Contrivian and Big Network agreed to merge, subject to standard closing procedures, to deliver software-defined performance, orchestration, and transport-layer intelligence across hybrid network environments. The combined platform enables seamless performance across fibre, broadband, LTE/5G, and LEO satellite networks, dynamically adapting…
Communications
Global 5G Standalone market enters new phase as industry shifts from coverage to capability
The global telecommunication industry is entering a critical new phase as operators move beyond 5G coverage and begin prioritising the deployment of 5G Standalone (5G SA) capabilities. A new report by Ookla and Omdia reveals that the momentum behind 5G…
Industry first guidance on AI and machine learning for intelligent Wi-Fi
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable services experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, announced its new report, AI/ML for Wi-Fi: Enabling Scalable, Intelligent Wi-Fi Ecosystems. It outlines that…
2026 is the year LEO satellites will really take off, MTN says
Network operators around the world are racing to adapt as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites prepare to reshape global connectivity. With new constellations from Amazon, Starlink, and OneWeb coming online, telcos say 2026 is shaping up as a landmark year…
Astrolight: Is light the future of next-generation satellite communications?
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…
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…
