In this episode, principal analysts Caroline Gabriel and Phil Hunter talk about the upcoming 3GPP Release 18 standards and satellite convergence at MWC Las Vegas. Caroline (00:58 - 14:40) takes a look at how the traditional RAN equipment vendors, Nokia and Ericsson, but also Huawei, may take advantage of advanced use cases emerging out of the 5G Advanced standards releases (Rel. 18 - 20). Phil (14:40 - 23:25) on the other hand discusses the topic of satellite-cellular convergence at MWC Las Vegas, highlighting some key partnerships and collaborations coming out of the convention. Hosted by Luc Braun. 

The articles discussed can be found on our website here:

https://rethinkresearch.biz/articles/neps-will-retain-power-if-they-can-make-5g-release-18-truly-meaningful/

https://rethinkresearch.biz/articles/mwc-las-vegas-satellite-convergence-fwa-and-o-ran-top-the-bill/

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