Omantel completes RedCap lab trial

09 October 2024

Omantel has successfully conducted a laboratory trial of RedCap to improve the speed and efficiency of the 5G network at a lower cost.

This technology was developed in collaboration with Huawei and aims to enhance internet connectivity while expanding the range of applications available to users. RedCap is designed to meet the demands of Internet of Things (IoT) applications, offering high speeds and energy efficiency, making it ideal for a variety of devices, from smart wearables to advanced industrial equipment.

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GSMA and MNOs launch Responsible AI (RAI) Maturity Roadmap

09 October 2024

The GSMA launched in conjunction with 19 operators its Responsible AI (RAI) Maturity Roadmap to provide operators with guidelines to effectively and safely tap into the emerging technology.

The initiative is being championed by Axiata, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Telstra. Other operators to commit to the roadmap include Globe Telecom, MTN, Turkcell, True and Vodafone.

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LTG Group upgrades critical rail network

09 October 2024

Ribbon Communications has successfully deployed a critical network upgrade for LTG Group, the Lithuanian railway company, in collaboration with Telia Lithuania.

The upgrade, one of the largest network modernisation projects in Lithuania’s public sector in the past decade, is designed to enhance the security, speed, and reliability of LTG’s communications network. The upgraded system is ready for advanced services such as Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and integrates enhanced cybersecurity features, ensuring LTG’s compliance with industry standards.

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Free Mobile delivers France’s first 5G 3.5GHz SA network

09 October 2024

Free Mobile, part of Iliad, has announced the launch of what it calls France’s first 5G 3.5GHz Standalone Access (SA) network on a national scale.

With over 20,000 5G sites in service, including nearly 7,000 on the 3.5GHz band, Free now covers approximately 95% of the French population.

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