Information and Communications Technology

Communication Technology

While explaining the technical features, applicability, and latest trends of millimeter wave (mmWave), we will also provide information on the synergistic effects of using mmWave in combination with local 5G (Private 5G), which has a high affinity with mmWave, use cases and introduction scenarios, and available solutions. The presentation will also discuss the approach to terahertz wave (6G), which is expected to be used in the next generation.

2024/12/20

O2 Telefónica and AWS Collaborate to Test Quantum Technology for 6G Development

O2 Telefonica (Telefonica Germany) and AWS announced on November 28, 2024 that they are piloting the integration of quantum technology into O2 Telefonica's mobile network to improve performance and explore new data security standards....

2024/12/17

Global 5G Subscriptions to Reverse 4G by 2027, Ericsson Reports

On November 26, Sweden's Ericsson released the latest edition of its Ericsson Mobility Report on trends in the global mobile communications market (November 2024). According to this report, the number of 5G subscriptions worldwide will reach 2.1 billion at the end of September 2024....

2024/12/13

A broad view of the future of communications, from fine devices for terahertz wave to space communications--NTT R&D FORUM 2024

NTT R&D FORUM 2024, an event to introduce NTT Group's technologies, will be held from November 25 to 29, 2024, at the Takefu... FORUM 2024," an event to introduce NTT Group's technologies, will be held from November 25 to 29, 2024, at the Takefu...

2024/12/10

Ericsson and Swisscom cooperate on private 5G services for Swiss companies.

Swedish Ericsson and Swiss telecom giant Swisscom recently announced that they will collaborate on the provision of a standalone mobile private network (MPN) based on Ericsson's private 5G portfolio....

2024/12/06

British Telecommunications Authority Announces Final Proposal for Millimeter Wave Band Auction

Ofcom, the UK's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator, recently released its final proposals for the auction of millimeter wave spectrum. According to the proposal, the authority will auction 2.4 GHz width (25.1 GHz to 27.5 GHz) in the 26 GHz band and 3 GHz width (40.5 GHz to 43.5 GHz) in the 40 GHz band....

2024/12/04

NEC to Offer Private 5G Solution for EMEA Market in Cooperation with Cisco

NEC announced on October 28 that it has signed a reseller agreement with Cisco for its private 5G core network and management solutions.NEC will use Cisco's architecture, including its 5G SA Core and Cloud Control Center, and its wireless network and sy...

2024/11/29

Nokia to lead European project to explore sustainable 6G technologies and use cases.

Finland's Nokia announced on October 30 that the European Commission-funded public-private partnership SNS JU (Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking) has awarded the 6G sustainability project SUSTAI...

2024/11/27

SK Telecom and Samsung Develop AI-Based 5G Base Station Optimization Technology

Korean telecom giant SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics announced on October 28 that they have jointly developed AI-based 5G base station quality optimization technology. The technology is expected to be used for future wireless network upgrades....

2024/11/15

Vodafone, Ericsson, and Qualcomm successfully complete two 5G millimeter wave trials in the UK

Vodafone UK, Ericsson Sweden, and Qualcomm Inc. announced on October 23 that they have successfully completed two trials of 5G millimeter wave technology in the UK. The success of these trials will enable fixed wireless access for residential broadband (Fixed Wir...

2024/11/14

NVIDIA and SoftBank collaborate to build the world's first 5G AI-RAN

On November 13, U.S. semiconductor giant NVIDIA and SoftBank announced a series of collaborations on AI-RAN solutions that integrate communications and AI. The collaboration is aimed at creating multi-billion dollar AI revenue opportunities across telecom operators worldwide, and the two companies have already...

2024/11/11

T-Mobile Partners with Miller Electric to Use Local 5G for Self-Driving Shuttles

U.S. telecommunications giant T-Mobile announced on October 21 that it is partnering with local Miller Electric Company for the use of local 5G for self-driving vehicles in the Jacksonville, Florida waterfront area....

2024/11/05

SK Telecom Offers Direction for 6G Evolution by Integrating AI and Telecommunications

On October 15, 2024, SK Telecom, Korea's largest telecommunications company, released a white paper on 6G technology in the age of AI, "SK Telecom 6G White Paper: View on Future AI Telco Infrastructure...

2024/10/31

Ericsson Deploys Local 5G for DX at Schiphol Airport, Netherlands

Ericsson of Sweden announced on October 8 that it has partnered with Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands to explore use cases for a state-of-the-art local 5G network. The partnership is part of the airport's broader plans for digital transformation. The next generation sa...

2024/10/29

U.S. telecom industry group stresses importance of 7-8 GHz band for future 6G deployment (5G Americas White Paper)

5G Americas, the U.S. trade association for advanced communications technologies including 5G, recently released its latest white paper on 6G technology, "The 6G Upgrade in the 7-8 GHz Spectrum Range: Coverage, Capacity...

2024/10/25

Nokia and NTT Data Expand Partnership in Private 5G Field

Finland's Nokia announced on October 7 that it has entered into a global partnership with NTT Data to drive digital transformation through private 5G in key areas such as airports and smart cities. Critical to business and municipal operations, reliable...

2024/10/17

Samsung and NTT Docomo cooperate on AI technology research for 6G

Samsung Electronics announced on October 1, 2024, that it is collaborating with NTT DoCoMo on joint research on the application of AI for next-generation mobile communications technology....