Per Lindgren

Having given some thought to the spectrum policy questions posed by the European Commission's white paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs", especially in relation to strengthening EU coordination on auction timing, the thoughts of my colleague Janette Stewart and I are summarised in this article https://lnkd.in/eWFPmizV.

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The US government continues to support the development of the Open RAN ecosystem as it seeks to widen vendor choice for operators networks. The $420 million in new funding announced by the Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is a significant boost for the development of open radio units. This initiative has two key aims: ▪ Commercialisation: Accelerating readiness for commercial trials to prove the technology's viability for wider deployment. This has been a long held reservation on the new technology. Many operators we speak with have concerns about wide level commercial deployments in existing infrastructure. ▪ Innovation: Supporting R&D efforts in Open RAN performance and capabilities to drive the technology forward. The investment is a clear signal that the US remains committed to fostering a competitive, diversified telecoms equipment market. It should open up opportunities for US-based Open RAN vendors and could create a more innovation-friendly environment following a difficult few months with some of the larger names in the sector #OpenRAN #telecomsequipment #NTIA #innovation #USinvestment

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We are often asked about proven, scalable use cases for 5G technology and one of the key sectors we will highlight is broadcast and media. The ability to deliver very high capacity, high speed secure networks to broadcasters has been a huge success at many events. Expect to see many of these examples to be demonstrated at at the Olympics in Paris next month. Before that we have the 2024 European Championships kicking off at the end of this week and Deutsche Telekom has been pushing its private 5G networks will be used by broadcasters to beam the action around the world. Deutsche Telekom's partnership with RTL Deutschland for UEFA EURO 2024 is a prime example of how 5G SA is revolutionising these live events. Its private 5G SA network will ensure live broadcasts, even with heavy mobile network traffic at many of the venues. It's no surprise that Deutsche Telekom is leveraging this technology for Euro 2024, following its successful implementation at other high-profile events, 5G SA is proving to be a game-changer for live broadcasting.  We've already seen 5G SA deliver exceptional performance at the Coronation of King Charles in the UK last year, and at the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham in 2022. These successful deployments demonstrate the power of 5G SA to transform live broadcasting, guaranteeing exceptional video quality, even in crowded and data-hungry environments. Deutsche Telekom is going seeking to create a deep reliable mobile experience for fans at Euro 2024. Their efforts extend beyond the deployment of a 5G SA network that echo what is happening elsewhere in the world in big location based event connectivity. Here's a closer look at the approach: ⚽ Infrastructure Upgrades: Mobile communications infrastructure at all 10 Euro 2024 stadiums is being significantly upgraded to handle the anticipated surge in mobile data traffic. This includes enhancing existing cell sites and installing new ones to ensure optimal network coverage throughout the venues. ⚽ Temporary Mobile Sites: To provide additional capacity Telekom is deploying over 130 temporary mobile sites around the stadiums. These temporary sites will be strategically placed to ensure a strong and consistent signal for all spectators, regardless of their location within the stadium. Wherever they are deployed, these commitments are not straightforward and can be extremely complex but networks and organisers understand that a significant and reliable mobile and data presence is vital both to those in the stadium and to amplifying the event on social media and video sites. #5GSA #5GEuro2024 #LiveBroadcasting #DeutscheTelekom #Connectivity #Innovation

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Check out the latest advancements on 6G radio design and innovation on topics including AI-driven air interface design, advanced MIMO transmissions, joint communication and sensing, integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, and a lot more from Hexa-X-II! https://lnkd.in/ddaSZXuM #SNSJU #6G #AI

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The Convergence Opportunity for ATSC 3.0 and 5G NR Multicast Broadcast Service https://lnkd.in/eNK5Q7xb Abstract – This paper will introduce a new service called “Direct 2 Everything” (D2X). This service takes advantage of both ATSC 3.0 and 5G NR capabilities to provide a combined service offering. The D2X system leverages the strengths of each individual standard to provide a converged system with improved overall performance in terms of spectrum utilization. In order to allow for a harmonized service offering, we propose to extend the ATSC 3.0 physical layer standards to better align with the 5G system architecture and be complimentary to the 5G New Radio (NR) Multicast Broadcast System (MBS) standard. There are no modifications to the ATSC 3.0 standards other than the extensions which allow the current system to continue without disruption. To design a combined system, the 5G standards were first studied to identify the key harmonization points. The ATSC 3.0 physical layer standards were then used as a baseline and extended to allow for interworking with 5G NR (MBS). #D2X #5G #Harmonized #Interwork

