Dan Oliver

Infrastructure A group of 31 global tech companies have joined forces to lobby for the adoption of open and interoperable solutions in the Radio Access Network (RAN).

Standards The Open vRAN blueprint will provide a vendor-led (supply chain) ecosystem alongside O-RAN defined requirements.

Networks Dish, the satellite TV provider, has announced a new partnership with Open RAN software specialists, Altiostar, to deliver the first virtualized standalone 5G network in the US.

Infrastructure As Huawei continues to be locked out of 5G networks around the world, other companies are turning to open standards.

Networks Vodafone is the first UK mobile operator to install an Open RAN 4G mast, as it looks toward the 2027 deadline to strip out Huawei 5G equipment.

Networks Vodafone’s commercial pilot of 5G Standalone (SA) networks will enable partners to test devices on the infrastructure.

Software The new SaaS product will enable communication service providers to deliver eSIM support for products and services.

Business Patrick Melia, Chief Executive at Sunderland City Council, has joined a national network of experts as he is appointed to the UK5G Advisory Board.

Infrastructure Vodafone and Telefonica have announced plans to commercialise the UK’s largest 5G tower company, Cornerstone, transferring shareholdings to Vantage Towers, ahead of its IPO.

Testing The new O-RAN Collaboration and Testing Center will highlight Nokia’s continued commitment towards O-RAN, according to the Finnish multinational.

Amazon’s initial AWS Wavelength Zone in London will enable enterprises and software developers to build apps that require low-latency on Vodafone’s 5G network.

Industry Centrica Storage’s Easington plant in the UK will become the first in the oil and gas sector to install a 5G-ready mobile private network.

Industry Following a successful trial at Oakland International Container Terminal, Nokia will provide its DAC LTE/5G private wireless network to Terminal 5 of the Port of Seattle.

Autonomous vehicles Vodafone and Ericsson have developed new Telco as a Service (TaaS) technology that enables 5G drones to be safely flown, whilst avoiding heavily populated areas.

Edge computing Verizon and AWS have added three 5G mobile edge computing cities, bringing the total to five, and here we take a look at the companies taking advantage of the new opportunities at the 5G edge.

Networks Advanced network slicing and IIoT use cases will be enabled by Verizon’s shift from 4G LTE-supported 5G to a standalone 5G infrastructure.

Use cases ‘Speed of Thought’, a new documentary produced in partnership with Verizon, hopes to shine a light on the huge potential of 5G by focusing on innovative use cases.

Business Verizon and TechUnited:NJ are hoping 5G-enabled technologies, such as augmented reality and real-time digital inventory, will provide New Jersey businesses with a boost.

Autonomous vehicles With the announcement that two new cities can now access Verizon 5G Edge with AWS Wavelength, 5G-powered vehicles are gearing up to transform travel in the US.

Networks Pivotal Commware has used its Holographic Beam Forming technology to extend mmWave 5G coverage outdoors for Verizon’s Ultra Wideband subscribers.

App development Verizon and Unity Technologies have joined forces to promote how 5G and mobile edge computing (MEC) can enable new 3D games and experiences.