To build a telco-specific LLM, look to the public cloud

Most telecom executives are well aware of the competitive edge artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing to businesses today. It’s supercharging networks, streamlining workflows, and crafting customer experiences that truly stand

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KDDI, Cisco and Fujitsu launch metro network for streamlined operations

KDDI, Cisco Systems and Fujitsu have announced the commencement of full-scale operations for the metro network on Oct. 1, 2023. The regional network combines the internet protocol (IP) layer network with

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Telecom operators commit to reuse, recycle at least 20% of phones by 2030

Twelve global telecoms operators, led by Tele2 and Orange, have partnered with the GSMA to commit to a new set of pace-setting targets, in a bid to boost the industry’s

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KDDI expands data centre presence in North America

KDDI Corporation, a Japanese telecommunications network operator, together with its data centre brand Telehouse, has expanded its global footprint in North America. KDDI has agreed with Allied Properties REIT to acquire

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Ericsson, KDDI deploy subterranean antennas in Japan

Ericsson was selected by Japanese communications service provider KDDI as a partner for Japan’s vault 5G base stations. The company will support KDDI in deploying “manhole-shaped” 5G base stations, supplying

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KDDI, Rakuten Mobile reach new roaming agreement

Tokyo, 11 May 2023 – KDDI Corporation, Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company and Rakuten Mobile, Inc. has announced that three companies have concluded a new roaming agreement as of April 2023.

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GSMA debuts Open Gateway to drive deployment of open APIs for new digital services, mobile apps

The GSMA announces a new industry-wide initiative called GSMA Open Gateway, a framework of universal network application programmable interfaces (APIs), designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers.

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KDDI uses Wind River Studio for its commercial deployment of 5G Open vRAN sites in Japan

Alameda, United States – Wind River, a global provider in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, has announced that Wind River Studio is being used by KDDI for its O-RAN–compliant 5G virtualised

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KDDI selects Samsung 5G Core for its commercial 5G SA network in Japan

Samsung Electronics has announced that the company has been selected by KDDI to provide its cloud-native 5G Standalone (SA) Core for the operator’s commercial network across Japan. Samsung’s 5G SA

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Samsung, KDDI complete SLA assurance network slicing field trial on a live 5G standalone network

Samsung Electronics and KDDI have announced the demonstration of service level agreements (SLA) assurance network slicing in a field trial conducted in Tokyo, Japan. The companies proved their capabilities to

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