Ericsson projects that 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed 580 million by the end of 2021, driven by an estimated one million new 5G mobile subscriptions every day. The forecast, which features in the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, confirms the expectation that 5G will become the fastest adopted mobile generation. 5G is expected to surpass a billion subscriptions […]
The full speed and capabilities of 5G depend on access to mid-band spectrum. To secure 5G performance in the long-term more capacity in this range is needed, and 6 GHz is a prime candidate. However, despite the importance of 6 GHz for the future of 5G, governments are already diverging. China will use the entire […]
Over 600 sites are now 5G-ready in Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi, according to Airtel Kenya managing director Prasanta Das Sarma. In an interview with a local daily, Prasanta said that the deployment of 5G-ready networks would help it capitalize on the rising mobile Internet demand in the country. “These 600 sites are now 5G-ready. We […]
In name, it may feel like just one small step from 4G. But the fifth generation of cellular networks is much more than blazing-fast mobile broadband. Research by Nokia Bell Labs in 2020 found that 5G has the potential to contribute $8 trillion to global GDP by 2030, with industries as diverse as mining, entertainment, transportation […]
Safaricom on Friday announced the launch of trials for the trail-blazing 5G technology in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii and Kakamega. The trial, which will begin with both individual and enterprise customers plans to expand the number of such 5G sites to more than 150 across nine towns over the next 12 months. The primary objective during […]
Samsung Electronics has announced it achieved a breakthrough in 5G data speeds using E-UTRAN New Radio Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) technology. EN-DC technology enables mobile operators to boost 5G speeds and coverage by leveraging a 4G network. In a demonstration carried out in Samsung’s lab in Korea, the company successfully combined 40MHz of 4G frequency and […]
Samsung has introduced Galaxy S21 priced at KES. 125,000 and Galaxy S21+ priced at KES. 106,000 as their latest flagship devices. Galaxy S21 is loaded with state-of-the-art innovations, it debuts a head-turning, iconic design, an epic pro-grade camera for users of any skill level and the most advanced processor ever in a Galaxy device. And […]
A new study by Nokia and Telefónica has found that 5G networks are up to 90 per cent more energy-efficient per traffic unit than legacy 4G networks. The research, which was conducted over a three-month period, focused on the power consumption of the Radio Access Network (RAN) in Telefónica’s network. The rollout of 5G networks […]
Airtel Kenya has selected Nokia in a three-year deal to modernise Nairobi with high speed 4G and 5G-ready hardware from its comprehensive AirScale portfolio. Deployment, which began in June, will cover hundreds of sites and include upgrading existing 2G, 3G and 4G radio access network (RAN) coverage in urban, semi-urban, highways, tourist spots and central […]
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has today announced the availability of Nokia 8.3 5G in Kenya, the new device is available on sale priced at Ksh 69,000 for 8/128 configuration. Gopher Ogembo, Senior Business Manager at HMD Global said that their innovation towards Nokia 8.3 5G builds on their commitment to ensuring that […]