Author: James

This week, new developments indicate that TDS, the parent company of UScellular, could be exploring different strategic directions for the mobile operator. There has been speculation about a potential sale or the introduction of new investors. TDS communicated that it has initiated a strategic review of UScellular with the help of investment firm, Citi, who…

An all-stock merger agreement between Dish Network and EchoStar has been unveiled, strengthening one company’s financial status and generating a stronger entity in network connectivity. Dish Network stockholders will own 69% of the newly formed entity and EchoStar shareholders the remaining 31% post-merger. Leadership from both parties will serve major roles, with CEO of EchoStar,…

NEC Corporation has obtained O-RAN Certification from Japan OTIC (Open Testing & Integration Centres) for its MB5450 5G base station radio unit (RU), certifying that the RU conforms with the O-RAN Fronthaul Interface Specifications established by the Open Radio Access Network Alliance (O-RAN ALLIANCE). This RU has been delivered to Rakuten Symphony and is being deployed globally.  This is…