Successful demonstration of 5G NB-IoT system over S-band satellite

Omnispace, Gatehouse Satcom, and Nordic Semiconductor have announced the successful demonstration of a 5G narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) system over an Omnispace S-band non-geostationary orbit satellite. This step proves the viability of satellite-based 5G NB-IoT communications using NGSO satellites and…

Iridium and Syniverse to roll out NTN for MNOs

Iridium Communications has announced a new partnership with Syniverse to support the rollout of Iridium NTN Direct service with mobile network operators (MNOs) worldwide. Through this collaboration, Iridium NTN Direct is integrating with Syniverse’s global platform, making it easy for MNOs…

Demonstration of 5G Advanced technology

ZTE, in collaboration with Thailand’s leading mobile operator AIS and MediaTek, hosted a live demonstration of 5G-A (Advanced) UE Aggregation at the A-Z Innovation Center in Bangkok. With the growing popularity of applications such as extended reality (XR), 4K live broadcasting, and…

AT&T improves broadband services with LCM

In 2019, AT&T began improving how applications are delivered on Internet devices to offer better services. Recognising the growing capabilities of ARM-based chipsets in home gateways, AT&T sought to leverage these devices as application execution environments, improving customer experiences through…

Whether to build or to buy a managed connectivity solution

Weighing up whether to build or buy a managed connectivity solution was Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect who joined IoT Insider Editor Caitlin Gittins on the latest season of IoT Unplugged to share his insight. As a connectivity provider focused…

Trends in 5G and semiconductor design: a Q&A with Ansys

Specialising in software simulation tools, Ansys provides its customers with the ability to test designs ranging from semiconductor products to 5G communication systems, to “accelerate time to market and reduce risk in developing complex communication systems,” according to Jayraj Nair,…

Growth of private 5G adoption

By Cristopher Maldonado, Business Line Manager at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) The growth of Private 5G adoption, predominantly in industrial and manufacturing environments, can be attributed to its ability to function as a “dedicated wireless network”, Cristopher Maldonado, Business Line Manager…

Testing Bluetooth low energy devices

By Ute Philipp, Product Manager at Rohde & Schwarz One new feature upcoming in the next Bluetooth release is the Unified Test Protocol (UTP) Test Mode for Bluetooth Low Energy, as an additional alternative to conventional testing with a cable,…

Launch of SITA satellite service will safeguard airports

In an industry where every second of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, a new satellite service is ensuring airports and airlines stay connected, no matter what. With the launch of SITA Managed Satellites, airports around the world can…

SIMO to launch mobile hotspots

SIMO recently announced the upcoming launch of its next-generation mobile hotspots: Solis Hero and Solis Pro. Building on the foundation of the Solis Lite and Solis 5G, these upgraded devices offer smarter, faster, and more capable connectivity for modern users…