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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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