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MTN South Africa Launches Cloud Gaming Service
MTN South Africa, in collaboration with Telecoming, has introduced MTN Cloudplay, a cloud gaming service leveraging its 5G network. Users can stream PC-quality games like GTA V on mobile devices without downloads or consoles, ensuring seamless access and low latency. Steam game licenses can also be imported for cloud-based play. Read More
Singtel and Ericsson Partner for 5G Automated Port
Singtel and Ericsson are deploying advanced 5G solutions at Tuas Port, Singapore, to support fully automated port operations. 5G-enabled AGVs and network slicing will enhance real-time shipment tracking, improve crane operations, and ensure secure data transfers, making Tuas the world’s largest automated port by the 2040s. Read More
GenAI Users Will Pay 35% More for Premium Connectivity
A new Ericsson ConsumerLab report reveals that 35% of 5G users are ready to pay more for high-performance connectivity. Generative AI apps, expected to see a 2.5x rise in usage in five years, are driving demand for differentiated services like guaranteed low-latency streaming and gaming. CSPs could see a 5-12% ARPU uplift by transitioning to performance-driven models. Read More
Vodafone and Rakuten Highlight Cultural Shift for Open RAN
Vodafone and Rakuten Symphony stress that the main challenge for Open RAN isn’t technical but cultural. Adopting flexible processes, finding the right partners, and motivating vendors are crucial for scaling Open RAN successfully. Standardized blueprints could also make it easier for smaller operators to join the movement. Read More
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In 1956, the first transatlantic telephone cable system (TAT-1) enabled 36 simultaneous calls between the U.S. and Europe. This innovation revolutionized global communication and laid the foundation for today’s undersea fiber-optic networks, capable of transmitting terabits of data every second.