Vodafone IoT announced a new partnership with Iridium Communications, a provider of global voice, data, and PNT (positioning, navigation, and timing) satellite services, to integrate its Iridium NTN Direct service. The new partnership aims to extend Vodafone IoT’s coverage beyond…
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Bibby Marine awards network upgrade contract to Wireless Logic
Wireless Logic has secured a five-year contract with Liverpool-based Bibby Marine to deliver a comprehensive upgrade to the connectivity and ICT infrastructure onboard its Wavemaster fleet. The solution will combine high-speed Starlink LEO satellite Internet with 4G/5G cellular connectivity and…
SGP.32: the new eSIM standard driving scalable IoT connectivity
Romain Durand, R&D Director and Co-Founder, Transatel (an NTT DATA Company) discusses the new GSMA SGP.32 eSIM standard, exploring how simplified, secure remote connectivity will empower global IoT deployments across industries and redefine scalable device management worldwide. For readers unfamiliar…
Vodafone IoT links up with Iridium to expand satellite connectivity reach
Vodafone IoT has partnered with US satellite operator Iridium Communications to extend its Internet of Things (IoT) coverage beyond the limits of terrestrial networks, in a move that highlights the growing convergence between mobile and satellite communications. The agreement will…
Connecting the Last Mile: How FTTH is Powering Europe’s Intelligent Future
Northern Europe leads global connectivity with 98% internet penetration, yet rural gaps persist, writes Vincent Garnier, Director General of the FTTH Council Europe. Expanding fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) is essential for inclusion and competitiveness. Northern Europe today stands among the most connected…
Infineon opens Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab
Infineon Technologies has established a dedicated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria. Developed in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), the lab focuses on advancing UWB technology, exploring innovative use cases, and delivering real-world applications for automotive, industrial, IoT,…
Skydweller Aero & Nokia Federal Solutions awarded U.S. Navy contract
Skydweller Aero, in partnership with Nokia Federal Solutions Inc., has been awarded a U.S. Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to demonstrate an airborne 5G communication hub capable of delivering secure, resilient networks in contested environments. The initiative, officially…
NVIDIA and Nokia forge $1 billion AI-RAN partnership
NVIDIA and Nokia announce a strategic partnership to integrate NVIDIA-powered, commercial-grade AI-RAN products into Nokia’s RAN portfolio, paving the way for communication service providers to deploy AI-native 5G-Advanced and 6G networks on NVIDIA platforms. As part of the agreement, NVIDIA…
eSIM only: a structural shift operators can’t ignore
Apple’s iPhone 17 launch in September 2025 cements the shift to eSIM-only connectivity, writes Jeevithan Muttu, Vice President, Product & R&D at Motive. With the eSIM-exclusive iPhone Air and global expansion, physical SIMs are becoming obsolete. Apple’s RCS entitlement requirements…
Nordic Semiconductor unveils first open-source Android app for Bluetooth Channel Sounding
Nordic Semiconductor has become the first company to bring Bluetooth Channel Sounding to an open-source Android app, marking a significant step in the rollout of the new Bluetooth LE feature that enables highly accurate distance measurements between devices. The Norwegian…
