Macau is transforming into a smart city. CTM, its main telecom provider, is steering the city through the changes by introducing advanced connectivity services that extend from the home to the office to large public venues.
The carrier already provides 100% Wi-Fi and 5G coverage across the city and is working to make Macau the world’s first dual 10 Gbps city. In May, CTM launched a 10 Gbps neighborhood with Wi-Fi 7 in public areas, said Hudson Lou, Head of Network and Services Development at CTM. In October, CTM launched a dual 10-gigabit stadium.
Further advances are on the way, as CTM leverages a partnership with Huawei to improve operational efficiency, revenue, and user experience through intelligent network deployment, traffic optimization, and fixed-mobile convergence. Near-term plans include the introduction of SD-WAN service and AI WAN solutions, Lou said during a WinWin Live interview.
“As a telco rooted in Macau for over four decades, we always see ourselves not only as a general stakeholder in the society, but a pioneer who leads the industry to pursue high quality of technology.”
“Dual 5G-A” Deployment
The launch of “Dual 5G-A” service in 2024 addresses the need to support ICT application growth and Macau market’s technology hunger, Lou said. Macau is now “a world-class dual 5G-A city, where fixed and mobile networks work in tandem to power innovation, resilience, and excellent user experience,” he said.
Also in 2024, CTM launched 5G-A coverage and Wi-Fi 7 coverage at hotspots such as ports and top tourism destinations. “Together with the enablement of SA roaming, we are bringing one of the best-ever network experiences, especially to Macau citizens and visitors, no matter if they are using mobile or fixed access networks,” Lou said.
Three stadiums now have “Dual 5G-A” technologies, using a combination of mmWave, and 5G network slicing, he said. The offerings leverage synergies in CTM’s dual advanced network to support intelligent applications, he said.
CTM’s moves address current needs while setting the stage for the future, he said. “The dual 10-gigabit stadium builds upon the proven success of our earlier projects, and represents a strategic step forward of creating future-proof digital infrastructure capable of supporting upcoming international sports and large-scale cultural events at the highest level.”
Up Next: SD-WAN and AI WAN
In the near future, CTM plans to roll out SD-WAN services in the near future to help enterprises manage connectivity across branch offices, according to Lou. The carrier also intends to deploy the Huawei AirEngine Wi-Fi 7, which supports speeds of up to 10 Gbps and integrates AI-powered features such as Wi-Fi CSI sensing, Wi-Fi Shield, and hidden camera detection.
On the AI front, CTM is planning an AI WAN offering that will let organizations analyze user experience at the application level. “The solution intelligently steers different types of application traffic across our upstream providers. For instance, we can route latency-sensitive applications like cloud gaming through premium direct path, while directing non-critical paths like software updates and network storage through more economic routes,” he said.
Calling the AI WAN solution a significant differentiator, Lou said it delivers three strategic benefits – enhanced customer experience, operational efficiency, and a new revenue stream. “The initiative aims to boost customer satisfaction by more than 5%, demonstrating how smart network management directly translates to tangible business and user benefits.”
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Pedro Pereira
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