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new investments in 5G throughout 2024 and beyond. Over half of operators expect to begin deploying 5G-Advanced within a year after its commercial availability, driven by priority use cases such as 5G multicast services and low-cost IoT support. GSMAi predicts a fourfold increase in mobile data traffic by 2030, underscoring the importance of ongoing infrastructure investments. Monthly global mobile data traffic per connection is forecasted to grow from 12.8 GB in 2023 to 47.9 GB in 2030, driven in part by the increasing use of Generative AI (GenAI) applications. Peter Jarich, Head of GSMAi, emphasised the evolving landscape of 5G use cases, including opportunities in API monetization and 5G RedCap for enterprise IoT. He highlighted
the significance of 5G SA and 5G-Advanced networks in meeting enterprise service needs, particularly in areas such as slicing, low latency, and massive IoT capabilities. In response to the growing demand for advanced network services, the GSMA introduced the Billing and Charging Evolution (BCE) standard, replacing Transferred Account Procedures (TAP). This standard streamlines the charging model, enabling operators to implement 5G SA networks efficiently and enhance value from wholesale roaming settlement and IoT operational efficiency. Moreover, network API exposure presents an additional avenue for operators to capitalise on their 5G investments and generate revenue beyond traditional connectivity services.
Nokia Announces Commercial Availability of Cloud RAN Solution in 2024
Nokia revealed its Cloud RAN solution is set to hit the market commercially this year. This comes following a series of successful trials conducted globally with hardware vendors, web scale companies, and chipset manufacturers. Nokia’s innovative anyRAN approach facilitates a smooth transition to hybrid environments of Cloud RAN and purpose-built RAN, ensuring consistent performance and interoperability with common software and In- Line acceleration architecture. The anyRAN solution offers a myriad of benefits, allowing mobile operators and enterprises to select any server and cloud environment of their choice, thereby eliminating supplier lock-in. This flexibility extends to the Containers-as-a-Service (CaaS) layer, higher-layer processing architectures, and associated server hardware providers. Dimitris Mavrakis, Senior Research Director at ABI Research, lauded Nokia’s move, emphasising the importance of flexibility and partnerships in the ever-evolving market. Underpinning Nokia’s Cloud RAN solution is its energy-efficient In-Line acceleration architecture, seamlessly integrating with leading cloud or server infrastructures. The company has already conducted successful end-to-end 5G data calls (Layer 3 calls)
in multi-vendor setups, showcasing the robustness of its anyRAN approach. Moreover, Nokia has expanded its anyRAN solution to cater to enterprise needs, collaborating with industry giants Cisco, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Microsoft. This partnership aims to offer private wireless solutions to enterprise customers, providing more choice and flexibility through collaboration with best-in-class system integrators and cloud core solution providers. Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, expressed excitement about the developments, highlighting the importance of reliable RAN solutions for supporting mission and business-critical applications. He emphasised that Nokia’s industry partnerships would drive efficiency, innovation, and scale, delivering a competitive advantage to operators and enterprises embracing Cloud RAN.
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