Ericsson, Nokia, and Fraunhofer HHI are pioneering advances in video coding for the 6G era, focusing on enhancing media experiences and mobile video efficiency. Aimed at revolutionizing digital media, their new codec provides superior compression, energy efficiency, and scalability, setting the stage for high-efficiency streaming and immersive formats.
The advent of next-gen Wi-Fi 8 technology, spearheaded by TP-Link, promises to revolutionize wireless connectivity. Testing has shown impressive results in data-transfer efficiency, preparing it for future deployment. While Wi-Fi 7 set high standards, Wi-Fi 8 aims to enhance performance, boosting throughput despite numerous connections, benefiting homes and businesses alike.
Trimble and KT Corporation are partnering to expand precise positioning and telecom services in South Korea, targeting automotive and IoT sectors. Leveraging the Trimble RTX Fast network, the collaboration offers centimeter-level accuracy, seamless integration, and nationwide coverage.
SK Telecom is advancing its AI capabilities by collaborating with Rebellions to trial a domestic AI chip, ATOM, for improved AI services. The initiative aims to achieve self-reliance in AI technology, enhancing Korea’s global standing.
KT Corp. has partnered with Viettel Group to propel Vietnam’s AI development through a $95 million investment. This collaboration enhances Vietnam’s cloud and AI infrastructure, focusing on AI data centers and products designed for consumers and enterprises.
Samsung and KT are pioneering 6G innovations by advancing multi-antenna technologies to enhance signal quality and coverage. Incorporating AI into telecom systems, they aim to improve network stability and performance. The collaboration focuses on X-MIMO systems to deliver faster, reliable connectivity.
T-Mobile US is pioneering advancements in 5G Advanced technology with breakthrough field tests utilizing six-component carrier aggregation. These tests leveraged Nokia and Qualcomm technologies, achieving downlink speeds of 6.3 Gbps, showcasing the future potential of 5G networks.
Eutelsat Group, MediaTek, and Airbus Defence and Space have successfully trialed 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) using low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This milestone paves the way for seamless satellite and terrestrial network integration, expanding global 5G accessibility.
Mavenir and Terrestar Solutions achieved a major milestone in satellite communications by completing a Voice over NB-IoT call using Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) on a 3GPP-standardized S-band spectrum. This breakthrough paves the way for NTN-based NB-IoT solutions, future 5G integration, and expanded connectivity.
Verizon and AT&T have achieved a breakthrough in satellite connectivity, completing NTN video calls via AST SpaceMobile’s Bluebird LEO satellites. This innovation enhances communication in remote areas, with AST SpaceMobile promising 120 Mbps speeds.
