NEC radio unit receives first O-RAN compliance certification from JAPAN OTIC

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…

Comments Off on NEC radio unit receives first O-RAN compliance certification from JAPAN OTIC

Weighing the Impact: UAE’s Groundbreaking 5G Advanced Trials

The United Arab Emirate’s telecommunications regulator, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), recently announced the completion of the second phase of its 5G Advanced trials. This milestone demonstrates a groundbreaking change in data transfer speed, not only for the region but also on a global scale. Teaming up with regional operators e& and…

Comments Off on Weighing the Impact: UAE’s Groundbreaking 5G Advanced Trials

Bridging the Gap: Assessing UK’s Quest for Universal 4G Coverage

In a landmark move, Three UK has successfully implemented 100 4G sites as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN), extending reach to some of the UK’s most remote areas. A significant number of these stations, 65 to be precise, are located in Scotland. This move has improved mobile coverage by approximately 2,800km2 and has…

Comments Off on Bridging the Gap: Assessing UK’s Quest for Universal 4G Coverage