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India 5G to hit 1B subscribers by 2031: Ericsson’s Mobility Report

Indian Telecom Operators Raise Tariffs After Three Years
India’s 5G market has entered a scale phase, with momentum pointing to more than a billion subscribers and deeper network modernization over the next six years. Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report projects over 1 billion 5G subscriptions in India by end-2031, representing about 79% of the country’s mobile base. Average mobile data usage per active smartphone in India stands near 36 GB per month and is forecast to approach 65 GB per month by 2031. Two demand-side levers stand out: affordable 5G devices and expanding Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), accelerating mainstream adoption and opening a credible substitute to wired broadband in underserved areas.

Ericsson deploys Neutral Host 5G Small Cells at 10 World Trade

Ericsson deploys Neutral Host 5G Small Cells at 10 World Trade
A new neutral host 5G deployment at 10 World Trade in Boston’s Seaport sets a practical blueprint for scalable, multi-operator indoor connectivity in Class A commercial real estate. Most mobile traffic is generated indoors, yet macro networks struggle to penetrate dense, energy-efficient buildings. The 10 World Trade deployment—delivered by Boston Global Investors (BGI) with Aspen Venue Partners and Ericsson - addresses all three pressures with a small-cell-based, neutral host design that multiple operators can share while also supporting private 5G and future network slicing. The model aligns with broader industry trends: 3GPP-based indoor systems, shared infrastructure economics, and spectrum agility that includes CBRS in the U.S.

Orange to fully own MasOrange in Spain for €4.25bn

Orange to fully own MasOrange in Spain for €4.25bn
Orange has reached a non-binding agreement to acquire Lorca’s 50% stake in MasOrange for €4.25 billion in cash, aiming for sole control of Spain’s leading operator by customer base. The transaction would shift MasOrange from joint control (Orange and Lorca JVCO, owner of MásMóvil) to full ownership by Orange. Full control simplifies governance, accelerates synergy capture, and gives Orange greater flexibility in network investment, pricing, and product roadmap execution in Spain. Orange expects to sign a binding agreement before end-2025, subject to agreement on final terms. Completion is targeted for the first half of 2026, assuming standard merger-control review.

Private Network Security: 4 Pillars for Securing Private 5G, LTE & CBRS Cellular Networks

Private Network Security: 4 Pillars for Securing Private 5G, LTE & CBRS Cellular Networks
Enterprises adopting private 5G, LTE, or CBRS networks need more than encryption to stay secure. This article explains the 4 pillars of private network security: core controls, device visibility, real-time threat detection, and orchestration. Learn how to protect SIM and device identities, isolate traffic, secure OT and IoT, and choose the right vendors for a robust private network security strategy.

NEC buys CSG for $2.9B to scale SaaS BSS monetization

NEC buys CSG for $2.9B to scale SaaS BSS monetization
NEC is moving to scale its cloud and SaaS business support capabilities with a $2.9 billion acquisition of CSG Systems International, positioning Netcracker at the center of the combined telecom monetization play. CSG brings a sizable recurring-revenue portfolio in digital BSS, billing, charging, and customer engagement used by communications, cable, media, and digital service providers, complementing Netcracker’s OSS/BSS, orchestration, and service automation strengths. The all-cash deal values CSG at approximately $2.9 billion on an enterprise value basis and has unanimous board approval, with closing targeted for 2026 pending CSG shareholder approval and customary antitrust and other regulatory reviews.

Ericsson and SAR bring 5G FRMCS to Saudi Rail

Ericsson and SAR bring 5G FRMCS to Saudi Rail
The partnership targets two fronts: mission-critical rail communications for operations and high-speed broadband for passengers. The scope includes deploying advanced 5G infrastructure, testing FRMCS-based use cases, and running a real-world trial on an existing SAR line to validate performance, integration, and safety requirements. An innovation and test lab will be established to accelerate solution validation, and SAR teams will be trained on FRMCS/5G rail technologies to build in-house capability. The partners will explore 5G Standalone capabilities for operational communications, including quality-of-service guarantees, redundancy, and resilience needed for rail. FRMCS-aligned services such as mission-critical push-to-talk/data/video (MCX), Railway Emergency Call, and secure staff communications will be validated for integration with signaling and control systems.

