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This second pod of the week was recorded after the lads had been out for a few the previous evening. In the absence of a guest, Iain and Scott indulge themselves by reflecting on a conversation they had about AI after a few beers. They eventually move on to the big story of the week – Nokia's quarterly numbers – and use that as the catalyst for a broader discussion of the Finnish kit vendor. The chat is rounded off by reflections on the Open RAN market and America's rapidly evolving with the rest of the world.

Producer Pierre wasn't well this week, so we were forced to speak to special guest Neil McRae of Juniper Networks over Zoom. Broadcasting from his pinball den, Neil offered an update on his company before reflecting on the recent MWC trade show. They covered a lot of hot mobile topics, including private 5G vs wifi, but definitely not 6G. That eventually led to speculation about whether 6G will ever be a big deal, before concluding with a look at a buzzword that has already lost its lustre – Open RAN.

Alan Moloney, Managing Director at Analog Devices, talks with Pat Hindle about the latest trends in 5G deployments and future directions including Open RAN, AI, 5G SA and energy conservation. Sponsored by Analog Devices.

Join Moor Insights & Strategy hosts, Will Townsend and Anshel Sag, on The G2 on 5G Podcast. On this episode, they delve into the latest 5G news and trends: a Mobile World Congress 2025 preview, discussions on telecom AI advancements, the AT&T and AST SpaceMobile video call milestone, Qualcomm's new Dragonwing brand, and insights into private 5G security. Their Discussion Covers:

Mobile World Congress, the annual gathering of telecom industry players, has expanded to embrace a broad range of technology and this year's event will bring together a broad range of vendors, telecom operators and industry leaders. The theme of convergence has seen real world impacts and Raul Castañon, Mohammed Hamza and Lynnette Luna return to discuss what they're expecting to see with host Eric Hanselman. The rise of network API's for security and location services looks to open the door to greater application integration. It's something operators have been hoping for, but there are questions about how they'll monetize it.  Many of the technologies that previewed in previous years are gaining traction. Open RAN technologies have matured and the ecosystem supporting them has expanded. There are still questions lingering about deployment timelines, but that seems to be shifting to a matter of when, rather than if. And, of course, AI is playing a role in much of what's taking place in the exhibition halls. More S&P Global Content: MediaTalk | Season 2:  EP 20 - Wireless Outlook for 2024 as Carriers Next in Tech | Ep. 181: Lighting up Fiber Ericsson partners with global telecom operators to launch new network API venture Ericsson-led API joint venture gets its first CEO Credits: Host/Author: Eric Hanselman   Guests: Raul Castañon-Martinez, Mohammed Hamza, Lynnette Luna Producer/Editor: Amaan Zafar and Odesha Chan Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Feranmi Adeoshun, Kyra Smith

Anil Kollipara "You shouldn't wait around. You should be out there trying to break it, to fix it in advance," says Anil Kollipara, Vice President, Product Management, Spirent. In this edition of Technology Reseller News, publisher Doug Green sits down with Anil Kollipara, Vice President, Product Management at Spirent, to discuss a critical theme in modern telecom: operational resilience. As Mobile World Congress (MWC) approaches, the industry faces growing demands for always-on, secure, and reliable networks. Kollipara explains why continuous testing, security validation, and AI-driven automation are now essential for maintaining uptime and mitigating risk. The New Reality: Why Telecoms Must Build Resilience Now With telcos under pressure to launch new services, comply with increasing regulations, and secure networks against evolving threats, operational resilience has become a business imperative. Kollipara highlights key challenges: Rising Complexity – With 5G, cloud-native architectures, Open RAN, and AI, networks are more complex than ever, spanning multiple vendors and increasing risks. Security Threats & Compliance – As attack surfaces expand, regulators are enforcing stricter security and uptime requirements, making compliance failures costly. Customer Expectations – Downtime isn't an option. Even a short service disruption can lead to frustration, revenue loss, and customer churn. Why Traditional Testing Fails Kollipara explains that traditional telecom testing models are outdated. Many operators still assume their vendors will handle testing, which is no longer a viable approach. Recent real-world incidents, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, have cost companies hundreds of millions in losses. He emphasizes that telcos must own their testing process and adopt a zero-trust change management approach: Proactive vs. Reactive Testing – Instead of waiting for failures, operators should continuously test, stress, and break their networks in controlled environments before customers feel the impact. Continuous Testing Pipeline – A lab-to-live methodology ensures that networks are resilient at every stage—from pre-launch simulations to real-time service monitoring. Security & AI-Driven Automation – AI-powered fault detection, remediation, and security testing can predict and prevent outages before they occur. The ROI of Continuous Testing While continuous testing may seem costly, the return on investment (ROI) is undeniable. Kollipara outlines key benefits: Massive Cost Avoidance – Avoid fines, legal costs, and customer losses from regulatory non-compliance or service disruptions. Operational Efficiency – AI and automation reduce reliance on manual testing, cutting costs while increasing accuracy and speed. Customer Retention & Revenue Growth – A more reliable network leads to higher customer satisfaction, reduced churn, and new monetization opportunities. Trends to Watch at Mobile World Congress As MWC 2025 kicks off, AI-driven testing, cloud-native resilience, and next-gen security strategies will be major talking points. Kollipara teases some of the latest innovations Spirent will showcase: AI Agents for Network Operations – Accelerating root cause analysis and remediation of issues in real-time. SCNF Resiliency Testing – A new test category focused on validating how telecom applications behave in cloud-native failures. 5G & Edge Security Strategies – How operators can harden security as networks expand beyond traditional data centers. Learn More & Meet Spirent at MWC For a deeper dive into operational resilience, continuous testing, and AI-driven automation, visit Spirent's website. If you're attending Mobile World Congress, be sure to connect with Anil Kollipara and the Spirent team for expert insights into the future of telecom resilience. Description of Spirent: Spirent Communications plc.

 Earl Lum of EJL Wireless talks with Microwave Journal's Eric Higham and Pat Hindle about the cellular equipment and market trends including AI, Open RAN, basestation architectures and the Chinese influence as we lead up to MWC 2025 Barcelona.

Welcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes Anshel Sag to episode 216 of G2 on 5G.- Overview of the podcast format: six topics covered in about 20 minutes.T-Mobile's T Priority 5G Slice for First Responders- Announcement of four new enhancements to T-Mobile's network for first responders.- New York City's exclusive use of T-Mobile's network for first responder applications.- Partnerships with Samsung, GTAC, and Skydio.- Benefits for individual first responders, including free network access.- $2 million donation to the Tunnel to Towers foundation.Apple's First 5G Modem Launch- Introduction of Apple's C1 5G modem in the iPhone 16e.- Discussion of the modem's development history and capabilities.- Analysis of the iPhone 16e's features and pricing strategy.Airspan's Resurgence and Strategic Moves- Airspan's acquisition of Corning Wireless's business.- Company's focus on Open RAN and private networks.- Recent $42 million grant for RAN development.Vodafone's 5G Coverage Plans for Spain- Vodafone's goal to cover 90% of Spain's population with 5G by year-end.- Deployment strategy focusing on 700 MHz spectrum.- Expansion to rural and small town areas.Red Hat, Druid, and NAP Attack Partnership- Collaboration for private 5G network edge deployments.- Druid's re-architected 5G core for distributed private deployments.- Nappatech's role in user plane function offload.Oppo and Huawei's Foldable Phone Launches- Oppo's Find N5 introduction as the world's thinnest foldable phone.- Huawei's Mate XT trifold expansion to markets outside China.- Discussion of specifications and pricing for both devices.Closing Remarks and Future Plans- Anshel's upcoming trip to New York for Amazon's device launch.- Will's plans for Mobile World Congress.- Invitation for listeners to provide insights on 5G topics for future podcasts.

Even if the 6G standardization is just beginning, the last five years of intensive research have illuminated the contours of the next-generation technology. In this episode, Emil Björnson and Erik G. Larsson discuss the recent paper “6G takes shape” written by leading researchers at UT Austin and Qualcomm. The conversation covers lessons learned from 5G, the potential role of new frequency bands and waveforms, and new coding schemes and forms of MIMO. The roles of machine learning and generative AI, as well as satellite integration and Open RAN, are also discussed. The original paper by Jeffrey G. Andrews, Todd E. Humphreys, and Tingfang Ji will appear in the IEEE BITS magazine, and the preprint is openly available: https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.18435 Music: On the Verge by Joseph McDade. Visit Erik's website https://liu.se/en/employee/erila39 and Emil's website https://ebjornson.com/

88 Prozent der Wahlberechtigten befürchten laut einer Bitkom-Studie ausländische Einflussnahme auf die Bundestagswahl, insbesondere durch Desinformation, die die öffentliche Meinung verzerren kann. Bitkom-Präsident Dr. Ralf Wintergerst warnt vor den Auswirkungen solcher Manipulationen. Gleichzeitig wird die Frage diskutiert, wie die nächste Bundesregierung den Netzausbau vorantreiben kann. Telekommunikationsexpertin Janine Welsch erläutert Maßnahmen aus dem Bitkom-Positionspapier zur Bundestagswahl und gibt Einblicke in Zukunftstechnologien wie 6G und Open RAN. Bundesdigitalminister Dr. Volker Wissing hebt Fortschritte beim Glasfaser- und Mobilfunkausbau hervor und bewertet die bisherigen Maßnahmen im Podcast "Wintergerst trifft Wissing".Entscheidungshilfe zur Digitalpolitik? Hier geht's zum Bitkomat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Administration and Open RAN- Discussion of potential boost for Open RAN deployment under a second Trump administration- Review of previous $1.5 billion earmarked for Open RAN and infrastructure investment- Emphasis on eliminating Chinese infrastructure in telecommunicationsSamsung Unpacked Event Highlights- Introduction of Samsung Galaxy S25 series with custom Snapdragon 8 Elite processor- Focus on AI capabilities, including on-device agent and enhanced features- Camera upgrades, including 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens on S25 Ultra- Snapdragon satellite integration for messaging capabilitiesStargate Project and AI Infrastructure- Announcement of $100 billion initial investment in AI-enabled data centers- Long-term goal of $500 billion investment and creation of 100,000 new jobs- Potential role of 5G in AI infrastructure development- Discussion of AI RAN acceleration in 5G and 6G networksT-Mobile's T Priority for First Responders- Activation of T Priority network slice for LA firefighters- Comparison to AT&T's FirstNet and benefits of supplementary connectivity- Demonstration of 5G standalone network capabilities and network slicingNokia's Autonomous Networks and AI Infrastructure- Nokia's vision for higher levels of automation in network infrastructure- Potential for Nokia to participate in AI infrastructure spending- Discussion of Nokia's optical and networking strengthsNokia's 5G 360 Camera Launch- Introduction of Nokia's 5G360 camera for industrial and commercial applications- 8K resolution at 30fps with IP67 hardening- Integration with Nokia's real-time extended reality multimedia software- Potential applications in work site monitoring and AI-powered identificationPodcast Production and Future Topics- Invitation for listeners to suggest future podcast topics- Appreciation for audience engagement and listenership

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast: The 5G Factor, hosts Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the promising future of 5G technology in 2025, focusing on Open RAN, direct-to-cell satellite communications, and digital out-of-home (DOOH) applications. They dive into the early efforts by the US NTIA to administer the $1.5 billion Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund to encourage Open RAN development, with a keen eye on supply chain and national security considerations, citing the Salt Typhoon cybersecurity incident as a critical factor. Their discussion covers: The potential impact and benefits of the $1.5 billion Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund for Open RAN development, focusing on supply chain resilience and national security. An analysis of the pros and cons of federal funding in the technology sector, specifically regarding Open RAN, including how US DoD mandates for private 5G on military bases could influence its adoption. Future projections for the satellite industry, moving towards integrated multi-orbit space networks, and how this shift will redefine satellite communications. T-Mobile's acquisition of Vistar Media and its strategic move to capitalize on the accelerating momentum within the DOOH advertising market for 2025 and beyond. Debates on how federal initiatives and industry acquisitions might reshape the landscape of 5G, satellite communications, and advertising technologies, setting the stage for innovation and growth.  

Iain and Scott are forced to do the first pod of the year over Zoom because their office was broken. Pausing only to reflect on Christmas and the misery glory of sobriety, they start by reflecting on a busy start to the year for the US versus China cold war, with Huawei playing a central part as ever. The lads then settle back immediately into their respective pet topics, with Iain having written comprehensively on Open RAN and Meta giving Scott an excuse to bang on about censorship.

Analysts Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, and Daryl Schoolar are joined by Mavenir's SVP of Cloud & AI, Brandon Larson, to discuss the recent analyst event as well as the future of networks and telecom infrastructure.00:23 Mavenir analyst event overview 03:15 Practical AI applications05:04 Solving customer problems 06:11 Mavenir company profile 08:45 The future of cloud and AI 11:17 Networks as critical infrastructure 13:30 Using technology to meet expectations 16:58 Episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, Daryl Schoolar, Brandon Larson, Mavenir, Open RAN, AI, networks, BSS, OSS, cloud, critical infrastructure, 5G, Steve Jobs

Just Iain and Scott this time after their guest-athon last week. They start by reflecting on a great lunch the two of them had with Nokia and UK AI data centre startup Nscale. The latter is deemed worthy of an entire segment as it sits in one of the most hyped and fast-growing segments of the market. They eventually move on to the contrasting Open RAN market, which is going through a rocky time, before concluding with a look at one of the reasons for that – slowing mobile data growth.

