NTT Docomo has initiated Japan’s first experimental demonstration of a self-powered hydropower cellular base station. This project, designed to showcase sustainable and low-cost connectivity solutions for rural areas, features a hydroelectric power-generation system utilizing a jet turbine developed by Professor Yukihiro Shimatani from the Prefectural University of Kumamoto.
Global revenue from AI semiconductors is projected to reach $71 billion in 2024, marking a 33% increase from the previous year, according to a recent Gartner report. Gartner also anticipates that AI-equipped PCs will constitute 22% of total PC shipments in 2024. By the end of 2026, all enterprise PC purchases are expected to feature AI capabilities.
Reports have surfaced indicating that Nokia is on the brink of finalizing a significant deal with Portuguese mobile network operator MEO to deploy 5G radio access network (RAN) infrastructure. The move comes as MEO currently relies on Huawei equipment for its RAN operations.
Nokia, in collaboration with Global Fiber Peru, has successfully launched a pioneering subaquatic optical, IP, and fiber broadband network in the Amazon rainforest. This new network aims to connect approximately 400 communities within the three-border region where Peru, Colombia, and Brazil meet.
With the update of the telecommunications platform, Snom phones were recently added to the list of third-party devices supported by MS Teams via the SIP gateway. Snom explains what this means for companies who rely on Teams.
Broadband infrastructure provider Openreach has unveiled plans to extend its full fibre broadband services to 517 additional locations across the UK, bringing fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) to an extra 2.7 million homes and businesses. This ambitious rollout includes 400,000 homes in rural areas, highlighting Openreach’s commitment to bridging the digital divide.
T-Mobile has announced an agreement to acquire the bulk of UScellular’s wireless assets, including its customer base, retail stores, and certain spectrum holdings. The total value of the transaction is $4.4 billion, consisting of cash and the assumption of $2 billion in debt.
Infovista has unveiled the latest version of its AI-driven RF planning tool, Infovista Planet, which now supports 5G RedCap network planning. This advancement allows operators’ network planning teams to incorporate 3GPP-compliant 5G RedCap devices in their analyses and simulations of 5G Standalone networks. Currently, 17 out of 126 mobile operators investing in 5G Standalone are exploring 5G RedCap for emerging applications, according to the GSA.
SLBdiensten has added the Microsoft Teams Operator Connect solution from Gamma Communications to its service portfolio, streamlining telephony integration within Microsoft Teams for educational institutions. This development aims to enhance communication and efficiency in schools, meeting the growing demand for smarter work practices and improved accessibility.
Telecom operators seeking to advance their cloud migration strategies now have a powerful ally in the form of a newly strengthened partnership between Ericsson and Dell. These industry giants are pooling their expertise to assist communication service providers (CSPs) in navigating the complexities of network cloud transformation.
