Today’s telecom news includes announcements on IP Infusion, Keysight Technologies, Ericsson, TextNow, among others.
IP Infusion Unveils OcNOS 7.0 to Supercharge AI Data Centers with 800G Open Networking
IP Infusion has introduced OcNOS 7.0, a significant upgrade to its open networking operating system aimed at improving AI data center fabric efficiency and enabling smoother migration to 400G and 800G open converged IP/Optical transport. Unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, the release supports vendor-agnostic hardware, helping operators transition from proprietary systems to open, disaggregated networks. OcNOS 7.0 enhances low-latency, lossless performance to optimize GPU utilization and reduce total cost of ownership. Key features include IPoDWDM convergence, strengthened edge security, cloud-native container support, and expanded real-time automation with more than 100 new telemetry sensors for improved network visibility and control.
6G Breakthrough: Keysight and Ericsson Achieve Major Pre-6G Interoperability Milestone
Keysight Technologies and Ericsson have collaborated to validate interoperability between pre-6G prototype devices and Ericsson’s pre-6G base station using Keysight’s WaveJudge Wireless Analyzer Solutions. Demonstrated at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026, the milestone marks a significant step in accelerating early 6G development. The joint effort enables full-stack testing over real network infrastructure, allowing engineers to identify signaling mismatches and performance gaps as emerging 6G technologies evolve. With innovations such as cm-wave spectrum, wider bandwidths, and advanced massive MIMO under exploration, the collaboration strengthens the industry’s push toward robust interoperability validation ahead of formal 6G standardization.
TextNow Shakes Up Wireless Market with eSIM Launch and Flexible 5G Data Plans
TextNow has expanded its mobile offering with the launch of eSIM support, new flexible data plans, and an upgraded nationwide 5G network. Customers can now activate service instantly through eSIM directly in the app, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card. The company introduced a free Flex Plan that includes unlimited talk and text with essential data access, alongside optional day, week, and month data passes for users who need more connectivity. The upgraded network aims to improve coverage and performance across the U.S., strengthening TextNow’s position in the affordable wireless segment.
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