--- title: Wireless Networks - Developing Telecoms description: Wireless networks news channel in emerging markets including 5G, 4G, 3G & 2G networks canonical_url: https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html?start=204 language: en-GB date: 2020-03-02T16:28:09Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html?start=204. markdown-tokens: 4015 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html?start=204. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. ![LATAM Airlines claims eSIM first](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/quito_rooftops_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 16 July 2025 8589 views LATAM Airlines, a leading airline group in Latin America, with a presence in five domestic markets in the region – Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru – in addition to international operations within Latin America and to Europe, Oceania, Africa, the US and the Caribbean, has announced the launch of its own global travel eSIM. ![Aeromexico boosts inflight Wi-Fi on Embraer jets with help from Viasat ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Mexico_City_Zocalo_Cathedral600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 14 July 2025 7715 views Embraer, a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, satcoms giant Viasat, and Latin American airline Aeromexico have announced the installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. ![Airtel to boost 5G FWA offering with Ericsson platform](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Indian_Lucknow_2013_Gomti_Nagar_credit.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 10 July 2025 6397 views Ericsson said on Wednesday it has signed yet another new agreement with Indian telco Bharti Airtel – this one to support Airtel’s rollout of 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) services by enhancing its core network. ![Nokia, Mobily, Zain KSA complete PoC of shared indoor 5G SA](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/saudi_arabia_madinah_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 09 July 2025 9638 views Nokia said on Tuesday it has completed what it says is the first deployment of shared 5G Standalone (5G SA) indoor coverage in Saudi Arabia in a proof-of-concept pilot with Mobily, Zain KSA, neutral host specialist ACES NH and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). ![DTW2025 - Stability is essential for autonomous networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Sponsored/Huawei/DTW25_venue_huawei_banner_600x450.jpg) Details Staff Writer Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 08 July 2025 19254 views At DTW2025, a panel featuring representatives from TM Forum, Huawei and Telkomsel discussed how intelligent core networks empower high stability autonomous networks. ![MTN South Sudan launches service in Abuyong Payam](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/MTN_south_sudan_Lakes_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 08 July 2025 4293 views MTN South Sudan has launched service in Abuyong Payam in Lakes State courtesy of the government’s universal service and access fund (USAF), although state officials said the network's coverage is too limited and needs to be expanded soon. ![Huawei and Zain announce antenna innovation for Saudi Arabia](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Riyadh_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 07 July 2025 8456 views Technology giant Huawei and Saudi Arabian operator Zain KSA have announced the launch of the Riyadh Antenna Platform, which the partners describe as a groundbreaking innovation tailored to meet the unique needs of the Saudi telecommunications market. ![Turkcell, Beko and Ericsson trial remote, real-time industrial product design](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Istanbul_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 07 July 2025 5024 views Turkish service provider Turkcell, along with Beko, a leading home appliances company in Europe, and Ericsson, a global leader in information and communication technology, say they have successfully concluded the EU-supported VERGE project to develop next-generation communication technologies. ![YTL launches MOCN site as part of govt plan to improve road coverage](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Malaysia_South_China_Sea_Sarawak_credit.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 03 July 2025 3968 views Malaysian telco YTL Communications launched a fully operational multi-operator core network (MOCN) 4G base station site in Penang on Tuesday as part of Malaysian government initiatives to share infrastructure and provide 100% mobile coverage of roads. ![IHS South Africa and Project Isizwe launch public Wi-Fi in KwaMashu](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Johannesburg_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 27 June 2025 3927 views Telecoms tower company IHS South Africa announced on Thursday it has kicked off an initiative with non-profit organization Project Isizwe in KwaMashu, Durban to provide free, uncapped public Wi-Fi for local residents, students, job seekers and entrepreneurs. ![Digicel Tonga completes first phase of 5G rollout](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Tonga_Pressrelease_SES.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 25 June 2025 5554 views Digicel Tonga announced on Wednesday it has completed the first phase of its 5G rollout, with its network now covering about 30% of the population in Nuku’alofa. ![Telkomsel taps ZTE to simplify 5G sites and bring costs down](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/ZTE_Telkomsel_5G123_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 23 June 2025 4873 views ZTE announced on Friday that Indonesian mobile operator Telkomsel has commercially deployed a simplified 5G site solution developed by both companies to make Telkomsel’s 5G network rollout easier, cheaper and more energy-efficient. ![Zain KSA starts deployment of 5G SA using 600-MHz band](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/saudi_arabia_madinah_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 23 June 2025 10639 views Saudi Arabian telco Zain KSA has launched the first phase of its commercial deployment of 5G Standalone (SA) using the 600-MHz band, with initial rollouts in Riyadh and Jeddah scheduled during the fourth quarter of this year. ![BSNL soft-launches 5G fixed wireless access in Hyderabad](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/hyderabad_Unani_HospitalBuilding.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 20 June 2025 5769 views Indian state-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) reportedly soft-launched a 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) offering in Hyderabad and other select cities on Wednesday. ![Tarana and Microsoft bringing next-gen FWA to underserved African communities](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/tarana_antenna_600x450.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 18 June 2025 4846 views Tarana and Microsoft are partnering to expand internet access in rural and underserved communities across Africa. ![Orange Partners with Huawei to deploy 5G in Egypt](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Sponsored/Huawei/Orange-Egypt-Huawei-5G-launch-600.