The skies above Earth are filling fast. With hundreds of thousands of satellites planned by China, SpaceX, and Blue Origin, radio frequency bands are creaking under the pressure, disrupting everything from Earth imaging to astronomy. One European start-up believes it…
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From rugby fields to airplanes: how Transatel secures life-critical IoT networks
For most consumers, a weak mobile signal is a familiar annoyance — the frozen screen, the failed payment, the dropped call at the wrong moment. For some, however, it can be a matter of life and death. So says Cédric…
New Myriota COO highlights untapped industrial opportunities in satellite IoT
Myriota‘s new Chief Operating Officer says satellite IoT’s biggest opportunities lie in verticals underserved by cellular. George Kanuck, the Australian satellite IoT connectivity company’s newly appointed Chief Operating Officer, told IoT Insider: “Low-cost services and long-life devices unlock connectivity for…
UNIVITY: a 5G constellation for the connected vehicle
The automotive sector is experiencing an unprecedented expansion of connected services—from basic in-car telephony to advanced infotainment, HD navigation, massive over-the-air (OTA) updates, and soon V2X services. Yet behind this technological acceleration lies a major constraint: the industry’s dependence on…
Northern.tech moves into China as IoT firms expand global reach
IoT firms are increasingly expanding beyond their home markets to offer global coverage — driven by both customer demand and data sovereignty laws. As multinational clients scale fleets of connected devices, providers face growing pressure to ensure that data remains…
NEC develops new 5G base station radio unit
NEC Corporation announced the development of a new Radio Unit (RU) for 5G Sub-6GHz band base stations, featuring Massive MIMO technology. The new device is a successor to NEC’s current integrated antenna RU and is scheduled for release in the…
TeraWave explained: Jeff Bezos’s new satellite network and the growing demand for LEO connectivity
Billionaire Jeff Bezos has announced that his space company Blue Origin is entering the high-capacity satellite internet market with TeraWave, a network designed specifically for enterprises, data centres, and government clients. The project, scheduled to begin deploying in late 2027,…
What is in the EC’s Digital Networks Act (DNA) and does it do enough?
The European Commission today approved the long-awaited Digital Networks Act (DNA), a major overhaul of EU telecom rules aimed at modernising connectivity and fostering investment in fibre and 5G networks. The legislation, which replaces the old European Electronic Communications Code,…
What is eRedCap and how can it persuade IoT fleet operators to adopt 5G?
Back in the days before the pandemic when the big telecoms companies started rolling out 5G, big promises were made regarding the benefits the upgrade would provide to IOT devices. Faster speeds and ultra-low latency, we were told, would enable…
What is Vodafone’s Internet of Things Business and why has it set up an American division?
Vodafone’s Internet of Things (IoT) business, spun out from the main Vodafone Group in 2024, is focused on connecting and managing global networks of devices across industries. From autonomous vehicles to medical implants, the platform allows companies to monitor, control,…
