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Poland is one of world’s most advanced markets for E-band microwave networks, paving the way for others and pushing the technology to its boundaries. Right after technology introduction around ten years back, due to rational Regulator policy, E-band microwaves links suddenly sprang up all over the country both as stand-alone deployments, and before long as multiband configurations reaching for longer distance. The relevance, foreseen penetration and achievable link distance have been always hot topics during the E-band discussions around the table. From the other hand, rapidly progressing deployments in the filed gradually were proving emerging technology and pushing traditional band microwaves out, yet delivering broadband channels for mobile backhaul. Now, after a decade of technology introduction, there are still seen growing numbers of new E-band links kicking in to the network with impressive links distances – technology evolves over the time, tapping into huge 70/80GHz band potential, and telecoms continuously challenge the hardware performance pushing the industry to develop new, better products. Thanks to Urząd Komunikacji Elektronicznej (Polish Office of Electronic Communications), microwave network evolution in Poland can be easily traced based on spectrum licenses register, proving one undoubtful trend – go to E-band! Even a single year may bring significant changes to the microwave landscape showing growing number of issued licenses for E-band links, both stand-alone and with multiband arrangement. Here comes the stats covering period from November 2023 through November 2024: 👉 E-band links count has grown by 11% from 13.68 k to 15.23 k, while count of traditional band links has been in decline. 👉 E-band link weighted average distance has grown by 7% from 3.53 km to 3.77 km showing growing number of links spanning from 2 to 10 km (longest ones likely with multiband setup). 👉 E-band links penetration grew by 4 percentage points from 36% to 40% - isn’t it a world record? 🌍 👉 E-band links bandwidth of registered licenses has grown as well and accounts for 86% of total point-to-point microwave now – traffic wise it might be a bit less share as E-band comes with slightly lower spectrum efficiency compared to traditional bands. … and looking at the microwave vendors plans, much more to come!   Data source: Urząd Komunikacji Elektronicznej 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9jvPQH9 #TeamEricsson #5G

The 2023 Telecom Act introduced a landmark shift, allowing administrative assignment of spectrum for satcom — a move that sparked intense debate. Telecom giants, citing “fairness” and a “level playing field”, continue to call for auctions, invoking the ghost of 2G past. In contrast, satcom providers argue for administrative allocation to boost spectrum efficiency, enable remote connectivity, and drive innovation. Could satcom be the exception to India’s auction-only spectrum policy? Explore the debate in this blog. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gv2iybQ5 #IkigaiLaw #telecom #satcom

📣 𝗡𝗲𝘄: 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗠 𝗚𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 According to the results of the 6th #GigabitStudy 2024 presented by Dialog Consult GmbH and VATM, there will be 45.9 million households in Germany that can be supplied with #Gigabit via fibre-optic and/or HFC networks by mid-2024. This is more than 2 million more than at the end of 2023. 80% of the increase will be driven by #competitors. With a #take-up rate of 35.1%, competitors in the #fibre expansion are holding their own against #Telekom's copper defence strategy, which with a take-up rate of only 13% is obviously not prioritising fibre sales thanks to the more lucrative vectoring marketing. https://lnkd.in/esERsash #telekommunication #digitalisation #industrystatus #competitionunits #wettbewerbverbindet Andreas Walter Dr. Frederic Ufer Gerrit Wernke Lilyana Borisova Jeffrey Al-Ali Steffen Lehmann Maria Schlechter-Heims Caroline Winter

Nokia's feat, which achieves crazy speeds (900 Gbit/s!) in optical fiber over hundreds of kilometers Nokia has managed to establish a record connection, over more than 2,500 kilometers, greater than 800 Gbit/s in optical fiber, and even more over a shorter distance. It was in Greece that the equipment manufacturer achieved this feat. Advertisement We can almost speak of a historic feat for Nokia and the telecom operator OTE. The partner companies announced, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, that they had set two new records for optical transmission speeds over long distances. Over 2,580 kilometers, the equipment manufacturer and the operator achieved speeds of up to 800 Gbit/s in fiber, with a peak at 900 Gbit/s over a shorter but colossal distance of 1,290 km. The approach is not just marketing, far from it. 800 Gbit/s over 2,500 kilometers in optical fiber: Nokia and OTE are doing well To be able to immediately appreciate the performance, one thing must be clear: Nokia and OTE conducted their transmission tests in real conditions. We can therefore really take into consideration the announced speeds, unlike tests that can usually be conducted in a laboratory. Between theory and practice, there can sometimes be a gulf. Here, for once, the case is concrete. As we know, optical fiber is capable of unimaginable speeds. Here, the speeds achieved are significant. Nokia and OTE were able to transmit, on a single channel each time, in 800 Gbit/s over 2,580 kilometers, and in 900 Gbit/s over 1,290 km. The speeds are not historic, but the relationship to the colossal distance is.

