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        China Mobile Launches the World's First 6G Test Satellite


        China  Mobile,  the  world's  largest  telecom   technology.  The low-earth  orbit test   Set at an orbit height of approximately 500
        carrier  by  mobile  subscribers,  has  satellite  is  the  world's  first  to  employ  6G   kilometers,  these  experimental satellites
        successfully  launched  the  world's  first   design architecture, and it was launched on   offer  advantages  such  as  low latency
        satellite to test 6G architecture, marking a   Saturday along  with  another  satellite  that   and high  data  transfer rates  compared
        milestone in its efforts to explore integrated   comes with China Mobile's 5G technology.   with  high-orbit  satellites  which  travel  at
        space   and   ground  communication  The  6G  test  satellite  hosts  a distributed   36,000 kilometers. Positioned as a crucial
                                             autonomous architecture  for 6G,  which   platform for future  integrated  space  and
                                             was jointly  developed  by China  Mobile   ground networks, low-earth orbit satellites
                                             and  the  Chinese  Academy  of Sciences'   can address telecom signal coverage gaps
                                             Innovation  Academy for  Microsatellites.   in  terrestrial  mobile  networks,  providing
                                             The  system, utilizing  domestic  software   higher bandwidth satellite internet services
                                             and  hardware, supports  in-orbit  software   globally, according  to China Mobile.
                                             reconstruction,  flexible  deployment  of   China  Mobile  said  it  plans  to  conduct in-
                                             core  network functions  and  automated   orbit  experiments  based  on  these  test
                                             management, enhancing the efficiency and   satellites,  accelerating  the  integration
                                             reliability  of the in-orbit  operation of the   and  development  of space-to-ground
                                             satellite  core  network, China  Mobile  said.   technology industries.

        CMI and stc Group partner to modernize IoT aggregation

        China Mobile International Limited (CMI) has   the  scope  and  efficiency  of  smart   empowering businesses  to innovate  and
        forged an alliance with stc Group, a global   solutions,  driving the  integration  of IoT   thrive in the digital era. CMI strives to create
        leader in digital transformation, to advance   technologies across various sectors. With   a partner ecosystem with regional  and
        the deployment and implementation of IoT   this  partnership,  stc Group is  poised  to   global  carrier partners,  empowering  local
        connectivity services for businesses in the   strengthen  its  position  as  a  key  player  in   operators to provide  convenient  services
        region.  The  partnership  was  announced   the IoT market and contribute to the growth   and leverage China Mobile's leading 5G and
        on  27  February  2024  at  MWC Barcelona,   of the  digital  economy in  the  region.  stc   IoT  capabilities.  The  agreement  reflects
        the  preeminent  global  gathering  for   Group will provide IoT connectivity services   stc Group's commitment to enhancing and
        the  telecommunications  industry.  The   to CMI in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration   modernizing  IoT aggregation, perfectly
        collaboration between CMI and stc Group   will  enhance  the  benefits  to  enterprises,   aligning with the Group's strategic focus on
        is  expected  to leverage  the  strengths  of   ensuring  seamless  execution to Original   business growth and expansion. With this
        both  companies  in  digital  transformation   Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and end   partnership, stc Group solidifies its position
        and  enable  them to provide  innovative   customers. By  leveraging  their  combined   at  the  forefront  of  IoT  technology,  driving
        solutions  to regional  enterprises.  CMI's   expertise, CMI and stc Group will facilitate   the evolution of the industry and paving the
        advanced   IoT  capabilities  enhance  access  to cutting-edge  IoT  capabilities,   way for future developments.
































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