6G Video Coding: Ericsson, Nokia and Fraunhofer HHI Lead Next Standard

6G Video Coding: Ericsson, Nokia and Fraunhofer HHI Lead Next Standard
Ericsson, Nokia, and Fraunhofer HHI jointly demonstrated a proof‑of‑concept codec that delivers meaningfully higher compression than today’s widely deployed standards—H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, and H.266/VVC—without a notable rise in complexity. The partners emphasize energy efficiency and scalability, which are critical for battery‑powered devices, edge compute, and large streaming workloads. Their submission was positively received by the ITU‑T Video Coding Experts Group and ISO/IEC MPEG, the bodies that jointly steward the H.26x/MPEG lineage. The work is positioned as an on‑ramp to the next standardization phase, targeting readiness to support commercial deployment around 2029–2030, in step with 6G timelines.

Nokia Profit Beat as AI Demand Lifts Optical Networks

Nokia Shifts Focus to AI and Network Infrastructure
Nokia delivered a stronger-than-expected third quarter, with comparable operating profit reaching €435 million against consensus of about €342 million. Group net sales rose 12% to €4.83 billion, above forecasts, driven by Optical Networks and cloud-related demand tied to AI data centers. The stock jumped double digits intraday and added billions in market value, reflecting newfound confidence after a challenging first half. The recovery now is concentrated in network infrastructure rather than mobile RAN, underscoring where customers are actually spending to handle AI-era traffic patterns. Nokia nudged its full-year operating profit outlook to €1.7–2.2 billion, with a reporting change related to scaling down passive venture investments partly in play.

Verizon Private 5G and Neutral Host for Hospitals

Verizon Private 5G and Neutral Host for Hospitals
Hospitals are turning to a dual-network model that pairs neutral host coverage with private 5G to handle surging data, device density, and distinct user groups across large clinical campuses. Healthcare networks are stressed by electronic health records, telehealth, connected medical equipment, and higher patient expectations for always-on mobile service. A combined neutral host and private 5G architecture lets IT leaders segment traffic and policy by role and use case, align with data sovereignty requirements, and scale capacity as device fleets and AI-driven workflows grow. The model separates public cellular access for general users from dedicated private 5G for clinical and operational workloads.

Ericsson–EDC $3B deal accelerates 5G, Cloud RAN and AI

Ericsson Revamps Enterprise Wireless Solutions Partner Program
Ericsson has secured a three-year, $3 billion partnership with Export Development Canada (EDC) to expand R&D, fortify supply chains, and accelerate next‑gen network technologies with Canadian roots and global reach. The agreement arms Ericsson with EDC’s financing and insurance support to scale Canada-based projects in 5G, Cloud RAN, AI-driven network operations, and early quantum communications research while integrating Canadian suppliers into its international ecosystem. Over the term, Ericsson aims to deepen R&D executed across Ottawa, Montréal, and Toronto—where more than 3,100 employees work on 5G Advanced, 6G, quantum networking, and automation—expanding the country’s contribution to the vendor’s global product and standards roadmap.

AI-Driven Microwave Backhaul 2025: Fiber Split & 20 Gbps

AI-Driven Microwave Backhaul 2025: Fiber Split & 20 Gbps
Ericsson’s Microwave Outlook 2025 points to a backhaul market that will be almost evenly split between microwave and fiber by 2030, reshaping transport decisions for dense 5G and future 6G builds. Microwave already carries traffic for most live 5G networks worldwide, and a rising mix of E-band and emerging higher bands is closing the capacity gap with fiber for short- to medium-range links. For operators facing site densification, fiber lead times, and rising build costs, microwave provides a fast, resilient, and cost-optimized path to scale. E-band deployments are accelerating and overtaking legacy 38 GHz usage in several markets.

Telecom Equipment Market Rebounds +4% Global

Telecom Equipment Market Rebounds +4% Global
After two years of decline, telecom equipment spending is edging back into positive territory with early signs of a broad-based rebound. Dell’Oro Group’s preliminary data indicates worldwide telecom equipment revenues across six tracked sectors rose 4% year over year in the first half of 2025, with markets outside China up a stronger 8%. The rebound was not limited to a single pocket of spend, but three areas led the gains: mobile core networks, optical transport, and service provider routers and switches. By contrast, RAN remains comparatively muted in many markets as 5G macro buildouts mature.
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