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Qualcomm and T-Mobile Deepen Collaboration to Accelerate 5G Advanced to 6G Transition
Qualcomm and T-Mobile announced an enhanced strategic collaboration focusing on AI-driven network optimization, Open RAN deployment, and 6G foundational R&D. The partnership combines chip, wireless technology, and network infrastructure strengths to improve performance and intelligence, advancing mobile ecosystem progress.
Ericsson Defines Native Intelligence Paradigm for 6G IoT Networks
Ericsson proposes 6G massive IoT should evolve from traditional connectivity to intelligent networks with deep integration of sensing, communication and computing, supporting tens of millions of devices per km² and decades of battery life using reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and AI-native air interface.
Ericsson Deepens 5G Advanced and AI-Native Network Collaboration with FarEasTone
Ericsson signs a three-year strategic agreement with FarEasTone to advance 5G Advanced deployment and AI-native network R&D. The collaboration includes key technologies like network slicing, URLLC, and RedCap, enabling Industrial 4.0 and smart city applications. Both parties will jointly research 6G and AI-driven network automation.
Nokia Supports Ghana's Shared 5G Backbone with Wholesale Network Model
Nokia provides core network support for Ghana's first neutral host 4G/5G shared network. The wholesale-first model separates infrastructure from retail services to optimize capital efficiency and accelerate nationwide 5G coverage.
TSMC Discloses 2nm and Beyond Technology Roadmap
TSMC announces its 2nm (N2) process will adopt GAAFET architecture replacing FinFET, with plans for subsequent A-series nodes. The technology targets performance and efficiency gains for HPC and mobile applications, leveraging new materials and 3D packaging for AI and 5G/6G demands.
AMD Launches Telecom Accelerator Card Evaluation Boards to Expand Network Hardware Ecosystem
AMD introduces pre-built accelerator card evaluation boards for telecom and networking, providing hardware design starting points for equipment developers. The solution aims to accelerate product development cycles for 5G core networks, edge computing, and NFV scenarios. This move demonstrates AMD's strategy to strengthen its hardware acceleration solutions in telecom infrastructure.
Huawei and SURGE Deploy 1.4GHz 5G+AI Railway Private Network
Huawei partnered with SURGE to deploy the world's first commercial 1.4GHz 5G private network on Saudi Arabia's North-South Railway, integrating AI for network performance monitoring and predictive maintenance. The low-frequency band enhances coverage in railway scenarios.
Huawei Launches Global Smart Public Service Solution to Strengthen Platform Strategy
Huawei released an intelligent public service solution integrating AI, big data, IoT and 5G, featuring data sensing, intelligent core and application enablement architecture. The solution unifies urban digital platforms to integrate government data and business systems with smart event recognition and low-code development capabilities.
Ericsson and Optus Develop AI Model for Enhanced 5G SA Coverage Prediction
Ericsson partnered with Optus to develop an AI model using historical network performance data to improve 5G SA coverage prediction accuracy. The model integrates actual 4G/5G data, significantly enhancing network planning efficiency over traditional methods.
Ericsson and Optus Trial AI for Real-Time 5G Downlink Optimization
Ericsson and Optus trialed an AI RAN coordination solution that dynamically adjusts modulation coding schemes and scheduling parameters, significantly improving downlink throughput. This moves AI from network O&M to real-time radio resource scheduling, validating intelligent RAN optimization.
Ericsson Wins GTI Award for Intent-Aware Slicing Technology
Ericsson received GTI's mobile technology innovation award for intent-aware slicing. The technology automates translation of business intent into network configurations, simplifying 5G slice management. It represents a key innovation in Ericsson's push toward fully automated network operations.
Ericsson Deepens Global Private 5G Deployment with CIMPOR for Industrial Networks
Ericsson partners with CIMPOR globally to deploy private 5G networks at production sites, starting in Portugal. The solution uses dedicated 5G core and RAN for high-reliability applications like AR, AMRs, and IIoT, targeting industrial automation and safety enhancements.
AT&T and Ericsson Deploy AI-Native Software for Cloud RAN Optimization
AT&T and Ericsson deployed AI-native software on Intel Xeon 6 SoC to enhance Cloud RAN performance through real-time analysis and intelligent scheduling. The solution leverages integrated AI acceleration to dynamically optimize network capacity and energy efficiency, supporting AT&T's transition to open programmable network architecture.
Ericsson Demonstrates Key 5G Core Network SaaS Transformation
Ericsson showcased its 5G core network evolution to SaaS model at MWC 2026, including fully managed UPF services. Unified console enables on-demand subscription and resource allocation, supporting cloud-native migration and network slicing.
Ericsson Sony Vodafone Demo End-to-End 5G Pro Photography Solution
Ericsson, Sony and Vodafone developed a 5G solution for professional photography, enabling real-time cloud transmission of RAW photos and 4K/8K video through 5G-module cameras. The solution optimizes end-to-end network performance for time-sensitive vertical scenarios like media production and sports broadcasting.
Huawei Launches Intelligent Horizontal Transport 2.0 for Full Process Port Automation
Huawei and Tianjin Port Group launched Intelligent Horizontal Transport 2.0, achieving full-process automation using 5G, L4 autonomous driving, and vehicle-road-cloud coordination. The solution features unmanned L4 autonomous trucks that interact with intelligent transport management systems for optimized routing and scheduling.
Huawei Launches Five Smart Transportation Solutions to Enhance Industry AI Deployment
Huawei released five smart transportation solutions for road, rail, airport, urban traffic, and port scenarios, leveraging ICT infrastructure like cloud computing, AI, and big data to create a unified digital platform for improved operational efficiency and safety.
Huawei Launches Port Network Convergence with L4 Autonomous Driving
Huawei partnered with Shandong Port Group to converge production, office, and security networks via F5G, deploying L4 autonomous trucks and integrating 5G, AI, and cloud technologies for port digital infrastructure.
NTT DOCOMO and AWS Enable AI-Automated 5G Core Hybrid Cloud Deployment
NTT DOCOMO partnered with AWS and NEC to deploy a commercial 5G core hybrid cloud in APAC, using AI agent systems based on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. Automation via Model Context Protocol and GitOps reduced deployment time by 80%, while an operational AI system cut incident response time by 50% through real-time analysis of million-scale device data.
AT&T and AWS Launch Last-Mile Interconnect for AI Workloads
AT&T and AWS collaborate on AWS Interconnect – last mile preview, extending AT&T's 5G and fiber networks directly to AWS cloud for end-to-end secure architecture. Designed for low-latency, data-intensive AI workloads like real-time analytics and machine learning. Customers can configure last-mile connections directly in AWS environment, with availability planned for Q2 2026 in select regions.