高通在美国对华为提起诉讼，指控华为未经授权使用其多项专利，特别是在5G技术领域。华为则反诉高通滥用专利权，要求高通支付合理的专利使用费，并停止对华为的专利侵权指控。

Building a More Sustainable Future with 6G

Keysight Technologies

While 5G is still a few years out from being mainstream, 6G research is already underway and is expected to be commercialized by 2030. This next generation of wireless technology promises to enable new ways for us to interact with our surroundings and unlock new use models across a variety of industries. Its ultra-low latency and increased bandwidth will deliver massive amounts of data across decentralized, intelligent networks. The emerging vision for 6G is to make possible near-instant and ubiquitous connectivity to transform how the human, physical, and digital worlds interact. This means new ways to leverage data, computation, and communication for further integration into society. The technology could support holographic communications, a tactile internet, intelligent network operations, network and computing convergence, and many more exciting possibilities. 6G will both expand upon and go far beyond the capabilities of 5G, marking a new era of wireless that accelerates digitalization and drives business innovation across critical industries. Shaping a more sustainable future Besides an economic boon, it has become imperative that the technologies of tomorrow deliver positive environmental and social change, and 6G is foundational to this vision. 6G Flagship, a consortium of academic and industry leaders guiding 6G research, released a whitepaper examining the role that this technology can play not just in increasing productivity, but in aiding humanity. The program, which we at Keysight are proud to have co-created, is pushing for 6G to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which outline efforts to enable more prosperous and sustainable communities around the world. More recently, the Next G Alliance, the North America-focused 6G Consortium of which Keysight is a founding member, released a white paper outlining their vision of their path to sustainability in 6G. 6G’s environmental sustainability use cases As climate change brings rising temperatures and extreme weather, global citizens are demanding urgent action. NASA reports that increased carbon emissions have raised the planet’s average surface temperature 2.12 degrees Fahrenheit (1.18 degrees Celsius) since the late 19th century — and the seven most recent years have been the warmest on record. 135 countries and hundreds of companies worldwide have pledged carbon neutrality. The technology sector is poised to create long-term solutions toward environmental sustainability. In particular, electronic design can support the development of clean energy systems, data analytics for environmental applications, and machine technology advancements that reduce carbon emissions. By focusing on sustainability as a key driver of 6G research, we will discover new ways to combat climate change in the following industries and beyond. Transportation The U.S. transportation industry is currently the largest contributor (29%) of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the EPA. 6G will enable innovations in smart transportation and logistics, including connected vehicles and transit infrastructure. The growth in driverless electric vehicles will not only promote clean energy but will also reduce emissions by optimizing traffic flow. These outcomes will be made possible by applying wireless connectivity to sensor technology, distributed computing, and AI. This combination of new technologies will allow vehicles, traffic cameras, and roads to communicate and coordinate in real time. The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA)’s 2020 Mobile Industry SDG Impact Report found that the increase in vehicle monitoring, route optimization, and fuel efficiency through telematics helped avoid approximately 105 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2018 — equivalent to taking 23 million cars off the road. In Toronto, a smart traffic management system that enables traffic lights to self-learn and recognizes patterns shortened travel times by up to 25% and reduced emissions by 13%. Manufacturing 6G will build upon 5G’s ability to modernize all stages of manufacturing — from product design to the factory floor to the warehouse. Connected machines and cooperative robotics will be able to orchestrate all manufacturing and supply chain management activities, automating once-manual processes to enable more efficient and resilient supply chains. 6G-enabled manufacturing plants will also advance our ability to monitor and manage energy and water usage, reduce carbon emissions, and leverage renewable energy to power operations. For example, Ericsson’s Smart 5G Factory reduced waste by 5%, saved 5% on energy costs, and increased overall energy efficiency by 24%. Agriculture One of the main benefits of 5G and eventually 6G is expanding wireless access to rural areas. This opens new sustainability opportunities for the agricultural sector, where chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and animal waste release harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Smart agriculture unlocks new ways to optimize crop production, conserve resources, improve soil health, and monitor livestock — all helping farmers reduce their carbon footprint. The same GSMA report revealed that in California — where agriculture accounts for 80% of all water use — solar-powered sensors and an LTE-served network reduced water consumption by 6% and emissions by 5%. And a recent Qualcomm study found that real-time data collected by IoT-enabled drones and sensors resulted in more efficient and accurate pesticide spraying that could reduce overall pesticide use by 50%. Energy As the world’s population grows, so does the need to manage and reduce fossil fuel consumption. 6G will help the critical transition to renewable energy, as well as further advance the development of smart grids. Smart grids will enable communities to better monitor increasing energy demands, optimize electrical distribution, and use automation to manage large variations in loads. The same Qualcomm report found 5G-connected smart grids will reduce gas and electricity consumption by 12% — and 6G will accelerate that progress. ICT (Information and Communications Technology) It is to be recognized that the telecommunications and technology sectors have an outsized influence on the economy as a whole, thus have similarly outsized influence on energy consumption. AT&T for example estimates that in 2018, its technologies have enabled greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions that are twice as large as AT&T’s own entire GHG footprint. It has set a target of increasing 10x by 2025. The ICT industry already has a large footprint (about 1/10th of global electricity consumption), and is projected to rise significantly. The wireless communication industry, which is a big part of the ICT sector, has made it a primary 6G objective to reduce its energy usage and incorporate sustainability in its operational processes and lifecycle management. Currently, the Radio Access Network (RAN) consumes a major share of the energy (>50%) of the wireless network architecture. The move towards cloudification is shifting more of the usage to data centers, where there is already tremendous momentum towards ‘greening’. A variety of techniques, such as smart idling of radios and resource pooling have already been incorporated into 5G, and more advanced approaches are under consideration for 6G. Keysight’s commitment to accelerating sustainability through 6G Corporations play a critical role in supporting global environmental and social prosperity, and at Keysight, we take this role seriously. As the sole test and measurement member of 6G Flagship, Keysight is in a unique position to help solve the challenges of 6G. We’ve also partnered with organizations like ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector, the FCC’s Technological Advisory Council, and industry groups across the U.S., Japan, Korea, China, and Europe. Leveraging our R&D capabilities — as well as our software and hardware solutions for design, simulation, and validation — we aim to accelerate research in each of 6G Flagship’s four strategic areas: wireless connectivity, distributed intelligent wireless computing, device and circuit technologies, and vertical applications and services. We’ll provide partners with solutions for all frequency bands, cybersecurity, device characterization, network testing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and techniques to measure and reduce power consumption. Finally, Keysight’s broad industrial expertise will help these groups navigate key areas such as automotive, the Internet of Things, high-speed digital, and energy. Just like 5G, the next generation of connectivity represents a massive opportunity to impact technology, business, and society at large. Together with our 6G Flagship partners and other technology partners around the globe, we look forward to defining standards and creating the technological building blocks to deliver a human-centric, sustainability-focused 6G network that changes lives, secures the world, and connects people across the globe. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Keysight Technologies on 3blmedia.com

