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Day two at GSMA WAS #20 in Bali is underway! Good presentations and great interactions!

GSA: There are 1,906 announced devices with claimed support for 5G SA, up 55.3% from 1,227 at the end of 2022 https://ow.ly/S8HQ50TsU3G

Vodacom unveils $14 4G phone in latest accessibility push and accelerate migration of users to 4G https://ow.ly/iSlR50TqGQH

Vodacom unveils $14 4G phone in latest accessibility push Vodacom South Africa cited an ambition to cut the cost of access to smartphone features and accelerate migration of users to 4G with the launch of a low cost, Mobicel-branded handset providing cloud-based access to popular applications.

Softbank and Intelsat partner to launch global 5G network https://ow.ly/8SR950TpPwV

Softbank and Intelsat partner to launch global 5G network | Total Telecom Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and Intelsat have announced a new partnership to develop a hybrid network solution combining satellite and terrestrial communication technology. This, the companies say, will create a “Ubiquitous Network” that offers seamless mobile connectivity, even in areas with...

CTIA survey shows slow growth in 5G amid record data usage https://ow.ly/pjCv50ToR18

CTIA survey shows slow growth in 5G amid record data usage - TelecomLead The growth of 5G adoption in the United States has faced slow down in 2023, despite record-breaking increase in wireless data

China aims to have in excess of 3.6 billion mobile IoT terminal connections by 2027 https://www.mobileworldlive.com/asia-pacific/china-targets-mobile-iot-connection-hike/

China targets mobile IoT connection hike China unveiled a plan to advance mobile IoT by improving the sector’s supply chains, innovation capabilities and industrial value.

Monetisation strategies for 5G mobile broadband business https://ow.ly/A6Eh50TlJ5C

Monetisation strategies for 5G mobile broadband business - TelecomLead GSMA has revealed its report on monetisation strategies for telecom operators from their 5G mobile broadband business.

BroadForward and the shift in 5G Security: from hardware to software solutions https://futureiot.tech/the-shift-in-5g-security-from-hardware-to-software-solutions/

The Shift In 5G Security: From Hardware To Software Solutions - FutureIoT Signalling security swept up in 50% year-on-year 5G security software growth

6G is likelier to be an evolution of 5G than a revolutionary change https://ow.ly/JpvM50TjOs5

Don't expect a revolution with 6G, says ETSI boss Jan Ellsberger, ETSI's new director-general, doubts 6G will mark a radical break with 5G but downplays talk the global standard is in danger of splitting.

BT to provide a 3GPP standards based feature called Network Boost, supercharging the 4G connection in cities where 5G standalone currently remains unavailable https://ow.ly/BnFI50TiEZj

BT aims to resuscitate 5G with major 'standalone' rollout Through its EE brand, BT this week turned on a 5G standalone service that could boost indoor coverage and provide other benefits across 15 UK cities and towns.

EE launches 5G standalone in 15 UK cities https://ow.ly/75Jh50Th79f

Eurobites: EE launches 5G standalone in 15 UK cities Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Kjell Johnsen steps down at Tele2; EXA Infrastructure acquires Bulgaria's GCN; Greece fights wildfires, with help from Huawei.

Hong Kong telco SmarTone's roaming service grows 44%, returns to pre-covid levels https://ow.ly/mVmK50TghbR

Roaming rebound and 5G FWA save SmarTone blushes Hong Kong telco SmarTone's roaming service grows 44%, returns to pre-covid levels, while revenues fall on weak handset sales.

How 5G could transform the gaming landscape https://ow.ly/G9Pr50Tf3RF

How 5G could transform the gaming landscape In this article, we’re going to take a look at exactly how 5G will benefit the sub-sectors within the gaming industry.

Czech nuclear plant trials Vodafone's private 5G https://ow.ly/JO4W50TefWO

Eurobites: Czech nuclear plant trials Vodafone's private 5G Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: VMO2 on the hunt for investment, claims report; fiber-to-the-vineyard in Austria; Iliad founder joins ByteDance board.

