Today’s telecom news include announcements on Ericsson, Nokia, Fraunhofer, 6G Video, BSNL, Viasat, Ericsson, Singtel, Ericsson, HP, Nokia, STC, among others.
Tech Titans Unite: Ericsson, Nokia & Fraunhofer Lead the Race for 6G Video Revolution
Ericsson, Nokia, and Fraunhofer HHI have joined forces to advance the next-generation video coding standard for the 6G era. Combining Ericsson’s network leadership, Nokia’s codec development expertise, and Fraunhofer’s research strength, the partnership has developed a proof-of-concept codec offering much higher compression efficiency than H.264, H.265, and H.266 while improving energy efficiency and scalability. Their submission has received positive evaluation from ITU-T and ISO/IEC MPEG, marking progress toward defining the video technology foundation for the 6G era.
BSNL & Viasat India Launch Centre of Excellence to Power Next-Gen Satellite Innovation
BSNL and Viasat India have partnered to advance satellite communications and emerging-technology skills in India. In collaboration with the Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT) in Jabalpur, they plan to establish a “Centre of Excellence” focused on UAVs, IoT, and related technologies.
Next-Gen Rail Connectivity: Ericsson Powers Saudi Railway’s 5G Transformation
Ericsson and Saudi Railway Company have partnered to introduce 5G connectivity across Saudi Arabia’s rail network, supporting Vision 2030 and the National Transport & Logistics Strategy. The collaboration will implement Ericsson’s 5G and Future Railway Mobile Communications System (FRMCS), along with a dedicated innovation lab to develop advanced rail use cases.
Next-Gen Mobility: Singtel, Ericsson & HP Revolutionize Work with 5G+ Mobile Workspace
Singtel has launched a 5G+ Mobile Workspace solution with Ericsson and HP, empowering enterprises with secure, anywhere-anytime connectivity. The unified service integrates devices, data plans, and lifecycle management for seamless mobile operations. Ericsson’s Enterprise Virtual Cellular Network enables zero-touch eSIM provisioning, while HP’s AI-ready laptops come pre-configured with 5G+ eSIM connectivity. Enterprises benefit from a single dashboard for device control, along with advanced security through Singtel Verify, Mobile Protect, and network slicing.
Makkah Leads the Future — Nokia & STC Launch Region’s First 5G Cloud RAN
Nokia and stc have achieved a regional first by deploying a commercial 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) Cloud RAN in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Using Nokia’s Cloud RAN portfolio with Dell PowerEdge XR8000 servers, Red Hat OpenShift, and Nokia’s 7250 IXR Switches, the initiative boosts network automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Saudi Arabia Hits 6.9 Gbps Milestone: Salam and Huawei Redefine 5G Performance
Salam Telecom, in partnership with Huawei, successfully completed a groundbreaking mmWave 5G Advance trial in Saudi Arabia under an experimental spectrum license. The trial achieved record speeds of 6.9 Gbps at close range, 5 Gbps at 6 km, and 4 Gbps at 10 km, showcasing mmWave’s ability to deliver ultra-high capacity and wide-area coverage.
Shafana Fazal