A new Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in Mexico called Wim has launched.
The MNO is built entirely on Amazon Web Services (AWS), enabling it to integrate a "digital lifestyle platform" into its offering.
Meanwhile, O2 Telefónica Germany and Google Cloud have teamed up to move the former's 5G functions to the cloud.
Wim, officially launched on March 3 at Mobile World Congress, will provide connectivity services to customers in Mexico. By using AWS, it will also be able to integrate streaming services including Prime Video, Paramount+, VIX, and Deezer, directly into its offering.
"Wim represents the future of telecommunications," said Irma Wilde, general manager of Wim. "By leveraging AWS cloud capabilities, we've created a digital ecosystem that transcends basic connectivity. Our platform offers customers a community and lifestyle that resonates with the digital native generation. We're not just a mobile operator; we're a digital experience provider, catering to the multifaceted needs of today's consumers."
Wim was deployed in four months using cloud-native architecture. Chivas Nambiar, general manager of telco industry at AWS, added: "Wim's innovative approach to mobile services, powered by AWS, demonstrates how cloud technology can transform digital experiences. Working together with partners like Symphonica, we've enabled Wim to create offerings that go far beyond traditional services."
The two companies will next look to use machine learning and generative AI technologies to offer tailored service recommendations based on user behavior and use AI for network optimization.
AWS also launched a new Outposts rack and server offering for telcos at the Mobile World Congress conference.
O2 Telefónica Germany and Google Cloud move 5G to the cloud
This week has also seen O2 Telefónica in Germany partnering with Google Cloud to migrate O2 Telefónica's 5G network into the cloud.
Moving to Google Cloud is hoped to help O2 Telefónica accelerate the deployment of cloud-native 5G functions and telecom workloads while providing high-performance 5G services with lower latency and higher reliability.
The companies, which are also working with Nokia, started by migrating Nokia's Policy Control Functions to Google Cloud, which is essential for managing the network. The company is using Google Kubernetes Engine for the migration.
"We are building the mobile network of the future and now are taking the next innovative step by bringing further network functions and telecom workloads to the cloud," said Mallik Rao, chief technology and enterprise business officer, O2 Telefónica in Germany. "This work with Google Cloud and Nokia is a significant step in O2 Telefónica's technology transformation. We have already gained valuable experience with Google Cloud and are now extending this collaboration. By embracing cloud-native solutions, we are modernizing our network to deliver the next generation of 5G services to our customers."
"At Google Cloud, we are committed to empowering CSPs with the technology they need to succeed in the 5G era and beyond," said Thomas Kurian, chief executive officer, Google Cloud. "Our planned work with O2 Telefónica in Germany and Nokia demonstrates our ability to meet CSPs where they are, providing them with the cloud infrastructure and solutions to modernize their networks, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional experiences to their customers."
Other recent cloud/telco partnerships include Finnish telco DNA's decision to migrate its on-premise workloads to Google Cloud, and T-Mobile's selection of Red Hat as a cloud automation partner.
