5G, 6G & Open RAN – Page 4
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Network & InfrastructureNGMN conference puzzles over 6G
Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks at TU Dresden believes talk of cellular generations is for “dinosaurs”.
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Network & InfrastructureVM O2 takes open RAN to next stage
Virgin Media O2 switches on first live open RAN sites.
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Network & InfrastructureChema Alonso: the metaverse is nearer than people think
Telefónica is making a play to be a metaverse first-mover and ally to ensure its networks are ready for the innovation it can bring in as little as five years’ time.
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Strategy & ChangeEC dedicates €127bn to fill digital gaps
European Commission sees progress towards 2030 digital targets.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica turns to space startup to stretch NB-IoT reach
Barcelona startup’s platform to be integrated with Group’s Kite managed IoT offering.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica automates 5G SA network slicing with Ericsson
Tests demonstrate network slice can be configured and deployed in less than 35 minutes using full automation.
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Innovation (R&D)BT-backed drone Skyway earns government funding
BT continues drone development with participation in Skyway project.
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Public AffairsGermany unveils new ‘Gigabitstrategie’ to drive 5G, fibre
Telekom Deutschland’s wooden masts could be used for over-ground fibre deployments.
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Partnerships & AlliancesUK military drafts BT on drones and robotics
BT Defence Director highlights innovation tie-ups with army, navy, and air force.
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Strategy & ChangeVelocity, consistency, and privacy first: DT tackles metaverse challenges
Network technology, privacy, and identity management among priorities.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica ‘learns lessons’ as open RAN plan scaled back
Spanish group looks to have reined back on flagship ‘50%’ target for open RAN rollout.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT expands SKT tie-up to metaverse and beyond
Deutsche Telekom and SK Telecom map out new areas for cooperation. Tests of SKT’s metaverse platform expected in Germany by end 2022.
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Strategy & ChangeEmbrace the era of “never normal” — Teradata CTO Stephen Brobst
Telcos must learn from financial services peers and embrace disruption as a welcome driver of innovation. Resilient telcos that use data-driven insights to innovate will thrive, while brittle players that oppose disruption will atrophy.
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Strategy & ChangeTelcos seek security in the cloud as 5G grows
Telefónica’s Patricia Diez Munoz acclaims 5G security credentials, but edge deployments and multi-vendor environments bring new challenges. Neil McRae of BT positions security at the fore of cloud-native transformation and calls on vendors to finally ditch legacy attitudes to security, and the days of “stupid passwords”.
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Network & InfrastructureFrom castles to classrooms: Wales tests rural 5G case
Project explores 5G value for rural communities with focus on agriculture, education, tourism, and transportation. EE 5G network connects sites in Blaenau Gwent and Monmouthshire. 4G and 5G are considered key to closing rural broadband gaps in Wales, but policymakers can do more to encourage investment.
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Network & InfrastructureEuro giants put O-RAN security and sustainability in spotlight
European open RAN MoU group drawing focus towards the potential for targeted and measurable energy efficiency gains through adoption of open disaggregation, supporting critical operator goals. Security review suggests an open architecture, drawing on IT security protocols and built on a zero trust methodology should prove more secure than ...
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile US plugs ‘5G-as-a-platform’
5G Forward package of initiatives aimed at helping developers of all sizes gain access and experiment on operator’s network. Unveils brand new 24,000-square foot Tech Experience 5G Hub facility. New strategic partnerships with Disney and Red Bull to develop “new 5G-powered experiences”.
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Innovation (R&D)DCMS launches ‘open’ R&D network to overhaul UK innovation
UK Telecoms Innovation Network aims to build transparent, open hub for public and private R&D opportunities. Seeks to fix supply chain diversity issues in UK telecoms and export technology abroad. Interoperable network tech among the priorities.
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Strategy & Change5G will give B2B its 4G moment — Geldmacher at REACH forum
It’s time for telecom operators to get in front of enterprise CIOs and start working on joint initiatives. 5G will change B2B services to the same extent 4G revolutionised B2C.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone continues 5G drive with German standalone launch
Vodafone Germany first to launch SA network in country. Claims more than ten million customers can already access services from home. Partners with DAZN to test 5G mobile streaming of the German Bundesliga. Moves continue notable European 5G ramp-up for Vodafone in 2022.