BT is trialling software defined network architecture in a "highly flexible" broadcast network, in what it described as a "first" for the company.

Facebook's Telecom Infrastructure Project, the social network's typically ambitious attempt to reinvent how cellular networks operate, has been called anything from a welcome shot in the arm for telco innovation to turkeys voting for Christmas. But how does it feel to be an operator inside of it?

Nokia has expanded its ViTrust critical communications range with a new Ultra Compact Network and new data solution for emergency services.

Telenor is to deploy new microwave communication systems across its global markets after signing a partnership agreement with NEC.

Greek operator Cosmote is turning to microwave technology as it looks to increase mobile and fixed internet access in remote areas.

Orange and Facebook have launched a new start-up accelerator programme aimed at fostering innovation in network infrastructure.

Telefónica is using artificial intelligence to analyse customer data and provide better service.

Huawei introduced new network planning services for carriers at its 2017 Global Analyst Summit.

Network infrastructure suppliers CommScope and Kathrein have signed an agreement to cross-license parts of their patent portfolios.

Tele2 has launched a new project to improve the energy efficiency of its 4G network in order to meet new climate change goals.

Huawei has called for partners as it proposed a new approach to traffic blocking on data networks.

Experts welcomed the UK Budget as a “promising first step” for investment in the country’s telecoms infrastructure as it offered new funding for 5G.

Two new backhaul routes are being established into Europe, as wholesalers Telia Carrier and BICS unveiled new deals.

VEON’s Russian opco Beeline has tasked Nokia to manage its networks as part of a five-year managed services contract.

BT has joined the Telecom Infra Project to accelerate research into disruptive telecoms technologies.

Nokia has unveiled new technologies that will allow operators to handle increasing network demands as well as new tools to create private mobile networks for businesses.

Russia’s MTS is to deploy the Ericsson Radio System in the city of Ufa to support growing mobile data traffic.

Keysight Technologies has agreed a $1.6 billion deal to acquire rival Ixia as the testing and measurement market undergoes more consolidation.

Nokia has launched a digital assistant for telecoms operators to give engineers voice-activated access to information, alongside a new support service that can predict hardware problems.

Ericsson has launched a new solution to accelerate network building for operators’ LTE, 5G and IoT projects.