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UK watchdog Ofcom unveiled a proposal to allow mobile network operators to use existing spectrum for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services, in a bid to make the technology more widely available. Ofcom stated it is opening a consultation on ways it could authorise D2D satellite services on standard smartphones using most spectrum bands licensed to UK … Leer más

In our MWC25 Barcelona predictions webinar (check it out to see what we got wrong), we suggested AI would be the show’s dominant theme. We were right, of course. I cannot say it was a particularly risky guess. Riskier, however, was the prediction we would begin to see the AI narrative evolve from one focused … Leer más

Cassava Technologies partnered with Nvidia to build what the pair claimed would be Africa’s first AI factory, as part of a push around deploying the technology in the region. Cassava, founded by Zimbabwe telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa, stated the factory would run Nvidia’s AI computing technology, with a view of helping businesses, governments and researchers … Leer más

INTERVIEW: Global economist Keyu Jin (pictured) argued the old world order is finished, presenting opportunities for investment and technology development on a truly global scale by people who grasp the potential of a multi-cultural, multidimensional landscape. At MWC25 Barcelona, Jin told Mobile World Live the world had entered a new paradigm and the best strategy … Leer más

T-Mobile US agreed a deal in principle to offload its 800MHz spectrum assets to Grain Management, with the operator to receive a combination of cash and all of the private investment company’s 600MHz spectrum licences in return. In a statement, T-Mobile explained Grain, in partnership with construction company Black & Veatch, would market the 800MHz … Leer más

Egypt targeted a digital skills boost, outlining plans to launch dedicated training programmes as it seeks to promote itself as a global ICT offshoring hub. The nation detailed a focus on training covering AI, data analytics and embedded systems during a meeting between government ministers and relevant executives yesterday (20 March). Officials noted Egypt already … Leer más

INTERVIEW: Veon CEO Kaan Terzioglu (pictured) argued operators must conduct an aggressive shake-up of their business models by abandoning the sale of raw data and instead focus on selling digital services and continue to push augmented intelligence. Speaking at MWC25 Barcelona, Terzioglu reiterated the company’s augmented intelligence mantra that essentially gives AI a more human-touch, … Leer más