How 5G disappointed 'pretty much everybody' Driverless cars, fridges that talk to toasters, breathtaking immersive reality, mind-blowing gaming experiences - 5G was going to enable it all, and telecom companies were … Business • 01 Mar
Ericsson's quarterly earnings miss expectations Sweden's Ericsson has today missed fourth-quarter core earnings expectations as sales of 5G equipment slowed in high-margin markets such as the US. Business • 20 Jan
Three first mobile network to offer 5G as standard Users of the Three Ireland mobile phone network are to get access to 5G connectivity for free. Business • 05 Jan
Ericsson expects 5G subscriptions to hit 1 billion Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson said today it expects global 5G mobile subscriptions to surpass €1 billion in 2022, helped by higher adoption in China … Business • 21 Jun 22
Nokia's quarterly profit beats on 5G demand Telecom equipment maker Nokia has today reported a stronger than expected quarterly operating profit, helped by higher demand for 5G gear despite supply chain constraints. Business • 28 Apr 22
Cork has fastest 5G speeds in Ireland - Ookla survey Cork has the fastest 5G download and upload speeds in Ireland, according to a new survey from network testing company Ookla. Business • 23 Mar 22
Nokia resumes dividend as turnaround gathers pace Nokia has restarted its quarterly dividend and initiated a share buyback programme after reporting fourth-quarter comparable operating earnings above markets estimates as the Finnish telecoms … Business • 03 Feb 22
Airlines rejig schedules amid US 5G rollout concerns Major international airlines rushed to rejig or cancel flights to the US ahead of a 5G wireless rollout that has triggered safety concerns, despite two … Business • 19 Jan 22
Ericsson sees 660m 5G subscriptions by end of 2021 Sweden's Ericsson has today raised its global forecast for 5G mobile subscriptions to 660 million by the end of this year, citing stronger than expected … Business • 30 Nov 21
Eir to enable 5G on all mobile plans, at no extra cost Telecoms company eir has said it will enable 5G on all its mobile plan from today, at no extra cost for customers. Business • 01 Nov 21
Nokia's quarterly profit beats on 5G demand Nokia has today reported a stronger-than-expected third-quarter operating profit on higher demand for 5G gear, but warned the global shortage of semiconductors would hit its … Business • 28 Oct 21
Ericsson profit beats expectations on 5G demand Sweden's Ericsson has today posted third-quarter core earnings above estimates, as strong sales of 5G equipment in most of the world offset a loss of … Business • 19 Oct 21
Eir's 5G network available to 70% of the population Eir said today that its 5G network is now available to more than 70% of the population of Ireland, across every county of the country. Business • 05 Oct 21
Ericsson's 5G march hits a wall in China Sweden's Ericsson has reported second-quarter core earnings below market estimates, as strong sales of 5G equipment in most markets was offset by a decline in … Business • 16 Jul 21
Telecoms bosses want overhaul of European regulation Top telecoms executives called for a total overhaul of Europe's regulatory framework on Monday, using the platform of the Mobile World Congress to amplify their … Business • 29 Jun 21
Ericsson sees global 5G subscriptions at 580 million Sweden's Ericsson said today that the number of 5G subscriptions were expected to rise to 580 million by the end of 2021 from 220 million … Business • 16 Jun 21
Vodafone opts for Samsung's 5G network solutions in UK Vodafone has chosen Samsung Electronics as the vendor for 5G network equipment in Britain, the two companies said today, in a breakthrough for the South … Business • 14 Jun 21
Eir introduces 5G broadband Eir has introduced 5G broadband, a wireless broadband connection that uses the mobile network signal to connect to the internet. Business • 01 Jun 21
Report reveals 5G 'knowledge gap' among Irish consumers Despite the launch of 5G handsets and services in Ireland, new research by Ericsson shows there has been no change in Irish consumer intention to … Business • 12 May 21
Nokia on 5G growth path as new strategy takes shape Finnish telecom network equipment maker Nokia today showed how its new strategy was driving growth in sales of network and 5G equipment, helping to boost … Business • 29 Apr 21
Ericsson core first quarter profit beats forecast Sweden's Ericsson has today reported first-quarter core earnings above market estimates as strong 5G equipment sales offset a loss of royalty income due to a … Business • 21 Apr 21
Eir further expands 5G network Eir has further expanded its 5G network, which it said now reaches more than 57% of the Irish population. Business • 07 Apr 21
Europe needs €355 billion for 5G rollout - study Europe needs to pump €300 billion into its telecoms infrastructure by 2025 if it wants to roll out super fast 5G across the 27-country bloc … Business • 25 Mar 21
IMR and Vodafone team up on 5G standalone MPN Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and Vodafone Ireland today announced the launch of the country's first 5G standalone mobile private network (MPN) in IMR's Mullingar manufacturing … Business • 18 Mar 21
Nokia to cut up to 10,000 jobs over next two years Finnish telecoms group Nokia said today it planned to cut up to 10,000 jobs within the next two years to trim costs and invest more … Business • 16 Mar 21
