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Momentum Builds Behind New Operator Offerings

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Speakers at 5G Futures Summit outline rollout of network APIs, edge compute and private networks Mobile operators now have the tools to help enterprises achieve digital transformation. That was one of the key messages delivered by speakers at the 5G Futures Summit, which ...

Operators leverage genAI to expand enterprise products portfolio

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In the last week, several operators have announced new products that utilise generative AI (genAI) to deliver enhanced business solutions for enterprises. In the US, T-Mobile US announced a large language model (LLM) in collaboration with Dialpad to generate conversational ...

Optus boosts indoor 5G coverage

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Optus plans to deploy Ericsson’s multi-operator Radio Dot System across Australia to improve indoor 5G coverage, following a trial at the operator’s laboratory. Optus will begin rolling out the Radio Dot System at various venues in New South Wales and use the equipment as an ...

Operators continue to support the rise of digital health

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Recent announcements reiterate the growing role of operators in digital health. In Belgium, Proximus NXT is working with a major hospital to develop a private 5G network pilot project, while e& and Burjeel Holdings (a healthcare service provider in MENA) announced new ...

A lack of action on 5G rollout risks Europe being left behind

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Europe is far from reaching Digital Decade connectivity targets and is now painfully behind other advanced regions in digital connectivity and digital offerings for businesses and consumers”. This stark warning on the state of Europe’s 5G rollout came from Kalvin Bahia, ...

Operators capitalise on fintech opportunities

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Axiata and consortium partner RHB have received approval from Malaysia’s Central Bank and Finance Ministry to launch digital banking services. Axiata aims to broaden the digital banking options available to those with limited access to traditional banking. Meanwhile, MTN has ...

Operators need to priorities network coverage expansion to meet data requirements

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CES 2024: digital transformation takes centre stage Last week, important announcements were made during CES related to digital transformation across a wide range of topics. In the IoT market, Quectel, a global IoT solutions provider, announced its partnership with Skylo, a ...

Generative AI grows its presence across consumer devices

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Generative AI grows its presence across consumer devices Smartphone and mobile application companies continue to beat the drum for AI innovation. Microsoft recently announced the launch of Copilot for iOS devices, following its launch on Android. The AI chatbot can be used ...

Operators accelerate service innovation

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Operators accelerate service innovation Recent announcements provide further examples of major European operators pursuing service innovation through cutting-edge technologies. Pairpoint (a Vodafone and Sumitomo Corporation business), Deloitte and other partners have ...

Diving into the deep end down under

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How do you inspire the next generation of technical experts? Give them inspiring projects, let them innovate with hands-on learning, throw in free data, sport, and make it fun! In May, Telstra’s young engineers and graduates had an incredible opportunity downunder to immerse ...

Generative AI drives silicon industry revenues and market entry

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Nvidia has reported revenues for the third quarter of more than $18 billion, up around 200% from a year ago and up 34% on the previous quarter. Driven by strong demand for its processing units, which are needed to support generative AI solutions in the cloud, Nvidia’s ...

5G business solutions experience strong growth in China and the Middle East

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China Unicom has announced it has deployed a total of 7,441 private 5G networks for businesses, representing triple-digit, year-on-year growth (138%). The news follows the announcement of a collaboration agreement between Nokia Bell Labs and Saudi Aramco to develop digital ...

5G standalone gathers momentum

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Vodafone has announced the launch of its 5G standalone (5G SA) service in the UK, branded ‘5G Ultra’. The service will initially be available to customers in selected cities, but there are plans to expand across the UK over the coming years. Meanwhile, in the US, Verizon has ...

Transport networks are the next stop on the 5G journey

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Telefonica Deutschland, Ericsson and Vantage Towers have joined forces on a project to devise ways to provide high-quality 5G connectivity across Germany’s rail network. The trio will work with rail operator Deutsche Bahn on the initiative, which carries €6.4 million of ...

Drones poised for lift-off with 5G

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T-Mobile US has partnered with Valmont Industries to use 5G-enabled drones for long-distance flight trials that provide aerial inspections for a variety of potential critical use cases – a key part of the digital economy. This partnership, which enabled drones to fly nearly ...

Mobile operators target 5G coverage expansion

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China’s four major mobile operators have announced they will jointly launch the world’s first 5G cross-network roaming trial in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The service enables users to access other operators’ 5G networks when their operator does ...

Private 5G networks enabling grand events

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Vodafone UK has dedicated a slice of its public 5G standalone (5G SA) network to TV production company ITN to broadcast the coronation of King Charles III. It claims to be the first operator to dedicate a slice of public 5G SA network to broadcast a major event in the ...

Industry moves to execute on open RAN potential

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Among recent open RAN developments, Verizon announced it is preparing for open RAN field trials in 2023 that could lead to deployments later in the year, while Virgin Media O2 is working with Mavenir to include an open virtual RAN (vRAN) solution as part of its network ...

Expanding 5G networks and services globally

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Last week we saw several important developments on 5G networks and services. The UK government is targeting 5G standalone (SA) coverage in all populated areas of the country by 2030, while Rogers is acquiring BAI Canada to roll out a 5G network across Toronto’s subway. ...

GSMA Foundry Excellence Award Winners 2023

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The annual GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards provide us with an opportunity to recognise some of the most innovative and significant projects completed in the last 12 months. In 2023 we identified five projects which met the judging criteria as well as each showcasing their own ...