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 17 June 2025 8238 views Orange Egypt and Huawei have partnered to deploy 5G technology to provide advanced connectivity solutions to consumers and businesses in Egypt. ![O2 Czech Republic deploys 5G SA core software from Nokia](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/czech_republic_brno600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 13 June 2025 10548 views Nokia announced on Thursday that O2 Czech Republic has deployed its cloud-native 5G standalone (SA) core software that will enable the telco to offer advanced 5G services such as network slicing to deliver a better customer experience. ![U Mobile signs on OCK as second 5G in-building coverage partner](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/KL_Malaysia_street_view_credit_Peter_Nguyen_Pixabay_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 12 June 2025 5773 views U Mobile says it has signed on OCK Telco Infra – a subsidiary of Malaysian telecoms network solutions provider and regional towerco OCK Group – as its latest preferred 5G in-building coverage infrastructure partner for its nationwide 5G rollout. ![MTN Rwanda launches 5G in Kigali with eye on industrial use cases](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/MTN_Rwanda_5G_600.jpeg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 11 June 2025 6761 views MTN Rwanda commercially launched its 5G service on Tuesday, starting with 51 sites in Kigali, with plans to scale up the network to target enterprise sectors including industrial, healthcare, and education. ![Orange Maroc taps Ericsson to prep core for standalone 5G](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Marrakesh_square_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 09 June 2025 5771 views Ericsson says it has signed a strategic partnership deal with Orange Maroc to modernize and expand its core network infrastructure to support a planned rollout of standalone 5G in Morocco later this year. ![MobiFone and Rakuten Symphony aim to pioneer open RAN in Vietnam](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Vietnam_Van_Don.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 06 June 2025 5256 views MobiFone Corporation, a leading mobile network operator in Vietnam, and open RAN pioneer Rakuten Symphony have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a pilot project to jointly deploy a 4G and 5G open RAN mobile network in Vietnam. ![Vodafone Qatar taps Nokia for network modernisation project](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Qatar_Doha_Skyline_night_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 03 June 2025 6311 views Nokia announced on Monday it has signed a deal with Vodafone Qatar to lead a nationwide network modernisation project to drive expanded 5G coverage, reliability and services for consumers and businesses. ![IHS Brazil upgrades Nilton Santos Stadium DAS to support 5G](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/rio_christ_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 30 May 2025 4092 views IHS Towers subsidiary IHS Brazil announced on Thursday it has completed its upgrade of the distributed antenna system (DAS) at the Nilton Santos Stadium (Engenhão) in Rio de Janeiro to support 5G connectivity. ![Rakuten Symphony and Zain Kuwait collaborate on 5G Open RAN](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Rakuten_Symphony_Zain_Kuwait_OpenRAN_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 27 May 2025 5855 views Japanese Open RAN solutions provider Rakuten Symphony said on Monday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zain Kuwait to collaborate on a pilot project to deploy cloud-native 5G Open RAN sites in Kuwait. ![U Mobile taps Telekom Malaysia for 5G backhaul in US$570m deal](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/U_Mobile__Telekom_Malaysia_backhaul_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 27 May 2025 6394 views Telekom Malaysia (TM) announced on Monday that it has been appointed by the country’s second 5G operator U Mobile as a fibre backhaul partner in a deal valued at MYR2.4billion (almost US$570 million) over the next ten years. ![Project Management in the AI Era: Insights from CelcomDigi, PMIMY & ZTE](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Sponsored/zte/ZTE-CelcomDigi-PMIMY-video-600x450.jpg) Details Staff Writer Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 23 May 2025 183863 views In this roundtable discussion, we hear from CelcomDigi, PMIMY, and ZTE on how AI is transforming project management in the telecom sector. ![India’s TCS and Tejas to support BSNL's network growth](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/bsnl_logo.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 22 May 2025 11226 views Indian IT services group Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and networking company Tejas Networks have been the beneficiaries of a new contract from state-controlled operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). ![e& UAE launches 5G network slicing service for enterprises](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/e_HQ_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 21 May 2025 7497 views e& UAE announced on Tuesday it has launched what it claims is the first commercial 5G network slicing product in the MENA region for business customers on its standalone 5G network. ![Ugandan operators unite to combat vandalism](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/kampala_downtown_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 19 May 2025 7075 views Operators MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda and digital infrastructure company ATC Uganda, alongside regulator the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), have launched a nationwide anti-vandalism campaign aimed at safeguarding the country’s telecom infrastructure. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/delhi_indiagate_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 15 May 2025 5390 views Indian telco Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched its 5G service across the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday in partnership with Ericsson, and said it was on track to roll out 5G in all 17 priority circles where it holds 5G spectrum by August this year. ![Claro Colombia aims to upgrade 10,000 antennas by the end of 2028](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Bogota_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 12 May 2025 8339 views Claro Colombia, a leading mobile telecommunications operator with more than 40 million users, has announced that it is implementing the modernisation of its more than 10,000 antennas nationwide. ![Telkomsel expands 5G in Makassar with 73 new base stations](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Telkomsel_5G_tower_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 08 May 2025 9603 views Indonesian telco Telkomsel says it has expanded its 5G network coverage in Makassar, on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, with the installation of 73 new 5G base stations in the city.