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss insights from the recent AT&T Analyst & Investor Day, which Roger attended.00:24 AT&T Investor Day overview 02:14 Leadership & company turnaround 03:24 Fiber and convergence 06:04 Tech stack simplification and Open RAN 07:34 5G expansion 08:12 Copper reduction targets 08:59 Leverage reduction and capital allocation 10:31 Episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, AT&T, Verizon, Gigapower, fiber, T-Mobile, John Stankey, churn, convergence, Open RAN, Mavenir, 5G, DSL

0:00: Intro 6:01: Open RAN rundown with Vodafone 13:25: AT&T comments on Ericsson open RAN deal 18:25: Disruptive AI 21.01: Verizon on private networks 24:55: 5G 5 years from now - SK Telecom 33.01: Interview with Cedric Foray, Ernst & Young

The lads were delighted to welcome Harry Rippon of UK communications regulator Ofcom to the pod this week. They start by exploring the increasing number of roles Ofcom has in the UK comms market, touching on pricing and spectrum, before an inevitable Scott rant about censorship. That only leaves time for one more segment, in which Iain reflects on his attendance of the Fyuz event, as which Open RAN's state or progress was a major theme.

 - Sự ra đời của Open RAN– mạng truy cập vô tuyến mở đã tạo điều kiện cho nhiều đối tác được tham gia vào việc nghiên cứu và sản xuất thiết bị viễn thông 5G, sân chơi trước đây vốn chỉ thuộc về một số ít nhà sản xuất trên thế giới. Đây là thông tin được các chuyên gia nhấn mạnh tại sự kiện “5G Open RAN Connect 2024” được tổ chức hôm nay (13/11), tại Hà Nội. Đây cũng là sự kiện về lĩnh vực Open RAN đầu tiên tại Việt Nam do Tổng Công ty Công nghiệp Công nghệ cao Viettel (Viettel High Tech) và Qualcomm tổ chức. Chủ đề : 5G Open RAN Connect --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1tintuc/support

On this episode of the Six Five Podcast – The 5G Factor, host Ron Westfall assesses why T-Mobile's Capital Market Day energized 5G ecosystem interest in AI RAN, how T-Mobile's alliance with NVIDIA, Ericsson, and Nokia can produce an AI RAN "Fantastic Four," a snapshot of the AI RAN market segment including NVIDIA's competitive position, and why he agrees with Orange that Open RAN can prove its green credentials. The assessment covers: How T-Mobile shrewdly leveraged its Capital Market Day event to unveil its new AI-RAN alliance with NVIDIA, Ericsson, and Nokia.  Why T-Mobile and its key AI RAN partners, NVIDIA, Ericsson, and Nokia, are taking advantage of increased mobile ecosystem interest in AI RAN that is fueled heavily by the accelerating integration of AI throughout RAN portfolio development and deployments.  NVIDIA Aerial AI Radio Frameworks include PyTorch- and TensorFlow-based software libraries to develop and train models for improving spectral efficiency and adding new capabilities to 5G and 6G radio signal processing.  Why the Orange Group is warranted in its confidence that O-RAN-compliant radio units can achieve energy efficiencies comparable to traditional RUs.   

EchoStar's Ravinder Jarral explains why the open RAN testing and development initiative, ORCID, was launched and how things are progressing both in the lab and out in the field. ORCID is funded by a $50 million grant from the NTIA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod returns after for Scott to go galivanting around France. They start by recapping that trip, along with some of the political developments that took place since the last pod, before discussing the nature and implications of Germany's apparent ban on Huawei kit. Since he has been doing most of the work, they move on to explore a couple of stories Iain wrote around Open RAN, before concluding with a look at how little you have to pay for a new phone these days.

Dell Technologies and Ericsson have announced a strategic partnership to combine their deep industry expertise with telecom software, solutions and support to guide communications service providers (CSPs) through their radio access network (RAN) cloud transformation journeys. CSPs are looking to network cloud and operations transformation to achieve improved economics and agility while maintaining network reliability. According to a new MeriTalk study released today, sponsored by Dell Technologies, nine in 10 CSPs say network transformation is critical to their organization's survival. However, 96 per cent of CSPs surveyed say their network transformation vision is lagging due to a variety of factors, including limited time and budget, as well as reliability and security concerns, ultimately holding them back from giving their customers a modern network. Dell and Ericsson's partnership aims to address these concerns by working alongside CSPs to develop simple and reliable Open RAN-based network cloud transformation strategies, using Dell and Ericsson integrated solutions and support. "Communications service providers have a crucial window of opportunity to lay the foundation for network cloud transformation and drive business growth," says Dennis Hoffman, senior vice president and general manager of Telecom Systems Business, Dell Technologies. "Our collaboration with Ericsson, combined with our decades of digital transformation expertise, will provide network operators the full plan and technologies they need to accelerate their network and operation transformations to positively impact the trajectory of their businesses." "Working closer with Dell Technologies will help further develop cloud-native programmable networks that bring new ideas and practices to the telecom market," says Fredrik Jejdling, Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks at Ericsson. "Building upon years of collaboration, this strategic partnership will strengthen our cloudification efforts as we gear up to launch Open RAN-based commercial solutions. The cloud-native network will enable frequent updates and the rollout of new features using continuous deployment. It will ease the adoption of Cloud RAN technologies and prepare both companies' portfolios for new markets." Through the new agreement, Dell and Ericsson will: Collaborate to develop tailored network cloud transformation plans and advise CSPs on network architectures and operating models while also reducing the risks associated with deploying on open, multi-vendor environments. Dell and Ericsson plan to co-create solutions that drive energy efficiencies and innovate on Cloud RAN infrastructure operations. Commercially introduce Ericsson Cloud RAN software on Dell PowerEdge servers. The solution will offer continuous integration testing and lifecycle management to speed deployment and de-risk day-2 operations around updates and upgrades, with Dell as a solution partner. Co-develop services that simplify the entire deployment process from factory validation to installation and ongoing operational management, backed by Dell and Ericsson's joint support for any integrated solution. "To accelerate cloud-based open networks, the telecom industry needs vendors to come together to develop solutions that deliver more growth opportunities with minimal risk," says Chris Sambar, Head of Network, AT&T. "We look forward to the continued innovation and collaboration as we continue our Open RAN journey." In 2023, Ericsson and Dell Technologies began a collaboration to develop Cloud RAN solutions, leveraging Ericsson Cloud RAN software and RAN equipment paired with Dell Technologies infrastructure, with the common goal of broadening the ecosystem and bringing more flexibility to customers. Ericsson is participating in the Network X Americas event in Irving, Texas, with keynote speeches by Dr Sibel Tombaz, Head of Product Line Cloud and Purpose-built 5G RAN and Paul Challoner, CTO at Global Cu...

