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AT&T Expands 5G RedCap Coverage: Will it Drive Sustainable Growth?
AT&T, Inc. T is steadily expanding its 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) network coverage nationwide. This network is a lightweight version of 5G. It is designed for devices which need lower bandwidth, low power consumption and lower costs but still offer low latency and reliable internet service. Such features make the technology ideal for large-scale IoT deployments. It is getting popular in multiple domains such as consumer devices like smartwatches, XR devices, industrial IoT devices like sensors, smart meters, healthcare, fleet and asset tracking devices. Per Market Research Intellect, 5G RedCap technology market is projected to grow at a 25% compound annual growth rate between the period of 2024 and technology is emerging as a game-changing connectivity layer for mid-tier devices. AT&T has been steadily advancing its 5G RedCap ecosystem to capitalize on this emerging market trend. The company recently announced that its 5G RedCap, built on a 5G Standalone network, now covers 200 million people across the country. Such comprehensive nationwide coverage is a major milestone, making AT&T's 5G network an essential enabler of the next generation of AI-powered IoT innovation and deployment in the United States. Franklin Wireless RG350, a mobile hotspot powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, is the first commercially approved RedCap product to be used on AT&T's network. The company is collaborating with Samtech, Telit Cinterion and Rhino Mobility to check and certify their module as RedCap compatible and foster advancement in the IoT device ecosystem. How Are Competitors Faring? AT&T faces competition from T-Mobile US, Inc. TMUS and Verizon Communications, Inc. VZ in this market. T-Mobile is also advancing RedCap technology infrastructure nationwide in 2025. The company emphasizes that its technology efficiently reduces power consumption without compromising service quality. T-Mobile's effort to extend its 5G beyond legacy mobile services can pose a challenge to AT& is witnessing healthy 5G traction. Its 5G mobility service offers an unmatched experience that impacts industries as diverse as public safety, health care, retail and sports. The company has collaborated with Ericsson and MediaTek to conduct trials for RedCap technology. However, Verizon is playing a catch-up game with its U.S. competitors, T-Mobile and AT&T, in RedCap commercialization. T's Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates AT&T has gained 41% over the past year compared with the Wireless National industry's growth of 18.4%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Going by the price/book ratio, the company's shares currently trade at 12.58 forward earnings, lower than 12.96 of the industry but above its mean of 10.96. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 have remained unchanged for the past 60 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research AT&T currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see tthe complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report AT&T Inc. (T) : Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) : Free Stock Analysis Report T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Business Standard
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Bharti Airtel incorporates new subsidiary Airtel Money
Bharti Airtel has announced the incorporation of a new step-down wholly-owned subsidiary, Airtel Money Limited, as per a regulatory filing made on 09 July 2025. The entity was officially incorporated on July 8, 2025, with an initial authorised share capital of Rs 10,00,000 and a paid-up/subscribed share capital of Rs 1,00,000. The investment qualifies as a related party transaction, with shares subscribed at par and on an arms length basis, it added. The listed entity holds 100% shareholding in the acquired entity, with no additional shares acquired beyond this ownership percentage. The incorporated entity belongs to the financial services industry. Airtel Money Wallet, a digital wallet service of Airtel Payments Bank, Airtels non-bank financial entity, enables users to make seamless online and offline payments, recharge mobiles, and pay utility bills directly from their mobile phones. The new subsidiary is expected to further enhance Airtels capabilities in the fast-growing digital payments space. Meanwhile, Bharti Airtel also revealed a significant expansion of its partnership with Ericsson. The two companies have entered into a new agreement to bolster Airtels Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services in India. Bharti Airtel has expanded its collaboration with Ericsson to enhance its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services in India. Under this partnership, Ericsson will deploy its advanced core network solutions to improve Airtels FWA capabilities, with the aim of delivering a superior customer experience. As part of the agreement, Ericsson is introducing a next-generation platform that offers higher capacity while reducing the physical footprint and improving total cost of ownership. This development builds on the previously announced dual-mode 5G Core solution, which forms the foundation for Airtels transition to a unified, future-ready 5G Standalone (SA) network infrastructure. Ericsson has been a long-standing technology partner of Bharti Airtel for over 25 years, supporting every generation of mobile communication. It was also awarded Airtels first 5G contract in India. Bharti Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 550 million customers in 15 countries across South Asia and Africa. The telecom major's consolidated net profit soared 432.04% to Rs 11,021.8 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 2,071.6 crore reported in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations increased 27.33% YoY to Rs 47,876.2 crore in Q4 FY25, driven by strong underlying momentum in India, a rebound in reported currency revenue growth in Africa and full quarter impact of Indus Towers consolidation. Average revenue per user (ARPU) for the quarter stood at Rs 245, up 17.78% over Rs 209 in Q4 FY24.
