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Verizon Frontline survey shows first responders are optimistic about 5G, AI

The majority of public safety professionals consider AI a top priority, but see 5G as the most impactful technology, reveals Verizon survey The fourth iteration of Verizon Frontline’s survey of nearly 1,700 public safety professionals revealed that network reliability and resiliency are a top priority....

Test and Measurement: Keysight debuts quantum circuit simulation environment

Keysight Technologies said that it has achieved an industry first, in the form of a quantum circuit simulation environment that features frequency-domain magnetic flux quantization. The test company worked with Google Quantum AI on its new Quantum Circuit Simulation (Quantum Ckt Sim) Solution. "In...

Free Mobile claims first 5G SA network in France

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 subsidiary of local telecoms goup Illiad, claimed to be the first operator in the country...

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 millions of users across India. The outage, which began earlier in the day, was attributed to...

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 group of technology and telecom leaders focused on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into...

Ericsson joins MSSA for NTN

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. There are two broad approaches to NTN direct-to-cellular (D2C, sometimes also direct-to-device or D2D),...

Three ways AT&T aims to apply gen AI in the network

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 industry. The applications of gen AI are manifesting in customer care chatbots and more...

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 and satellite networks. The pair said the hybrid network will be “ubiquitous,” providing connectivity worldwide. As...

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 with Microsoft to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot AI software to up to 68,000 Vodafone...

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 of their 5G network slicing efforts at a newly established 5G innovation lab in India....

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 to produce chips for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), reported Bloomberg late last week....

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 in its operations in India to Data Infrastructure Trust (DIT), an infrastructure investment trust sponsored...

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 (CMA) has identified competition concerns related to Vodafone’s planned merger with rival operator Three, the...

The six levels of AI autonomy, as applied to network testing

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 the system. Perhaps the most common scale of AI autonomy is the six-step ranking,...

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 its promises, the balance is shifting; more and more conversations are beginning to favor the...

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 Things (IoT) sector in the country, Chinese press reported. This initiative is aimed at enhancing...

AWS announces new investments in the UK, Brazil

AWS plans to invest $10.5 billion over the next five years building, operating and maintaining data centers in the U.K. Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest £8 billion ($10.5 billion) over the next five years building, operating and maintaining data centers in the U.K....

AST SpaceMobile confirms successful launch of first five commercial satellites

The satellites will provide the basis for initial commercial NTN services for carriers including AT&T and Verizon Satellite direct-to-cellular company AST SpaceMobile has confirmed the successful — and right-on-schedule — launch of its first five BlueBird satellites. The satellites are destined for low Earth orbit,...

DNB, Ericsson enhance autonomous bus experience with 5G

DNB, Ericsson and eMooVit had initially signed a MoU in May 2024 Malaysian state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Ericsson and eMooVit Technology have inked a partnership with the aim of enhancing Malaysia's autonomous bus experience using 5G technology, the former said in a...

Qualcomm, Aramco Digital unveil 5G chips for 450 MHz spectrum

Qualcomm noted that the 450 MHz frequency band is particularly effective for both outdoor and indoor coverage Qualcomm Technologies and Saudi Arabia’s Aramco Digital announced what it claims to be the world's first processors with native support for 5G in 450 MHz spectrum. The chipmaker noted...

Samsung to cut overseas workforce by up to 30% in some units

Samsung is reportedly cutting 15% of its sales and marketing and 30% of its admin staff at its overseas subsidiaries Several inside sources shared with Reuters this week that Samsung Electronics is cutting 15% of its sales and marketing and 30% of its administrative staff at its...

Test and Measurement: Viavi intros AI infra testing

As broad interest in and use of artificial intelligence and other high-performance compute surges, Viavi Solutions has introduced what it says is the first solution to address testing and validation needs of the emerging 1.6 terabits per second (Tb/s) Ethernet ecosystem based on 224G...

BSNL starts testing 5G tech in India

BSNL says it will offer 5G services in 2025 Indian state-run operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is currently conducting trials of its locally developed 5G technology, local press reported. The testing is being conducted by BSNL and the Center for Development of Telecommunications (C-DoT). C-DoT...

‘Skyrocketing’ data usage in US fueled by 5G, says CTIA report

According to the CTIA report, Americans used more than 100 trillion MBs of wireless data in 2023 In the latest installation of its annual report, CTIA found that demand for wireless data in the U.S. “skyrocketed” in 2023, with Americans using more than 100 trillion...