AI: reshaping the telecommunications landscape
09 October 2024
This year’s hot topic is seeing AI integrated into telecommunications left, right and centre to advance operative effectiveness, improve customer experience and cut costs. Samit Banerjee, division president, Amdocs cloud operations and customer services, advises operators to consider how, when and why, to ensure seamless and successful AI integration…
AI is profoundly reshaping telecommunications by leveraging technologies like machine learning (ML), automation, natural language processing, and predictive analytics. These advancements enable real-time data analysis for network optimisation, predictive maintenance, and proactive issue resolution, leading to improved efficiency, reliability, and reduced costs.
Find out more The path from TowerCo to InfraCo
09 October 2024
The evolution of TowerCos to InfraCos now seems all but inevitable amidst rapid digital transformation in Asia and beyond. The investments required are huge; but ultimately, the digital InfraCo stands to win big…
In recent years, as the telecommunications landscape shifts towards new technologies like 5G, edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), the role of tower companies (TowerCos) has been evolving significantly beyond the mere delivery of cellular coverage.
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Sunsetting 2G/3G – entering the corridor
08 October 2024
As Asian nations increasingly look to sunset older mobile generations in favour of more efficient 4G/5G technology, we explore the opportunities, challenge, and likely outlook…
Much of the world is currently exploring the sunsetting of older mobile generations – 2G and 3G – to open up additional spectrum for 4G and 5G, which are much more spectrum efficient.
Find out more The Philippines tower market shake-up
08 October 2024
David Tran, Head of Research – Asia, TowerXchange
David Tran spoke to Devid Gubiani, President and CEO, PhilTower about the new JV formed with MIDC, set to transform Philippines’ tower market.
The Philippines is home to a distinct three-MNO market formed of Smart, Globe Telecom (Globe) and new entrant DITO, underpinned by a common tower policy. The favourable regulatory framework, immense build-to-suit (BTS) opportunities and the prospect of significant sales and leaseback (SLB) deals with Smart and Globe spurred huge interest in the country.
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