cellular: Should they get service from a mobile operator or become operators themselves?
Private cellular networks aren’t a new concept. For example, electric utilities such as Alliander have deployed 3G CDMA in the 450 MHz band, while other utility companies have used 4G LTE in a variety of bands. Availability and reliability are two major reasons why so many utility companies chose to build and operate their own networks.
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There are 40 countries/territories worldwide with private network deployments based on LTE or 5G or LTE or 5G-suitable private network spectrum licence.
According to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), 311 private mobile network deployments are being deployed all around the world.
GSA revealed that manufacturing is an early adopter of local area private mobile networks with 67 identified companies holding suitable licences or involved in known pilots or deployments of LANs of probable LANs (up from 51 at the start of 2021).
India Allows Telecom Operators To Conduct 5G Trials
May 04 2021, 7:21 PM
May 04 2021, 6:56 PM
May 04 2021, 7:21 PM
India allowed telecom operators to conduct trials for fifth-generation networks, taking first steps towards the rollout of the high-speed 5G technology in the worldâs second biggest telecom market by users.Bharti Airtel Ltd., Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., Vodafone Idea Ltd. and MTNL have been allowed to conduct 5G trials for six months, including two months for procuring and setting up equipment, according to a statement by the Departm.
India allowed telecom operators to conduct trials for fifth-generation networks, taking first steps towards the rollout of the high-speed 5G technology in the worldâs second biggest telecom market by users.
Mark Schmidt, Pronet Gaming: Africa’s next generation Share
April 9, 2021
Writing for SBC News, Mark Schmidt – Director of Sales for Africa at Pronet Gaming – looks at what the future holds for the mobile gaming experience in the region, including the spread of 5G and how it opens more possibilities around live streaming.
In a world that is increasingly connected, there is a rising demand for ever-quicker mobile internet speeds and instant connectivity in every corner.
Africa is no exception to the rule. Though burdened by significant challenges in terms of infrastructure, new statistics from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) have revealed that 24 operators in 18 countries across the continent are evaluating, trialling and deploying 5G networks.