Salman Tariq

The June 2024 Ericsson Mobility Report is now live, featuring the most up-to-date data and analysis from the telecom industry. Here are the key takeaways that caught my eye: 📱 In 2029, the number of 5G mobile subscriptions will reach nearly 5.6 billion – that’s 60% of the global market. ⚡ Speed-based tariffs are now being offered by almost 40% of Fixed Wireless Access service providers, compared to 27% a year ago. ✅ Great user experiences are being delivered by 5G mid-band, with a service provider achieving time-to-content (TTC) of under 1.5 seconds for 97% of user activities. Click below to get your copy of the report and keep up to date with all the latest data and analysis from the telecom industry. What are your thoughts on these trends and how do you see them shaping the future of the telecom industry? 🤔 #MobilityReport #5G #TeamEricsson

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This week we're sharing some insights from NOVACOM AFRICA 1-to-1 TELCO SUMMITS alumni Hassan Abdallah. What do you feel are the game changer trends that will disrupt and forge the industry over the coming years?

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Digitel has made history as the first telecom company in South Sudan to launch a 5G network, offering users lightning-fast speeds and unprecedented connectivity. This milestone marks a significant step in advancing the country's communication infrastructure and digital capabilities. Founded in 2020, Digitel is the first mobile telecom firm owned by South Sudanese citizens. With the launch of 5G, the company is set to revolutionize the ICT landscape, enhancing communication and driving increased usage of digital technologies across the nation. In addition to 5G, Digitel continues to provide comprehensive telecom services, including 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE, internet, and mobile financial services. This diverse range of offerings underscores their commitment to improving connectivity and service accessibility for South Sudan’s population of over 11 million. The introduction of 5G technology is expected to catalyze the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), leading to increased automation, efficiency, and quality of life. According to Accenture, 5G delivers faster speeds, lower latency, higher capacity, and improved network reliability, paving the way for a more connected and innovative future. #Digitel #5G #SouthSudan #TelecomInnovation #Connectivity #DigitalTransformation #ICT #IoT #TechAdvancement #NetworkReliability #DigitalEconomy To read more:https://zurl.co/uGbr

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Earlier this year ABI Research forecast an accelerated convergence of communications technology (CT), information technology (IT), and operations technology (OT) to the forefront driven by cloud and edge computing. Key to that is for technology providers to work strategically to drive demand and adoption of this converged platform. It is becoming evident that every technology that surrounds us today is software driven or define. Time to market is essential to beat competition, hence #IT and #OT convergence is nothing but inevitable. But let's not forget that there is a #CT component as well. With stringent requirements in latency and time sensitive networking, mobility, security, device to device communication, isolated communication (LAN), the communication technology continue to evolve to support these convergence. Communication Technology existing in any industry/enterprises are not new, from the days of analog communication like the DMR, FM, to digital ones like GSM-R, enterprise LTE, WiFi... and then of course #3GPP Rel-16 onwards introduced updates and features to support the deployment of #Private5G. Take for example in the case of #manufacturing. Rel-16 introduces 5G LAN feature that can manage the grouping of IDs and make them into virtual networks (VNs). It allows isolation of multiple physical networks, e.g Wi-Fi network, the wired LAN for production, and Wi-Fi network for office work. The #5GLAN also supports cross segment Layer 2 and Layer 3 communication without the new of additional routers, which is key as PLC devices around the factories communicate via later 2 while 5G supports only later 3 communication. Another example is the Time Sensitive Communication (#TSC) in 3GPP Rel-17, enabling 5G to support any application, essentially an upgrade from the IEEE Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) from Rel-16 used as the main protocol for factories today. This will support the deployment of private wide area networks (WANs) which are relevant to industry in #logistics and #ports. There is never a lack of use cases. It's out there from automation to railway and manufacturing, mining, utilities and basically anything from sky to anything underground. There is also not a lack of technology and I believe Private 5G will be the perfect digital convergence. Came across some private5G use cases in this website (https://lnkd.in/g-_UhK6G) from deployment in Tesla Gigafactory plant in Brandenburg, Germany to 40,000 square meter warehouse CJ Logistics in South Korea. Note: Updated May2024. #ConvergenceTechnology #CommunicationsTechnology #InformationTechnology #OperationsTechnology #Private5G

