Thanks to the ongoing development of satellite technology, we’re able to use GPS to tell us where to go, connect to Wi-Fi on a flight and, as part of a growing trend, provide information on the supply chain of a…
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UOC researchers studying model to sync IoT devices with satellites
Researchers from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) in Barcelona are tackling the issue of how to connect devices to the internet where there is no mobile network infrastructure in place, by investigating how to synchronise IoT devices with satellites. A…
How can MNOs address travel eSIM adoption?
Kaleido Intelligence, who hosted a deep dive into travel eSIMs last week and posed the big question of whether it should be perceived as a threat or an opportunity, recently held part two of its series, this time focused on…
NTT to harness 5G and data insights at golf championship
NTT DATA has announced its plans to transform the fan experience at The 152nd Open, which is taking place from 14-21 July at Royal Troon, in Scotland. As the official IT provider for the golf championship, the company has been…
BT trials reflect MNOs’ consciousness around sustainability
Following BT trials into energy-saving cell sleep technology, last month the Group announced it had implemented this technology across its EE mobile sites nationwide. Cell sleep technology works by putting particular 4G LTE capacity carriers to sleep when they are…
WBBA releases recommendations to support 5.5G and 6G
The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released Technical Recommendations for networking evolution in the 5.5G era, aiming to meet the rising demand for ubiquitous 10 Gigabits-per-second (Gbps) access across businesses, campuses, and homes. Network 5.5G (Net5.5G) outlines the next-generation data…
Adoption of 5G connections nears 2 billion
The wireless telecommunications industry saw continued robust growth and technological progress, largely driven by the ongoing advancement of 5G technology. In the first quarter of 2024, global adoption of 5G connections climbed steadily, nearing two billion with an addition of…
CU Phosco oversees 5G installation ahead of Euros
CU Phosco is pleased to announce the successful installation of its Connected Urban smart pole in Cologne, Germany. This state-of-the-art 5G streetlighting mast was deployed just in time for the European Football Championship, marking a significant advancement in urban mobile…
Dhruva Space and Kinéis to introduce space IoT connectivity in India
In an effort to enhance global satellite connectivity, Dhruva Space, a full-stack Space Engineering solutions provider, and Kinéis, a French satellite operator specialising in global IoT connectivity, have strengthened their collaboration. This partnership aims to introduce Kinéis IoT connectivity in…
The rapid expansion of LTE Cat 1 bis
Cat 1 bis has been touted as a type of LTE technology designed to bridge the gap between legacy 2G/3G networks facing sunsets, and more advanced LTE solutions. Recent insights from Berg Insight reported that shipments of cellular modules had…
