Airtel is Africa’s second-largest mobile operator. Through the G6 coalition of mobile operators, it is advocating for policymaking that drives digital inclusion across Africa. Read more...

Airtel is Africa’s second-largest mobile operator. In a surprise move, it has started negotiating network sharing agreements with its rival MTN in multiple markets. Through the G6 coalition of mobile operators, Airtel is advocating for policymaking that helps drive digital inclusion across Africa. Read more...

The mobile industry's drive to build out networks continued apace in 2023. While the main focus remained on 5G rollout, some telcos are still expanding their 4G LTE and even 3G services. Interest in open radio access networks (Open RAN), particularly around standalone (SA) networks, increased, as did 6G-related activities.… Read more...

Japanese mobile operator SoftBank is part of the SoftBank Group. It says it is "embarking on a new stage of the Information Revolution with a 'Beyond Carrier' strategy" and that it is determined to position itself at the forefront of a society that co-exists with AI. Read more...

Telefónica is a diversified telecommunications group operating mainly in Europe and Latin America. It provides extensive 4G coverage and continues to build out its 5G and 5G standalone networks. It had 298.6 million mobile customers at the end of 2023. Read more...

Airbus has concerns about the coexistence of 5G at 26 GHz with satellite systems operating at 24 GHz Read more...

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