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things across the 5G ecosystem, we review key 5G ecosystem developments including Microsoft's dramatic scale back of Azure for Operators (AfO) unit, Nokia and Dell strengthening their alliance to help accelerate Cloud RAN deployments, and Ericsson spotlight on how private 5G (P5G) can play integral role in streamlining airport operations. Our analytical review drilled down on: Microsoft Conducts Azure for Operators Purge. Microsoft reportedly cut as many as 1,500 jobs at its Azure for Operators and Mission Engineering units, as the move appears to have hit hard the teams responsible for developing network functions, moving on from its 2020 acquisitions of Metaswitch and Affirmed Networks. The move indicates that Microsoft will ultimately look to sell or phase out its Metaswitch and Affirmed-originated application portfolio assets. We explore the ramifications for Microsoft's key telecom rivals such as AWS and Alianza as well as how moving Microsoft's focus on the infrastructure as a service (IaaS) side of the business boosts the likelihood that future engagements will look to combine applications from telco specialists such as Ericsson and Nokia with the Microsoft cloud. Nokia Dell Show AnyRAN Alliance Progress. Nokia's AnyRAN partnership with Dell is now over a year in the making. Nokia's anyRAN proposition is built to allow operators to flexibly deploy RAN functions using cloud-native containerized software on any cloud infrastructure including public, private or hybrid clouds. Nokia's software-centric approach aligns with Dell's strengths in cloud data center solutions. Nokia and Dell have successfully completed an Open RAN trial with Vodafone Italy, alongside testing of the Cloud RAN management system. We assess why we see the alliance is ready to make tangible breakthroughs as the Nokia Cloud RAN solution is now ready for commercial deployments in H2 2024.  Ericsson Views P5G as Antidote to Legacy Airline Ops. For many years now, airport communications have relied heavily on legacy systems, such as Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA), Project 25 (P25), and Digital Mobile Radio (DMR). While these systems provide basic voice communication, their limited bandwidth renders them unsatisfactory for meeting the burgeoning demand for data and video communications across airport environments – not good. Deploying and maintaining multiple parallel networks, including Wi-Fi networks, is a costly affair. Workers carrying multiple devices for various purposes face cumbersome workflows, and siloed systems and applications lead to operational inefficiencies. We review how firms like Streamwide and Airbus are providing solutions that support the co-existence of TETRA and cellular networks in airport settings, aiding the transition to modernized communication systems. This includes private 5G networks (P5G) that can provide a unified connectivity that works across applications and with existing connectivity like Wi-Fi, promising a future where airports can operate with enhanced efficiency and flexible connectivity for a streamlined travel experience.

In episode 195 of The G2 on 5G, hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag delve into six key topics shaping the 5G landscape:1. AST SpaceMobile and Verizon Collaboration: Highlighting the extensive coverage and potential future partnerships, validating AST SpaceMobile's efforts.2. Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference: Discussing updates on RCS, satellite messaging, iPhone mirroring, and Apple's new AI branding, Apple Intelligence.3. T-Mobile's Acquisition of US Cellular's Assets: Debating the potential regulatory scrutiny and the implications for rural connectivity.4. Nvidia's Involvement in 5G: Examining Nvidia's testing of Open RAN in private 5G networks, showcasing their ambition to influence the telecom sector.5. China's 5G Deployment Claims: Questioning the reported $800 billion economic impact and the feasibility of their adoption rates.6. Link5G's Tower Infrastructure in New York City: Addressing the controversy surrounding the aesthetic concerns and the necessity of such infrastructure for improved connectivity.Tune in for an insightful discussion on these pivotal 5G topics, offering expert perspectives and in-depth analysis.

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss Verizon's recent wireless plan updates, aswell as Nvidia's acquisition of spectrum to test Open RAN. 00:25 Verizon's new plan updates may reduce churn 02:11 Prepaid and retail struggles continue 04:03 Verizon's overall strategy 04:28 Nvidia's spectrum acquisition and Open RAN predictionsTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, Verizon, AT&T, net adds, ACP, churn, retail, TracFone, Straight Talk, Visibile, Total, MobileX, Nvidia, spectrum, Open RAN, interoperability, Dish, Samsung, Ericcson, AI

A bit of a hybrid effort this week as the lads record over Zoom, but still come into the studio anyway. They start by discussing a piece Iain wrote, highlighting the increasing vulnerability faced by the world as everything moves into the public cloud. This leads to more Iain stuff, this time covering Open RAN for a change, before Scott finally gets a look-in to go over stories of his covering the UK shared rural network and possible 5G vendor swap in Portugal.

TELUS will be the first operator to use Open RAN for not only new 5G deployment but also to replace the legacy 4G network. Although the Government mandate necessitated the replacement, it was still a bold decision. TELUS will also be a multi-vendor true Open RAN deployment, with radios, cloud platform, RAN software, servers, and processors, all coming from different vendors. It expects almost 50% of the network to be Open RAN by the end of 2025. In this episode, I talk to Nazim Benhadid, CTO of TELUS, on the factors that led to choosing Open RAN, their large-scale live network performance testing, the decision to use look-aside accelerator configuration, and being their own Systems Integrator, as well as his recommendations to the other brownfield operators looking to deploy Open RAN.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things across the 5G ecosystem, we review recent adjustments by key players throughout the 5G ecosystem including Verizon Business' debut in the neutral host network segment, Dell and Ericsson commercially debuting Ericsson Cloud RAN software on Dell PowerEdge servers to spur telco cloud journeys, and how Red Hat's open source approach is making inroads across telco hybrid cloud and Open RAN environments. Our analytical review drilled down on: Verizon's First Neutral Host Deal with Cummins. Verizon created a 5G ecosystem stir in announcing its debut neutral host private 5G deal with Cummins Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty truck engines. Cummins is tapping Verizon as the technical lead and anchor tenant for a combo network to be deployed at its Jamestown engine plant in Lakewood, New York. Verizon will collaborate with Ericsson to implement the neutral host model using Verizon's C-band and mmWave spectrum bands, plus support for 3.5GHz CBRS connections. The move follows T-Mobile already tossing its hat into the neutral host arena with suppliers such as Celona certified on its 4G-based neutral host system within T-Mobile's “Bring Your Own Coverage 2.0” (BYOC 2.0) program that has the property owner financing and hosting the neutral site. We delve into how the neutral host model can deliver benefits like ensuring all users, such as employees, get the same level of signal across all carriers, vital to making sure emergency calls inside or outside the facility are received as well as the prospects that other operators will warm to Verizon acting as the “neutral” anchor tenant at such sites. Dell and Ericsson Target Stimulating Telco Cloud Journeys. At Dell Tech World 2024, Dell and Ericsson announced they have bolstered their partnership to push telco cloud transformation journeys forward. To help make this happen, the duo is commercially debuting Ericsson Cloud RAN software on Dell PowerEdge servers underpinned by continuous testing and lifecycle management plus joint services that offer telcos integrated network infrastructure support. They are working together to cultivate customized cloud network transformation journeys and provide guidance on network structures and operational frameworks that minimize the deployment risks across open, heterogeneous vendor environments. We assess the potential impact of the alliance on the 5G market including how Dell's AI Factory solutions can ultimately play a key role in stimulating telco cloud journeys including the acceleration of Cloud RAN implementations.  Red Hat Seeks to Reduce Complexity Through Open Source Principles. Red Hat is focused on using open source principles to help telcos improve their business outcomes by reducing complexity with open source underpinning Red Hat's pre-integrated platform approach that includes orchestrating 5G automation, hybrid cloud, AI, and edge computing capabilities. Specifically, Red Hat offers a unified cloud-native application platform that spans the telco's network from core to edge. To that end, Red Hat has integrated Ericsson Cloud RAN with Red Hat OpenShift to provide telcos more flexibility in choosing a cloud platform. The move comes after Red Hat announced in 2023 a partnership to deliver Nokia's core network applications together with Red Hat's cloud infrastructure platforms. We assess the practical outcomes of Red Hat's portfolio development and marketing strategy as shown by its collaboration with telco organizations such as KDDI, Telenor, Turkcell, Perfectum, and an array of others to help accelerate cloud-native network deployments within multi-vendor environments including progress working with Nokia's anyRAN framework as well as Mavenir's Open RAN solutions in the Vodafone Idea network.

