Paratus rolls out new TD-LTE network

Paratus has started rolling out its TD-LTE network in parallel to its current WiMAX network. TD-LTE technology provides better spectral efficiency, higher speed throughput as well as better radio coverage than that of WiMAX. Paratus rolled out WiMAX technology in 2007...

Nokia debuts fixed access network solution

Nokia today launched its fully open and programmable fixed access network slicing solution. Delivering more than service level slicing, the solution enables operators to scale to a virtually unlimited number of discrete network slices that can be independently...

Paratus upgrades mobile data LTE network

Paratus has successfully concluded the first phase of the upgrades to its Mobile LTE Data network. The operator has confirmed that phase two will commence during November 2018 when the equipment arrives from the vendor manufacturing line. The upgrade has increased...

New deliverables from NGMN

The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance – which drives and guides the development of all future mobile broadband technology with a focus on 5G – has published its three deliverables on 5G Extreme Requirements entitled “Operators’...

Ericsson wins 5G Enabler of the Year award

Ericsson has been named 5G Enabler of the Year at the Telecoms World Middle East 2018 that took place in Dubai last week. The award is based on Ericsson’s position as a consolidated technology leader driving 5G innovation regionally and globally....

black a finalist in international telecoms awards

South African entertainment platform, black, was named as a finalist in the prestigious Video on Demand Innovation category at the 12th Annual Telecoms Awards in Dubai. The Telecoms World Awards brings together leading industry players each year. This was...