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Ericsson, Telstra claim first programmable network in APAC

Ericsson explained that a key component of this transformation is the use of network APIs, which will facilitate collaboration with technology innovators Australian carrier Telstra is set to introduce what it claims to be the first programmable network in the...

du claims first 5G VoNR launch in the UAE

du noted that users can now experience improved download and upload speeds, ultra-low latency and superior call quality through VoNR Emirati-based operator du claimed to be the first operator in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to commercially launch 5G Voice...

Telefónica to provide gen AI capabilities for multinational security company

Approximately 24,000 employees Prosegur will soon be given access to the Telefónica gen AI virtual assistant solution Telefónica announced that approximately 24,000 employees at multinational security company Prosegur will soon be given access to its Generative AI (gen AI) virtual...

Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 quantum chip — and a new state of matter 

Microsoft said its new quantum chip leverages the world’s first topoconductor — a completely new class of materials Microsoft this week introduced its first quantum chip. The chip, called Majorana 1, is powered by a new Topological Core architecture. Without getting too much...

From automation to intelligence: AI’s impact on mobile networks (Reader Forum)

The convergence of 5G technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the telecommunications landscape. Communications service providers (CSPs) can leverage AI tools — including machine learning, predictive analytics and natural language processing — to streamline operations, increase productivity and...

Two mega-trends in AI testing (and three enabling technologies)

Spirent sees an increased focus on AI testing across telecom, driven by two 'mega-trends' The booming growth in AI is impacting testing considerations in a number of ways. In a recent RCR Wireless News webinar, Stephen Douglas, Spirent Communications' head...

The ‘peanut butter and jelly’ of innovation: Rethinking telco data strategies for the future (Reader Forum)

The telecommunications industry is managing unprecedented volumes of data — from continuous streams generated by 5G networks to vast information flows from IoT devices and edge computing. Yet, big data organizations like telcos may find themselves utilizing only a...

#TBT: C Band auction concludes; is 6G a $1tn industry?; DT kicks off 5G SA trials … this week in 2021

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and...

NGMN unveils key principles for the evolution towards 6G

NGMN noted that future initiatives will focus on migration strategies, seamless coexistence with 5G networks as well as new capabilities required for 6G adoption The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has released a new framework outlining the guiding principles...

Vodafone to cover 90% of Spain with 5G by end-2025

Vodafone said that this expansion includes bringing 5G to approximately 1,000 additional municipalities across 49 provinces Vodafone Spain’s 5G network will cover 90% of the population and more than 3,700 municipalities, surpassing its initial deployment commitments, the carrier said in...

The energy demands of AI infrastructure

AI infrastructure, especially purpose-built data centers, are creating a surge in power demand and foregrounding energy efficiency strategies The rapid growth of AI and the investments into the underlying AI infrastructure have significantly intensified the power demands of data centers....

Telcos are ‘aggressively’ leaning into AI, Nvidia report reveals

Of the telecom professionals surveyed by Nvidia, 97% said their company is either actively deploying or assessing deploying AI A new survey published this week by Nvidia reveals that telcos are leaning into artificial intelligence (AI) , and even generative...

What is the status of 6 GHz Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) adoption?

Currently, AFC is operational and authorized in the United States and Canada, while several other countries including are evaluating its feasibility In April 2020, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made 1,200 megahertz of spectrum available in the 6...

Five predictions for the AI infrastructure market

AI infrastructure market is facing a blockbuster boom—and pressures The infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence is expecting an across-the-board boom, as companies invest in chips, servers, data centers, fiber connectivity and more to enable more widespread adoption and use...

Editorial Webinar: Is your cloud the network, or is the network a feature of your cloud?

In the broad context of cloud computing, the "network" is a feature of the cloud, as “cloud” also encompasses other services like storage and compute power. However, these services cannot be accessed or managed without the network, making it...

Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile to open space-land integration hub

The research hub is scheduled to open by summer 2025, said Vodafone Vodafone has announced plans for a research hub dedicated to the enablement of seamless switching between low earth orbit space-based and land mobile broadband services. The project is...

Test and Measurement: Research project aims to use 5G network analytics to detect drones

Rohde & Schwarz company ipoque is partnering for the R&D project on detecting drones through 5G network analytics A new research project based in Germany is exploring the possibility of using 5G network data to detect and mitigate the threats...

China Unicom to offer 5G-A tech in 300 cities by end-2025

China Unicom plans to achieve seamless 5G-A coverage in urban areas of 39 cities across China by July this year Chinese carrier China Unicom aims to establish continuous 5G-Advanced (5G-A) coverage in key areas across 300 cities by the end...