February 01, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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T-Mobile Achieves U.S. Telecom Industry First (Again): 100% Renewable Energy

T-Mobile

BELLEVUE, Wash., January 31, 2022 /3BL Media/ — In 2018, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) was the first and only U.S. provider to create an ambitious plan to source 100% of its total electricity usage with renewable energy by the end of 2021. Today the company announced it was the first in wireless to do it. Even with a historic merger that significantly expanded its electricity needs, the Un-carrier met its RE100 goal through a combination of renewable energy investments that support the company’s efforts to mobilize for a thriving planet. “T-Mobile put a stake in the ground as the first telecom to commit to going all in on renewable energy by the end of 2021, and now we’re the first to hit this milestone years ahead of others,” said Mike Sievert, T-Mobile CEO. “This was no easy task, but we set a goal and we achieved it. Today, thanks to amazing efforts from a team who was unwavering in our commitment to reduce our impact on the planet, the Un-carrier is powering America’s largest, fastest and most reliable 5G network with 100% clean electricity.” To help reach the 100% benchmark, T-Mobile developed a renewable energy strategy that includes eight virtual power agreements, 19 retail agreements, one Green Direct program, and unbundled Renewable Energy Certificates that support projects across the country. As a result, the company has invested in enough wind and solar power annually to account for every unit of electricity consumed. The nine large wind and solar farm projects alone (which include the virtual power agreements and Green Direct program) are contracted to provide T-Mobile with approximately 3.4 million MWh of clean energy annually—enough to provide electricity to over 313,000 homes per year. Beyond agreements that directly contribute to T-Mobile's energy matching efforts, the company also supports 37 community solar projects, which represent greening local energy grids with more than 2.1 million MWh over 25 years for Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York and Oregon. T-Mobile’s commitment to renewable energy is complemented by an enterprise-level focus on energy conservation, which includes switching to smart thermostats and ENERGY STAR certified LED lighting in retail stores, upgrading mechanical and electrical systems in our data centers, optimizing air management to keep equipment cool at locations such as cell sites, and installing energy-efficient radio equipment on cell towers, among other things. “T-Mobile is an example of leadership for sustainability in its industry,” said Louisa Plotnick, Head of Programs, North America, at Climate Group, which co-leads the RE100 in partnership with CDP. “By adopting and driving new development of sustainable power sources, T-Mobile shows that corporations can act quickly if ambition is supported by real change. We are thrilled to see T-Mobile achieve this milestone and look forward to our continued partnership as the US rapidly embraces the transition to a renewable future.” This RE100 achievement is further proof of T-Mobile's industry-leading efforts to help build a more sustainable future for everyone. T-Mobile has also led Green America’s Wireless Scorecard three years in a row, and the company recently got a top grade in the 2021 CDP Climate Change questionnaire. Moving forward, the Un-carrier plans to add more renewable energy projects to its portfolio to match future electricity usage, explore onsite solar infrastructure and invest in organizations delivering clean energy to more communities across the U.S. Plus, the company plans to share new commitments aimed at further decarbonizing its business later this year. Visit the T-Mobile Sustainability Page to learn more about the Un-carrier's environmental initiatives. ### T-Mobile matches its own annual electrical usage with renewable energy from a portfolio of sources including: virtual power purchase agreements, a green direct tariff, renewable retail agreements, and unbundled REC purchases. For details see About T-Mobile T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. For more information please visit: http://www.t-mobile.com. About RE100 RE100 is a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. Led by international non-profit the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, the group have a total revenue of over US$6.6 trillion and operate in a diverse range of sectors. Together, they send a powerful signal to policymakers and investors to accelerate the transition to a clean economy. For more information please visit: https://www.there100.org/ View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from T-Mobile on 3blmedia.com

January 31, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Smart Chemistry to Improve Energy Performance of Buildings in Europe

The Chemours Company

