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Operator-Controlled 6G
A new paper by David Soldani envisions an industry future defined by an operator-controlled 6G. Rakuten Mobile is the reference case for how the wider industry can achieve this goal. The process begins with changes to five business practices that currently constrain mobile operators’ strategic prospects. Next, industry transition involves three phases. Its success depends…
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Nokia and its 6G Initiatives
Nokia ranks among the most connected organizations in the 6G industry map. It became one of the founding participants in 6G Flagship, the Finnish 6G initiative launched in 2018. Since then, Nokia has expanded its involvement in Finnish industry alliances, research activities, and demonstrator projects. In terms of wider geographic footprint, Nokia has strong connections…
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Samsung Electronics’ 6G initiatives
As is to be expected, South Korea’s Samsung Electronics is heavily involved in local and international 6G initiatives. Its South Korea cluster appears on the lower, left-hand side of Samsung Electronics’ graph below. There is a strong emphasis on AI-RAN initiatives. Samsung Electronics is also involved with academia (via Korea University) and the government (Ministry…
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