Nokia and CNT bring first commercial 5G experience to Ecuador
Nokia today announced it has been selected by Ecuadorian mobile operator, Corporación Nacional de Telecommunicaciones (CNT) to bring the first 5G network to the country. The deal includes Nokia support CNT with the extensive network modernization of existing LTE infrastructure as well as the installation of a 5G non standalone (NSA) network. Deployment is underway.
The project encloses the modernization of existing 3G/LTE infrastructure in the provinces of Guayas, Los Rios, Manabi, Bolivar, Morona Santiago and Santa Elena, already implementing over 500 sites for a seamless migration to 5G services. Nokia will also deploy the first 5G non standalone (NSA) sites which will operate in the cities of Guayaquil and Manta. These first 5G sites will enable CNT to plan the services they want to launch with 5G.
Huawei's New Capabilities of the Intelligent Cloud Network Solution Accelerate Carriers' Transformation to DICT Services
At MWC Shanghai 2021, Kevin Hu, President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, announced the "five ones" new capabilities of the Intelligent cloud network solution — one hop to cloud, one-network wide connection, one-click fast scheduling, one fiber for multiple purposes, and one-stop integrated security. This solution helps carriers build cloud-oriented service networks and core capabilities for DICT transformation.
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AT&T Chief Executive Officer John Stankey Discusses How to Close the Digital Divide
John Stankey, chief executive officer of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), spoke Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the AT&T Policy Forum on the steps needed to make high-speed internet connections accessible, affordable and sustainable to more rural and low-income families.
In a discussion with Steve Clemons, Editor at Large of The Hill, Stankey said industry and government can work together to financially incentivize investments and modernize subsidy programs to ensure that all children can learn and workers can do their jobs remotely.
Failure to act will only further disenfranchise young Americans who already face challenging social and economic situations. Supporting students and workers through this current public health crisis, and beyond, is a social, business and economic imperative.
MWC Shanghai 2021 will be the first large-scale hybrid event of its kind GSMA has announced that in order to ensure that people worldwide can enjoy one of the most anticipated events in months, in-person or virtually. With the launch of My MWCS Online, a dedicated virtual portal that enables visitors and exhibitors to experience the event online, MWC Shanghai 2021 will set the new standard for international events this year while still showcasing Asia’s dynamic mobile industry. With keynote speakers from the GSMA, AMPT, AsiaInfo, China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, Lenovo, Huawei, Nokia, Nreal, Verizon and ZTE, combined with a host of other thought leaders, MWCS is not to be missed.
Huawei and Industry Partners Jointly Unveil the Edge Native Technical Architecture White Paper 1.0 Huawei and industry partners have today released the Edge Native Technical Architecture White Paper 1.0 at the Multi-access Edge Computing Summit, which took place during MWC Shanghai 2021. This white paper introduces the concept, technical architecture, and industry practices of Edge Native, aiming to promote the development of Edge Native technologies and help industries unlock the disruptive potential of edge computing. Representatives who attended the ceremony include Jason Dai (President of Strategy & Business Development Dept of Huawei Cloud Core Network Product Line and 5GDNA Chairman), Bill Ren (EdgeGallery Board Chairman), and Yu Xiaohui (AII Director General and ECC Deputy Director-General).
ZTE and GlobalData Jointly Release the White Paper on Precision 5G Transport 26 February 2021, Shenzhen, China - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, together with leading industry analysis provider GlobalData has released the white paper on precision 5G transport.
Orange announces the opening of nine Orange 5G Labs to enable economic players to bring 5G uses to life According to an Orange study conducted with GlobalWebIndex, 72% of companies currently say they expect their operator to provide support regarding 5G to test, experiment and develop ahead of time. The Orange 5G Labs initiative meets this demand and aims to help economic players to better understand the opportunities, value and utility of 5G. There, they will be able to test their current solutions and services and think about new uses while taking advantage of an ecosystem to co-innovate and already start changing their business model and processes.
Enterprises
IBG Awards Outstanding Teams and Staff On February 6, Hengtong International Business Group held a conference to award outstanding teams and staff, and reviewed the work of the past year 2020.
As a yearly practice, this conference aims to acknowledge contributions made by diligent workers and encourage other people to follow the good examples in the days to come. This year, 37 individuals and teams were awarded by IBG in the form of different prizes, such as Outstanding Salespersons, Outstanding Teams, Outstanding Workers, Excellent Managers, Market Innovation, Long-term Service, etc. IBG President David Tan and other senior executives presented the awards to them.
China Railway Express (Wuhan) FiberHome Customized Block Train First Launch On the morning of January 26, 2021, the first China Railway Express (Wuhan) FiberHome customized block train departed from China Railway Union Wuhan Central Station and departed via Erlianhot. It is expected to arrive in Lodz, Poland in 18 days.It is reported that the block train is loaded with communication products produced by FiberHome, with a total quantity of 48 high containers, a cargo weight of more than 1,000 tons, and a cargo value of tens of millions of RMB.
YOFC Releases Its "X-Band" Optical Fibre Brand - the First among China's Optical Fibre and Cable Enterprises On February 24, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC) (Stock Code 601869.SH, 06869.HK) held a grand press conference at Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai for the release of its "X-Band" optical fibre brand during the 2021 MWC Shanghai. YOFC is the China's first domestic optical fibre and cable enterprise to release its own optical fibre brand. To respond to the demands of 5G and F5G technology development, YOFC introduced its product portfolio of X-Band optical fibres. X-Band fibres set themselves apart from others on the market with higher brand value in terms of performance, quality and connectivity.