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Why we need a more agile spectrum allocation system
Not so long ago, the term used to describe how spectrum was divvied up was “beauty contest.” However, things have moved on since the days of pageantry.

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ABI Research ranks Nokia overall leader and top innovator for telco API platforms
- ABI Research says ranking reflects comprehensive scope of Nokia network API solutions and the company’s role of enabling operator network API flexibility.
- ABI Research says Nokia follows a policy of impartiality across public cloud providers, giving operators the freedom to select their preferred hyperscaler partner.
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Telekom, Skylo and Qualcomm demonstrate SMS over satellite directly from smartphones
- Europe’s first operator-native NB-NTN Direct-to-Handset messaging
- Trial powered by the Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System
- The proof-of-concept was conducted at Cosmote network in Greece
Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm and Skylo, the pioneer in Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications, announced the successful compl

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TechEx Global
TechEx Global brings together nine leading technology events: AI & Big Data Expo, Cyber Security Expo, Cloud Transformation, Data Centres Expo, Digital Transformation Week, Edge Computing Expo, Intelligent Automation Conference, IoT Tech Expo & Sustainable Tech Expo.

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5G Innovation Region: England’s Connected Heartland (ECH)
The 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) programme has seen 10 regions throughout the UK receive a share of £36m of funding as part of our wider programme to drive 5G adoption.

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Everything you need to know about the Federated Telecoms Hubs
On 15 November, the Federated Telecoms Hubs (FTH) invited academia and industry to a symposium in London.
It was an opportunity to hear from each of the four hubs that make up FTH and understand their ambitious collective goals to better drive the gap between telecoms R&D and translation to commercialisation.

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Nokia acquires Rapid technology and R&D unit to strengthen API portfolio
Nokia acquires Rapid technology and R&D unit to strengthen development of network API solutions and ecosystem

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Flexi-DAS Project Celebrates Groundbreaking Achievements at its Closing Event
The Flexi-DAS project, where AWTG is the project Lead, a collaboration between UK and South Korean partners, successfully concluded and achieved its key objectives in revolutionising Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS).

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Unleashing the Power of 5G SA: Industry Predictions for 2025
The mobile industry has experienced another significant year in 2024, marked by continued advancements in nationwide connectivity. As we approach the end of the year, we’ve invited industry experts to share their insights and predictions for what 2025 might hold for the mobile industry. Check out these fascinating forecasts below.

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Ericsson and Telstra launch Automated Energy Saver for smarter, sustainable 5G network management
Ericsson and Telstra today announced the successful launch of the 5G Advanced Automated Energy Saver (AES), a first-of-its-kind energy management feature in the Southern Hemisphere.

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ESA expands 5G/6G Non-Terrestrial Network cooperation with South Korea
ESA is continuing its commitment to strengthening international cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the area of 5G/6G communications with the Satcom Forum of South Korea, a group of 41 leading Korean companies including LG, Intellian and KT SAT.

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5G Drive Case Study
5G DRIVE (Diversified oRAN Integration & Vendor Evaluation) was funded by the Department for Science Innovation & Technology (DSIT) under the Future RAN Competition (FRANC) programme. It developed a low-cost, secure 5G Diversified Open RAN Integration solution for private mobile networks.

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AT&T Launches Industry-First Seamless Integration of Fiber and 5G Networks with Single-box Solution
Setting a new standard in business networking with unparalleled fiber and 5G convergence in a single device

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5G Innovation Region: River Severn Partnership
The 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) programme has seen 10 regions throughout the UK receive a share of £36m of funding as part of our wider programme to drive 5G adoption.

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Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Ericsson collaborate on UK 5G mmWave trials
Vodafone, Qualcomm and Ericsson say they have successfully demonstrated the benefits of 5G mmWave via two trials in the UK.
The trials used Ericsson’s AIR (antenna-integrated radio) 5322 and Baseband 6651 technology, as well as various devices powered by the Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System.

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BT Group switches on first self-powering mobile site in Shropshire Hills
BT Group has activated its first self-powering mobile site in the Shropshire Hills, with approximately 70% of the site’s energy requirements met by on-site solar panels and a wind turbine.
The Shropshire Hills site provides reliable 4G and 5G connectivity to EE customers living, working, and travelling in the area.

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Ericsson celebrates 50th 5G Charging customer
Ericsson has reached its 50th customer for Ericsson 5G Charging. Charging is a foundation for 5G monetization and service innovation for CSPs around the world, and the milestone achievement highlights Ericsson’s momentum and leadership in this crucial domain.

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Telecoms Trailblazers: A Day in the Life of Muhammad Ali Imran
Hello, I’m Professor Muhammad Ali Imran and I lead the Communication, Sensing and Imaging (CSI) Hub at the University of Glasgow’s Department of Engineering. I’m particularly interested in energy-efficient cellular systems and frugal networking solutions.

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EU ploughs €865 million into 5G and fibre
The European Commission will contribute €865 million to the development of fibre and 5G networks, among other things, over the next three years and is ready to call for proposals to spend its cash.

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T‑Mobile announces ‘5G On Demand’: A portable 5G private network solution
- Deployable in under 48 hours, new T-Mobile 5G Advanced Network Solution delivers low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity for data-intensive applications from virtually anywhere
Bellevue, Washington – introduced 5G On Demand; a complete, portable 5G private network and servic

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Ericsson Private 5G pilot takes off at Schiphol
Schiphol has activated Ericsson Private 5G to explore new applications of 5G

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Trade associations look to integrate terrestrial and satellite networks
The GSMA is teaming up with the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) to work on connecting terrestrial and space-based networks, which they say will create ‘a new era of ubiquitous global connectivity.’