Fifth-generation mobile networks and their automotive, transport or telematics applications.
Japan’s private 5G market shifts from trials to operational deployments
Japan’s private 5G market is shifting from demonstrations to operational deployments across ports, factories, utilities and transport. Applications include autonomous vehicles and robots, machine vision, remote machinery control and Level 4 driving, with spending forecast to grow at about 55% annually to 2030.
Spain’s first autonomous on-demand bus launches at Mercamadrid
Project MOBILITIES FOR EU has deployed Spain’s first autonomous on-demand bus at Mercamadrid. The fully electric shuttle uses autonomous driving and 5G connectivity to provide flexible mobility within the logistics hub.
Verizon to provide 5G SA and LTE for BMW US models
Verizon Business has agreed to provide 5G Standalone and LTE connectivity for newly manufactured BMW Group vehicles in the US via KDDI's Global Communications Platform, supporting BMW Connected Drive, infotainment, remote services and telematics.
Connected-vehicle data growth puts 5G and SDVs at the centre of automotive IoT
Industry experts and research forecasts point to rapidly rising connected-vehicle data volumes, driven by richer services, over-the-air updates, AI and electrification. 5G is expected to dominate automotive connectivity as OEMs develop software-defined vehicles.
Commsignia Advances Hybrid V2X Connectivity for Vehicles
Commsignia has showcased an automotive-grade hybrid V2X and V2N stack deployed in series-production, which has enabled edge millisecond safety decisions and cloud connectivity to bridge coverage gaps while integrating with a cross-brand trust platform for infrastructure data.
MWC26 Shanghai to showcase 5G-connected Formula E car
MWC26 Shanghai will feature a Formula E Gen3 Evo car fitted with 5G connectivity to stream live onboard footage, alongside a global speaker line-up and mobility-focused technology demonstrations.
Toyota Motor Europe Joins 5GAA as Gold Member
Toyota Motor Europe has joined the 5G Automotive Association as a Gold member and has committed to participate in working groups to advance interoperable, next‑generation connected mobility and V2X solutions across Europe and globally.
Valladolid hosts connected and cybersecure urban circuit
Valladolid has become an open-air cybersecurity laboratory under a 3.5 million euro RETECH scheme integrating V2X, 5G and edge computing; GMV has delivered V2X and cybersecurity systems, and the project has been funded by Next Generation and regional sources.
5GAA reports progress on global C-V2X connected-mobility deployment
5GAA’s 2025 annual report highlights progress in C-V2X policy, standards and deployment, including 5G-V2X demonstrations, emergency calls via non-terrestrial networks and connected-vehicle trials in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
5GAA Demonstrates Connected Mobility Technologies in Nordics
5GAA has demonstrated satellite-enabled connectivity, V2X safety, cooperative sensing and hybrid emergency communications in Nordic trials, and partners have shown interoperable solutions for cross-border road-work warnings and cloud-enhanced ADAS.
All-Bands to 5G-A Strategy Supports Mobile AI Demand
Telecom operators have adopted All-Bands to 5G-A strategies, using U6 GHz and spectrum refarming to address rising AI-driven uplink and latency demands and to monetise differentiated services while preparing networks for 6G evolution.
Ruptela to develop 5G satellite-based global tracker
UAB Ruptela has been implementing the I5GLOSIS project with KTU and Telia Lietuva to develop a 5G satellite NB‑IoT global tracking device integrated with TrustTrack platform, and the EUR 1.674m project has been funded under the Next Generation Lithuania plan.
Siemens reports private 5G growth in industrial automation
Siemens has reported growing, use-case-driven uptake of private 5G, has positioned the technology as an enabler embedded in automation solutions, and has sold systems via existing industrial channels to address mission-critical connectivity and productivity needs.
AT&T, Cisco and Nvidia integrate AI into telecom networks
AT&T, Cisco and Nvidia have announced a collaboration that has integrated AI inference into telecom networks and edge computing. The partners have targeted enterprise video analytics, industrial monitoring and transport systems and have demonstrated deployments in public safety and industrial trials.
du and Huawei to upgrade UAE 5G-A to 10Gbps
du and Huawei have signed an MoU to advance phase-two 5G-Advanced upgrades, targeting up to 10Gbps across UAE networks, extending indoor coverage and enabling tiered services, enhanced uplink and AI-based network management.