It was ‘just the two of us' after a guest had to bail at the last minute. The lads both covered reports that the US is revoking many licenses granted to its companies to do business with Huawei, so the main segment focuses on that and the broader US/China tech cold war. Iain was getting Open RAN withdrawal so they then decided to give him a fix, before concluding with a look at a hilarious misstep taken by Apple with its new advert.

Terry Chevalier, Managing Director of Sunstone Associates and author of The Telecom Corner newsletter, shares his role as a management consultant, assisting leaders in helping bring their visionary projects to fruition and the complexities surrounding regulations, customer behavior, and innovations in telecom. The discussion further explores Terry's extensive career, highlighting his focus on technology and communication. Terry shares insights into the significance of customer experience, the impact of government funding on rural broadband expansion, and emerging technologies like open RAN, AI, and low Earth orbit satellites. Chapters:00:00 - 4:37 Meet Terry Chevalier, Sunstone Associates, & The Telecom Corner04:38 - 07:45 Terry's Career Journey: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship07:46 - 12:54 The Leap to Solopreneurship: Motivations and Insights12:55 - 18:12 Facing Fears and Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey18:13 - 23:53 Understanding Sunstone Associates23:54 - 26:50 Navigating the Market, Business, and Dynamic Planning26:51 - 32:16 Unpacking BEAD and NTIA: A Deep Dive into Broadband Expansion32:17 - 35:31 Customer Experience35:32 - 42:34 Emerging Trends in Telecom: AI, Broadband, and Beyond42:35 - 45:51 Adapting for Future Success---Podcast website: https://160.fm/---Connect with Terry:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-chevalierWebsite: https://sunstoneassociates.com/---Connect with Jill:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jill-berkowitz ---160 Characters is powered by Clerk Chat.

In this 187th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:1. Casa Systems files for bankruptcy as it attempts to reorganize its 5G core, RAN and cable assets2. Is the DoD preparing to release 3GHz spectrum for 5G or 6G applications?3. Does Airspan's reorgainztion breathe new life into the once high flying provider of Open RAN and small cell infrastructure?4. Is Huawei on the road to recovery with its latest $99 Billion earnings? What does it mean for Qualcomm?5. Reliance Jio hits 100 million 5G subs, will it double down on spectrum to maintain its lead?6. AT&T data breach impacts 73M customers

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the 5G ecosystem as a whole, we look at the top cloud and telco takeaways from conversations and sessions at Mobile World Congress 2024. The major takeaways consist of Red Hat and Tech Mahindra boosting their hybrid cloud collaboration, Red Hat and NTT working with Fujitsu and NVIDIA to ready IOWN environments for real-time edge AI data analytics, Indonesia's Telkomsel selecting Google Cloud to integrate GenAI for augmenting its operations and product offerings, VMware focusing on assuring the DISH Wireless Open RAN build in the US, and TELUS using HPE servers to complete its Open RAN mission in Canada.  Our analytical review focused on: Red Hat and Tech Mahindra Uplift Hybrid Cloud Capabilities. Red Hat and Tech Mahindra announced a collaboration aimed at making it easier for telecommunication service providers to accelerate and manage 5G adoption and deployments across the hybrid cloud. Tech Mahindra's Multi-mode Companion Cloud with Red Hat OpenShift running on AWS can support multiple network use cases, spanning RAN, edge computing, transport and 5G core, to extend capabilities across hybrid cloud environments with integrated automation and orchestration capabilities. We delve into why Red Hat OpenShift provides the infrastructure and application layer key to supporting operations at scale across any cloud environment, with Tech Mahindra's netOps.ai offering a unified view to manage infrastructure and automate applications with low touch provisioning. Plus, we look at how Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes enables full cloud lifecycle management to automate Day 0 and Day 1 configurations and orchestrate workloads across Red Hat OpenShift clusters on-premises and on AWS. Red Hat and NTT Show IOWN Ready for Real-time Edge AI Data Analysis. As part of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (or IOWN) initiative, Red Hat and NTT in collaboration with NVIDIA and Fujitsu, have jointly developed a solution targeted at enhancing and extending the potential for real-time AI data analysis at the edge. Using technologies developed by the IOWN Global Forum and built on the foundation of Red Hat OpenShift this solution has received an IOWN Global Forum's Proof of Concept (PoC) recognition for its real world viability and use cases. The PoC evaluated a real-time AI analysis platform4 with Yokosuka City as the sensor installation base and Musashino City as the remote data center, both connected through the IOWN All-Photonics Network. We assess why this is a breakthrough for AI edge applications since even when many cameras were accommodated, the latency required to aggregate sensor data for AI analysis was reduced by 60% compared to conventional AI inference workloads.   Telkomsel Selects Google Cloud to Boost Operations and Products with GenAI. Telkomsel announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to integrate enterprise-grade generative AI (gen AI) into its operations and core product offerings for consumers and businesses. This latest collaboration builds on Telkomsel's ongoing use of Google's AI-powered advertising tools, such as Performance Max, with the aim of transforming its employee and customer interactions, augmenting overall user satisfaction, and improving business outcomes. Moreover, Nokia is running AVA Data Suite on Google Cloud to facilitate AI/ML development. We examine why such moves are further validating the overall Google Cloud for Telecommunications proposition.   VMware Looks to Assure DISH Wireless Open RAN Build. At MWC24, VMware, recently acquired by Broadcom Inc, unveiled that DISH Wireless has deployed VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance across the Boost Wireless Network in a pilot production environment to deliver real-time network monitoring, assurance and automation, with the goal of providing a better 5G network and subscriber experience. We assess why the VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance remote data collector service allows DISH Wireless the Network Operations Center (NOC) team to collect and analyze data from 20,000-plus cell sites. From our view, this is a critically important development for DISH Wireless to efficiently assure and scale its breakthrough Open RAN 5G network that is getting closer to offering more than 240 million Americans access to the latest in 5G connectivity technology and innovation. TELUS Enlists HPE Servers to Complete Open RAN Mission. During MWC24, HPE announced it is working with TELUS, which is building Canada's first 5G Open RAN, by providing infrastructure across 3,000 sites. Once completed, the new TELUS Open RAN 5G network can provide instantaneously responsive connectivity which can enhance the customer experience with faster connectivity and mobile access. We examine why HPE ProLiant DL110 Gen11 servers, designed specifically for telco workloads, are ready to provide an open and flexible, virtualized foundation to deliver next-generation cellular connectivity to urban and rural Canadians. The servers provide Open RAN infrastructure to assist TELUS with the interoperability it needs by providing the foundation for DU implementations, which are responsible for preparing data for transmission across the 5G network.

