Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 Wrap-Up
- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss key highlights from MWC Barcelona 2025
- Overview of AST Space Mobile's joint venture with Vodafone Group called Satco
- Insights on Qualcomm and MediaTek's new 5G modem announcements
AST Space Mobile and Vodafone Partnership
- Joint venture Satco aims to support fragmented mobile network operators in Europe
- Provides turnkey solution with managed networking stack and operations
- Focus on digital sovereignty within the European Union
- Broadband capabilities beyond text messaging, including video calls
Advancements in 5G Modems
- Qualcomm introduces X85 modem with 12.5 Gbps throughput
- MediaTek announces M90 modem with 12 Gbps capability
- Both modems feature improved power efficiency and AI enhancements
- Inclusion of NTN satellite connectivity capabilities for IoT and NR
Open Telecom AI Platform Launch
- AMD, Cisco, Nokia, and Reliance Jio collaborate on new AI initiative
- Aims to democratize access to modern AI through disaggregated networking infrastructure
- Reliance Jio's role as a catalyst with 500 million subscribers
5G XR Trials
- Ericsson partners with T-Mobile and Qualcomm for 5G XR trials
- Demonstration of AR streaming on T-Mobile's commercial network
- Focus on thin, light AR glasses and distributed compute solutions
Security in Telecom
- Palo Alto Networks introduces Prisma SASE 5G solution
- Addresses security challenges in vast device ecosystems
- Provides monetization opportunities for mobile network operators
MWC Device Announcements
- Xiaomi Buds Pro 5 with Wi-Fi for lossless audio
- Concept phones with attachable camera lenses from Xiaomi and Realme
- Lenovo's foldable and solar-powered laptop concepts
- Various ultra-slim phone designs and foldable prototypes
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By Anshel Sag and Will Townsend
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Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 Wrap-Up
- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss key highlights from MWC Barcelona 2025
- Overview of AST Space Mobile's joint venture with Vodafone Group called Satco
- Insights on Qualcomm and MediaTek's new 5G modem announcements
AST Space Mobile and Vodafone Partnership
- Joint venture Satco aims to support fragmented mobile network operators in Europe
- Provides turnkey solution with managed networking stack and operations
- Focus on digital sovereignty within the European Union
- Broadband capabilities beyond text messaging, including video calls
Advancements in 5G Modems
- Qualcomm introduces X85 modem with 12.5 Gbps throughput
- MediaTek announces M90 modem with 12 Gbps capability
- Both modems feature improved power efficiency and AI enhancements
- Inclusion of NTN satellite connectivity capabilities for IoT and NR
Open Telecom AI Platform Launch
- AMD, Cisco, Nokia, and Reliance Jio collaborate on new AI initiative
- Aims to democratize access to modern AI through disaggregated networking infrastructure
- Reliance Jio's role as a catalyst with 500 million subscribers
5G XR Trials
- Ericsson partners with T-Mobile and Qualcomm for 5G XR trials
- Demonstration of AR streaming on T-Mobile's commercial network
- Focus on thin, light AR glasses and distributed compute solutions
Security in Telecom
- Palo Alto Networks introduces Prisma SASE 5G solution
- Addresses security challenges in vast device ecosystems
- Provides monetization opportunities for mobile network operators
MWC Device Announcements
- Xiaomi Buds Pro 5 with Wi-Fi for lossless audio
- Concept phones with attachable camera lenses from Xiaomi and Realme
- Lenovo's foldable and solar-powered laptop concepts
- Various ultra-slim phone designs and foldable prototypes
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