Energous has secured regulatory approval in the European Union for its PowerBridge Pro wireless power transmitter, clearing the way for commercial deployment across EU member states and the UK. The US-listed wireless power specialist said that the certification brings its…
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New certification opens path for commercial rollout of 5G non-terrestrial networks
Anritsu has passed the world’s first PCS Type Certification Review Board tests covering selected radio-frequency conformance cases for 5G New Radio non-terrestrial networks, marking a milestone for satellite-enabled 5G devices and their path to commercial deployment. The Japanese test and…
Zain Omantel International powers record-breaking remote surgery between Kuwait and Brazil
Zain Omantel International has helped deliver a Guinness World Record for the longest-distance remote robotic surgery, after surgeons in Kuwait operated on a patient in Brazil over a live network spanning more than 12,000 km. The procedure, carried out between…
STMicroelectronics and SpaceX mark decade-long partnership behind Starlink’s global rise
STMicroelectronics and SpaceX are marking a decade-long partnership that has helped underpin the rapid global expansion of Starlink, the low Earth orbit satellite network now serving more than 8 million users worldwide. The collaboration, which began ten years ago, has…
Keysight and KT SAT demonstrate first multi-orbit satellite handover for 6G networks
Keysight Technologies and South Korea’s KT SAT have carried out what they describe as the industry’s first successful handover between satellites operating in different orbits, a step that highlights how next-generation mobile networks could integrate space-based and terrestrial connectivity. In…
LINX expands African presence with launch of Accra internet exchange
The London Internet Exchange has expanded its African footprint with the launch of LINX Accra, a new interconnection hub now live in Digital Realty’s recently opened ACR2 data centre in the capital. The move is expected to bolster West Africa’s…
Nordic Semiconductor gains Skylo approval for module enabling seamless satellite–cellular IoT
Nordic Semiconductor has secured certification from satellite-connectivity provider Skylo for its nRF9151 cellular IoT module, paving the way for device makers to offer uninterrupted global coverage across terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. The Oslo-based chipmaker said today that the module now…
Beyond Now gains majority investment from Bregal Milestone to accelerate expansion
Beyond Now, the UK-based digital platform and AI ecosystem orchestration provider, has secured a majority investment from Bregal Milestone. The deal positions the European software-focused private equity firm as Beyond Now’s largest shareholder. Financial terms were not disclosed, and completion…
WBA survey shows rising confidence in Wi-Fi investment as sector backs Wi-Fi 7, 6 GHz, and convergence with 5G
Confidence in Wi-Fi investment is strengthening across the telecoms and enterprise sectors, according to new research from the Wireless Broadband Alliance. The industry body’s annual survey found that 62% of respondents are more inclined to invest in Wi-Fi than a…
LoRa Alliance hits 125 million LoRaWAN devices as global deployments accelerate
The LoRa Alliance has reported that more than 125 million LoRaWAN devices have now been deployed worldwide, marking what the industry body described as a significant moment for one of the most widely adopted low-power wide-area network technologies. The California-based…
