Telecom news: Nokia, Orange, Huawei, MTN Nigeria

Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Nokia, Orange, Huawei, MTN Nigeria, among others. AT&T tower Nokia and Orange Join Forces to Power AI-Driven Mobile Networks Nokia and Orange have partnered to advance AI-powered Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) technologies, aiming to transform next-generation mobile networks. The collaboration leverages Nokia’s anyRAN 5G software and NVIDIA AI infrastructure to enhance network performance, energy efficiency, and enable new services. Through a co-innovation framework, both companies will design and test AI-driven capabilities, including GPU-based radio processing and intelligent automation. The initiative focuses on improving key radio functions like scheduling, beamforming, and power optimization while introducing features such as predictive optimization and sensing. It also supports Orange’s transition toward AI-native, sustainable networks and prepares for a smooth evolution to 6G with improved spectrum efficiency. Algeria Eyes Digital Leap Through Stronger Huawei Partnership Algeria is exploring deeper cooperation with Huawei to accelerate its digital economy ambitions, focusing on technology development, infrastructure, and skills building. Discussions highlight expanding collaboration in key areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced telecom solutions to support national digital transformation goals. The partnership also aims to strengthen local capabilities through training programs and knowledge transfer, aligning with Algeria’s strategy to diversify its economy beyond hydrocarbons. Huawei’s experience in deploying network infrastructure and digital ecosystems is expected to play a central role in modernizing services and boosting innovation. The move reflects Algeria’s broader push to build a competitive, technology-driven economy. MTN Nigeria and Huawei Achieve 25Gbps Breakthrough, Accelerating 5G Readiness MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with Huawei, has reached a significant milestone by delivering Sub Saharan Africa’s first commercial 25Gbps full duplex microwave link. The trial, conducted over the 80 GHz E band using 1000 MHz bandwidth, demonstrates a major leap in spectral efficiency, around four times higher than conventional solutions. This advancement dramatically enhances network capacity, enabling operators to handle growing data demand with improved speed and reliability. The solution is designed to support evolving 5G networks, offering