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The Japanese governing body granted approval for a bill seeking to alter the longstanding controls on NTT, Japan’s largest telecoms provider. Telco Buzz

Japan’s largest telecom provider, NTT, might get a break from longstanding regulations that have created competitive boundaries since its partial privatization back in the 1980s. But will this veer the industry off the road to a fair market environment? The proposed changes face major resistance, with critics highlighting the impact on national interests and the security of Japan’s telecom infrastructure.

The ENLIGHT'EM project, financed by a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action under the Innovative Training Networks program, completed its mission. Telco Buzz

Unveiling the next generation of wireless systems, the ENLIGHT’EM project has skillfully pioneered advances in visible light communication (VLC) and power efficiency for light-emitting diodes (LEDs), particularly in tricky IoT scenarios. Brought to life by the passionate team at IMDEA Networks, this venture stands at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and sustainability, delivering innovative solutions and triumphantly winning the European EIT Jumpstarter competition.

At the Mobile World Congress this year, Orange has taken a step in its environmental initiatives by enhancing its partnership with Cisco. Telco Buzz

In a significant move at the Mobile World Congress this year, Orange has taken a step further in its environmental initiatives by enhancing its partnership with Cisco. This collaboration is not new, as Orange Business has been distributing Cisco solutions for over two decades. However, the addition of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) brings a fresh focus on environmental transparency and the shared goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).

In an acknowledgment of its contributions, x-hoppers has been distinguished with two prestigious accolades at the 2024 Merit Awards. Telco Buzz

In a remarkable acknowledgment of its innovative contributions to the retail sector, x-hoppers has been distinguished with two prestigious accolades at the 2024 Merit Awards for Telecom. The company clinched a Gold award in the AI Services category and a Silver in Connecting the Unconnected, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the retail experience for both customers and employees.

In an update from AT&T's CEO John Stankey, initial investigations into the massive service disruption on February 22nd have been disclosed. Telco Buzz

AT&T’s CEO John Stankey has shed light on the massive service disruption on February 22nd. Revealing an incorrect protocol during network expansion as the cause, Stankey unveiled a testament of resilience. Meanwhile, AT&T plans to apply account credits to the most affected consumers and small businesses. The incident, affecting an estimated 75% of customers, triggered a swift restoration of service, notably prioritizing first responders.

In an era where MNOs are striving to stand out, Versa Networks stepped up with its release, Versa Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) on SIM™. Telco Buzz

Spearheading a revolutionary stance in the telecom security sphere, Versa Networks brings forth its ground-breaking Versa SASE on SIM – a fusion of AI and machine learning powered SIM-based identity system, aiming to reshape security measures at mobile network edges. Given the challenges faced by MNOs and MVNOs to distinguish their offers in an overly-saturated market, the shift towards value-added services further emphasizing on security is an escalating trend.

Even though 6G technology is many years away from becoming a commercial reality, the interest in its development is steadily increasing. Telco Buzz

As the evolution towards 6G continues, telecommunications mammoths NTT DOCOMO and NTT, have expanded their research circle to include SK Telecom and Rohde & Schwarz. The newly inducted collaborators will aid in various 6G trials in Japan, focusing on identifying potent frequency bands for the upcoming technology. Of particular interest is the development of a ‘6G AI-native air interface’, that promises to bolster network performance and energy effectiveness.