An Assessment of The Key MWC24 Takeaways in Open RAN Highlighted by Ericsson Cloud RAN, Nokia anyRAN, Energy Efficiency Moves, and Mavenir/Intel Innovations  In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the 5G ecosystem as a whole, I look at the top Open RAN takeaways from my conversations and sessions at Mobile World Congress 2024. The major takeaways consist of Ericsson Cloud RAN portfolio advances, Nokia's anyRAN market readiness including anyRAN for enterprise partnerships with Cisco, HPE, and Microsoft, as well as Mavenir's latest collaboration with Intel to assure Open vRAN innovation and progress.  Our analytical review focused on: Ericsson Cloud RAN Meeting Topmost CSP Priorities. Ericsson's Cloud RAN portfolio is aiding communications service providers (CSPs) in fulfilling their need for increased capacity and exponential increases in data traffic with solutions that make the best use of the available resources – essentially continuing to do more with less. Ericsson has long been focused on energy efficiency and it is a core element of the company's strategy exemplified by its strategic objective is to be Net Zero across its value chain by 2040. I delve into how Ericsson's portfolio development focus enables its radios to be optimized for performance, energy usage and embodied carbon emissions, regardless of whether they are deployed in an integrated or Cloud RAN setting. Ericsson's newest radios are its most energy-efficient yet, offering 39 percent energy savings compared to previous hardware generations as per the company's Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report for 2022 This includes how Ericsson is working closely within the Cloud RAN ecosystem and a variety of software and hardware partners such as Intel and AMD (CPU providers) Red Hat (containers-as-a-service, or CaaS), HPE and Dell (servers), to ultimately bring new Cloud RAN innovations, especially for energy efficiency, to market. Nokia anyRAN Ready for Most Any 5G Demand. Nokia unveiled its Cloud RAN solution will be available commercially in 2024 following the successful completion of multiple trials worldwide with hardware vendors, webscale companies, and chipset manufacturers. Nokia's anyRAN approach can enable a fast transition to hybrid environments of Cloud RAN and purpose-built RAN, ensuring consistent performance and interoperability with common software and In-Line acceleration architecture. Nokia also announced the launch of anyRAN for enterprise in partnership with Cisco, HPE and Microsoft that will see the companies offer private wireless solutions to enterprise customers. Nokia's anyRAN for enterprise offers more choice and flexibility for enterprises through collaboration with system integrators and cloud core solution providers alongside providing Nokia's AirScale radio access portfolio to suit their specific requirements. By pre-packaging these solutions together, CSPs and enterprises can benefit from a faster deployment due to extensive interoperability testing with core suppliers. I evaluate why these collaborations enable Nokia to support core vendors' networks and their ecosystems as well as provide access to new segments and markets, accelerating the adoption of 5G in the enterprise sector and boosting industries in their digital transformation. Cloud RAN Must Align with Ecosystem-wide Sustainability Goals. The energy efficiency progress in Cloud RAN needs to align with the energy consumption of overall wireless systems and the digital ecosystem. Fundamentally, the more wireless electronic devices are put in use, the more energy will be consumed. In sum, 5G will exponentially increase energy usage. For instance, The  Small Cell Forum predicts the installed base of small cells to reach 70.2 million in 2025 and the total installed base of 5G or multimode small cells in 2025 to be 13.1 million. Plus, a 2023 study on energy use from 5G networks in China indicates that a carbon efficiency trap of 5G mobile networks is leading to additional carbon emissions of 23.82 ± 1.07 metric tons in China, caused by the spatiotemporal misalignment between cellular traffic and energy consumption in mobile networks. I assess why Ericsson's Breaking the Energy Curve report further reinforces that the power consumption costs of the world's cellular networks will be more than the previously estimated at $25 billion and CSPs should brace for higher costs. As a result, 5G on its own will not provide enough to substantially reduce energy consumption for entire mobile networks, likely requiring outside the box innovations. Mavenir Teams with Intel to Give vRAN a Boost. At MWC24, Mavenir announced the availability of its Open vRAN solution powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost – designed to deliver a cloud-native, high-performance, and energy-efficient solution for latency-sensitive and compute-intensive mobile network applications. The move to Intel's recent processors for vRAN marks the latest solution optimization for Mavenir, which I see has been helping to drive Open RAN momentum through three generations of Intel Xeon Scalable processors. I examine why Mavenir's suite of performance, functionality, and integrated AI and ML applications for the next generation 4G and 5G networks alongside building a close and long-standing technology collaboration with Intel - underpinned by Intel's processors – is enabling the development of more efficient and cost-effective RANs.  

No guest this week so you get a looser version of the podders, including some extra fruity language.

In this 184th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover: 1. Will Open RAN benefit from a possible $9B in FCC subsidies (5G Fund) for U.S. rural 5G deployments? 2. What does the FCC's new 100/20 Mbps down/up definition for broadband mean for 5G FWA? 3. T-Mobile and Dialpad extend partnership for AI-enabled business communications - could 5G VoNR deliver additional capabilities? 4. FCC unanimously approves rules for direct-to-device 5G NTN services 5. Nokia and Eurofiber team up for private 5G network delivery - could it serve as a model for other fiber service companies? 6. Vodafone to sell Italian business to Swisscom for €8 billion

Join host Matt Roberts for this series of interviews direct from MWC Barcelona! Tune in as he sits down with industry leaders Caroline Chan and Bhupesh Agrawal from Intel, diving into the intricacies of 5G monetization, Open RAN, and beyond. Later, Matt sits down with Chris McKenna, GM at AWS, to explore the evolving landscape of network cloudification, and the latest advancements in tech showcased at the event. Wrapping up, don't miss Matt's chat with Ragu Masilamany, offering insights into Amdocs's presence at MWC and the exciting initiatives underway at the Amdocs Lab. Join us for a journey through the exciting tech at MWC!

