NFV

The huge mobile data requirements of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will mandate the use of 5G, and prove a platform for operators looking for standout use cases for the burgeoning technology.

Network functions virtualisation (NFV) and 5G technology will require mobile operators to completely replace legacy back office BSS, OSS or IT systems, Mobile World Live’s inaugural industry survey found.

Airtel names CFO for Asia region Bharti Airtel, India’s largest mobile operator, hired rival Aircel’s CFO Badal Bagri as CFO for its India and South Asia operations.

Cisco, Ericsson, Huawei and Nokia teamed to create a new testing initiative for Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV), pledging to “promote competition and create industry alignment” for the technology.

Japan’s largest operator NTT Docomo commercially launched a multi-vendor NFV platform, using Ericsson technology to provide interoperability and connectivity with any carrier-class virtualised network function and software defined network.

KT, Nokia claim LTE-M first South Korea’s second largest operator KT and Finnish equipment maker Nokia conducted an LTE-M (LTE optimised for IoT) trial using just 1.

Macau’s CTM launches 4G service Macau’s largest operator CTM said it launched 4G service just eight months after receiving its licence from the government, along with its three rivals.