Paulo Miguel Macedo

Significant investments in 5G technology are being made by operators in the MEA region, which will serve as the engine to enable IoT, smart cities, and enterprise solutions. These advancements are expected to drive transformative use cases such as autonomous transportation, smart agriculture, and advanced healthcare services powered by real-time data analytics. Additionally, the integration of 5G with edge computing and AI will unlock new opportunities for industries to optimize operations, enhance productivity, and deliver innovative customer experiences. Read more from the press release below and follow to download the report! I am beyond excited in working in this amazing region! #nokia #5G #MEA

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"𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝘀?" 📍𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀: With just 1% annual global revenue growth and rising competition, urgent innovation is needed to drive returns on massive 5G and fiber investments. 📍𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿: These autonomous, goal-driven AI agents can analyze, decide, and act with minimal human input—helping telcos reduce costs, automate network operations, and transform business models. 📍𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄: Early adopters of agentic AI will unlock significant advantages, including higher efficiency, better customer experiences, and increased resilience—turning telecom’s complexity into a competitive edge. 📍𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 🔺Up to 40% reduction in operational expenditures and a 10–15% increase in ROI through AI-driven automation. 🔺Proactive network management for greater resilience and uptime. 🔺Enhanced customer experience with conversational AI and agent co-pilots. 🔺Advanced cybersecurity with real-time detection and autonomous response—key as threats and skill shortages grow. 📍Adoption requires a clear, phased approach: From aligning AI to business strategy, modernizing IT architecture, and ensuring governance, to piloting and scaling solutions. 📍Partnership matters: Capgemini and Microsoft offer deep telecom industry experience, robust AI/cloud platforms, and proven transformation programs to accelerate intelligent telco journeys. 📍Global examples are already delivering: From NTT DOCOMO’s AI-powered network management in Japan to AT&T’s internal agent automations and Telstra’s Azure-based AI for service, agentic AI is driving real-world impact. 📍Act now to stay ahead: The first movers in agentic AI will achieve long-term competitive advantage as these systems continue to learn and improve. ✅ Subscribe to #global5gevolution newsletter (https://lnkd.in/ge9gsyjE) & tune in “Vehicle Connectivity" ✅ Or subscribe #global5gevolution YouTube (https://lnkd.in/g8M7YvKq) & tune in “Vehicle Connectivity”; click comment box ✅ Follow us on Kaneshwaran Govindasamy & Global 5G Evolution 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝟱𝗚 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! Your donation helps us continue delivering the latest insights, research, and conference discussions. Every contribution enables us to sustain and grow this platform for the benefit of all members. Thank you for your support! 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 👉Small monthly recurring donation of $10 (subscription): https://lnkd.in/e4MAD7pN 👉One-time donation: https://lnkd.in/eitCeewX #AgenticAI #TelecomInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #TelecomTransformation #5G #6G #NetworkAutomation #AIAgents #CustomerExperience #Cybersecurity #AIInTelecom #SmartNetworks #DigitalTransformation #AIForBusiness #TechInnovation #Capgemini #MicrosoftAzure #FutureOfTelecom #AIAdoption #TelecomLeaders

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From the first call on Vodafone’s network 40 years ago to today’s 5G Standalone (5GSA) infrastructure, we’ve come a long way.   5GSA is a major leap forward. On a dedicated network, built from the ground-up for 5G, it delivers faster speeds, lower latency, and smarter energy use. And it’s not just about better streaming - it’s about enabling real-time innovation.   For businesses, network slicing is a great example of what 5GSA can do. This technology enables organisations to carve out their own private lane on the network, tailored to their specific needs. At Glastonbury, @VodafoneThree used network slicing to connect 102 payment machines across three bars, enabling up to two transactions per minute. This led to seamless payment operations and allowed festival-goers to enjoy more of their favourite artists without having to wait in long queues.   We’re investing in our networks to bring 5GSA to more of our customers across Europe in the months and years ahead. To find out more about what it can do, watch the video below or read more here: https://lnkd.in/etpP3McP   #Vodafone #5GSA #Innovation #EveryoneConnected #SeabedtoStars #VFCustomerFirst

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Telcos: The Digital Backbone of Tomorrow’s World 🌍📡 As the next wave of technology unfolds—AI, edge computing, IoT, autonomous systems—one enabler remains at the center of it all: Telecom. Telcos are no longer just about connectivity. We are the infrastructure, intelligence, and integration layer of a digital future that’s reshaping how people live, work, and interact. 🔹 Powering remote education and healthcare 🔹 Enabling smart cities and sustainable industries 🔹 Making real-time collaboration and AI experiences seamless 🔹 Bringing inclusion to the underserved with ubiquitous access As workers at a telco, we see this as more than a business opportunity—it’s a responsibility. We’re not just deploying networks. We’re transforming lives. We’re accelerating nations. We’re bridging futures. The next technology shift is not around us—it’s through us. And telcos are ready. #TechForGood #TelecomTransformation #FutureIsNow #DigitalInclusion #SmartConnectivity #AI #EdgeComputing #IoT #TelcoToTechco #PurposeDrivenTech #etisalat #eand

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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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According to a report from McKinsey recent energy price hikes have hit the telecommunications sector hard. Energy spending was already a significant cost factor for telecom operators, at up to 5 percent of revenue, before recent price hikes. In the last few years, however, large operators have seen their energy costs increase outpace sales growth by more than 50 percent. The increasing energy demand of networks is impacting not only the operational costs but also increasing the environmental footprint. Please read how we worked together with PT. Indosat Tbk to help them reduce their energy consumption, and environmental footprint with the use of AI. #AI #ESG #EnergySaving https://lnkd.in/ez4g8WjZ

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Why 5G Demands a New Transport Network 5G isn’t just faster - it’s smarter, more diverse, and ultra-responsive. To meet these demands: •Peak data rates: up to 20× higher than 4G •Latency: 10× lower for ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) To deliver this, the transport network has evolved into three key segments, collectively called xHaul: Fronthaul, Midhaul, and Backhaul. 🔹 Fronthaul: From CPRI to eCPRI •Throughput: up to 50 Gbps •Latency: <0.1 ms •Packet-based, more efficient, carrying only selected functions thanks to DU/RU splitting •Enables flexible deployment of Distributed Units at cell sites or edge nodes 🔹 Midhaul: Connecting DU to CU •Data rates: up to 10 Gbps •Latency: <2 ms •Distance: up to 200 km depending on deployment •Provides flexibility in placing DU/CU based on service or traffic needs 🔹 Backhaul: Linking CU/Edge to Core •Data rates: up to 100 Gbps •Latency: <10 ms •Aggregates traffic from multiple sites •Ensures service continuity, handovers, and core-level policy enforcement 💡 Bottom line: 5G’s xHaul architecture transforms the transport network from a single path in 4G into a segmented, performance-tiered network. eCPRI powers real-time fronthaul Midhaul enables flexible DU-CU placement Robust backhaul ensures the core keeps pace with distributed intelligence at the edge The result? A transport network ready to handle 5G’s speed, scale, and diversity. To learn about 5G evolution, refer to the course - https://lnkd.in/eKKRjTUY #5G #Telecom #xHaul #TransportNetwork #eCPRI #DU #CU #EdgeComputing #NetworkInnovation

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