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In a significant move towards advancing 5G network capabilities, Telenor and Ericsson have officially entered a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to pioneer research, development, and testing of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions, with a primary focus on enhancing energy performance without compromising network quality.

Anticipation builds as the international telecommunication industry readies for the 2023 Global Telecoms Awards, offering a glimpse of the brightest advancements in the sector. This year’s fierce competition promises a thrilling revelation on November 30th, stretching from top-shelf 5G innovations to groundbreaking strides in AI and sustainable telecom solutions. Coinciding with the awards, the Future Vision Executive Summit promises to stimulate discussion on pressing telecom industry topics. Don’t miss out, the future of telecommunications unfolds here.

HMD Global sets a new bar in smartphone manufacturing with the Nokia XR21, claiming ‘military-grade durability’ and localized data storage for improved security. Remarkably, this sturdy device boasts a chassis made from 100% recycled aluminium, affirming the company’s commitment to sustainability. As an added boon, it has moved its manufacturing to Europe, enhancing the product quality control. This move hints at the potential appeal of a ‘Made in Europe’ smartphone in an overwhelmingly Asian-dominated market.

The race for 5G dominance in the US continues, with AT&T focusing on standalone 5G architecture and monetizing services like gaming and augmented reality. With a cautious approach to Fixed Wireless Access, AT&T targets legacy copper network customers while embracing sustainability, AI, and automation for better energy efficiency and environmental impact.

Amid global economic transformation, network technologies hold vital importance as businesses prioritize cost-saving cloud computing and greener power consumption. Focusing on enhancing customer experiences impacts the development of the metaverse, enabling smart cities and new monetization opportunities. Connectivity, as a critical component, drives sustainable growth across industries.

Telia Company, a Swedish telecommunications operator, has announced changes to its top management that will put sustainability at the forefront of the company’s agenda.   In March, Ola Rembe, a former executive at Ericsson, will become Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, Brand and Sustainability at Telia. This newly created position combines these different roles for the first time.   When it comes to sustainability, Telia is regarded as one of the telecom companies with more progressive thinking. The corporation has established specific goals to achieve a value chain that will be  carbon neutral by 2030 by at least halving greenhouse gas emissions and offsetting the remainder.   In addition, Telia has mandated that its suppliers set science-based goals, and last year it was disclosed that 29% of the suppliers participating in  its supply chain emissions had already done so, with a further 21% in the process of receiving…

One of the most important lessons society has learned from being stranded at home and unable to travel during a pandemic, is that once carbon emissions fall, the benefits materialize remarkably quickly. What have telecommunications providers learned during this time? That due to the staggering demand for digital communications at this time, the global telecom infrastructure has been forced to consume more energy than ever before, increasing the carbon footprint.