The O-RAN Software Community (O-RAN SC), sponsored by the O-RAN ALLIANCE (O-RAN) and operated by the Linux Foundation, announced the availability of its J and K software releases, which are strengthening collaboration across the open RAN ecosystem. These releases, based on O-RAN…
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STMicro and Segway equip robotic lawnmowers with satellite coverage
STMicroelectronics has joined forces with Segway to equip its latest range of robotic lawnmowers with precision positioning and extended satellite-signal coverage, bringing their operational efficiency and safety to the next level. Reliable and precise satellite navigation is essential for boundary-wire-free…
Rapid progress of AI presents operators with challenge, says WBBA
The establishment of the World Broadband Association (WBBA) in 2022 answered an overwhelming need from the fixed broadband industry to have an association that represented them, said Martin Creaner, Director General. Creaner spoke to IoT Insider following the recent publication…
BICS launches eSIM Hub to support complexity of global connectivity
BICS, a Proximus Global company, has launched eSIM Hub, a platform to support IoT businesses, like manufacturers and OEMs to reduce the complexity of managing eSIM connectivity globally. BICS‘ eSIM Hub is an orchestration platform that empowers IoT companies with…
Celona expands service to AT&T customers
Celona recently announced the expansion of its neutral host solution with the addition of AT&T. Celona Neutral Host enables organisations to improve the customer experience for cellular subscribers by extending public cellular coverage into environments with poor cellular reception. Certified…
Myriota to launch four further satellites together with Spire
Myriota announced the launch of a further four satellites that have been added to its UltraLite LEO constellation, in partnership with Spire, a global provider of space infrastructure. These nanosatellites are in the process of being onboarded following their launch…
SRS successfully deploys srsRAN enterprise 5G
Software Radio Systems (SRS) recently announced the successful deployment of its srsRAN Enterprise 5G at Altice Labs’ innovation hub in Aveiro, Portugal, as part of the European Commission-funded Imagine-B5G project. The Open RAN deployment has integrated SRS’ CU/DU software with…
5G connections reached 2.25 billion in 2024
The global wireless telecommunications industry achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with 5G connections reaching 2.25 billion worldwide. This remarkable growth highlights 5G’s rapid adoption, notably outpacing previous wireless generations. According to insights from 5G Americas and Omdia, 5G has…
“Wireless power everywhere”: Eric Biel of Powercast talks to IoT Insider
For a company first established in 2003, the widespread adoption, development, and scale of wireless power has translated into rich opportunities for Powercast, which began with the aim of drawing on the energy harvesting technology in RFID tags and bringing…
NTT demonstrates MIMO system to advance 6G tech in transport
NTT Corporation (NTT), NTT DOCOMO and NEC Corporation have announced their successful demonstration of a distributed Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology system that suppresses the degradation of communication quality in the 40GHz band when a large number of antennas are distributed…