FCC adopts new rules to accelerate 5G deployment in rural America https://ow.ly/O2Ea50TceyL

Deutsche Telekom gears up for 5G standalone launch in 2024 https://ow.ly/N5i050Tasva +Gaming

Deutsche Telekom gears up for 5G standalone launch in 2024 DT plans to launch a 5G+ Gaming option based on 5G SA and network slicingThe operator has partnered with ALSO and Ludium Lab for the service

Scotland’s S4GI programme delivers 4G to over 2,000 rural premises https://ow.ly/zfhV50T9w0w

Scotland’s S4GI programme delivers 4G to over 2,000 rural premises | Total Telecom The Scottish government has published an evaluation of the recently completed Scottish 4G Infill Programme (S4GI).

Smartphone market to grow 5.8% in 2024 to 1.23 bn: IDC https://ow.ly/ulfz50T8rxG

Smartphone market to grow 5.8% in 2024 to 1.23 bn: IDC - TelecomLead Smartphone shipments are forecast to increase 5.8 percent in 2024 to 1.23 billion units, the latest IDC report said.

BroadForward is thrilled to join the GSMA Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group (WAS) in Bali from Monday 23 till Thursday 26 September 2024. Let us know if you will be there too - we love to catch-up!

Deutsche Telekom demos 5G mobile cloud gaming service https://ow.ly/rBsv50T6fie

Deutsche Telekom demos 5G mobile cloud gaming service Deutsche Telekom gave a demo of its 5G+ Gaming service, which promises ‘smooth and lag-free mobile gaming’ via some network slicing.

FWA usage rockets in Australia https://ow.ly/EkBi50T4JmM

FWA usage rockets in Australia The number of Australians using fixed wireless for home broadband has almost doubled in the past two years, according to new data from the country's competition regulator.

Deutsche Telekom and Volkswagen leveraging 5G to manage automotive terminal https://ow.ly/Zkgg50T3Kqm

Deutsche Telekom and Volkswagen leveraging 5G to manage automotive terminal | Total Telecom Deutsche Telekom, Volkswagen Group Logistics, the Bremen Institute for Production and Logistics (BIBA), and software expert Unikie have collaborated on a project to increase efficiency at Volkswagen’s automotive terminal in Emden.

Big three hyperscalers dominate globally – except for China https://ow.ly/qxuU50T2UVX

Big three hyperscalers dominate globally – except for China Recent research confirms Amazon as number one, followed by Microsoft and then Google in all regions for cloud services, except China where none of them feature.

Sateliot gets latest 5G IoT birds off the ground https://ow.ly/3nJ050T1Qmu

Sateliot gets latest 5G IoT birds off the ground A SpaceX rocket carried the latest 5G IoT satellites from Spain-based Sateliot into orbit late last week, advancing its coverage.

DDoS attacks surge by 46% in H1 2024 - Financial services, telecoms, and e-commerce round out the top five most-attacked industries
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DDoS attacks surge by 46% in H1 2024 A new report from Gcore reveals a large increase in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks during H1 2024, with the number of incidents rising by 46% compared to the same period last year.

54 percent of Telstra traffic is on 5G network. Targets 80 per cent of all mobile traffic to be on 5G by FY25 https://ow.ly/O2Cf50SZ2Z8

Telstra reveals digital targets and 5G growth - TelecomLead Telstra, a leading telecom operator in Australia, has revealed its financial results and main achievements during fiscal 2024.

Telstra, Optus delay 3G closure again https://ow.ly/aXKB50SYhZn

Telstra, Optus delay 3G closure again Telstra and Optus again pushed back the date for closing down their 3G services, following a senate inquiry raising concerns.

6G standards expected to be ready by 2029-2030, ETSI say
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6G standards expected to be ready by 2029-2030, ETSI says Meanwhile EU member states are still behind EU targets to deploy 5G networks

Hyperscalers will account for nearly 60% of data center capacity by 2029 and half of global data center capex by 2026 https://ow.ly/jiIz50SWvfs

Here's what AWS, Microsoft and Google's capex plans mean for data center growth Hyperscalers will account for nearly 60% of data center capacity by 2029 and half of global data center capex by 2026AI is the primary driver behind data cent | If you thought AWS, Google and Microsoft were big now, just wait until 2029.

Verizon banks on AI to help it reduce outages https://ow.ly/uwSA50SVy0b

Verizon banks on AI to help it reduce outages Verizon is using AI and machine learning (AI/ML) in an effort to lower the chances of someone unwittingly cutting through one of its cables.