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Editorial Webinar: What’s up with 5G-Advanced?

5G-Advanced (5G-A) is expected to launch commercially around 2026 and is often described as a “stepping stone” to 6G. If that's the case, what features can we expect for 5G-A? What progress have CSPs and their partners made in...

How can AI improve the 5G and 6G air interface?

AI is being explored in 5G-Advanced and expected to play a more important role in the 6G air interface The building blocks for the use of artificial intelligence in the air interface are being developed and put together in 5G-Advanced,...

UK needs AI redundancy fund, proper AI training – but trust in the tech, says TBI

​​AI could save almost a quarter of private-sector workforce time in the UK over the coming decades – equivalent to the annual output of six million workers. So says the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) for Global Change, following up...

Ericsson ramps up private 5G channel sales in the UK

Some channel news, and further signs that private 5G is maturing to the point of being a straight-ish reseller exercise, like devices and airtime; and a sign, too, that Ericsson has its ducks in a row with private 5G,...

Solving UK water leakage with sub-gigahertz IoT (Reader Forum)

Water leakage is a critical issue affecting residential and commercial properties across the UK, with severe financial, environmental and operational consequences. The rising cost of water bills, paired with the prevalence of insurance claims for water damage, highlights the...

Test and Measurement: Ahead of holiday travel, Ookla tests airport connectivity

Should you choose mobile or Wi-Fi to get the fastest airport connectivity? Ookla gives a breakdown on speeds. If you're traveling via San Jose's Norman Mineta International Airport this holiday season, you're passing through the airport with the fastest free...

SoftBank, NVIDIA deepen AI RAN ties

Telco networks that run AI and 5G workloads at the same time are referred to as AI-RAN NVIDIA and SoftBank Corp. have announced several AI tie-ups at the NVIDIA AI Summit taking place this week in Japan. Most notably, the...

LG Uplus tests energy efficiency tech for 6G networks

LG Uplus said this test was carried out in collaboration with Infinera and Juniper Networks Korean telco LG Uplus said it recently tested the All-Photonic Transport Network, which is a key technology designed to reduce power consumption in the era...

Zain KSA secures new spectrum to expand 5G SA services

Zain is in the process of launching 5G-Advanced technology in Saudi Arabia Saudi telco Zain KSA has announced the acquisition of new spectrum in the 600 MHz band with the aim of boosting its 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile services....

Siemens preps on-prem edge version of gen AI industrial copilot, signs ThyssenKrupp

Siemens has said its industrial ‘co-pilot’ tool, billed as the first and only generative AI (gen AI) assistant on the market that writes code for automation engineering, is to be offered as an on-premises hardware-software bundle. It has also...

Empowering telco security analysts with XDR (Reader Forum)

ABI Research explores how AI and 5G are transforming telco security operations Over the last few years, telco operators have been undergoing a slow but sure metamorphosis from simple connectivity providers to digital technology enablers. In part fueled by 5G...

Effective Strategies to Empower Remote Workers with Emir Aboulhosn of NetLync

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Emir Aboulhosn, CEO of NetLync, about the evolving landscape of device technology and the challenges of fostering a successful remote culture. Aboulhosn highlights the vital role advanced devices play...

DoD sets private 5G strategy – for ‘asymmetric warfighter advantage’

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a strategy document to outline its requirements for private 5G at military installations. It recognizes the value of private 5G at its operations bases, as a complement to commercial public 5G...

New ‘G,’ new spectrum? Top spectrum considerations in 6G

At the 6G Forum, panelists said it's time to rethink the way spectrum has been made available and deployed Panelists at the 6G Forum seemed to agree that when thinking about the spectrum needs in 6G, it’s less about new...

Why the data center industry doesn’t expect a slow-down anytime soon

Data center industry sees strong growth continuing, driven by AI LANSDOWNE, Virginia—The data center industry is seeing explosive growth, and some market observers have called 2024 a "turning point" for the space. Citi Research has estimated data centers’ market size...

Airbus to replace Wi-Fi with 5G in “all industrial areas” within five years

More excerpts and leftovers, here, from the new RCR Wireless editorial report on private 5G in Industry 4.0 (check it out), rendered as a full Q&A with Hakim Achouri, telecoms expert and architect at European aviation and aerospace manufacturer...

Nokia hails ‘unprecedented’ private 5G trial at vaccine plant in Brazil

Nokia has proclaimed a private 5G trial at a production plant at the Institute of Immunobiological Technology (Bio-Manguinhos) in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil as a connectivity springboard to enhance vaccine manufacturing. Bio-Manguinhos produces active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs; not...

Four ways software-based networks are essential to overcome the rural digital divide (Reader Forum)

Bridging the digital divide is more than a matter of convenience — it’s essential for ensuring equitable access to critical services and opportunities The digital divide in rural America is a persistent issue, with millions of people lacking access to...

Ericsson, e& UAE sign MoU for 6G collaboration

Ericsson noted that the new agreement will serve as an early engagement for defining the next generation of future mobile network evolution Ericsson and Emirati-based telco e& UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the collaborative exploration of...

Ericsson to invest $453 million to boost R&D in Canada

Over the course of the five-year agreement, Ericsson aims to create almost 200 new high-skilled jobs Swedish vendor Ericsson and the Government of Canada have signed an expanded funding agreement under which Ericsson will invest more than CAD $630...

Ofcom takes next steps to award mmWave spectrum in the UK

Ofcom will award spectrum in the 25.1-27.5 GHz and 40.5-43.5 GHz bands next year U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom announced the publication of the text of the final regulation for the upcoming spectrum of mmWave frequencies. This text, which may be...

ZTE, Turkcell claim Europe’s fastest 5G-A speed in new trial

ZTE said a recent 5G-A trial in Istanbul reached a record speed of more than 32 Gbps Turkish carrier Turkcell and Chinese vendor ZTE announced that they have achieved a record for Europe's fastest 5G-Advanced (5G-A) speed, surpassing 32 Gbps...

ZTE makes consistent strides in 5G-Advanced technologies

In the rapidly evolving landscape of telecommunications, the convergence of 5G-Advanced, artificial intelligence, and green technologies is reshaping the industry's future. We recently had the opportunity to engage with Li Xiaotong, Vice President of ZTE Corporation, to explore how...

AT&T to buy $1 billion in spectrum from UScellular

UScellular will sell a chunk of its remaining spectrum assets to AT&T for a little more than $1 billion in cash, including 1,250 million MHz-POPs of 3.45 GHz and 331 million MHz-POPs of 700 MHz B/C block licenses. "We are...

Five real-world generative AI use cases

What do data center solutions provider see happening in generative AI use cases? LANSDOWNE, Virginia—On a sunny, 77-degree November day amid rolling green lawns not far from northern Virginia's Data Center Alley, representatives from the data center industry filled...