Achieving net zero by 2050 hinges on innovation, some of which will be nearly invisible, hiding in the walls of our houses, in heating and cooling systems, or in the wiring of smart homes. Mark Newman, CEO of The Chemours Company, believes that these invisible solutions (together with their more visible counterparts) provided by smart and sustainable chemistry, are critical in reaching the EU’s climate ambitions. What role do you see for buildings in achieving net carbon zero by 2050? Europeans are increasingly worried about the rise of energy prices that they face in the short- and medium-term, with energy uncertainty becoming a major issue of concern. Many European governments are dedicating a large share of their post-Covid recovery plans to renovating their building stock, making it more energy efficient. It is about time, as roughly 75% of EU buildings are energy inefficient, and almost 85-95% of today’s buildings will still be in use in 2050 while just 1% are renovated each year. Altogether our buildings represent the single largest energy consuming sector in the EU, accounting for 40% of the energy consumed and 36% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. While we work to address indirect emissions caused by power generation by integrating clean energy sources into our electrical grid, decarbonising our buildings also relies on addressing direct emissions from heating and cooling. This means not only utilising sustainable and durable technologies that lower the impact of these activities themselves – efficient heat pumps, innovative paints, low global warming potential refrigerants, interconnected electronics, and more – but also increasing the energy performance of our homes through better insulation and coatings. As we enter winter, how can we heat buildings while minimising their overall climate impact? Domestic heat pumps are one of the most effective tools to reduce the energy requirements of household heating and cooling and displace less efficient forms of heating. As the number of heat pumps deployed in the EU continues to grow significantly, according to EHPA projections, heat pump designers are upgrading their products to improve performance and efficiency. The role of chemical companies is to provide efficient low Global Warming Potential (GWP) gases which limit the climate impact of heat pumps and do not harm the ozone layer. Changing the heating system of a building can be expensive. How can we make it affordable? Throughout Europe, funds are becoming available to undertake ecological renovation works. The European Commission is supporting this effort through its Horizon Europe programme, as indicated in the Renovation Wave Communication. But changing the heating system is just one piece of the puzzle. Proper insulation also remains one of the best ways to improve the energy performance of buildings. It prevents heat escaping, which benefits not only the environment but also prevents heating bills from rising. In fact, leaks can waste up to 40% of the energy used to heat and cool a single-family home. Innovations like low-GWP foam insulation, which expands when applied, are a more sustainable alternative to traditional insulation materials. Similarly, consider the increasingly common heatwaves hitting Europe, driving up energy costs. Reflective white paints, white roofing membranes, and white PVC siding help surfaces stay cool—due to high solar reflectance—translating to less heat absorption and lower cooling energy consumption and net energy savings. The refractive quality of these coatings comes from titanium dioxide (TiO2), a high-quality pigment that efficiently delivers lasting and reliable protection to buildings and infrastructure, while reducing maintenance frequency, costs, and waste. Additionally, when considering the idea of “thermal management” holistically, chemistry-based solutions can capture the heat generated by high-intensity processes like data centers or server farms. In turn, the captured heat could be transformed into energy put towards processes that effectively cool and protect that vital equipment and data, or redirected as a heat source for nearby buildings - bringing overall usage costs down. What about “Smart Homes” and how do chemical companies contribute here? Within Smart Homes our appliances become more connected and more sustainable. Automatic heating and cooling elements for example will regulate the home’s temperature more precisely, leading to less energy consumption and an overall reduced carbon footprint. As for how a home 'gets smart’, it requires connectivity enabled by semiconductors and 5G transfer speeds. Chemistry will help usher in these innovations of modern infrastructure. For example, the unique properties of fluoropolymers enable 5G data transfer speeds, protecting signal strength and preventing interference, and play a crucial role in manufacturing the semiconductors required by interconnected electronics. Fluoropolymers can handle high-purity chemicals and high temperatures, helping semiconductors perform faster, more efficiently, and resulting in greater chip yield through fewer defects. Buildings clearly play a role in reaching net zero, but how can we make sure that all these solutions are really sustainable? As you can see, chemistry touches countless items within our homes today. And these need to be recognised within the regulatory framework. Take the upcoming review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: many are calling for a more life-cycle approach, which I believe is a big part of the solution and a real opportunity for the EU. In order for such an approach to be implemented effectively, it must take a holistic approach to what constitutes a building and to thermal management as an integrated concept. Chemicals can be used strategically, provided that they are safe for their intended use, when they are sustainably manufactured and disposed of. This means taking into account other regulatory developments, such as the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability, and allow room for constant innovation. Failing to do so could end up hampering our ability to reach the EU’s ambitious climate targets. This article originally appeared on The Parliament. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from The Chemours Company on 3blmedia.com