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Many thanks to Appledore Research, and Robert Curran for this deep feature on Chenosis. Question to you: API Gateways are the key to Africa's digital transformation, and so far, only Chenosis, led by Saad Syed, has ventured heart and head into this, using a different approach to suit the unique needs of the continent.. There has never been a more exciting time to be in Africa.  Let us know your thoughts, after reading the report. MTN Group Management Services (Pty) LtdRalph MupitaChika Ekeji Charles Molapisi

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Africa’s telecom landscape is on fire. Rising mobile adoption and sky-high customer expectations are pushing telcos to evolve faster. But how can they stay ahead? I chatted with Hassan Abdallah, Technical Director at the powerhouse Telecel Group. Telecel is a: — Multinational telco in 27 African countries — with more than 6 million active subscribers — that grew from a voice and SMS operator to a full mobile network provider. Telecel knows how to adapt to meet their customer needs. "Small companies are coming up with groundbreaking solutions that benefit users directly," Hassan says. “And disruptive ideas are often born outside the walls of traditional telcos.” This means that telcos need to be: — Open to collaboration: Partnering with startups can give them a competitive edge — Internally creative: Developing their own solutions to meet customer demands — In touch with their user behaviour: When customers want support on social channels such as Instagram and WhatsApp, telcos should comply By adding new features on top of essential services like internet access, telcos can stay competitive, while driving growth across the continent. What are your thoughts on changing customer expectations in Africa’s telecom space? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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"There's no such thing as 5G" - a real developer speaks For all telecom people excited about #5G SA and all people excited about #6G watch/listen to this. I start it where Tim Panton talks with Alan Quayle and Giovanni Tarone about using 5G for his racing driver training project. Amazing what the radio has achieved since Tim built 2G base stations himself. "It’s all the stuff behind the radio that is the problem!" It is noted this is before 5G SA has been deployed but this is the world everybody outside #telecom lives in. The provocative question with the current state of the industry is when 5G SA will be fully deployed and whether that will be before 6G is touted to start? We are keen to fix 5-10 years from now, we need to fix it today. Listen to his real-world experience as a developer and consider how the network can materially help today and in the future. The good thing here is the place of deployment is constrained - a racing track. The bad thing is it could be any racing track in the world. https://lnkd.in/ecGnH_JR

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It was great to speak with Capacity Media - a techoraco brand recently about the pivotal point the UK has reached in its 5G journey. While 5G coverage has improved significantly in recent years, we’re still trailing behind other countries in fully leveraging its capabilities. To truly harness the benefits of 5G, widespread availability of standalone (SA) architecture, paired with widespread mid-band spectrum coverage, is crucial. This "gold standard" of 5G unlocks a range of new applications that non-standalone deployments cannot match. A key advantage is network slicing, which allows operators to create multiple virtual networks tailored for enterprises, broadcasting, gaming, and more – all on a single physical infrastructure. Yet challenges remain in bringing the value of 5G SA to society and businesses at scale. Collaboration with government to simplify and accelerate planning and access will be key to overcoming these obstacles, and ensuring the UK doesn't miss out on the immense economic benefits of widespread 5G SA adoption. Thank you to Capacity for the opportunity to share my perspectives on this important topic! https://lnkd.in/drZxfJf2 #5G #standalone #networkslicing

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5G networks are unlocking unprecedented opportunities for CSPs, enabling new ways to monetize investments and foster innovation. With Network as Code, we can harness network APIs to drive value creation and build dynamic ecosystems with application developers and technology partners. Learn more about how this transformation is taking shape in regions like the Middle East and Africa, and explore real-world success stories. Watch our latest video: https://lnkd.in/dcppjamt

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