Nvidia, Nokia and T-Mobile pilot AI RAN for edge inference
Nvidia, Nokia and T-Mobile have announced tests of AI-capable RAN infrastructure to run low-latency inference at or near cell sites, targeting urban, utilities and industrial use cases and integrating GPUs, RAN software and edge orchestration.
Ruptela develops global 5G satellite tracking system
UAB Ruptela has launched the I5GLOSIS project with Kaunas University of Technology and Telia Lietuva to develop a 5G satellite NB‑IoT global tracking device integrated with TrustTrack; the EUR 1.674m project has been financed under Lithuania's Next Generation recovery plan.
Ericsson expands private 5G partnerships with integrators
Ericsson has expanded partnerships with Future Technologies and NTT Data to scale private 5G and edge physical AI for industrial use cases, and has signalled continued momentum and a strategic focus in the private 5G market.
Verizon Business on fibre, metro access and private 5G
Verizon Business has presented an AI networking strategy centred on dense fibre, metro access and private 5G, and has positioned its AI Connect portfolio to enable programmable, low-latency edge inference and enterprise connectivity.
Huawei, operators outline AI-5G-A convergence
Operators and vendors have outlined pathways for integrating AI with 5G-Advanced, have emphasised uplink performance, multidimensional networks and autonomous operations, and standards bodies have advanced AI-MOS and autonomy evaluation frameworks to support consistent service experience.
Malaysia's 5G and AI strategy for digital growth
Malaysia has adopted a dual 5G network model and has invested in AI infrastructure, including a sovereign cloud and an LLM; GDP and foreign investment inflows have increased, and 5G coverage has expanded, supporting data‑centre development.
Rakuten Mobile to deploy 3,000 O-RAN massive MIMO radios
Rakuten Mobile has announced plans to deploy about 3,000 32T32R O-RAN massive MIMO radios in Japan, has forecast roughly 7% throughput gains in dense urban locations, and has reported smooth integration with its O-RAN-based network architecture.
Samsung and Orange to expand European vRAN and Open RAN deployments
Samsung and Orange will expand their European vRAN and Open RAN deployment from pilots to more sites in 2026, integrating Samsung’s AI-supported platform with Intel Xeon processors and Orange’s network infrastructure.
Telefónica advances AI automation and enterprise edge
Telefónica has reported advances in AI-driven network automation and has expanded enterprise edge compute in Spain, stating 12 level‑4 autonomous use cases, a joint AI innovation hub with Mavenir, and a plan to deploy 17 edge nodes by end‑2026.
Boldyn to deploy permanent 5G network at Silverstone
Boldyn Networks has announced deployment of a permanent high-capacity 5G network at Silverstone, replacing temporary systems and delivering multi-operator coverage across 25 sites with 57 sectors and 87 DAS zones to support peak events and year-round operations.
MasOrange and Ericsson deploy 5G-Advanced across Spain
MasOrange and Ericsson have deployed 5G-Advanced RAN features across 20 Spanish cities, and MasOrange has announced commercial expansion to 40 cities, extending VoNR, carrier aggregation, RedCap and L4S capabilities to about one-third of the population.
Virgin Media O2 activates 5G SA in Manchester
Virgin Media O2 has activated 5G standalone in Manchester and neighbouring towns, has extended service to over 500 UK locations, and has increased spectrum holdings following a Vodafone acquisition to support capacity and enterprise use cases.
Virgin Media O2 expands 5G SA to over 500 UK sites
Virgin Media O2 has expanded its 5G Standalone network to over 500 UK sites after Dorset activations, and has linked the rollout to a £700m transformation plan to boost coverage, capacity and low-latency support for enterprise and consumer services.
Hyundai Mobis launches 5G telematics control unit
Hyundai Mobis announced a 5G multi-function telematics control unit for autonomous and software-defined vehicles, targeting completion of development by H1 2026 and expansion into the global connected-vehicle market.
