On October 30, 2024, the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024) commenced in Istanbul, Türkiye, under the theme "5.5G Leads the Mobile AI Era." The event drew over 1,000 participants from mobile network carriers and industry ecosystems, as well as leaders across various sectors, and explored the latest innovative business models, industry growth, and critical technological paths forward in the age of Mobile AI.

Read more: Global MBBF 2024: The Future of Mobile AI Through 5.5G and Connectivity

Ahead of TM Forum’s Innovate Asia AI and Automation Summit in Bangkok, Nov 5th – 7th, TM Forum has released data looking at generative AI (GenAI) maturity levels for Telcos across the Asia Pacific region. The findings show that while Communications Service Providers (CSPs) in region are embracing GenAI, a maturity gap exists which could hinder their ability to move beyond bolt-on solutions to truly integrating AI as a native element across all operations.

Read more: The GenAI Opportunity for Asian Telcos: Untapped Potential in a Dynamic Market

NTT Corporation, KDDI Corporation, KDDI Research, Inc., Fujitsu Limited, NEC Corporation, and Rakuten Mobile, Inc. have been selected by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) in Japan to conduct new research into innovations beyond 5G and 6G.

Read more: Japanese Tech Giants Collaborate on Beyond 5G/6G Innovations

At the Global MBB Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024), GTI kicked off the global recruitment for the Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project, which aims to accelerate the two-way empowerment between 5G-A and AI in its 5G-A×AI Development Program. 

Read more: GTI Initiates Global Recruitment for Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project

The benefits of mobile connectivity have not been fully realized yet, as 43% of the global population, equivalent to 3.45 billion people, still do not use mobile internet, according to the latest GSMA 'State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024' report.

Read more: GSMA Report Highlights Barriers to Mobile Internet Adoption

The Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024) has kicked off in Istanbul, Türkiye, under the theme "5.5G Leads Mobile AI Era". More than 1,000 guests from mobile network carriers, ecosystem players, and leaders from vertical industries have gathered to discuss a wide range of topics, from business model innovation to industry development and key technological directions in the Mobile AI era.

Read more: Global MBBF 2024: Accelerating 5.5G and AI Convergence to Lead the Mobile AI Era

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