Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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4G / 5G / 6G

Zain KSA Starts Commercial 5G-Advanced Network Rollout

Zain KSA has officially initiated the commercial rollout of its 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network in Saudi Arabia, marking another step in the country's telecommunications evolution. The deployment has commenced in the major cities of Riyadh and Jeddah and represents a...

Expansion of the Bharat 6G Alliance and the...

According to a written reply provided in the Lok Sabha by the union minister of state for communications and rural development, the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) has officially expanded to include 90 members as of July 15, 2026. This...

Ghana Opens Applications for 5G Spectrum Bidding

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially initiated a call for applications regarding Ghana 5G spectrum licenses. This regulatory decision transitions the nation away from the previous exclusive wholesale model, under which Next Gen Infraco Limited (NGIC) functioned as...

Ukraine 5G Pilot Expands via Telecom Networks in...

The Ukraine 5G pilot recently expanded into Kyiv, marking a progression in service testing by the major Ukrainian mobile operators: Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine, and Lifecell. Following the introduction in the capital, Odesa is scheduled as the next location for...

Viettel Becomes Qualcomm’s First Partner in 6G Research

Viettel has become Qualcomm Technologies' first global partner to join its Early Access Program for the 6G platform, giving the Vietnamese technology company early access to Qualcomm's chipset platform and development tools before their commercial release. The agreement expands...

LG Uplus, Ericsson Advance Network-Based Voice AI

LG Uplus has partnered with Ericsson to jointly develop network-based voice AI solutions and accelerate the evolution of AI-native networks. The strategic collaboration combines LG Uplus' commercial AI capabilities with Ericsson's telecommunications network expertise to develop next-generation voice AI...

Pakistan Telecom Bill Prioritises Fibre Infrastructure

Pakistan's proposed amendments to the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act, 1996 seek to address long-standing barriers to fibre infrastructure deployment by introducing right-of-way provisions designed to simplify network expansion. The proposed reforms aim to reduce delays in obtaining infrastructure access,...

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