Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chips for mid-range and budget smartphones. The new processors feature improved performance, gaming capabilities, and connectivity features.
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CEMIG, Brazil’s largest electricity company, has deployed an LTE 450 MHz private power grid network across Minas Gerais to support its largest investment plan in company history.
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stc Group reported Q1 2026 net profit growth of 12% with revenues reaching 19.9 billion riyals, driven by operational efficiency and expanded regional digital infrastructure projects.
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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.
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The Ericsson Saudi Arabia partnership expands its digital infrastructure scope, focusing on 5G networks, cloud services, and artificial intelligence investments in the Kingdom.
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Nokia and Orange partner to develop AI-RAN capabilities with Nvidia support, focusing on network performance, energy efficiency, and 6G readiness through GPU-accelerated radio processors and AI integration.
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ZTE Corporation and CIMB Bank Berhad signed an MoU on April 14, 2026, to support 5G deployment and digital infrastructure across ASEAN. The agreement covers Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Cambodia.
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Vodafone Oman and Red Hat are consolidating the operator’s IT infrastructure on Red Hat OpenShift, targeting 100% cloud-native production workloads by 2028 to cut costs and support 5G growth.
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ZTE Corporation displayed 5G-A, AI-driven solutions, and zero-carbon energy products at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. The company also introduced AI-powered smartphones and Wi-Fi 7 terminals targeting African markets.
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Globalstar has launched the XCOM RAN private 5G system for industrial enterprises, targeting AI-driven automation, warehouse robotics, and demanding IoT environments.
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GSMA Intelligence’s 5G Connectivity Index benchmarks 46 markets and finds that coverage alone no longer defines 5G leadership. Advanced capabilities, from standalone networks to industrial IoT, now separate the leaders from the rest.
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Siemens is expanding its private 5G offering to 15 countries, adding the US, Canada, and six European markets to support industrial AI workloads with licensed-spectrum connectivity.
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Huawei unveiled its Techco2.0 framework at the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Dubai, outlining a three-layer AI model to help telecom operators generate new revenue and automate operations.
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The UAE launched the world’s first commercial U6GHz network at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, targeting 10Gbps speeds and laying early groundwork for 6G.
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Netcracker Technology and Rakuten Mobile have extended their partnership for an AI-enabled Digital BSS platform supporting Japan’s 4G and 5G networks. The agreement continues a relationship that began when Rakuten Mobile launched in 2019.
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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.
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Qualcomm disputed Ookla research comparing its X80 modem with Apple’s C1X chip, saying the study used an outdated product and lacked methodological clarity.
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Ookla’s Q4 2025 Speedtest Intelligence data shows Apple’s C1X modem matches Qualcomm’s X80 in downloads and latency, while trailing by up to 32% in upload speeds.
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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.
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BICS, a Proximus Global subsidiary, will upgrade its Netcracker Digital OSS deployment as part of a strategic modernization program covering all core OSS components. The initiative targets stability, security, and long-term platform support for wholesale and carrier services.
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