Free also said that its recent launch of 5G SA technology allowed the telco to become the first operator in France to launch VoNR services French telco Free Mobile, a …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Free Mobile claims first 5G SA network in France >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Jio experiences widespread network outage in India >
The outage affected Reliance Jio Infocomm’s mobile and broadband services Indian carrier Reliance Jio Infocomm, owned by local conglomerate Reliance Industries, experienced a nationwide network outage on September 17, affecting …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Qualcomm Webinar: Bridging the Digital Divide – Enhancing 5G Accessibility and Impact in Emerging Markets >
This webinar will delve into the essential strategies to enhance the accessibility and affordability of 5G technology, addressing the digital divide that persists in developing regions. Discover how comprehensive access …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Editorial Report: Will 6G finally deliver on the promises of 5G? >
As we reach the midpoint of the 10-year cycle following the commercial launch of 5G in 2018/19, attention is increasingly shifting towards 6G. What lessons from 5G can be applied …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Smaller carriers improving signed call traffic, but interconnectivity challenges threaten STIR/SHAKEN (Reader Forum) >
Since being introduced via the TRACED Act, STIR/SHAKEN has been a key driver in the telecom industry’s fight against robocalls. The STIR/SHAKEN framework is the telecom industry’s standard call authentication …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">What is the AI-RAN Alliance? >
The main mission of the AI-RAN Alliance is to ‘weave AI right into the fabric of the radio access network’ Officially launched in February 2024, the AI-RAN Alliance is a …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Ericsson joins MSSA for NTN >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
Network equipment vendor Ericsson has joined the new Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)-focused industry advocacy group, MSSA, that is focused on the use of satellite spectrum for direct-to-cellular device and IoT communications. …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Intel announces re-org focused on foundry business >
While AI has driven growth in the semiconductor sector, Intel facing challenges around its design/build business model Intel has had a tough time for a while now with its design/build …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Three ways AT&T aims to apply gen AI in the network >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
The expectations for generative artificial intelligence in the telecom space are high: McKinsey & Co. says gen AI could revitalize telco profitability; Ericsson says that it is already transforming the …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Softbank, Intelsat go after ‘ubiquitous’ coverage with 5G/satellite hybrid network >
Softbank and Intelsat are developing a universal device capable of maintaining a network connection worldwide Softbank and Intelsat have announced a joint effort to establish “seamless 5G connections” between mobile …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Vodafone to roll out Microsoft AI software to 68,000 employees >
Microsoft said that the generative AI tool will be implemented across Vodafone with the aim of improving productivity, innovation and digital efficiency U.K.-based telco Vodafone has extended its strategic deal …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reliance Jio Infocomm trials 5G network slicing in India >
Reliance Jio Infocomm carried out this 5G network slicing trial in partnership with OnePlus Indian carrier Reliance Jio Infocomm and Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus have jointly announced the successful validation …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Good growth, some scale, same vendors – 2024 private 5G sales, in review >
A new “forecast report” by analyst house Dell’Oro Group, says revenue from the sale of radio access network (RAN) equipment for private 4G (LTE) and 5G deployments in the global …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Module maker u-blox intros first terrestrial-and-satellite cellular IoT module >
Swiss IoT module maker u-blox has launched its first combined terrestrial and non-terrestrial network (NTN; satellite) IoT module, the so-called SARA-S528NM10. It uses the firm’s UBX-S52 dual-mode chipset, offering connectivity …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Preventing outages with automated lab management: Ensuring reliability in modern IT systems >
The growing risk of outages in complex IT environments In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, ensuring the reliability and stability of network operations has never been more critical. As networks …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Intel to receive billions in funding for ‘secretive’ US military project >
Reports reveal that Intel will receive up to $3.5 billion in federal grants to produce chips for the U.S. DoD Intel will receive up to $3.5 billion in federal grants …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">American Tower closes sale of Indian operations to Brookfield >
American Tower Corporation had initially announced the transaction in January 2024 American Tower Corporation (ATC) announced that it has closed the previously announced sale of 100% of the equity interests …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon revs-up private 5G sales – despite Industry 4.0 speed limits >
A couple of points from a conversation last week with Verizon Business about private 5G, ahead of a big report and webinar next month (sign up here) on how private …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T CEO on US spectrum situation—‘It’s a policy miss’ >
Continuing its network convergence strategy, AT&T sees “a long-term, multi-decade play’ Speaking last week at the Goldman Sachs Communicopia and Technology Conference, AT&T CEO John Stankey blasted domestic policy around …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">UK regulator raises concerns over Vodafone-Three merger >
The CMA noted that it will release its final report on the Vodafone-Three merger on December 7, 2024 An in-depth investigation carried out by the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Kagan: Next AT&T growth strategy includes wireless, broadband and AI >by Jeff Kaganby Jeff Kagan
Let’s take a closer look at how AT&T is reshuffling the cards for future and growth, and what they are doing or going to do with AI. This is what …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">The six levels of AI autonomy, as applied to network testing >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
There are a number of ways of classifying the phase of development or capabilities of a particular type of artificial intelligence, with a focus on the level of autonomy of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">How are telcos embracing AI in the RAN? >
According to Blue Plant’s VP, telcos will lean into AI in the RAN much more ‘aggressively’ in the 6G era Even as 5G has yet to deliver on many of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">China unveils plan to boost mobile IoT sector >
China anticipates supporting 3.6 billion mobile IoT connections by 2027 China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has introduced a plan to advance the development of the mobile Internet of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">The possibilities at the edge are closer than you think (Reader Forum) >
At a recent conference, several leading Tier 1 operators shared compelling business cases demonstrating how edge-generated data can deliver significant benefits to customers. These benefits include improved productivity, quality, safety …