Ericsson launches 5G-native Advanced location services
Ericsson will embed high-precision positioning in its 5G Standalone core, delivering RTK sub-10cm outdoor and sub-metre indoor accuracy from Q1 2026, with integrated APIs for enterprise verticals.
AT&T 5G integrated into 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander
AT&T will embed multi‑mode 5G (SA and NSA) and LTE into the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, combining terrestrial and satellite links to support OTA updates, infotainment and software‑defined vehicle services.
Viettel completes Vietnam's first 5G-Advanced trial
Viettel completed a 5G‑Advanced trial reaching 7.3 Gbps using carrier aggregation across 2.6 GHz, C‑band and mmWave; commercial rollout is planned for 2026 on licensed bands.
Mitsubishi, AT&T embed 5G in 2026 Outlander
Mitsubishi Motors North America and AT&T will embed 5G connectivity in the 2026 Outlander, enabling faster data, over-the-air updates and expanded connected-car services across future models.
Fastweb+Vodafone, TIM agree RAN sharing for 5G rollout
Fastweb+Vodafone and TIM signed a preliminary RAN sharing agreement to accelerate 5G deployment in municipalities under 35,000 residents, subject to Italian regulatory approvals and a final contract in 2026.
Visteon showcases production-ready SDV solutions at CES 2026
Visteon unveiled production-ready software-defined vehicle technologies at CES 2026, including AI computing platforms, cockpit systems, connectivity and electrification solutions for global vehicle manufacturers.
Quectel launches 5G-Advanced automotive module
Quectel introduced the AR588MA, a 5G-Advanced automotive module offering NR-NTN/NB-NTN satellite links, dual-GNSS, DSDA and AEC-Q104 Grade 2 certification for telematics and OTA updates.
Aptiv presents intelligent edge AI solutions at CES 2026
Aptiv demonstrated edge computing and AI platforms at CES 2026, highlighting ADAS sensors, digital cockpits, robotics capabilities and the LINC software with 5G C‑V2X connectivity.
FR3 role in 5G-Advanced Release 18
FR3, spanning 7.125–24.25 GHz, is included in Release 18 to extend mid-band capacity; deployment will depend on macro co-location, cell planning and realistic indoor performance expectations.
Ericsson emphasises convergence and scale in private 5G
Ericsson highlights combining private and neutral-host 5G on shared infrastructure, and says scale and group capabilities differentiate its enterprise offering.
GMV and Scoobic awarded for sustainable logistics
GMV and Scoobic's Scoobic MED was awarded the Sustainable Logistics award at the 35th CEL Awards for a 5G-connected electric autonomous vehicle for urban last-mile delivery.
OPPO grants Audi access to 5G patents for connected vehicles
OPPO and Audi agreed a global licence granting Audi access to OPPO's standard-essential 5G patents to integrate connectivity into its connected vehicle lineup and enhance in-car network performance.
5G Protocol Testing and Network Validation
Overview of 5G protocol testing processes, objectives and challenges, including compliance, interoperability, performance, security and field validation to ensure reliable network operation.
Private 5G adoption driven by industrial applications
Enterprises are adopting private 5G for time-sensitive industrial applications, citing rapid ROI, scalable global deployments and preference for integrated network stacks over mixed-vendor indoor solutions.
Marelli launches 5G RedCap telematics solution
Marelli introduced a 5G RedCap telematics module offering higher throughput and lower latency than 4G, network fallback, regional compliance, and production samples in early 2026 with mass production from 2028.
AI-RAN: integrating AI into radio access networks
AI-RAN embeds AI into radio access networks to enable edge processing, reduced latency and operational efficiencies, but faces standardisation, interoperability and deployment-cost challenges.
Ericsson reports accelerating demand for private 5G networks
Ericsson says private 5G deployments, traffic and enterprise investment are growing, with 97% of its deployments using 5G. The vendor cites clear returns from business-critical applications across manufacturing, mining, energy, transport and logistics.
Celona positions cloud-controlled private 5G for AI
Celona offers cloud-controlled private 5G (AerFlex) to simplify multi-site deployments and support AI-enabled industrial operations, backed by partnerships for edge compute and managed services.
