5G Networks

stc Group and Huawei have completed the world’s first commercial deployment of MB² microwave antennas in Riyadh, reducing tower antenna counts by up to 90 percent.

Zain Saudi Arabia announced its H1 2026 financial results, recording 5.3 billion riyals in revenue and an 84 percent increase in net profit.

Nokia has introduced its new AI-RAN platform in collaboration with Nvidia, promising up to 100% spectral efficiency gains by 2028.

Saudi Arabia is deploying artificial intelligence and 5G technologies to optimize telecom networks during the Hajj season, ensuring reliable connectivity for millions of pilgrims.

A new GSMA report reveals the mobile sector contributed €1.2 trillion to the EU GDP in 2025, while warning of a €270 billion funding gap.

The FCC has deployed advanced spectrum sensors and partnered with multiple agencies to secure wireless networks for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

stc group recorded a 44% increase in peak data traffic and a 60% rise in 5G traffic on the first day of Eid Al-Adha in Makkah.

Mobily and Ericsson have expanded 5G capacity and deployed AI-based automation to support pilgrim connectivity during the Hajj 2026 season.

Speedtest data from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE reveals that distance, obstacles, and frequency band selection significantly impact Wi-Fi speeds despite the region’s world-leading fiber infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia celebrates World Telecommunication Day 2026 by highlighting its ICT sector leadership, including digital infrastructure expansion, space technology breakthroughs, and international regulatory maturity rankings.

ZTE presented its AI and network integration strategy at GSMA LATAM, focusing on helping Latin American operators become digital economy enablers. The company highlighted 20% throughput gains and 38% energy reduction through AI-Native network deployment.

Ericsson research shows 90% of operators are confident in 5G AI opportunities and revenue potential, but 70% have not begun implementing critical technologies. The study reveals a major execution gap between ambition and action.

Samsung and Qualcomm validated 5G Power Class 1 capability for fixed wireless access on a vRAN setup, achieving up to 10 times higher uplink throughput at cell edge and extending coverage by 40 percent.

Optus and Ericsson completed a trial combining 180MHz of spectrum across multiple bands on a live 5G network, reaching peak speeds of 3.4Gb/s downlink. The operator plans to roll out the capability across Sydney and Melbourne within 12 to 18 months.

e& UAE and Huawei complete the Middle East’s first proof of concept for 5G-Advanced dynamic network slicing, achieving 100% SLA compliance in enterprise networks.

The Ericsson Saudi Arabia partnership expands its digital infrastructure scope, focusing on 5G networks, cloud services, and artificial intelligence investments in the Kingdom.

Huawei released its NG WAN white paper at the Upperside World Congress 2026, outlining a target network architecture for 2030 built on AI, IPv6, and autonomous operations.

SK Telecom and Ericsson signed a joint 6G and 5G research agreement running through 2031. Separately, SoftBank and AGC reported antenna simplification that cuts base station power use by up to one-eighth.

FiberHome presents ten technologies at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, covering optical computing infrastructure, intelligent networks, and AI-driven industrial solutions.

NGMN Alliance releases comprehensive framework to help mobile operators simplify 5G networks, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency through structured three-step approach.