Spectrum Management for Mobile Telecommunications

Overview This course considers the history and technical evolution of mobile telecommunications before moving on to cover the core functions of the spectrum manager. Participants will learn about how spectrum is used, the characteristics of spectrum bands and the progression of mobile technologies. The course also covers the principles of spectrum planning at national and […]

Gestión de Espectro para Telecomunicaciones Móviles

Acerca del curso   Los participantes aprenderán como se usa el espectro, las características de diferentes bandas de frecuencias y el progreso de las tecnologías móviles. Este curso también abarca los principios de planificación del espectro a nivel nacional e internacional, asimismo incluye el otorgamiento de licencias para el uso de frecuencias y una perspectiva general […]

The Evolution of Radio Access Networks: Disaggregation, Open RAN and 6G

Overview The Radio Access Network (RAN) is a key component of mobile operators’ infrastructure, as it provides the coverage and capacity necessary for subscribers to access voice and data services. Motivated by the convergence of several technical, commercial and geopolitical factors, mobile network operators have been investigating and supporting a shift towards the use of […]

The Role of Mobile in Humanitarian Action

Overview The need for humanitarian assistance is on the rise. A recent report from the UN OCHA estimates that 235 million people worldwide currently require assistance and protection. New partnership models and innovative tools and approaches are crucial to address this growing humanitarian challenge. As a result, mobile technology is now critical to the success […]

Leveraging Mobile to Achieve SDG Targets

Overview Between now and 2030, the mobile industry will bring billions of people and things online, helping to enrich the lives of citizens around the world and deliver on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. The SDGs serve as the world’s to-do list to end poverty, reduce inequalities and tackle climate […]

AI and the Mobile Industry

Overview This four-week course offers a comprehensive introduction to artificial intelligence (AI), its applications within the mobile ecosystem and beyond, and the governance frameworks shaping its use. The course begins by exploring AI’s foundational concepts, emphasising its dependence on high-quality data. It examines various AI techniques, fields and applications while assessing both the strengths and […]

Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Impact (in-person training)

Overview Climate change, infectious diseases, disasters, air pollution, migration and poverty are among the most critical challenges the world faces today. This course looks at the role mobile technology, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence can play in drastically improving the effectiveness and efficiency of planning and responses to these challenges. It also considers the ways […]

Personal Data in the Context of Mobile Networks (in-person training)

Overview Over the last decade, the mobile phone has become the primary means for people to access the internet whenever they want and wherever they go. This has led not only to alternative internet-based communications services, but also to an explosion of third party online services that make intensive use of personal information via the […]

Children’s Rights and Connectivity

Overview Connectivity and the digital environment are increasingly central to children’s lives. They afford numerous opportunities for the realisation of a number of children’s fundamental rights – such as access to information and education – but they can also create risks and play a role in rights violations. This course looks at the various ways […]

Mobile Money for Financial Inclusion

Overview  Mobile money services have become a key enabler for financial inclusion, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This has resulted in the growth and increased adoption of mobile money services, with the result that they now support 2.1 billion users in carrying out regular transactions. Despite the benefits of mobile money services, there […]

Addressing the Digital Divide (face-to-face course)

Overview Although the world is more connected than ever before, not everyone currently benefits. This course focuses on both expanding mobile broadband coverage (especially in rural areas) and on accelerating mobile internet adoption, which is the biggest challenge we face in addressing the digital divide. Packed with the latest GSMA insights into the barriers to […]

Competition Policy in the Digital Age

Overview Competition in mobile telecommunications is multifaceted and dynamic. Regulatory authorities must be alert to rapid technological changes that impact infrastructure competition. This four-week course provides a foundation for understanding the rules of competition and the regulatory powers that apply to the telecommunications sector, taking into account the wider competitive landscape that now includes Over-The-Top […]

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