January 31, 2022 08:20 AM Eastern Standard Time

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WaveMaker Joins TM Forum to Democratize the Open, Digital, API-first Application Economy for the 5G Era

WaveMaker

WaveMaker, the open low-code platform for professional developers is pleased to announce that they have joined the TM Forum and will now enable Communication Service Providers and vendors alike to dramatically increase the pace and throughput of delivering modern applications and experiences by offering a developer-first, API-first, open and composable experience workbench. WaveMaker intends to work within the TM Forum to help providers make an easy transition to a modern, low-code-based application development paradigm with peace of mind and flexibility that is unmatched in the industry. Backed by a team that started 20 years ago with commercializing the world’s first J2EE app server, WaveMaker enables professional developers in over 60 countries to not only rapidly develop modern applications but also customize them easily for disparate use cases with speed, scale, and security. Commenting on the association, Vikram Srivats, WaveMaker’s global head of strategic markets, says, “WaveMaker is a glove-like fit with the vision of the TM Forum and its members: that of an open digital architecture and an Open API manifesto driving the next billion digital engagement apps in the 5G era and beyond. Our DNA has the right concoction: fundamentally open, API-first, real code, no-lock-in, developer-friendly, enterprise-ready, component-based composability, and extreme customizability. Rapidly develop serious, secure, rich applications for consumer scale, deploy anywhere, extend or customize easily and elevate your developers (and developer experience) to a whole new level.” "On behalf of our global member community, I welcome WaveMaker and look forward to witnessing the energy and experience they bring while collaborating on the next generation of standards and frameworks for the TMT industry. Now more than ever, simplifying how operators discover, deploy and operate the software that runs their business is essential to unlocking growth,” said Gregory Geodjenian, Senior Director, Membership, TM Forum. Wavemaker’s platform allows professional developers to build enterprise-grade applications with the freedom to deploy to an infrastructure of choice. Developers can create or import their custom widgets called “ prefabs ” - an abstracted component built over data, logic, and UI, combine them to create “ user journeys ” and embed them into any application with ease. The platform allows seamless co-existence and integration with existing development frameworks in a typical enterprise and adheres to modern architectural choices and best practices of application development. Enterprises use WaveMaker to transform not only how they build and deliver cloud-native apps, but also to transform teams to full-stack development and move more of their software supply chain to customer self-service models--at a fraction of the cost and time associated with traditional development. About WaveMaker WaveMaker, Inc. is a privately held software platform company headquartered out of Plano, Texas. WaveMaker has SaaS, on-prem, and white-labeled offerings for large enterprises and ISVs to build modern, API-driven, scalable, and secure software applications and platforms. It has significant customers in banking, finance, insurance, and healthcare, who are taking the low-code platform route to modernize their systems and transform business. For more information, please visit www.wavemaker.com or follow @WaveMaker on Twitter and LinkedIn. About TM Forum TM Forum is an association of over 850 member companies, which include 10 of the world’s top 10 network and communications providers and stretch across 180 countries. Our members tap into each other’s collective experiences and abilities to collaboratively solve complex industry-wide challenges, deploy new services and create technology breakthroughs to accelerate change. We help communications service providers (CSPs) and their suppliers to digitally transform and thrive in the digital era. We do this by providing an open, collaborative environment and practical support which enables CSPs and suppliers to rapidly transform their business operations, IT systems and ecosystems to capitalize on the opportunities presented in a rapidly evolving digital world. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Learn more at www.tmforum.org. Contact Details WaveMaker, Inc. Tobin Sebastian tobin.sebastian@wavemaker.com

