5G

Pakistan 5G Spectrum Auction Raises $507 Million as Jazz, Ufone and Zong Secure 480MHz
Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction raised $507 million, with Jazz, Ufone, and Zong securing 480MHz across four frequency bands on March 11, 2026.

ZTE Unveils Telco Service Agent at MWC Barcelona 2026, Targeting AI-Driven 5G Personalization
ZTE unveiled its AI-native Telco Service Agent at MWC Barcelona 2026, enabling natural language control of personalized 5G experiences and a shift toward on-demand “Experience as a Service” for operators.

China Unicom and ZTE Launch 5GAxI UniMAX Solution for Deterministic Connectivity in the AI Era
China Unicom and ZTE launched 5GAxI UniMAX at MWC Barcelona 2026, a solution for deterministic wireless connectivity designed to support the explosive growth of Mobile AI applications.

ZTE GigaMIMO 6G Technology Debuts at MWC Barcelona 2026 with AI-Native Architecture
ZTE unveiled its GigaMIMO 6G technology at MWC Barcelona 2026, achieving a 10x capacity improvement over 5G-Advanced and a 30% spectral efficiency gain through deep AI-wireless integration.

ZTE FWA Lineup at MWC Barcelona 2026 Features AI, Wi-Fi 8, and 5G-A Technologies
ZTE presented its new FWA lineup at MWC Barcelona 2026, combining AI, Wi-Fi 8, and 5G-A in products targeting both high-end and emerging markets.

FiberHome MWC 2026: Ten Technologies Spanning Optical Computing, Smart Networks, and Industrial AI
FiberHome presents ten technologies at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, covering optical computing infrastructure, intelligent networks, and AI-driven industrial solutions.

Huawei’s Eric Yang Outlines AI Agents Telecom Strategy at MWC Barcelona 2026
Huawei’s Eric Yang outlined a strategy for telecom operators to integrate AI agents into home services, voice, and enterprise operations at MWC Barcelona 2026. The keynote identified key scenarios where AI can drive new revenue and operational efficiency.

Nokia and AWS Launch Agentic AI Slicing for 5G-Advanced Networks, with du and Orange to Demo at MWC26
Nokia and AWS have partnered to deliver agentic AI slicing for 5G-Advanced networks. Operators du and Orange will demo the solution at MWC26 Barcelona.

ZTE and China Telecom Win Three GSMA Foundry Awards with Two 5G-A Proposals
ZTE and China Telecom won three GSMA Foundry Awards at MWC 2026 in Barcelona with two joint 5G-Advanced proposals covering robotics and smart healthcare.

Qualcomm 6G Coalition Targets Commercial Deployment by 2029 with X105 Modem Launch
Qualcomm launched a global 6G coalition at MWC26 Barcelona, targeting commercial deployments by 2029, alongside the X105 5G Modem-RF System with 14.8 Gb/s peak downlink speeds.

ZTE AIR MAX Solution Debuts at MWC Barcelona 2026, Targeting AI-Era Mobile Networks
ZTE Corporation unveiled the ZTE AIR MAX solution at MWC Barcelona 2026, targeting energy, labor, and investment efficiency for AI-era mobile networks. The solution introduces a three-tier capability system built on a 10-block full-stack AI framework.

SpaceX Launches Starlink Mobile to Bring 5G-Like Satellite Connectivity to Unmodified Phones
SpaceX rebranded its direct-to-device satellite service as Starlink Mobile at MWC26, targeting a mid-2027 launch with second-generation satellites offering download speeds up to 150Mb/s.

Ericsson CEO Says Standalone 5G Is Essential for the AI Era at MWC 2026
Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm said at MWC 2026 that standalone 5G is now essential to support AI-driven applications at scale. Singtel CEO Yuen Kuan Moon highlighted network slicing as a new revenue opportunity across multiple industries.

Türk Telekom and ZTE Complete World’s First C+L Full-Band Integrated 1.6Tbps Live Network Trial
Türk Telekom and ZTE completed the world’s first C+L full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial in Istanbul, demonstrating capacity expansion without replacing existing fiber infrastructure.

Nokia AI-RAN Strategy Advances with Nvidia at MWC26, Targeting Commercial Launch in 2027
Nokia and Nvidia detailed GPU-accelerated AI-RAN trials with T-Mobile, Indosat, and SoftBank at MWC26 Barcelona, with Nokia targeting a first commercial release in 2027.

Galaxy S26 Series – Samsung Mobile Launch | Saudi Shopper
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 Series featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and advanced AI integration for improved performance and privacy.

Half of Saudi Consumers Willing to Pay for Guaranteed 5G Network Performance
New Ericsson ConsumerLab study finds half of Saudi consumers willing to pay for guaranteed 5G network performance, with assured quality accounting for 53% of mobile plan decisions.

NGMN Proposes New Framework to Simplify 5G Networks and Reduce Operational Costs
NGMN Alliance releases comprehensive framework to help mobile operators simplify 5G networks, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency through structured three-step approach.

Alcatel V3 Series Launches in UAE with Revolutionary NXTPAPER Display Technology
Alcatel launches V3 Series smartphones in UAE featuring revolutionary NXTPAPER 4 in 1 display technology, offering premium features at competitive prices starting from AED 410.

stc Group Showcases Digital Media Solutions Portfolio at Saudi Media Forum 2026
stc Group showcases comprehensive digital media solutions at Saudi Media Forum 2026, featuring 5G technology, content protection, and smart advertising platforms.

MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and 8500 Chips Launch for Premium Smartphones
MediaTek announces Dimensity 9500s and 8500 chipsets for flagship smartphones, featuring advanced AI, gaming, and 5G capabilities with improved power efficiency.

Saudi Arabia Strengthens AI Partnerships with Global Tech Leaders
Saudi Arabia is actively pursuing AI partnerships with global tech leaders to enhance its digital economy. Minister Al-Swaha met with executives from ServiceNow, Nokia, Apple, and Snowflake to discuss collaborations in AI, automation, cloud computing, and data solutions.
