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JUST RELEASED: 5G RedCap March-2025 This GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) Hot Topic report, introduced in 2024, explores 5G RedCap. This technology aims to bridge the gap between the cost and power requirements of various 5G uses, particularly addressing shortcomings in connected devices such as wearables, security and surveillance equipment and industrial sensors. The report delves into what 5G RedCap entails and its advantages for operators. Additionally, it provides insights about the global status of LTE-M, 5G standalone access and 5G RedCap, examining investments by operators and equipment vendors. This March 2025 update introduces enhanced RedCap (eRedCap), its benefits, potential in this nascent area of 5G and how GSA envisions it shaping this ecosystem. Key findings in this update include: ▶️There are 26 operators in 18 countries that are currently investing in 5G RedCap technology. ▶️Among the operators investing in the technology, six have launched commercial services. These operators are stc in Kuwait, DITO Telecommunity Corporation in the Philippines, T-Mobile in the United States and the three major Chinese operators: China Unicom, China Telecom Global and China Mobile International Limited ▶️The majority of current investments are in the form of tests and trials, with 17 operators in as many countries evaluating, testing or trialling 5G RedCap technology. ▶️GSA identified four chipsets and 17 devices with 5G RedCap capabilities. 🔄 To gain monthly insights on #technology & #innovations, subscribe to #global5gevolution newsletter (https://lnkd.in/ge9gsyjE) & tune in for latest edition on “5G-Advanced” 🔄 Or subscribe #global5gevolution YouTube channel (https://lnkd.in/g8M7YvKq) & tune in for latest episode “Telco Ai 2025”; click comment box 🔄 Follow us on Kaneshwaran Govindasamy & Global 5G Evolution #5G #5GRedCap #RedCap #eRedCap #5GIoT #IoT #MobileTechnology #Telecom #WirelessTechnology #Connectivity #Telecommunications #TechTrends #Innovation #TechNews #GSA #MarketAnalysis #Chipsets #ConnectedDevices #Wearables #IndustrialIoT #Security #Surveillance #Sensors

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JUST RELEASED: #5G #RedCap April -2025 by (GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) Association) 1. Early Commercial Deployments & Operator Investments 📍 As of April 2025, 30 operators in 21 countries are actively investing in 5G RedCap ✅ 6 operators have launched commercial 5G RedCap services: ▪️stc (Kuwait) ▪️DITO Telecommunity Corporation (Philippines) ▪️T-Mobile (United States) ▪️China Unicom, China Telecom Global, China Mobile International Limited 🔄 Majority of other operators (20 operators in 17 countries) are in testing, trials, including Australia, Bahrain, Czechia, Finland, Germany, India, Kuwait, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, US 2. Regional Adoption Trends ▪️Asia-Pacific leads with 33% of global RedCap investments & three commercial launches in China ▪️Middle East holds 30% of global investments, driven by Industry 4.0 and cost-effective 5G IoT demand ▪️Europe accounts for 20%, North America 10%, & Oceania 7% of investments 3. Network Infrastructure & Vendor Activity 🔧 5G RedCap deployment requires a 5G SA network; 154 operators in 63 countries invest in 5G SA networks 🤝 Major vendors involved: ▪️Nokia (partners: BT UK, stc Bahrain/Kuwait/Saudi Arabia, du UAE) ▪️Ericsson (partners: Telstra, Optus, CETIN, Airtel, Telkomsel, DNB, Singtel, e&, Verizon) ▪️Huawei (partners: China Unicom, China Mobile, China Telecom, stc, Zain, Dito, AIS, Turkcell) ▪️Samsung Electronics completed first automotive industry RedCap trial at Hyundai’s Ulsan plant ▪️TCL launched 5G RedCap product family at MWC 2025 ▪️MediaTek & ZTE Corporation active in chipset & network demos 4. Device & Chipset Ecosystem Growth 🔹 Six chipsets with 5G RedCap capabilities identified: Qualcomm Snapdragon X35, MediaTek T300/M60, Unisoc V517, ASR1903, Sequans Taurus 5G NR 📦 RedCap-compatible devices include modules and end-user devices (routers, MiFi, CPE) from MeIG , Fibocom, Quectel, SIMCom, Telit , TCL, Teltonika 📈 Device ecosystem is small but growing, with significant increases expected in 2025 5. Introduction & Outlook for eRedCap 📉 eRedCap (3GPP Release 18, 2024) reduces complexity & power consumption further, targeting low-speed IoT with ~10 Mbps peak rates. ⏳ Commercial availability expected around 2026-2027 🔮 RedCap will dominate mid-tier 5G IoT for 2-3 years before eRedCap grows in low-power applications 6. GSA Perspective 🔗 5G RedCap bridges gap between 4G IoT & full 5G eMBB, enabling cost-effective mid-tier applications 🚀 Supports advanced 5G features like network slicing & 5G-only spectrum bands 🌱 RedCap & eRedCap expected to accelerate 5G standalone network adoption globally 🔄 Subscribe to #global5gevolution newsletter (https://lnkd.in/ge9gsyjE) & tune in for latest edition on “5G-Advanced” 🔄 Or subscribe #global5gevolution YouTube channel (https://lnkd.in/g8M7YvKq) & tune in “AI Autonomous Networks”; click comment box 🔄 Follow us on Kaneshwaran Govindasamy & Global 5G Evolution

