Private Networks Global Forum 2024 – Key Findings Report
RCR Wireless News recently hosted the Private Networks Global Forum. This is the fifth version of this event — in either its global or...
Iliad founder Xavier Niel offers $4.1 billion to buyout Millicom
Xavier Niel’s investment firm already has a 29% stake in Millicom
French businessman Xavier Niel’s Atlas Investissement is looking to buyout Latin America-focused operator group...
Implementing telco AI: Five challenges
Artificial intelligence isn't entirely new — although its manifestation as generative AI certainly is — and the telecom industry has been pursuing it in...
Siemens hails global smart-city “blueprint” as €4.5bn Berlin project kicks off
Siemens has heralded a new €4.5 billion smart city regeneration project in Berlin as a “global blueprint” for urban brownfield development and industrial transformation....
European telcos release new update on Open RAN technical priorities
The update is the result of the work carried out by the European carriers under the a previously signed Open RAN MoU
European carriers Deutsche...
Vodafone Idea in talks with Samsung for vRAN tech for 4G, 5G rollouts
Following positive trial results and performance, Vodafone Idea said it has decided to expand Samsung deployments
Indian operator Vodafone Idea said it is actively discussing...
Two factors hindering telco AI adoption
What's in the way of telco AI adoption?
The telecom industry is anxious to figure out artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, and how it...
South East Asia, Oceania to reach 560mn 5G subs by end-2029: Ericsson
The report said 5G subscriber numbers continue to grow in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
5G subscriptions in South East Asia and Oceania 5G are...
Kagan: Interview on smart cities with Curiosity Lab and NTXIA
Smart cities are one of the exciting, new ways we use new technology to transform our way of life. They have been with us...
China to boost efforts to launch commercial 5G-A tech this year
5G-A technology is seen as a key upgrade to the 5G network in terms of both functionality and coverage
China will boost efforts to commercially...
Telefónica and Nokia team-up on private 5G in Spain
Telefónica is working with Nokia to offer private 4G and 5G networks, edge/cloud computing, and industrial applications to enterprises in Spain. The duo have...
The Sunday Brief: Where are they spending money?
End of the month/ quarter greetings from Cedar Rapids, Kansas City, Nashville, and, by the time you read this, Washington DC. Pictured is one...
O2 Telefonica deploys 1,200 5G transmitters in Germany in H1
O2 Telefonica now reaches more than 95% of the German population with its 5G service
German carrier O2 Telefónica said it has deployed a total...
Innovation in business models key to maximize investments in 5G-A: Huawei
'The mobile AI era is here,' said Huawei SVP and president of ICT sales and services at MWC Shanghai 2024
SHANGHAI — Business model innovation...
Rakuten Mobile launches mobile services using 700 MHz spectrum
According to Rakuten, the 700 MHz band offers better indoor building penetration and underground connectivity
Japanese operator Rakuten Mobile announced the launch of commercial services...
Singtel uses AI to improve its call center operations
Singtel is currently using AI to support marketing communications to develop new campaigns and carry out faster testing
SHANGHAI — The use of artificial intelligence...
Nokia prepares for AI boom with Infinera acquisition
Nokia said the purchase of Infinera, along with the sale of the Alcatel Submarine Networks business, will 'reshape' its Network Infrastructure unit
Nokia said it...
How is IoT impacting the audio-visual industry (Reader Forum)?
The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) with audio-visual (AV) technology is revolutionizing the AV industry. IoT, which involves connecting devices through the...
How the emerging gen AI ecosystem for telcos is taking shape
An expanded artificial intelligence ecosystem is rapidly emerging and shifting, with the goal of making it easier for telecommunications companies to consume and leverage...
AT&T, T-Mo, Verizon; Audi, Ford, GM – five cases of 5G driving the auto...
Seeing as you enjoyed our last post so much, here is another entry based on the same report by the CTIA, the cellular industry...
Verizon, Monarch Tractor partnership supports sustainable farming
Verizon and Monarch will connect autonomous tractors using the carrier's network, even in remote agricultural landscapes
Verizon Business this week announced that it’s working with...
Indian telcos secure 5G frequencies in unenthusiastic auction
Local carrier Bharti Airtel was the top bidder in this spectrum auction
The delayed 5G spectrum auction in India concluded, raising a total of INR113.4...
Nokia, Claro complete first phase of 5G deployment in Colombia
Nokia said that the deal provides 5G coverage in six of Colombia’s largest cities
Finnish vendor Nokia and Colombian carrier Claro announced the successful completion...
China to reach 1 billion 5G subscriptions by end-2024: GSMA
The GSMA boss noted that Chinese carriers are heavily supporting the association’s Open Gateway initiative
SHANGHAI — China is expected to end this year with...
Four ways 5G is driving change in the automotive industry
Three “mega trends” are transforming the modern ‘mobility’ industry, which variously covers the crossover of the automotive, transport, and logistics sectors – basically anywhere...