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https://lnkd.in/eKMeePJa D2X envisions a Future Wireless Network Architecture (Non-3GPP) Multicast Broadcast Harmonized with 5G NR (MBS). When Sofware plays important role to Define the Network, Disaggregated RAN, UE and APPs using Cloud-Native Principles for future Interworking. Below diagram (Top) is D2X using O-RAN principles and (Bottom) the D2X Disaggregated RAN. This permits Broadcast Spectrum Sharing between Broadcast Virtual Network Operators (BNVO) shown and positions future Interworking 5G NR (MBS) as discussed in paper. https://lnkd.in/eZNGTPsU #ATSC #3GPP #ORAN #Cloud #5GNR #Broadcast #Multicast

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The New D2X Multicast Broadcast RAN harmonized with 5G NR (MBS) is designed to Support (64) Service Categories or Use Cases with 1000's of D2X APPs defined in the Market using Broadcast Spectrum for Innovation. https://lnkd.in/eNK5Q7xb Each of the (64) Service Categories (Use Cases) ZC + PN Sequence has excellent auto/cross correlation shown simulation below and uses (2000) Cyclic shifts for a total 128,000 orthogonal sequences quickly discovered D2X Physical Layer. The (Zadoff Chu + 16-bit PN) Sequence is used in ATSC 3.0 Standard and is now being extended for Innovation with D2X harmonized 5G NR. https://lnkd.in/eqWZjuK3 The (ZC + 16-bit PN) sequences -10dB S/N begins a D2X Virtual Sub-frame emitted. The Virtual Sub-frame has the content data / signaling for D2X service (APPs) that are emitted and are quickly discovered by UE. New D2X service paradigm is Multicast Broadcast of D2X APPs defined in market for innovation supported by D2X L1/L2 Radio Protocols and APIs exposed for APP Developers using Spectrum harmonized 5G NR (MBS). #ZC #D2X #Broadcast #Multicast #SFN #Spectrum #BVNO

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🌟 Understanding FMC (Fixed Mobile Covergence or Connectivity) 🌟 Have you ever encountered the term FMC and wondered what it means? FMC (Fixed Mobile Convergence) is all about bundling connectivity services like mobile telephony, broadband, and TV/streaming/entertainment with the same provider for your convenience. It's that simple! Tele2 provides an excellent example of how FMC works in practice. By bundling your mobile, broadband, and TV services in one package, you can save money and simplify your life. Let's connect with ease and simplify the way we stay connected. 💻📱📺 #FMC #ConnectivitySimplified #Tele2 https://lnkd.in/gQgHXhN8

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Check on the most viewed session of the ONE Summit by István Kispál about how to orchestrate Nokia CNFs using Nephio . Intent based network management realized with open source.

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Here are my thoughts about the recently published Ericsson mobility report. Topics of interest include #APIs, #datatraffic, #FWA, #mobilebroadband, #mobilevideo, #OpenRAN, #privatenetworks, #programmablenetworks, #RedCap, #Slicing {Core Analysis} #networkAPIs, #networkslicing https://lnkd.in/gE9r5-y7

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Excellent post by Javier Domínguez Lacasa about spectrum policy for midband Midband is the lifeline for Telcos to provide high-speed and reliable data services. There is no other spectrum band that offers the reach, bandwidth, and properties like midband. Unfortunately, this is a scarce resource and extremely expensive. As a scarce resource, regulators need to prioritize the benefits of the majority of users who connect daily to these services. Consider this: effective spectrum allocation can enhance network capacity by up to 50%, which directly improves service quality and user satisfaction. With 5G technology expected to cover one-third of the world’s population by 2025, the efficient use of midband spectrum becomes even more crucial. This band is essential for enabling advancements in IoT, smart cities, and autonomous vehicles, and its optimal use could significantly boost these developments. Moreover, the economic implications are substantial. A 10% increase in mobile broadband penetration can lead to a 1.5% rise in GDP in developing economies. This highlights the critical role of midband spectrum in driving not only technological innovation but also economic growth and digital inclusion. https://lnkd.in/gYtybk_s #Telecommunications #Midband #SpectrumPolicy #Connectivity #Innovation

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Download the report on CPaaS API vs Network APIs     This report, written by Dean Bubley at Disruptive Analysis, clears the industry's confusion about CPaaS APIs vs. #NetworkAPIs and explains their roles in unleashing programmable network capabilities.

