Wireless Networks

Indian operator Reliance Jio Infocomm is planning to use Wi-Fi hotspots to facilitate 4G data usage once it rolls out its 4G network in December.

XL Axiata has commissioned Ericsson to design and implement its 4G/LTE network and upgrade its existing 2G and 3G networks in Jakarta and Central Java.

Alcatel-Lucent and Cambodia’s Chuan Wei Ltd have signed a frame agreement to expand mobile ultra-broadband connectivity across the country.

NEC subsidiary NEC Neva is deploying its microwave radio system for MegaFon in Siberia.

The state-owned Indian operator BSNL has stated that it aims to begin its 4G offering by March next year.

Syniverse is providing Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata with single-connection access to the Syniverse IPX Network Solution, which serves as the critical backbone that makes LTE possible.

Bharti Airtel has announced it has selected Ericsson as its partner for the launch of 4G services in Delhi, India, with Ericsson to provide equipment and software for the roll-out of the new network.

Smartfren Telecom has launched a 4G LTE-Advanced network in Indonesia, providing users in 22 major cities with access to the highest-performance mobile broadband services.

Nokia Networks has secured a deal from Ooredoo Qatar for the deployment of Nokia small cells in hotspots around the country, in a bid to increase Ooredoo's network capacity and coverage country-wide.

Ecuadorian telecoms provider Telconet is deploying Ruckus Wireless’ Smart Wi-Fi products across the Latin American country, with over 4,000 ZoneFlex indoor and outdoor access points so far rolled out.

Huawei has won a $300 million contract to extend and modernise the 2G network of Uninor, the Indian subsidiary of Telenor.

Indian market leader Bharti Airtel is extending its 4G coverage in India from the current 45 cities to a further 296 urban areas across the next month.

Airtel Gabon has selected Ericsson as its sole supplier for the deployment of a new LTE network.

Turkcell has signed a framework agreement for cooperation on the development of 5G mobile technologies with the Turkish defence industries company Aselsan.

Two of China’s largest operators have tapped Alcatel-Lucent for their transition to dynamic cloud-based networks.

AT&T has pledged an investment of around $3 billion into expanding its high-speed mobile broadband network in Mexico.

Bharti Airtel has selected Nokia Networks to extend its Indian 3G offering into 5 new telecom circles, as well as expanding in 3 existing ones.

Filipino operator Globe Telecom has tapped Aviat Networks to upgrade and expand its network with its CTR 8540 microwave networking solution.

Kenyan operator Safaricom has selected Ericsson to provide an upgrade and expansion of its converged mobile network infrastructure.

Leading Russian operator MTS has tapped Intracom to supply its mmWave outdoor Ethernet radios.

Oi has begun implementation of a new broadband data communication network architecture from Alcatel-Lucent.

Microwave networking solutions firm Aviat Networks has announced a three-year turnkey agreement with MTN South Africa, part of the MTN Group.

Battery manufacturer Saft has received an order from Reliance Jio Infocomm for its Evolion lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems.

Millicom has launched a new 4G wireless network in Tanzania, offering Tigo customers high-speed internet for the first time.

China Telecom has selected Alcatel-Lucent as one of its top three suppliers for the rollout of mobile ultra-broadband services across China.

Nanjing Panda Electronics has selected small cell software from Radisys to deploy an LTE-TDD solution for China Mobile.

Astellia has signed a 4G network contract with Orange Slovensko, the largest mobile operator in Slovakia.

Zoom Wireless has begun offering ultra high-speed internet services for businesses and residents in Uganda.