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New York Mobile launches nationwide MVNO with customizable numbers New York Mobile has announced the launch a nationwide Mobile Virtual Network Operator (#MVNO) utilizing T-Mobile’s 5G network in the US. New York Mobile will operate as a postpaid MVNO, offering customers the option to choose their phone numbers from a wide selection, including historically limited New York area codes (212, 718, 917) and numbers across all U.S. area codes. This service allows for the selection of memorable number sequences and patterns. The platform includes options for "Double Doubles," which are repeating number patterns (e.g., 212-212-CALL). This feature is intended to provide customers with easily remembered phone numbers. "This initiative allows customers to select specific numbers while using T-Mobile’s 5G network," stated Giovanni Perone, Principal and Co-founder of New York Mobile. "We are supporting New York Mobile's approach to personalized wireless services," said Dan Thygesen, SVP T-Mobile Product, Partnerships & Growth and head of Wholesale & Innovation. The brand and this new take on wireless started with a “Born in New York, Built for Everyone” motto. New York Mobile first gained access to an extensive supply of ultra-premium numbers with area codes associated with New York. But, while the company is rooted in the Big Apple, the number selection platform has been designed and expanded for customers looking for personalized numbers nationwide. https://lnkd.in/gmSUW_gH

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How to escape the "Telco Hamster Wheel" Telecom operators are trapped in a structurally unproductive investment cycle. Annual capex routinely exceeds 20% of revenue, yet little of that spend creates assets that appreciate. Spectrum is auctioned to fund government budgets, not network efficiency. Infrastructure depreciates faster than subscriber growth. Software is leased indefinitely, creating OPEX drag without strategic control. This pattern is not incidental, but sustained by rational but conflicting incentives. Regulators maximize fiscal yield. Vendors optimize product refresh cycles. Software providers scale license revenue. Consumers demand more for less. Telcos absorb all of it. Value is deployed but rarely retained. Return on invested capital remains below the cost of capital for many operators. EBIT margins stagnate. Cash flow is consumed by upkeep, not growth. Assets reset each G-cycle. Nothing compounds. Other industries have escaped this trap. Jio redefined telco economics by bundling digital services with connectivity, attracting $20B in platform investment and shifting from infrastructure to monetization. NextEra Energy pivoted from rate-based utility economics to platform-scale renewables, trading at 2–3x peer valuation multiples. Delta Air Lines Airlines turned its loyalty program into a $30B financial asset decoupled from ticket sales. Tesla recast the automobile as a software-defined platform, with autonomy and energy features that generate recurring revenue long after the car is sold. All four examples share a common denominator: shifting capital allocation from maintenance to leverage. They monetized data, relationships, and control point, not just physical assets. Telcos must do the same. Productize the network through APIs. Platformize behavioral data. Pursue asset-light infrastructure. Build systems where value compounds over time, not resets every fiscal year.

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America’s Best Network plus T-Satellite already gives T-Mobile customers unmatched coverage. But businesses need more.    That’s why we built SuperMobile — exclusively for T-Mobile For Business customers:  ✔️ The first nationwide network slice, adapting in real time for lower latency and consistently fast 5G speeds.  ✔️ Built-in security with enhanced encryption, advanced device authentication, and unique privacy protections.  ✔️Access to T-Satellite, the largest satellite-to-mobile network in the U.S.    In today’s world, wireless connectivity isn't optional — it's essential. With SuperMobile, businesses can operate at any scale, from virtually any location in the U.S. https://lnkd.in/giWu9_Yd

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SpinLaunch is proud to announce the closing of $30M in new funding to accelerate the continued buildout of Meridian Space, our LEO broadband constellation.    This capital enables continued momentum on several fronts: advancing towards our first customer link in 2026, scaling commercial engagement, and advancing critical technologies. A major step in this journey was the successful full-scale test of our reconfigurable reflectarray antenna, a compact, energy-efficient solution that underpins our low-cost system architecture.   This is satcom reimagined - cost-efficient, easier to deploy, and designed around real customer needs. 🚀 🚀 🚀 🛰️ 🛰️ 🛰️ Jan Helbing David Wrenn Matthew Mejía https://lnkd.in/ekrHn3pY

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Telecom Question #9 of 12 - How can you make field operations more efficient to reduce unnecessary site visits? What's your experience? Let's discuss in the comments.

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T-Mobile and NATE just signed a major agreement that directly impacts tower contractors and crews on the ground. Highlights: * Site-specific and regional pricing replaces the one-size-fits-all matrix * 6% rate increase until new RFPs are finalized by end of year * "Scope to Quote" tool launches by Sept 1 to define job-specific SOWs * 30-day pay terms with 50% upfront billing at job start * Relief from Avetta, Ariba, and PaymodeX fees for small businesses * Crackdown on 1099/undocumented labor—reporting and enforcement tools coming * Limits on tiered subs and a move away from "Super GC" and turf vendor models These changes didn’t come easy—NATE pushed hard to get them. This is a win for the people building the network. Now let’s hold them to it. #TowerTechs #WirelessContractors #NATE #TMobile #BuildAmerica #TelecomConstruction #FairPay #TowerSafety

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