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MWC: DT partners Google Cloud for better RANops using a network AI agent

Automation/AI
In addition to Gemini 2.0 in Vertex AI, the RAN Guardian uses CloudRun, BigQuery, and Firestore for autonomous monitoring and proactive network optimisation
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DT uses drone as flying base station for Ski coverage

5G & Beyond
While having favourable weather conditions was key, this type of base station will offer new coverage scenarios in emergencies or disasters
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MasOrange, Cellnex reshape hosting deal to match merged operator’s strategy

RAN
The two parties have signed an agreement that runs until 2038, with the option to extend for another 10 years at the end of the initial contract
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Europe’s smartphone market grew 5% in 2024 

5G & Beyond
This is good and bad news for operators who must invest ever more in mobile network capacity if more capable handsets consume even more data
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Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile and Málaga University launch R&D hub

Satellite
It will open in summer and adopt Open RAN in its efforts to build a European space/Earth ecosystem on common standards
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Batelco launches fixed-mobile One Plan bundle

5G & Beyond
Beyon’s rebranding of Batelco to diversify into offers like finance now sees a converged fixed mobile bundle hit the market
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Regulator says Digi Spain grabbed 75% of broadband adds 

5G & Beyond
Given Digi’s last 9-month net profit soared to €397.1m, hopes are high for the operator to post solid full-year results later this month
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Europe’s 5G tariffs continue to offer better value for money than 4G

5G & Beyond
Point Topic’s latest report reveals that unlike most other goods,  the average residential 5G tariff in Europe was $50.11, down from $52.22 recorded in Q3 2024
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Cloud RAN will make up almost 25% of market by 2029

RAN
New research from Dell’Oro Group finds multi-vendor RAN will account for more than 10% of the market by 2029
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Tunisia to launch 5G services by mid-February

5G & Beyond
Tunisie Télécom, Ooredoo Tunisie and Orange Tunisie have fulfilled all the technical and administrative requirements and will start marketing around Valentine’s day
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ETSI launches new 6G multi-access technique group

5G & Beyond
Europe’s standardisation efforts for 6G are gaining momentum
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Ofcom grants Amazon Kuiper licence to operate services

5G & Beyond
Starlink gets a belated competitor although Kuiper’s Vodafone partnership will help kick start operations in EMEA
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Connect Europe signals a crossroad for connectivity 

5G & Beyond
The former ETNO says that for the first time in seven years, total telecom investment in Europe has declined by 2%, from €59.1bn in 2022 to €57.9bn in 2023
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Robin John Andes Harries Appointed as CEO of freenet 

5G & Beyond
The German operator said it is continuing to focus on its successful digital lifestyle strategy and is aiming significant growth, particularly in the IPTV segment
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No relief for the global RAN market with no growth expected for five years

RAN
Dell'Oro reckons the only good news is that the market is not contracting and a number of shifts are underway
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