Some comments. Connectivity is becoming a different type of utility as water and electricity, and such, the tendency will be one big supplier per area with few additional alternatives in the same area. In the same way that we receive electricity from a big electrical company that attends our area and there are some alternatives from it, it will happen for connectivity. So the tendency is to have just one big company for cellular mobility, and options such as fiber and satellite connectivity in the same area. Regarding the usage demand, when a service becomes a utility, generally, the services demanded tend to be stable per user, and what will differentiate the services is the lower cost to deliver the demand required. So, if 4G delivers the demand required, 4G will be kept with no additional investment in 5G. In case the cost per bit starts to be cheaper in NTN network compared to other ways of connectivity, then it will be even harder for the suppliers that do not have NTN portfolio alternatives.

Looks like 60GHz unlicensed spectrum products have gained recognition as a significant lower cost solution vs fiber.

Interesting new forecast report out from the Dell’Oro Group on the next 5 years of telecom RAN market. - Worldwide RAN revenues are projected to grow at a 0% CAGR over the next five years, as rapidly declining LTE revenues will offset continued 5G investments. - The mix between existing and new use cases has not changed. Private/enterprise RAN is expected to grow at a 20% plus CAGR while public RAN investments decline. At the same time, because of the lower starting point, it will take some time for private RAN to move the broader RAN needle. - 5G-Advanced is not expected to fuel another capex cycle. Instead, operators will gradually transition their spending from 5G towards 5G-Advanced within their confined capex budgets. - Medium-term risks to the baseline are balanced, while the long-term risks are tilted to the downside and characterised by the data growth uncertainty with the existing MBB use case. Given current network utilisation levels and data traffic trends in more advanced markets, there are serious concerns about the timing of capacity upgrades. - RAN segments that are expected to grow over the next five years include 5G NR, FWA, mmWave, Open RAN, vRAN, private wireless, and small cells. #5G #wireless

The partnership between 2degrees and Ericsson is set to upgrade the New Zealand microwave network infrastructure with state-of-the-art technology, paving the way for world-class networks and services for customers! 📡 The successful completion of the first four microwave links marks the beginning of a transformative journey, with hundreds more to come soon. Ericsson's MINI-LINK 6000 microwave solution will play a pivotal role in enhancing network capabilities, ensuring timely and cost-effective mobile coverage and capacity, comparable to fiber. At 2degrees, the commitment to delivering industry-leading connectivity and high-quality experiences for customers is unwavering. The partnership with Ericsson is a testament to the dedication to network modernization and innovation, marking a significant step towards a more connected and efficient telecommunications landscape in New Zealand! 🚀 2degrees #Ericsson #NetworkUpgrade  #Microwave #MINILINK #5GTransport

Deutsche Telekom is preparing for a post-Huawei future with big changes ahead! - 🇩🇪 Germany's government has mandated the removal of Huawei equipment from 5G networks by 2029. - 🛠️ DT is developing proprietary software to control and configure antennas, moving away from third-party software. - 🌐 Open RAN infrastructure is set to expand with 3,000 mobile sites by 2026. - 📈 Despite challenges, DT reported strong financial performance in the first half of 2024. #Telecom #5G #Innovation - 📅 The 2029 deadline will require significant new skills and technologies within DT. - 💸 The software development cost is expected to hit a "triple million number," impacting DT’s financials. - 🏗️ DT's transition includes partnering with new suppliers like Nokia, Fujitsu, and Samsung for future infrastructure. - 📊 DT saw a 4.1% increase in service revenue and a 6.2% growth in adjusted EBITDA after leases in the first half of 2024. https://lnkd.in/ghbcSTsG

The Department of Telecommunications ( DOT ) has introduced significant changes to the processes for issuing experimental licenses, demonstration licenses, and equipment type approvals (ETA). These changes are based on the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) concerning the enhancement of ease of doing business and simplifying regulatory processes in the telecom sector. The new timelines offer much-needed efficiency, existing terms and conditions for experimental and demonstration Licenses will remain in effect, except for the updated timelines. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/gc6ff6C9 #TelecomLicenses #EaseOfDoingBusiness #DoT #TelecomRegulation #WirelessEquipment #InnovationInTelecom #SARALSanchar #EquipmentApprovals #TelecomPolicy #DigitalIndia #TelecomSector #ETAApprovals #BusinessSimplification #TechRegulations #TelecomInnovation #RegulatoryReforms