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My favourite piece of news from last week mostly flew under the radar because it happened at TechNetCyber, a military cybersecurity conference in Baltimore Maryland. It was reported from the event that US DoD officials acknowledged there’s a natural appetite for the most exclusive, secure networks in the national security space. Their preferred solution: Open RAN. This comes after EchoStar Corporation (who bought DISH Network at the end of 2023) recently announced it was awarded a $2.7 Billion contract (!!) to provide communications services to the US Navy. Through its Boost Mobile brand, EchoStar will deliver critical 5G solutions, including devices from multiple manufacturers as well as a native 5G Open RAN network. US DoD policy is naturally aligned with the US government on Open RAN. I think what many industry observers have overlooked is the amount of additional funding this could generate. Indeed, the EchoStar contract alone is worth almost twice as much as the NTIA’s Innovation Fund. Any doubts as to the viability of Open RAN, especially with regards to security, can now be put to bed. Check out all the news from last week in the Open & Disaggregated Infrastructure News (ODIN) roundup which I published yesterday along with a slight website refresh. #OpenRAN #AI #5G #6G #IoT #Mobile #OpenWiFi #OpenTransport #News #Innovation #ConnectedDevices #RedCap #Security #NetZero #Sustainability #NonTerrestrialNetworks #Satellite

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EDUCATION: DTT Italian migration to DVB-T2 Italy has made the choice to migrate HD to DVB-T2, similar to Germany, while other countries like France and Spain have decided to use DVB-T2 for UHD. One data point is 10M TV sets cannot receive T2, so simulcast between -T (AVC) and -T2 (HEVC) is required, which corresponds to 38% of the HH (only 30% in France). The switch off date to a 100% T2 is now set to December 2025, which is quite aggressive, to switch 10M TVs to T2. Once the transition is done, will come the topic of UHD over DTT using T2. What solution do you think Italy will look at as there is no spectrum for UHD? (My answer in comment not to spoil the debate). Good topic for the Lucca conference coming in June 6th. Andrea M. Michelozzi Simone Ferrara Fabio Murra

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#available vs #reliable A quote from an article that I modified slightly. "Wi-Fi is easily available but hardly reliable, while Private LTE /5G is easily reliable but hardly available" #networkfx #PRV8voice #mcx #publicsafety #UEsupport #SuperNOVA #privatenetworkenablement 

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D2X Multicast Broadcast Harmonized 5G NR was introduce NAB 2024 https://lnkd.in/eKMeePJa Top is example concept of Network Slicing 5G Core and 5G NR RAN. Below is example concept of D2X RAN slicing with OFDMA capability serving 10 Use Cases with Virtual Slices of D2X Virtual Frame each slice is tailored for Application requirements. https://lnkd.in/ebRvyaWa OFDMA improves spectrum efficiency using larger Bandwidths such as 24 MHz shown. This technology can be used in the Broadcast and IMT bands. The one-to-many nature of D2X results in much less system complexity than 5G NR and is designed to interwork as Non-3GPP Broadcast RAT at RAN layer 2.

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Podcast 67: Truth in Telecoms, MEF Member Wrestling https://lnkd.in/eZhQ2NFw After the success of Podcast 65 across the summary and deep dive videos about #TNID, we currently have a total of 1724 views after only a couple of days since publishing. Johnny, Giovanni Tarone, lured Noah back for a head-to-head verbal wrestling match on how we can solve the spam SMS problem. Noah Rafalko is a member of Mobile Ecosystem Forum. Johnny's opening statement was the MEF members are like suckerfish hanging around carriers/telcos. Until there is regulation, which will take time only the suckerfish can affect change on spam SMS. The current behavior of the mid-tier of suckerfish is squeezing ecosystem members out of the business, and pushing web brands away from A2P SMS. For example, in Europe some companies are being excluded from gateway SMS deals. While we've seen in the US the trials and tribulations of CSPs (Campaign Service Providers) trying to send 10DLC and 800SMS. The ecosystem is trying to remove competition, and smothering the smaller members. While the carriers have nothing to enforce given the lack of regulation, so simply focus on growing their SMS profit center. Johnny points his finger at Twilio for generating a significant proportion of SMS spam. Which is partially revealed by Syniverse's recent announcement on the closure of its non-sanctioned 10DLC SMS path. He labels Twilio the 4th largest carrier in the US, though there is an arguement Google could take that crown given it broadband network and running carriers' messaging infrastructure. There is also the fighting amongst the mid-tier suckerfish, with netnumber , Aegis Mobile, Proofpoint and MEF running events without The Campaign Registry present. Tata Communications has TCR up for sale by Lazard according to several sources. None on this is helping tackle the #SMS #spam problem. Noah responded by reviewing how we got to here, how the tribal nature of messaging has created many mid-tier companies generating revenues through their association with carriers. And how #AI opens up an even greater threats to consumers, which will result in attempts to squeeze even more cash out of consumers. AI is simply a money maker for the carriers and suckerfish. Noah's key point is the carriers need help. He describes how TNID, and a little light regulation, could resolve the current problems and protect US consumers. I raised to Noah the issue one why carriers are not measuring the SPAM SMS problem. His response is when they can measure the problem, they'll then have to fixed the problem. Hence the current failure to launch in adoption of TNID. Towards the end of this podcast Johnny and Noah get feisty as they discuss the origins of the TCR, and the challenges going forward.

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