Broadcast Pro
09-07-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Nokia, CST and partners launch 4.0 GHz neutral host network in KSA
Enabled by Nokias Shikra pico radio solution and backed by CSTs regulatory advancements, the model removes the need for 4G anchoring and supports infrastructure sharing among operators through MOCN. Nokia, together with Saudi Arabias Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST), local neutral host specialist ACES NH and Service providers Mobily and Zain KSA, has completed Industry first pilot deployment of 5G Standalone (5G SA) indoor coverage using sharable indoor spectrum on the 4.0-4.1 GHz band and active sharing techniques. For the first time, reportedly every mobile operator in the Kingdom can deliver gigabit-class 5G inside low to medium traffic buildings through a single, cost-optimised system, eliminating the need for duplicate equipment and 4G anchors while cutting deployment costs by more than 60%. The proof-of-concept underscores how Nokias Shikra radio portfolio and Multi?Operator Core Network (MOCN) software unlock spectrum-efficient, multi-operator 5G for private wireless and public networks alike. This solution was recently recognised by the Small Cell Forum, receiving the Small Cells World Summit 2025 Award for 'Outstanding Progress in Enabling Neutral Host and Multi-Operator Business Models'. Mobile data traffic per smartphone is projected to escalate from 29 GB per month in 2024 to about 54 GB per month by 2030. Although 80% of mobile traffic is generated indoors, conventional Distributed Antenna Systems often dedicate separate hardware and spectrum to each operator, driving up CAPEX and energy use. By using sharable indoor spectrum on the 4.0-4.1 GHz band in combination with 5G SA active sharing, the pilot demonstrates fair access for all operators while accelerating coverage in business districts, giga?projects and public venues. Early cost modeling by Nokia and ACES shows a further 47% saving when 4G anchoring is removed, making 5G SA greenfield indoor sites commercially viable from day one. Eng. Mufarreh J. AlNahari, Deputy Governor of Studies and Innovation at the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST), said: 'This collaboration demonstrates how innovative regulatory practices, vendor expertise and local partners can together deliver reliable, high-quality 5G for enterprises and consumers. We look forward to scaling the model across the Kingdom.' Mikko Lavanti, Senior Vice President for Mobile Networks, MEA at Nokia, added: 'Sharable indoor spectrum gives stakeholders a powerful new tool to boost indoor 5G adoption without complex auctions or spectrum refarming. Our Shikra pico radios and true 5G SA active sharing software prove that one neutral host system can serve every operator with carrier-grade performance, cutting both cost and carbon emissions per gigabyte.' Dr. Khalid AlMashouq, Chief Executive Officer at ACES NH, commented: 'With Nokias ready and innovative indoor portfolio we can give building owners a single, future-proof solution while operators gain rapid, capital-light expansion. Its a win for everyone in the 5G ecosystem.' Eng. Alaa Malki, Chief Technology Officer at Mobily, stated: 'Enhancing customer experience and optimizing network performance in indoor environments are core to Mobilys strategic priorities. Our active participation in this pioneering initiative reflects our commitment to driving innovation, operational efficiency, and scalable 5G solutions. By advancing shared infrastructure models, we are reinforcing Mobilys leadership in shaping the future of telecommunications in the Kingdom and accelerating the realization of Saudi Arabias digital transformation goals.' Eng. Mohammed AlNujaidi, Chief Technology Officer at Zain KSA, highlighted: 'Pioneering future-ready shareable network models that unlock scalable, high-performance connectivity is part of Zain KSAs commitment to driving the evolution of Saudi Arabias digital infrastructure. By enabling seamless digital access and significantly enhancing the customer experience, this initiative plays a pivotal role in advancing and accelerating the Kingdoms digital transformation journey and smart infrastructure development for a knowledge-based society and digital economy.' Nokias Shikra pico solutions for the 4.0 GHz band are compact, low-power remote radios that blanket multistorey buildings with uniform mid-band 5G coverage. Leveraging 5G Standalone MOCN active sharing, a single RAN and core slice can serve multiple operators at once, boosting spectral efficiency and streamlining operations. The platform is also private wireless ready: the very same infrastructure can host dedicated enterprise 5G cores, delivering secure Industry 4.0 and campus network services alongside public connectivity.
Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Bharti Airtel partners with Ericsson for rollout of Fixed Wireless Access services in India
Bharti Airtel and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have deepened their long-standing relationship with a new agreement to support Bharti Airtel's rollout of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services in India with its core network portfolio. The deployment will enhance Airtel core capability and capacity for Fixed Wire less Access, thereby elevating the customer experience for Airtel FWA users. As part of this agreement, Ericsson is introducing a new platform which will support higher capacity with a smaller footprint and better total cost of ownership. The solution builds on the previously an nounced dual-mode 5G Core solution deal between Ericsson and Airtel for 5G packet core which cre ated a unified and future-ready network infrastructure, underpinning Airtel's journey to 5G Standalone (SA).
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Bharti Airtel chooses Ericsson core for Fixed Wireless Access
NEW DELHI: Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced a partnership with Ericsson to support the rollout of its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services in India using Ericsson's core network portfolio. In a press note, the telco stated that the deployment will enhance Airtel's core network capability and capacity for FWA, thereby improving the customer experience for Airtel FWA users. As part of this agreement, Ericsson is introducing a new platform that will support high-capacity FWA with a smaller footprint and improved total cost of ownership. The solution builds on the previously announced dual-mode 5G Core solution deal between Ericsson and Airtel for the 5G packet core, which established a unified and future-ready network infrastructure to support Airtel's transition to 5G Standalone (SA).
