Nokia and Safaricom trial Africa’s first 5G FWA network slicing

Nokia and Safaricom have trialled Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network slicing on a live 4G and 5G network in Africa.

Network slicing enables operators to divide their networks into multiple virtual slices that can be optimised for a specific application or service. Each slice can be given its own priority in addition to different levels of security.

The pioneering trial utilised a multi-vendor network environment and included RAN, transport, and core as well as software...

22 August 2022 | 5G

Singtel launches Paragon ‘all-in-one’ platform for 5G and edge computing

Singtel has launched Paragon, an “all-in-one” platform that helps enterprises tap its 5G network for next-generation applications.

Paragon can be used for on-demand 5G network slicing, deploying mission-critical applications on Singtel MEC (multi-access edge compute), and accessing the telco’s large ecosystem of partner applications.

Bill Chang, Chief Executive Officer Group Enterprise at Singtel, said:

"Many enterprises are undergoing rapid...

22 February 2022 | 5G

Cisco and DISH establish ‘multi-layered’ agreement to accelerate 5G services deployment

Cisco and DISH Wireless have established a “multi-layered” agreement to accelerate the deployment of 5G services across the US.

The partners will build what they’re calling the first “smart” 5G network in the US.

In practice, DISH will be able to provide slices of its open network to meet the specific needs of various industry verticals. Cisco will help DISH with delivering a network that will predict, self-heal, and self-optimise with closed-loop automation...

17 November 2021 | 5G