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss earnings from the smaller but still significant players in wireless, such as US Cellular, Dish, and Altice. They also discuss T-Mobile's Auction 108 announcement.00:38 US Cellular maintains the status quo 04:03 Altice net adds and merger rumors with Charter 05:52 Charter's strengths and weaknesses 07:06 Dish reduces customer losses 09:06 T-Mobile's Auction 108 activation 11:44 FWA successes and targetingTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, DonKellogg, Roger Entner, earnings, UScellular, Dish, Altice, AT&T, T-Mobile,Verizon, Charter, Comcast, greenfield network, 5G, standalone, Open RAN,Auction 108, FWA, spectrum, net promoter score, NPS

From Mobile World Congress 2024 – Open RAN plays an important role in achieving the vision of future networks, and Ericsson is leading the industrialization of the three pillars of Open RAN: cloudification, open fronthaul and open management.This podcast is sponsored by Ericsson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Light Reading's Phil Harvey, Iain Morris and Mike Dano join the podcast to discuss the original goal of open RAN compared to recent moves by service providers to go all-in on one vendor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapters:0:00 - 2:41: Meeting Eugina, a technologist and marketing leader2:42 - 8:29: How telecom marketing has evolved8:30 - 12:24: Milestones in telecom12:25 - 15:03: Cisco's memorable tagline15:04 - 18:01: Perspective, resilience, and redirection18:02 - 21:18: The Telecom Infra Project21:19 - 25:01: TIP's role in connecting needs and solutions25:02 - 29:14: Insights from Fyuz29:15 - 32:18: Inspiring the next generation32:19 - 34:13: How to reach Eugina---Podcast website: https://160.fm/---Connect with Eugina:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/euginajordanWebsite: https://www.euginajordan.com/Telecom Infra Project: https://telecominfraproject.com/---Connect with Jill:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jill-berkowitz---160 Characters is powered by Clerk Chat. 

This special episode of the pod, recorded early to allow you to listen to it on the plane to Barcelona, features special returning guest – Analyst Dean Bubley. Most of the time is spent anticipating the key themes of discussion at the show, including 5G, AI, APIs and regulation, with an emphasis of cutting through the hype. Thery eventually move on to breaking news around European telecoms regulation before concluding with a quick look at Vodafone's latest Open RAN announcements.

The pod was delighted to welcome returning special guest William Webb this week, who's got a book out. The book focuses on how UK regulation is standing in the way of our strategic communications aims and how to fix it. Inevitably that leads to a few Ofcom and regulatory tangents, including recent developments in the EU. They move on to discuss the vision for 5G articulated at a recent Ericsson event, which includes another look at Open RAN, before concluding with a look at a neologism that describes how internet platforms inevitably deteriorate.

An Assessment of Key 5G-IoT Innovation Developments Including DTaaS' Growing Readiness, Multi-G Progress, and Wind River's Role in NTT DOCOMO vRAN Launch. In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, I look at the top 5G innovations and what's going on that caught my eye in the lead up to MWC24. Key innovation developments include DTaaS making strides in China that indicate readiness for 5G deployments on a global scale, the Multi-G initiative's major industry support from key 5G value chain players such as Cohere, Intel, Juniper, VMware, and Mavenir, including top-tier operators Vodafone, Bell, and Telstra, and Wind River's pivotal role in the launch of NTT DOCOMO's first vRAN commercial service.  My analytical review spotlighted: DTaaS Ready for 5G Prime Time. Digital Twins as a service (or DTaaS) is emerging as a technology that can drive ecosystem-wide 5G innovation, since it can eliminate the need for users to deploy a local digital twin network system, thereby reducing system overhead and maintenance costs in 5G-related R&D. DTaaS built-in benefits include usability, sharing, flexibility, stability, security, and cost-effectiveness that can accelerate wireless network technologies and application innovation such as greater network self-intelligence, service quality improvement, and energy efficiency enhancements. In a Q4 2023 white paper, ZTE proposed a double closed-loop DTaaS architecture, including physical networks, digital twin networks and use cases. Double closed-loop refers to the twin closed-loop and the virtual reality closed-loop during the operation of the network. I examine why DTaaS can power 5G innovation in 2024 as it has already found its application in several regions of China, including port and high-speed railway use cases that use the technology to enhance network planning efficiency and cost optimization. Cohere, Intel, Juniper, VMware, and Mavenir Fire up Multi-G Initiative. In Q2 2023, Cohere Technologies, Intel, Juniper Networks, Mavenir and VMware embarked on a collaboration to develop the industry's first framework for a multi-generational (Multi-G), software-based Open RAN architecture. The Multi-G initiative would define frameworks, interfaces, interoperability testing, and evaluation criteria that would provide the interfaces to support full coexistence of 4G, 5G, and future waveforms. Intel's FlexRAN platform is used by most current vRAN deployments; Mavenir has a strong presence in providing open RAN equipment and software; and Juniper Networks and VMware are both contributing their work with RIC development. Cohere's contribution is through its Universal Spectrum Multiplier software that can be integrated by RAN vendors or as an app into a telco cloud platform. I review why I see the initiative can ensure network programmable all the way from layer one to the highest layers of the mobile architecture. Plus, why it's a positive indicator that major operators such as Vodafone, Bell, and Telstra are already on-board to help advance performance and capacity benefits for all existing cellular networks as well as assisting the publication of the critical E2 interfaces into the relevant O-RAN Alliance and TIP Working Groups. Wind River Studio Cloud Platform. Wind River delivers software for mission-critical intelligent systems, including Wind River Studio which is being used by NTT DOCOMO for its 5G virtualized network, which started commercial deployment in Japan during Q3 2023. For the launch of NTT DOCOMO's first vRAN commercial service, Wind River Studio Cloud Platform was integrated with Fujitsu's vCU and vDU along with the latest NVIDIA-converged accelerator. I assess how Studio Cloud Platform provides a fully cloud-native, Kubernetes- and container-based architecture, based on open-source software, for the development, deployment, operations, and servicing of NTT DOCOMO's distributed edge networks at scale.  