January 29, 2022 01:56 AM Eastern Standard Time

5G-Enabled Technologies Could Solve for One-Fifth of U.S. Climate Change Target by 2025, New Study Finds

Qualcomm

WASHINGTON, D.C.; Jan. 26, 2022 – 5G connectivity will play a significant role in enabling the U.S. to meet the Biden Administration’s climate change goals, with 5G-enabled use cases projected to make up to a 20% contribution toward the country’s carbon emission reduction targets by 2025, according to a new Accenture (NYSE: ACN) study commissioned by CTIA, the wireless industry association. Continue reading Read View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Qualcomm on 3blmedia.com

January 27, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Ericsson Webinar: Solving the Digital Divide One Community at a Time

Ericsson

If your community suffers from insufficient broadband capabilities, and you are eager to make a difference in closing the digital divide while taking advantage of new available funding, you should attend this insightful webinar. Technology and budget options in rural communities 5G Fixed wireless as a powerful alternative Wireless broadband routers for different use cases Lessons learned from successful deployment in Tennessee Join Ericsson, Cradlepoint and Newport Utilities on February 16 at 11am eastern for an impactful webinar that will help you understand the role that 5G and wireless can play in your plans to bridge the digital divide. Speakers: Kelly Hill, Executive Editor, RCR Wireless NewsPeter Linder, Head of 5G Marketing, Ericsson North America John Yazlle, Head of Fixed Wireless Access, EricssonDonna Johnson, Senior Vice President of Marketing, CradlepointChris Calhoun, VP, Operations and Technology, Newport Utilities To register for the webinar, click here. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Ericsson on 3blmedia.com

January 26, 2022 05:05 PM Eastern Standard Time

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T-Mobile Brings the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program to More Customers with FREE Wireless Service at Metro by T-Mobile

