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Amid growing inflation and swelling telecom budgets, the advent of 6G brings in costly implications tied to RAN equipment
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6G Implementation: Budget Constraints and Future-Proof Solutions

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Amid growing inflation and swelling telecom budgets, the advent of 6G brings in costly implications tied to Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment. As these financial implications loom, The Next Generation Mobile Network (NGMN) Alliance proposes a different approach to 6G implementation that may spare existing 5G infrastructure from unnecessary renewal. They advocate an operator-driven decision process in refreshing the 5G RAN, maintaining that 6G upgrade should not compromise 5G user experience and should be software-upgradable on existing network elements. As 5G capex reaches its peak in markets like the U.S., NGMN’s stance could potentially redefine traditional strategies in introducing new generations of mobile technology.

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While the UK took the lead in 5G deployment, recent metrics suggest the UK is trailing behind other countries in speed and coverage.
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5G in the UK: An Unfinished Race towards Economic Growth

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While the UK initially took the lead in 5G deployment, recent metrics suggest a shift, with the UK now trailing behind other countries in 5G download speed and coverage. Despite these setbacks, the UK’s 5G journey is far from finished. This communication revolution isn’t just about winners or losers, but about creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, thus promoting economic growth and job creation.

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A network operator, Vodafone, along with Salience Labs and iPronics, is progressing the field of open RAN with silicon photonic chips.
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Silicon Photonic Chips: Pioneering Breakthrough in Open RAN Tech

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Vodafone’s collaboration with Salience Labs and iPronics aims to advance open radio access networks (open RAN) by harnessing the potential of silicon photonic chips. This light-based technology could promise enhanced network programmability and ultra-low latency powered by their increased speed and reduced energy consumption — elevating critical 5G capabilities. With silicon photonics making waves in data centers, the industry, poised for rapid growth, radiates intrigue on the horizon. Yet, it also questions current cost dynamics, especially around open RAN technology.

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"Project Gigabit", the UK government’s £2 billion initiative, aims to expand high-speed broadband in hard-to-reach communities.
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Exploring Project Gigabit’s Impact on UK’s Broadband Landscape

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“Project Gigabit”, the UK government’s £2 billion initiative, aims to expand high-speed broadband in hard-to-reach communities. With a vision of future-proofing Britain’s connectivity, the project seeks to connect 80% of the nation by 2025. However, ensuring equal internet access brings pressing questions, such as the cost-effective efficiency of Low Earth Orbit satellites and balancing 4G and 5G network enhancements to avoid inadvertent digital inequality.

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VMO2's recent innovation eliminates network dead zones across a 126-acre farm to test the impact of digital technology on rural farming.
Broadband

Revolutionizing Agriculture: VMO2’s Digitization Venture & Its Implications

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UK operator VMO2’s recent innovation eliminates network dead zones across a 126-acre farm, combining telecom and agriculture to test the impact of digital technology on rural farming. This collaboration enables real-time tracking of high-value items, prompt alerts on farm security breaches, and efficient crop health monitoring, thereby potentially boosting farm productivity and significantly reducing losses.

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BT, VMO2, and Vodafone have been announced as beneficiaries of UK government funding for research related to Open RAN technology.
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Unpacking Open RAN’s Impact: UK’s £88 Million Innovation Testbed

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Prominent UK telecom companies like BT, VMO2, and Vodafone have been selected beneficiaries of government funding for research into Open RAN technology. Innovative projects, with a focus ranging from energy efficiency to security, will share in the £88 million ($121 million) funding. The main goal is to figure out whether Open RAN can rival traditional RAN, especially in high-traffic areas and rural deployments, in terms of cost, reliability and energy consumption.

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The recent introduction of the Online Safety Bill is set to have a radical effect on internet-based platforms.
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Debating the Online Safety Bill: Privacy Protection or Technological Tyranny?

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The Online Safety Bill emerges as a tool for platform owners to tackle illicit content. Yet, penalties attached to non-compliance may be a hefty burden. The proposed “spy clause” infamously mandates the scanning of private user content, leading to vocal debates around privacy and the technology needed to enforce this clause. Amidst strong sentiments about potential surveillance, the UK government remains unwavering, resulting in possible market exits by platforms such as WhatsApp. With the telecom industry on the brink of substantial readjustments, the importance of staying informed is evident.

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Infovista plans to harness their Ativa™ Suite to enhance fault-finding with in-depth pattern identification, correlation, and analysis.
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Infovista Spearheads Telecom Revolution with Advanced Automation

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Infovista is set to revolutionize telecoms with their Ativa™ Suite. Promising to reduce fixed voice blackouts and service disruptions, an impressive aspect of the tech is that it could potentially reduce solution times for CSPs by 66%. This major step towards automation could transform customer relations. While on the other side, milestones such as Ericsson and TDC NET launching Denmark’s first 5G Standalone network, Vodafone initiating the UK’s largest Open RAN rollout, and Vodacom and Eskom venturing into virtual power wheeling, signal a fast-paced evolution of global telecommunications.

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ASA has recently drawn a conclusion to its investigation into the legitimacy of a series of 5G-related advertisements produced by EE.
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Implications of ASA’s Crackdown on Misleading 5G Ads

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Delving into a recent decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), we uncover the reasoning behind a stop order on EE’s 5G-related adverts, which competitors said lacked clarity on EE’s claims to operate the ‘UK’s No.1 5G network’. Without fully revealing the specifics of this heated dispute, let’s dive into selected highlights of the adjudication, considering various past incidents and the industry’s ongoing dialogue surrounding telco advertising transparency.

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