Testing 5G NTN in the Lab End-to-end solutions for reliability, stability, and performance

5G NTN enables modern connectivity by offering network resilience as a backup, allowing for worldwide coverage and even providing service in remote areas like islands and mountains. In April 2023, the UK Government announced a new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy with an ￡8 million fund to incentivise new satellite connectivity for remote locations. So, it’s clear this is the next stage of 5G evolution. But how can you test and monitor something that’s very remote or even in space?

This white paper goes into detail like:

• How NTNs are evolving – Device manufacturers and Network Operators are teaming up to deliver D2H (Direct to Handset) solutions using satellite for low bandwidth connectivity for voice or SMS services. Support for high-bandwidth, low-latency data services like video streaming and cloud computing are still a ways off.
• Why standardisation matters – Standards like 3GPP (release 17), Rel-18 and Rel-19 will improve standards and fulfil regulatory requirements like lawful intercept, emergency calls, public warning systems and more. This is critical for convergence with terrestrial telecoms networks and support across mobile handsets and chipsets.
• Why testing is an issue – With the location of these satellites thousands of feet above the earth, physical testing isn’t really possible. So, providers must look to replicate a station’s condition in orbit by having the base stations (gNB) undergo testing with a traffic emulator (such as the TM500).
• Testing the performance and reliability of the entire network ?– To validate a capacity test scenario with thousands of UEs and different channel conditions per UE, you’ll want an UE Emulator with embedded channel model software, however.
• Where digital twins come in – These replicas allow you to predict and troubleshoot potential issues, optimise resources and test various scenarios cost-effectively and efficiently.

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ZTE reports H1 2024 revenue of RMB 62.49 billion and net profit of RMB 5.73 billion

ZTE Corporation has?announced a revenue of RMB 62.49 billion for the first half of 2024, representing an increase of 2.9% year-on-year.

According to ZTE’s results announcement recently, in H1 2024, the net profit attributable to holders of ordinary shares of the listed company reached RMB 5.73 billion, up 4.8% year-on-year. The net profit after extraordinary items attributable to holders of ordinary shares of the listed company for the same period was RMB 4.96 billion, indicating a year-on-year rise of 1.1%. Basic earnings per share was RMB 1.20. Net cash flows from operating activities increased by 8.9% to RMB 7.00 billion, compared to the same period last year.

In the first half of 2024, despite a complex external environment, a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation driven by artificial intelligence accelerated. Emerging technologies, applications and business models such as AIGC, 5G-A and the low-altitude economy continued to develop. ZTE remained committed to technological innovation and to the synergy of “connectivity + computing” contributing to stable overall performance, with growth achieved in both revenue and net profit.

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Achieve an Efficient Fibre Rollout: Your Ultimate Guide

FTTx rollout is critical for CSPs to remain competitive, but it’s not without challenges. This illuminating piece from FNT, a leading provider of software solutions for the integrated management of IT, data centre and telecommunication infrastructures, is your go-to resource for understanding the complexities of fibre network implementation and ensuring a seamless rollout.

Here’s what you can expect to learn:

• The challenges facing fibre rollout projects – You’ll learn why technology, investment, geographic limitations and scalability all must be addressed even before you get a realistic estimate of the cost to lay new FTTx infrastructure.
• Why feasibility matters – As much as CSPs would like to upgrade their entire network at once, that’s often not an option. Laying fibre optic cables, installing equipment, ensuring proper connectivity and the costs that go into these efforts are not minor.
• How to best launch a fibre rollout – Successful FTTx projects start with an analysis to assess the demand, market conditions and ROI. It should consider the size of the expansion area, required capacities, potential clients and possible routes.
• How to properly plan – The analysis sets you up for a planning phase where you develop initial designs to optimise the network architecture and compare alternatives, timelines, budget estimates and resource requirements.
• Why every build needs documentation – Once your plans are approved, you can proceed with construction. But don’t forget to document the as-built status of your installed equipment; this is a critical step that’s often overlooked.

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Telecom fraud losses to decline 9% by 2028, Kaleido Research finds

New research from Kaleido Intelligence?has found that annual fraud losses from voice and operator messaging channels will decline to $17 billion in 2028, an annual decline of 9% on 2024’s projected losses for the year.

Kaleido’s new research,?Mobile Network Fraud & Security: 2024 Outlook, shows that a combination of declines in channel use and the shutdown of circuit-switched networks will encourage fraudsters into newer forms of fraud, including attacks on APIs, and the use of AI to directly manipulate the telecoms network and create false subscriber identities. These false identities are a key reason why subscriber fraud will remain the single most damaging form of fraud in the coming years, accounting for nearly $11 billion in operator losses in 2028.

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Nokia chosen by TM to build international DWDM network in Malaysia

Nokia has been selected by TM to build a dedicated international optical Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network, improving the management of growing data traffic and improving data centre connectivity. Nokia’s industry-leading DWDM solution will allow TM to effectively support massive increments in data traffic and fulfil the increasing demand for cloud-based real-time and low-latency services and applications by its hyperscaler customers.

The new DWDM network will act as an express route for cross-country traffic, connecting the Malaysia-Thailand border to the Malaysia-Singapore border. It will provide hyperconnectivity to the main data centres in Malaysia and a cable landing station to accommodate the exponential growth of data traffic across these countries. Once completed, the new network will help TM expedite its adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to use automation for enhanced network performance and operations.

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Bhutan Telecom deploys Ciena routers to boost customer experience

Bhutan Telecom?is deploying?Ciena’s coherent routing solutions to support traffic demands. With Ciena’s 5164, 8110 and 8114 routers, Bhutan Telecom will improve the customer experience especially as its customers move towards new technologies like edge cloud applications.

Karma Tshewang, the technical director at Bhutan Telecom, said, “Post pandemic, the local community continues to work, play and use digital content in the comfort of their homes. We’re also seeing renewed interest from connected tourists to the world’s happiest country. Hyperconnectivity is set to be an influence in helping transform Bhutan into a digital society and we’re working with Ciena to improve connectivity and reduce latency.”

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