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MaxLinear and GCT Semiconductor Partner to Develop Next-Generation 5G FWA and Converged Gateways

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:30:33 -0400

MaxLinear, Inc. and GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. announced a strategic partnership to develop highly integrated and cost-effective 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) gateways and converged gateways for consumer and enterprise applications.

AmpliTech Group’s 5G 64T64R MIMO Cellular Radio Platform Supports Evolution of AI-Enabled Wireless Infrastructure at Northeastern University

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:06:26 -0400

AmpliTech Group, Inc. announced that its O-RAN CAT B 64T64R Massive MIMO radio unit served as the central hardware platform in Northeastern University's demonstration of the world's first open-source prototype of a Massive MIMO AI-RAN system

Ericsson and Net Feasa to Deliver Maritime Connectivity Competitive Advantage with 4G, 5G and Agentic AI

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:27:15 -0400

Container shipping on the high seas, and the broader maritime industry, are set to benefit from transformative real-time agentic AI-based connectivity and monitoring capabilities, thanks to a new global partnership between Ericsson and international IoT service provider Net Feasa.

Outside China, 5G Drives Core Network Revenue Even Higher

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:25:39 -0400

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, 5G Mobile Core Network (MCN) revenue grew at double-digit rates outside China, whereas in China revenues dropped more severely than any quarter since 5G was introduced to the market.

NextNav Joins OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation to Advance Open Source 5G and 6G Integrated Sensing and PNT

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:52:56 -0400

NextNav Inc. announced it has joined the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation to advance open, secure and interoperable Open RAN centralized unit and distributed unit (CU/DU) implementations.

5GAA Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Progress in Connected Mobility

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:13:15 -0400

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the association’s continued progress toward the global deployment of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology and the realisation of connected mobility solutions.

MaxLinear Launches Trinity Platform for Faster, Cost-Efficient, Cloud-Managed, AI-Enabled Wireless Backhaul for 5G Networks

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:53:56 -0400

MaxLinear, Inc. announced availability of the Trinity™ platform, based on the URX processor family, delivering carrier-grade, bidirectional wireless backhaul speeds of up to 10 Gbps.

Worldwide RAN Market Remained Stable in 1Q 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:07:34 -0400

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, preliminary findings indicate that the stable trends shaping the Radio Access Network (RAN) market in 2025 extended into the first quarter of 2026.

T-Mobile 5G Advanced Network Achieves World First with Ericsson AI RAN Innovation

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:34:20 -0400

Ericsson and T-Mobile have moved AI-native Scheduler with Link Adaptation into large-scale commercial trials on live 5G Advanced network traffic, representing continued progress in 5G Advanced and AI-native RAN.

A Multi-Port mmWave Antenna Module with Hemispherical Coverage for 5G Applications

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Design and Characterization of Active Antenna Arrays for 5G FR2 Applications

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Fraunhofer IIS Tests High Bandwidths for NTN

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:14:54 -0400

In a recent communication experiment with the geostationary Heinrich Hertz satellite, Fraunhofer IIS demonstrated a broadband 5G NTN connection.

Telefónica and Sateliot Join Forces to Bring Satellite 5G Connectivity to Strategic Sectors

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:57:19 -0400

Telefónica España has signed a collaboration agreement with Sateliot to apply 5G NR technology in the space domain.

Ericsson Tops Frost Radar™ 5G Network Infrastructure Market Ranking for Sixth Year Running

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:44:49 -0400

For the sixth consecutive year, Ericsson has been positioned as the clear leader in Growth and Innovation by Frost & Sullivan’s “Frost Radar™: 5G Network Infrastructure, 2026” report.

ISCO International and Abside Networks Deliver Advanced 5G Anti-Jamming Resiliency

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:49:48 -0400

ISCO International and Abside Networks announced the availability of ISCO’s Interference Management and Cancellation (IMC) software in Abside’s next-generation 5G and Open RAN platforms.

UNIVITY Raises €27M to Build High Speed Space-Based Internet Infrastructure for Telecom Operators

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:20:59 -0400

UNIVITY announced the closing of a €27 million funding round with Blast, Expansion and the Deeptech 2030 fund managed on behalf of the French State by Bpifrance as part of France 2030, alongside two family offices.

