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Telus and Samsung Launch Canada’s First Commercial RAN Intelligent Controller

Samsung predicts similar AI-driven network control will be adopted widely within four to five years.

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Telus Corp. says it awaits the CRTC's eventual decision on the rates smaller internet companies could end up paying larger carriers to sell services over their networks before deciding whether to adjust network spending plans. The Telus offices are seen in Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Overview

  • Telus says the new software will extend artificial intelligence across network operations to automate tasks and optimize performance.
  • Samsung says predictive analytics will cut energy use by identifying traffic patterns and powering individual cells down when demand is low.
  • Customers are expected to see improvements over time, including faster speeds, fewer dropped calls and clearer voice quality.
  • The deployment builds on the companies’ 2024 move to virtualized, open RAN, which allows management of multi-vendor equipment through a single platform.
  • Samsung began delivering the tools in July, with testing across Canadian markets set to continue through 2025.