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.
Industry News
The GenAI Opportunity for Asian Telcos: Untapped Potential in a Dynamic Market
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.
Toyota and NTT Join Forces to Build Mobility AI Platform
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) have agreed to work together in the areas of mobility and AI/telecommunications to create and strive for a society with zero traffic accidents.
Indosat Posts Double-Digit Growth, Boosts AI Investment to Drive Indonesia’s Digital Future
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) experienced significant financial growth in the first nine months of 2024, due to a strong focus on operational excellence.
Nokia and Taiwan Mobile Extend 5G Contract
Nokia and Taiwan Mobile have extended their 5G contract for one year to improve Taiwan Mobile's 5G network performance and capacity, as well as upgrade its 4G/LTE network.
Japanese Tech Giants Collaborate on Beyond 5G/6G Innovations
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.
GTI Initiates Global Recruitment for Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project
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.
GSMA Report Highlights Barriers to Mobile Internet Adoption
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.
Global MBBF 2024: Accelerating 5.5G and AI Convergence to Lead the Mobile AI Era
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.
China Launches Pilot for Foreign-Owned Data Centers
The Chinese government has launched a pilot project allowing foreign investors to operate data centers within the country.