T-Mobile

BELLEVUE, Wash., January 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ — T-Mobile continues to remove economic barriers to high-speed internet. To keep more income-insecure households connected and to broaden #5GforAll, T-Mobile is expanding its participation in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to Metro by T-Mobile. Starting tomorrow, Jan. 27, new and existing eligible Metro by T-Mobile customers can get FREE wireless service with high-speed smartphone data OR get up to $30 off (up to $75 off for tribal lands) on all of Metro by T-Mobile’s smartphone plans with data — all have 5G access included on America’s largest 5G network at no extra charge and Scam Shield with free Scam ID, free Scam Block and free Caller ID. With the monthly ACP benefit applied to your account, you receive: FREE unlimited calling and texting, and FREE 5GB of high-speed smartphone data For just $10/month, get unlimited talk and text with up to 10GB high-speed smartphone data. Or get unlimited talk, text and high-speed smartphone data when you activate through Walmart or switch to Metro by T-Mobile. For just $20/month, get unlimited talk, text and high-speed smartphone data, up to 5GB of high-speed hotspot data and 100GB of Google One cloud storage. For just $30/month, get Metro by T-Mobile’s top plan with unlimited talk, text and high-speed smartphone data; up to 15GB of high-speed hotspot data; 100GB Google One cloud storage and an Amazon Prime subscription ($12.99/month value). Or existing Metro by T-Mobile customers can apply the ACP $30 monthly benefit to their current wireless plan with data. Bridging the Digital Divide T-Mobile is committed to bringing the power of the internet to everyone across America. T-Mobile Connect, the Un-carrier’s lowest priced plan ever, was launched right as the pandemic hit to help more people get and stay connected at just $15/month for unlimited talk and text, plus up to 2.5GB of high-speed data with 5G access included on capable devices and an annual upgrade of 500MB/year over the next four years — both at no extra cost. With Project 10Million, a $10.7 billion investment by T-Mobile to help close the Homework Gap, the Un-carrier offers free internet service and free mobile hotspots to under-connected households with eligible school-aged children, aiming to reach up to 10 million eligible households over five years. In addition, the Un-carrier has unleashed T-Mobile Home Internet, a broadband service available to more than 10 million rural households across the country. How to Apply for ACP at Metro by T-Mobile New and existing customers can get approved for the ACP through the National Verifier and then visit a Metro by T-Mobile store to apply the discount to their service. Existing customers who are approved by the National Verifier can also apply for their discount by going to metrobyt-mobile.com and My Account. For more information on the ACP at Metro by T-Mobile, visit metrobyt-mobile.com. Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom @TMobileNews to stay up to date with the latest company news. If congested, the fraction of users > 35GB/mo. may notice reduced speeds and Metro customers may notice reduced speeds vs T‑Mobile due to prioritization. Video streams at up to 480p. Sales tax and regulatory fees are included in the monthly plan price. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a government program that reduces the customer’s broadband internet access service bill. One discount per eligible household and is non-transferable across households. Eligible consumers may obtain ACP service from any participating provider and may transfer their ACP benefit to another participating provider at any time. For details on the ACP program, visit https://www.fcc.gov/acp. Free / $30 Off: Limited-time offer; subject to change. Allow one billing cycle for monthly ACP discount after confirming eligibility through National Verifier and completing enrollment in ACP. Max 1/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts. Pricing may require port-in from eligible carrier. 5G capable device required; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require a certain plan or feature. About T-Mobile T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com. Media Contacts T-Mobile US Media Relations MediaRelations@t-mobile.com Investor Relations investor.relations@t-mobile.com View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from T-Mobile on 3blmedia.com

January 26, 2022 02:05 PM Eastern Standard Time

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The Path Toward Sustainable 6G

