Discussions on challenges in 5G monetization, slow progress in deployment, transitioning to cloud-native core, balancing competition in European telecoms, market dynamics in Latin America, AR/VR applications, AI in network management, shift to AI hype, and insights on OpenRAN technology
Fadi deployment trend in Europe and Latin America shows steady progress, driven by capacity demand in mega cities.
5G fixed wireless access is a successful use case in the US and Europe, with mid-band frequencies supporting satisfactory ranges.
Telecom industry in Europe faces challenges with negative returns, pushing towards consolidation, while Latin America's market dynamics vary.
Millimeter wave technology is commercially viable and mature, with significant deployments in the US and emerging applications worldwide.
Deep dives
Fadi Deployment Trend in Europe and Latin America
Fadi deployment trend in Europe is slow but steady, with countries like the UK, France, and the Nordic countries making progress. In Latin America, Chile leads with 40% population coverage followed by Mexico and Brazil. The increasing demand and congestion in mega cities drive Fadi deployment, especially using C-band for guaranteed quality of service.
5G Use Cases and Monetization Strategies
5G fixed wireless access is a successful early 5G use case, providing capacity relief and guaranteed throughput. While present in markets like the US and parts of Europe, it is yet to be widely rolled out in Latin America. Mid-band frequencies offer satisfactory ranges for FWA, with millimeter wave deployments emerging in the US and Chile.
Industry Economic Viability and Market Dynamics
The telecom industry in Europe faces negative returns on invested capital, pushing for consolidation. Latin America's market dynamics vary with some countries having a more competitive landscape. The success of FWA and 5G deployment is influenced by capacity demand and strategic frequency usage.
Future Prospects of Millimeter Wave Technology
Millimeter wave technology is mature and commercially viable, with significant deployments in the US and selective usage in Latin America. While skeptics question its range and applications, the ecosystem support, chip availability, and device readiness indicate its readiness for scaled implementation.
Evolution in Network Technology
The discussion focuses on the evolution of network technology with a shift towards millimeter wave technology, enhancing data transfer capacity and speed. The deployment of millimeter wave technology is expanding worldwide, with notable trials in the US, Japan, and Australia, showing potential for enterprise applications such as media production and real-time media coverage.
Challenges and Consideration for Uplink Traffic
The conversation delves into the importance of uplink traffic capabilities, particularly in scenarios like enterprise settings and stadium events. The ability to manipulate uplink traffic patterns by adjusting megahertz allocations presents significant opportunities for enhancing data transfer rates and meeting the demands of emerging technologies like augmented reality.
Automation and Revolution in Network Management
The podcast highlights the critical role of automation and artificial intelligence in revolutionizing network management. Dynamic network optimization, energy efficiency, and proactive resource allocation are cited as areas where AI-driven automation can significantly enhance network performance and adaptability, laying the groundwork for future advancements in network technology and deployment.
The podders are delighted to welcome a special guest from Ericsson for the second straight week, celebrated by a couple of laboured analogies from Scott. Christian Leon heads up the networks business in Europe and Latin America, so is a great person to discuss the current state of 5G, especially when it comes to monetisation. That leads naturally onto topics such as 5G hype, network exposure and millimetre-wave.
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