Marcio PORTELLA

🚀 Building the Future of Radio Access Network Operations with AI The telecommunications industry is experiencing unprecedented complexity with 5G deployments, Open RAN architectures, the emergence of AI-RAN and 6G research. RAN engineers are at the frontlines, managing thousands of base stations, analyzing massive datasets, and ensuring network performance 24/7. 🚀 The Challenge Today's RAN engineers face: ✔️ Multi-vendor environments with diverse management interfaces ✔️ Data overload from thousands of KPI metrics and alarms ✔️ Complex troubleshooting across multiple network layers ✔️ Rapid technology evolution requiring continuous learning 🤖The Solution: Intelligent RAN Copilot Here is a comprehensive framework for building an Instruction-Following Transformer Copilot specifically designed for RAN engineers. This isn't just another chatbot—it's a domain-expert AI assistant that: ✅ Understands telecom terminology (RSRP, SINR, eNB, gNB, etc.) ✅ Generates executable commands (SQL queries, API calls, CLI scripts) ✅ Provides role-based responses for NOC, Field, and Planning engineers ✅ Validates outputs to prevent network disruptions ✅ Grounds responses in real-time network data 🔧Key Technical Innovations 🎯 Role-Based Personas: Different response styles for NOC engineers (concise, action-oriented) vs. Field engineers (detailed procedures with safety considerations) 🛡️ Hallucination Prevention: Multi-layer validation system with real-time fact-checking against OSS data 📊 Real-Time Grounding: Integration with streaming KPI data, alarms, and configuration changes via Kafka pipelines 🔍 RAG Architecture: Vector-based knowledge retrieval from technical documentation, procedures, and best practices 📈Real-World Impact Reduction in problem resolution time Automation of repetitive tasks Decrease in training time for new engineers System availability with <3 second response times The telecommunications industry is at an inflection point. By combining domain expertise with cutting-edge AI, we can empower RAN engineers to build and operate the networks that will power our digital future. AI-RAN Alliance https://ai-ran.org #AIRAN #Copilot #RANOps #AIOps #AIOSS #RANCopilot #TelecomAI #5G #RAN #NetworkAutomation #DigitalTransformation #Telecommunications #Innovation #OpenRAN #NetworkEngineering

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Regulator Closes Loophole – eSIM Providers Must Have a MVNO License Brazil’s telecom regulator Anatel has ruled that provisioning #eSIM profiles is a core telecommunications function, not a value-added service (VAS). The decision requires companies to obtain a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (#MVNO) license, reinforcing the distinction between connectivity and value-added services, and ensuring accountability and security in a rapidly changing market. The decision explicitly states that companies wanting to provision eSIMs must be authorized by the agency, at least as an MVNO. This requirement ensures that all companies with direct control over mobile connections are held to the same standards of regulation, accountability, and security as the large carriers. It eliminates a regulatory loophole, preventing companies from using eSIM technology to bypass licensing and enter the telecommunications market without proper oversight. eSIM marketplaces and eSIM providers do not own or operate mobile services in Brazil, and most of them are not present locally in the country. Instead, they buy from licensed local carriers to resell data packages to international #travelers. Their service is built on the premise of being "a hassle-free, digital alternative" to a physical SIM card, allowing users to connect upon arrival. Anatel’s decision directly challenges the “VAS provider” status that the companies have likely used to operate in Brazil. The implications are: Licensing Requirement: These eSIM providers will likely be required to obtain a formal MVNO license from Anatel. This is a process that involves appointing a local legal representative. Operational Changes: As licensed MVNOs, they will have to adhere to the same regulatory standards as mobile network operators, which include requirements for network security, quality of service, and consumer protection. Compliance Risk: If the eSIM providers continue to operate in Brazil without an MVNO license, they risk being sanctioned by Anatel. This could include fines, service disruptions, or being blocked from providing services in the country, similar to what has happened in other markets like Turkey. In short, Anatel’s decision forces these global eSIM providers to shift from a simple VAS reseller model to a telecommunications provider and adhere to regulations on such, if they want to continue serving the Brazilian market. Anatel is not the only regulator working with this issue. Other regulators are looking at the same solution for eSIM and some Over-the-top (#OTT) services. I does not come as a surprise, several eSIM providers expected that this would happen at one point, and have already made plans to become MVNOs. In addition it gives them the opportunity to offer other services as well e.g. voice call and SMS. https://lnkd.in/g_qhEu5v

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