Vodafone has joined six other leading businesses in exploring quantum computing solutions through Digital Catapult’s latest innovation accelerator programme. The initiative – which forms part of the Innovate UK-funded ‘Quantum Data Centre of the Future’ project – aims to accelerate the practical implementation of quantum technologies across various sectors including telecommunications, transport, and defence. Vodafone... Read more » The post Vodafone explores quantum computing for network optimisation appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO), Japan’s national research and development agency, has entered into an agreement Kioxia Corporation, a global leader in memory solutions formerly known as Toshiba Memory. The proposed goal of the alliance is that the Kioxia Corporation will pioneer new memory technology to advance the capabilities of the infrastructure... Read more » The post Japan’s NEDO uses Kioxia for post-5G comms infrastructure appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

As the world prepares for the transition to 6G, industry experts have shared their insights on the ITU’s IMT-2030 Vision framework. This collaborative effort between industry, government, and academia aims to shape the future of mobile communications, focusing on key technologies and standards that will guide the development of 6G. The IMT-2030 Vision document outlines... Read more » The post IMT-2030 Vision: Industry experts outline the path to 6G appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

NVIDIA is partnering with T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Nokia to design and drive the future of mobile networks through AI-RAN. The collaboration centres around the newly launched NVIDIA AI Aerial platform, a suite of accelerated computing software and hardware designed to optimise wireless networks and cater to the needs of generative AI across various sectors, including... Read more » The post AI-RAN collaboration set to advance mobile networks appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

This week’s roundup focuses on the latest developments and collaborations shaping the global telecoms industry. Telecom giants in Asia are making significant strides in expanding their reach as China Mobile pushes forward with its 5G infrastructure and Chunghwa Telecom expands into new European markets. Another noteworthy development is that the US and Sweden have collaborated... Read more » The post Weekly roundup: Asian telcos expand, US-Sweden partner on 6G appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Samsung will spearhead the standardisation of 6G technologies in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) until 2029. HyoungJin Choi, a researcher from Samsung Research, has been appointed as the chair of the Coordination Group on IMT-2030 (6G) at the recent ITU-R Working Party 5D (WP 5D) meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland. This... Read more » The post ITU-R appoints Samsung researcher to lead 6G coordination group appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

The digital divide, a chasm that has long separated billions from the opportunities of the internet age, may soon begin to narrow. This week, the GSM Association (GSMA) announced the formation of the “Handset Affordability Coalition,” a pioneering alliance of mobile operators, device manufacturers, international organisations, and financial institutions. This global initiative aims to revolutionise... Read more » The post Bridging the digital divide: How a coalition is tackling smartphone affordability appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

NEC has developed and demonstrated a radio-over-fibre system utilising a 1-bit fibre transmission method. The innovation could make it affordable to build stable millimetre-wave communication networks for ’Beyond 5G’ (B5G). The 1-bit method allows high-frequency analog signals to be transmitted using inexpensive electrical-to-optical converters intended for general-purpose digital communications. This enables the realisation of compact... Read more » The post NEC develops compact antenna for ‘Beyond 5G’ appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

The rollout of 5G across metropolitan hubs has been a huge success and newer devices equipped with the latest in mobile networking have taken full advantage of the increased speed, bandwidth, and capacity that 5G offer. As with all things tech related, however, progress never stops, and the next step is already being explored as... Read more » The post Is 6G really necessary for consumers? appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

A new alliance announced during MWC could reshape the future of mobile networks and telecommunications by integrating AI into radio access networks (RAN). The AI-RAN Alliance brings together tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Samsung, along with major telecom companies including Ericsson, Nokia, SoftBank, and T-Mobile. The alliance’s goals are using AI to enhance... Read more » The post AI-RAN Alliance aims to integrate AI into mobile networks appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more