VMware

By: Colleen Josephson Sustainability has gotten a lot of press over the last year. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a monumental report based on more than 14,000 scientific research papers that spells out exactly what will happen if humanity does not immediately get greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under control. The main message was that if we don’t start making rapid progress towards carbon neutrality, extreme weather, destruction of animal habitats, glacial melting and its corresponding rise in sea levels will dramatically accelerate. To that end, VMware is excited to help lead the Next G Alliance working group that focuses on sustainable next-generation mobile networks. The group is called Green G and is chaired by me (Colleen Josephson), Marie-Paule Odini of HP Enterprise, and Micaela Giuhat of Microsoft. Dozens of member companies (including VMware, which contributed a great deal of content) have been hard at work over the past year crafting the group’s first white paper, “ The Path Toward Sustainable 6G.” This post serves as a high-level overview of the paper’s key findings and recommended next steps. Dissecting the problem Tackling sustainability is a challenge that requires us to think beyond renewable energy. While energy consumption is an important aspect of sustainable practices, we also must consider things like land and water use, as well as recycling and sourcing of the materials used for electronics manufacturing. Emissions can be broken down into two categories — direct and indirect. Direct emissions come from onsite combustion, such as diesel backup-power generators. Indirect emissions arise from activities not directly controlled by the company, such as electricity purchased from a grid provider and the carbon footprint of purchased equipment or business travel. Indirect emissions often represent most of an organization’s total emissions. This means that companies — whether they are service providers, network or datacenter operators, or hardware manufacturers — need to think about sustainability in almost all aspects of their operations. Modern mobile networks are undergoing a transformation. As illustrated in Figure 1, a typical mobile network can be broken down into four main parts: End-user devices like smartphones and IoT devices The radio access network (RAN) The core network The datacenter network/cloud We are seeing more and more network functionality move away from specialized hardware and towards virtualization. The core network was the first to be virtualized, but it is rapidly spreading to other parts of the network like the RAN and edge. The trend is toward complete virtualization, with the core, RAN, and edge running on software like VMware’s Telco Cloud Platform. This means that the line between telecommunications/mobile networks and the information and communications technology (ICT) industry as a whole is becoming blurred. With more and more network functionality being moved into datacenters, their share of network energy consumption is projected to grow almost five-fold. So we must account for the footprint of the entire ICT industry, rather than focusing only on the historical definition of the telecommunications industry. The ICT industry has a crucial role to play in reducing GHG emissions. Telecommunications consumes 2%-3% of the global electricity supply, while the broader ICT industry currently consumes 5%-9%. While these numbers may sound small, the rapid growth in digitization could increase ICT power consumption to 20% by 2030. These projected increases in energy consumption are not driven by losses in efficiency. Rather, the driver for energy consumption will be the increased demand for data caused by our growing population and its seemingly limitless need for high speed. So despite the laudable increases in network efficiency to date, if we stagnate now, we’re headed for drastic increases in future emissions and power consumption. We must find new and innovative ways to reduce power consumption and transition to renewable energy sources. Steering the beam of innovation To make sustainable networks a reality, we need to evolve each part of the network. VMware is uniquely positioned to drive innovation in the RAN, edge, core, and datacenter. Even in 5G, many network elements can be virtualized through software components that are deployed in datacenters. Carriers are shifting from customized hardware solutions to software-enabled implementations on general-purpose hardware. More and more network functions are moving away from special-purpose hardware and being distributed across the datacenter, cloud, edge, and whatever may come next. This trend that is expected to continue in 6G. One benefit of software-defined networks is that they will enable a more rapid development cycle compared to traditional hardware-centric mobile networks. This will enable us to move faster when developing new energy-saving features, which will significantly lower the barriers to deployment. The white paper makes a number of recommendations for how we should direct our energy when designing 6G, including: Investing in innovation in green datacenters, virtualization, network-management techniques, and IoT energy consumption Making energy consumption a first-class metric when designing 6G and beyond, comparable in importance to how we view reliability and availability metrics in current networks. Accurate, high-fidelity, and real-time/near-real-time data on energy consumption will be essential for rapid prototyping, energy-efficiency innovation, and catching design errors. ICT as a sustainability enabler Data networks are the backbone of our modern economy. With so many other industries relying on ICT, we have a responsibility to minimize our own emissions for the sake of our customers’ indirect emissions. Beyond that obvious conclusion, ICT can also enable sustainability in other industries in more innovative ways. Networks of environmental sensors, for example, allow us to manage our resource consumption like never before. Projects like the 5G Open Innovation Lab explore how we can leverage sensor networks to monitor things like soil moisture to reduce agricultural water consumption. When it comes to remote work, implementing solutions such as videoconferencing and telepresence solutions (like AR/VR) can help reduce carbon emissions associated with business travel. The pandemic has become a digital tipping point. Nearly 60% of office workers foresee a permanent increase in online meetings with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. These changes require tools that better support remote interaction. Other areas to focus ICT research and innovation will be smart grids, grid-interactive datacenters, and micro-grids, where devices can share and trade low levels of energy to prevent the need for batteries. The bottom line is that the potential impact of ICT as a sustainability enabler is substantial. Some sources estimate that the ICT industry will prevent emissions at a rate of 10x its own footprint by 2030. What’s next? VMware takes environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) very seriously. Driven by our 2030 Agenda, we are already making progress on a number of the recommendations outlined in the white paper. But we recognize that we must continue to push the envelope. We cannot rest on our accomplishments (although we are proud to be invited to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, or DJSI, for the second year in a row!). That’s why we’re doubling down on our commitment to sustainability and accelerating sustainable innovation in 2022 and beyond. Sustainability is a big challenge — but also a big opportunity. We are excited to lead the charge toward a more sustainable future. Check out the full white paper here to get more detail about the path to sustainable 6G. The Green G working group will be organizing a webinar in the coming weeks to discuss the paper’s findings. There are several additional white papers in progress that will delve more deeply into topics in sustainable mobile networks, as well, so stay tuned! Click here to view the original content. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from VMware on 3blmedia.com

January 21, 2022 09:25 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Tackling the Hot Topic of Global Energy Consumption for Mobile Networks