Fibocom Showcased 5G/4G Communication Solutions at the 52nd China Electrical Instruments and Meters Industry Conference

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:47:14 -0400

At the 52nd China Electrical Instruments and Meters Industry Development Conference and Exhibition, Fibocom showcased its 5G/4G communication modules and power communication unit PCBA solutions.

GSMA Report Urges Japan to Take Bold Action to Convert Technical Excellence into Global Digital Leadership

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:29:07 -0400

Japan must take bold, coordinated action to translate its world-class technological strengths into global digital leadership, according to a new GSMA report launched at the Digital Nation Summit Tokyo.

Proptivity Switches on World-first Ericsson Feature for Fully Digital Indoor 5G in Oslo

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:21:21 -0400

Proptivity has completed the first commercial deployment of Ericsson’s new Host Management Control feature at a commercial property in Oslo.

Private Wireless RAN Growth Slows to 16 Percent in 2025

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:59:13 -0400

According to a newly published forecast report by Dell’Oro Group, Private Wireless Radio Access Network (RAN) revenue growth decelerated substantially in the second half of 2025.

Wearable Device Shipments to Reach 544M by 2031 as Smartwatches, Smart Rings and 5G Connectivity Reshape the Market

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:04:57 -0400

According to ABI Research, the wearable device shipments will generate US$44.22 billion in revenue in 2026, rising to US$56.54 billion by 2031, and expects 5G-enabled wearables to grow from 1.3 million units in 2026 to 66.9 million by 2031 as RedCap matures and battery performance improves.

XCOM RAN by Globalstar Launches Next Generation End-to-End Private 5G Solution

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:59:13 -0400

XCOM RAN by Globalstar announced the launch of their end-to-end private 5G solution, boosting the adoption of physical AI for automation initiatives across industries.

IDTechEx Reports on Optimizing Signal for Communication and Radar with Low Loss Materials

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:52 -0400

IDTechEx's report, "Low-Loss Materials for 5G/6G, Radar, and High-Speed Digital 2026-2036: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts," explores how the development of low loss materials will be necessary to maintain strong signal.

Sivers Semiconductors Announces Availability of Daybreak 5G/6G Advanced ICs

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:13:18 -0400

Sivers Semiconductors AB announced general availability of its 7 to 15 GHz Daybreak^TMbeamforming ICs for emerging 5G/6G frequency range 3 (FR3) applications as well as multi-function defense arrays.

ETL & NXGSAT Demonstrate Interoperable End-to-End 5G NTN Solution Powered by DIFI

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:42:20 -0400

NXGSAT, in partnership with ETL Systems, has successfully demonstrated an interoperable, fully productised 5G NTN solution, combining NXGSAT’s software-defined 5G NTN UE modem with ETL’s GENUS Digital platform, integrated through the DIFI standard.

Airspan Networks and Atika Form Alliance to Advance Resilient Multi-Domain 5G Connectivity for Defense

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:13 -0400

Airspan Networks and ATIKA announced a strategic alliance to advance resilient, multi-domain 5G connectivity solutions for military operations.

Ericsson and SK Telecom Sign MoU to Strengthen AI-RAN and Network Innovation from 5G to 6G

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:34:44 -0400

Ericsson and SK Telecom announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration on mobile network technologies spanning 5G to future 6G.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Series 5G mmWave Antenna Module Revealed to be Powered by Soitec FD-SOI Substrates

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:10 -0500

Recent independent teardown and technical analyses have confirmed that the 5G mmWave antenna module powering Apple’s latest iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max relies on fully depleted silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI) substrate technology.

Ericsson and Intel Collaborate to Accelerate the Path to Commercial AI-native 6G

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:24:17 -0500

Ericsson and Intel are pooling their next-generation technology leadership to help accelerate ecosystem readiness for seamless transition to AI-native 6G deployments and use cases.

Rohde & Schwarz and Viasat to Collaborate on NB-NTN IoT Test Plan for Connectivity Via Satellite

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:36:46 -0500

Viasat and Rohde & Schwarz are working together to strengthen and expand testing for non‑terrestrial network (NTN) capabilities, specifically for NB-IoT devices.