NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria’s satellite communication infrastructure provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to offer uplink services via the NIGCOMSAT satellite network. This collaboration, set to last for three months, aims to enhance the…
Communications
Avanti builds resilience for South African banks with satellites
Avanti Communications, a global provider of multi-orbit integrated connectivity services, has successfully conducted a satellite connectivity test in collaboration with BankservAfrica, Africa’s largest automated clearing house, and Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s top retail banks. This successful test signifies…
NTT and Okayama University develop circuit to resolve interference
NTT and Okayama University have developed the world’s first gigahertz ultrasonic circuit using the principle of topology. This innovation allows the control of ultrasonic wave flow within microscopic spaces on semiconductor chips, unaffected by reflections. In recent years, the deployment…
Research sees development of switch ahead of 6G networks
Researchers from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have contributed to the development of a cutting-edge switch, crucial in telecommunications, capable of functioning at exceptionally high frequencies while consuming less power than conventional technologies. This innovation holds promise for 6G mass…
Soracom’s collaboration with Skylo now rolling out
Soracom has announced that its collaboration with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo has transitioned from Private Beta to a global initial service rollout for select Soracom customers. Speaking at the keynote session of Soracom Discovery 2024, Soracom CTO and…
FCC approves making Wi-Fi hotspots eligible for digitally deprived schools
Following reports that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) looked to close a digital gap by proposing Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services should be eligible for E-Rate funding, it has now voted to extend its E-Rate programme to encompass Wi-Fi…
UK leading in fibre deployment but behind in coverage, MedUX shows
MedUX recently published its 2024 benchmark report on fixed broadband performance across the UK. This report reveals that BT not only excels in fixed broadband network responsiveness but also offers the best overall Quality of Experience (QoE) in the country,…
5G driving growth as IoT connectivity market reached $15b in 2023
According to IoT Analytics, the global cellular IoT connectivity market reached a significant milestone, with mobile operators worldwide earning a combined $15 billion from 3.6 billion cellular IoT connections in 2023. This 23% year-on-year growth rate surpassed that of IoT…
TUGE Technologies showcased vSIM at MWC 2024
At the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024), TUGE Technologies, a firm in Cloud-based communication and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), showcased its innovative vSIM technology. The company presented a range of 5G vSIM-enabled mobile broadband devices, including MiFi, CPE,…
IoT antenna trends show designs are becoming more compact
An IoT antenna is a crucial component that allows IoT devices to communicate wirelessly by transmitting radio waves. As applications are increasingly turning to wireless connectivity, antenna design is critical in determining whether the device will operate properly or not.…