Ericsson

Global energy consumption for mobile networks is a hot topic. Carbon footprint and costs generated by energy use is one of our industry’s greatest challenges. As long as the energy mix utilized by the networks is not carbon neutral and comes in part from fossil fuel, mobile network operations will contribute towards the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This means that reduced energy consumption through smarter use of mobile networks can have a decreasing effect on greenhouse gas emissions. If energy consumption continues to increase, then most likely so will energy prices. Either way, there will be higher costs for network operations and the combination will raise total cost of ownership. Addressing energy consumption will take the combined effort of the telecommunications industry. It needs to be considered from every angle, leaving no stone unturned. An inconvenient truth: for RAN The first step to solving a problem is accepting that there is one. Which is why our Network Analytics function supports observability of energy consumption across the generations. The main villain of this story is site consumption. Radio access network (RAN) sites account for roughly 85 percent of network consumption with data centers making up the remaining 15. This could increase in the case of cloud RAN. Ericsson’s forthcoming Intelligent Automation Platform will support rApps such as the future Energy Saving Manager. The Energy Saving Manager can take centralized decisions regarding what energy saving features to activate and by what configuration. Part of the Ericsson philosophy for intelligent RAN automation is to choose centralized versus decentralized control by each specific use case for maximum impact. For improved energy efficiency, centralized control allows holistic decision-making based on analysis of data from multiple sites. This analysis can then be used to create the best local setup to maximize KPIs and performance while reducing energy consumption overall. Taking things one step further, improved data collection and analysis enables service providers to make active decisions on prioritization. This includes considering if (and how much) negative KPI impact can be allowed to further improve energy savings. This may differ depending on where in the network that energy savings and KPI targets can be achieved and adjusted. Think globally, act locally: on the node Saving energy on node level requires the energy-metering feature to support the energy analytics function. MIMO sleep is an efficient feature to maintain user experience while minimizing waste when lower capacity is sufficient. The problem was that it used to require manual configuration which is both time consuming and less efficient. To address the issue, we launched AI-powered MIMO sleep, which automates parameter setting to reduce manual work and improve feature performance (both for KPIs and energy savings) at the node. For more information check out the results from the PoC. Capabilities like AI-powered MIMO sleep mode allows us to make the best of the current paradigm of resource use. The next leap in node energy savings will come from a paradigm shift. Today, resources are by definition ‘always on’ and powered off or put in low power mode when the traffic situation permits. In the future, we envision a move to an ‘always available’ paradigm in which resources are dormant until needed. With intelligent predictions they can be activated when they are needed. Using AI-based capabilities, we can perform accurate traffic predictions to further savings while allowing users the same great performance. The day after tomorrow: an outlook Looking ahead, we see that Reinforcement Learning (RL) approaches will further improve energy savings and network performance. RL is particularly useful in the type of dynamic, complex, and high-demand environments that constitute mobile networks. There are multiple ways that RL can be applied to networks in general and energy saving specifically. One example is the two successful trials Ericsson concluded applying reinforcement learning to remote electrical tilt of antennas (RET). At a glance it doesn’t seem that complicated but every time you tilt an antenna it changes the shape of the cell the antenna is in. This in turn affects the user experience of those served by that cell and the cells around it, further tilting of surrounding antennas has a cascading effect in the network. This makes it all the more impressive that in a single live network, when optimizing for reduced ERP, Ericsson and the partnering service provider caused a 20 percent decrease in DL transmission power without affecting performance. RL also presents more opportunities of large-scale and complex orchestration. For example, energy savings could be integrated into traffic control and used to route traffic to the most energy efficient resources in the network. This would allow deep sleep of other resources while the traffic control scheme is active. If we take a step back and look at the network and its entire lifecycle it is easy to see that we should not only optimize for today and what is already deployed but also take serious account of what should be deployed in the future. Considering what to deploy and where is especially important now that much of the world is in the middle of the 5G rollout. It is quite simple: smarter, more accurate deployment reduces required hardware and the environmental footprint of the network. The cognitive software suite has multiple features that supports in this. Including capacity planning for traffic forecasting, site selection to determine the best place for deployment, and RF design to optimize the models used for network design. The total impact is an optimized network layout that reduces pressure on both wallet and environment. Earth hour, every hour At Ericsson, we know that business can only thrive in a sustainable environment. But, of course, unlike Earth hour, mobile networks cannot be allowed to power off so we must all make sure that we optimize every hour. We take this challenge seriously and provide solutions across mobile networks and their lifecycles. We believe that this benefits us now and future generations. Reach out if you want to know more about how we can help you reduce your mobile network’s carbon footprint and become more energy efficient! Related content Intelligent RAN Automation AI: Enhancing customer experience in a complex 5G world An intelligent platform: The use of O-RAN’s SMO as the enabler for openness and innovation in the RAN domain Ensuring energy-efficient networks with artificial intelligence Can AI bring down network energy costs? Ericsson launches AI-powered Energy Infrastructure Operations Energy efficiency How to break the energy curve View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Ericsson on 3blmedia.com

January 20, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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