An Assessment of Key 5G-IoT Ecosystem Developments with a Focus on the HPE $14 Billion Acquisition of Juniper and Its Ecosystem-wide Impact In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, The Futurum Group's Ron Westfall is joined by colleague and fellow analyst, Steven Dickens, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye with a laser focus on HPE's game changing $14 billion acquisition of Juniper and why it represents an important inflection point in the industry that can redefine how the 5G ecosystem connects, protects, and analyzes data. Their conversation focused on: Overall 5G Ecosystem Impact. The Juniper acquisition is expected to double HPE's networking business, creating a new more formidable networking player with a broader, diversified portfolio that can present customers and partners with a compelling choice to drive business value. The explosion of AI and hybrid cloud-driven business is accelerating demand for secure, unified technology solutions that connect, protect, and analyze the data of organizations from edge to cloud. They assess why they see that combining HPE and Juniper's complementary portfolios can further energize HPE's edge-to-cloud strategy with an ability to lead in an AI-native environment based on a foundational cloud-native architecture. Together, HPE and Juniper can provide customers of all sizes with a complete, secure portfolio that enables the networking architecture necessary to manage and simplify their expanding and increasingly intricate connectivity needs, including certainly 5G.  5G CSP Impact. With the deal, HPE and Juniper anticipate that the benefits extend equally to both communication service provider (CSP) and cloud provide customers, which are very core to Juniper's existing business. Across the CSP ecosystem organizations are building data centers – distributed data centers, centralized data centers. As a result, HPE can build comprehensive data center solutions with complete automation and AI capabilities, extending throughout the CSP segment. For example, we examine how Juniper's RIC and HPE RAN Automation software can bring intelligence and programmability to RAN by enabling third-party applications that can improve service experience, reduce costs, and deliver new business models, especially AI-infused ones. Also, they review how HPE GreenLake and the Juniper Cloud Metro multiservice architecture can deliver assured user experiences across distributed cloud services. Using network slicing, service-aware technologies, and cloud-scale capabilities, CSPs can become better able fulfill user expectations for every service while eliminating the costs and complexity of siloed metro operations.  5G Enterprise Impact: The HPE Aruba and Juniper's Juniper Access Points alongside Juniper Mist Cloud and Mist AI are already widely deployed throughout global Wi-Fi implementations. Plus, with Athonet private wireless assets, HPE and Juniper are strongly positioned to bring private 5G and Wi-Fi together to augment and innovate enterprise connectivity including using HPE GreenLake's edge compute and security/SASE portfolio assets. They explore why HPE attains the portfolio foundation to strongly influence 5G enterprise evolution, including driving private 5G and WiFi services and capabilities, as well as mixed network scenarios, according to enterprise customer priorities.

An Assessment of Key 5G-IoT Ecosystem Developments including Open RAN Prospects, Smartphone's New Lead Role in Mobile Shopping, and 6CA Progress In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, The Futurum Group's Ron Westfall is joined by colleague and fellow analyst, Todd R. Weiss, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught their eye including the 2023 Open RAN winners and delve into 2024 prospects including Vodafone and DT's plans, Adobe Analytics declaring smartphones the new champion of mobile shopping in the holiday 2023 season, and T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Qualcomm kicking 2024 off with a breakthrough six-carrier aggregation (6CA) test that can deliver improved performance and spectral efficiency across the T-Mobile network in providing a greater 5G user experience. Their conversation focused on: Open RAN Ends 2023 with a Flourish. Open RAN is still percolating as it makes progress across the 5G ecosystem, picking up pace in North American and Europe in 2023, and indications are that we should see further deployments of the technology in 2024. In December 2023, AT&T and Ericsson wowed the market with their $14 billion, 5-year Open RAN deal. Notably, Vodafone has been one of the more active operator advocates of Open RAN to date with more to come as the operator confirmed that it is on track with its goal to deploy 2,500 open RAN sites. DT said it plans to operate more than 3,000 O-RAN-compatible antenna sites by the end of 2026. We assess how Open RAN's mobile ecosystem progress in 2023 and sets the table for tangible gains in 2024 and beyond. Adobe Analytics: Smartphones Lead 2023 Holiday Online Shopping. Adobe Analytics came out with a most interesting take on mobile shopping during the holiday season of 2023. Driven by people shopping on their smartphones, online holiday spending reached a record $221.1 billion over the 2023 holiday season. Mobile shopping surpassed desktop shopping for the first time as spending increased 4.9% from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, compared to the same time last year. Abode Analytics indicated that 51.1% of shoppers confirmed their deals through the smartphone, setting the pace for online purchases. Mobile made up 47.1% of holiday sales in 2022. We explore why the breakthrough of smartphone online shopping represents an event horizon for why retailers need to give top priority to optimizing the smartphone shopping experience.   T-Mobile Pushes Speed Limits with Breakthrough 6CA Test: T-Mobile unveiled its first six-carrier aggregation (6CA), also described as six-component carrier aggregation (6CC), call using sub-6 GHz spectrum on its live production 5G network, describing it as a world first. Collaborating with Ericsson and Qualcomm, T-Mobile reached remarkable speeds above 3.6 Gbps in the test – fast enough, for instance, to download a two-hour HD movie in less than 7 seconds. This follows on T-Mobile announcing in May of 2023 that it was rolling out four component-carrier aggregation across its 5G Standalone network, which it stressed can achieve peak speeds of 3.3 Gbps. We assess why the 6CA milestone can deliver improved performance and spectral efficiency across the T-Mobile network in providing a greater 5G user experience.   Open RAN, RAN, 5G, 5G SA, 5G Advanced, cloud O-RAN, smartphone, analytics, mobile shopping, 6CA, 6CC, carrier aggregation, Vodafone, Ericsson, AT&T, Nokia, Adobe, T-Mobile, Qualcomm, Deutsche Telekom AG (DT), 1&1

Wireless networks are going through a paradigm shift with the emergence of Open RAN. This new approach to architecting a multi-vendor network fosters innovation, agility, and cost efficiency in deploying and operating 5G networks. More importantly, it serves users better and faster than ever. However, there are mixed opinions in the industry and varied approaches to materializing the vision of Open RAN. Open RAN represents a paradigm shift in RAN architecture, where the traditional monolithic RAN is disaggregated into smaller subsystems with open interfaces. This open interface enables the network operator to select the best subsystem and integrate it into a true Open RAN network. Open RAN can be realized with both single and multiple vendors. It allows for the flexibility of mixing and matching when there is a need to do so. Samsung is an active participant in the O-RAN Alliance and co-chairs its working groups. Samsung is committed to advancing Open RAN and has made tremendous progress in North America, Europe, and Asia in deploying large-scale commercial Open RAN networks and expects to continue this momentum in the coming years. Thank you for tuning in to Samsung Networks' podcast series Networks TechTalk. This marks our final episode for the series. We appreciate you listening and following along with the show. For more on Samsung Networks and how we're redefining networks of the future, make sure to follow us on social media or learn more about our products and solutions at samsungnetworks.com

Light Reading's Phil Harvey, Iain Morris and Mike Dano discuss the economic impact the AT&T and Ericsson open RAN deal could have on both large and small vendors in the telecom industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, The Futurum Group's Ron Westfall is joined by colleague and fellow analyst Todd R. Weiss for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught their eye including the massive Ericsson AT&T $14.5 billion Open RAN deal and its implications for the North American and global 5G ecosystems, Nokia replacing Huawei as DT's primary Open RAN supplier, and Germany's 1&1 collaborating with Rakuten Symphony and Mavenir to operate Europe's first fully virtualized 5G network based on Open RAN technology. Their conversation focused on: Ericsson AT&T $14.5B Deal Rockets Open RAN Nokia Scores DT Open RAN Gig 1&1 Enlists Rakuten Symphony and Mavenir for Open RAN Push  

Light Reading's Phil Harvey explained that while talk of AT&T and Ericsson's partnership dominated conversation at the Open RAN North America event, the news was surprising in light of Ericsson's lack of open RAN certifications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.