Historically, satellite communications have been constrained by cost and scalability, but a new generation of satellite operators are transforming its clunky image by launching to market new, sleek hardware and constellations that enables direct-to-device communications and makes it the new…
Communications
Ciena and DFA transmit 1.6Tbps over a single wavelength
DFA, South Africa’s enterprise connectivity provider, and Ciena have achieved a landmark breakthrough in fibre capacity – delivering more than 4 times the performance of previous trials. In this world-first trial, using Ciena’s innovative WaveRouter and WaveLogic 6 Extreme solutions,…
Behind the growth in 5G Standalone
In Dell Oro Group’s Q2 2025 Mobile Core Network (MCN) and multi-access Edge computing report, it estimated manufacturing revenues by 5G core vendors would have a 31% year-over-year growth rate. At the same time, 71 MNOs have commercially launched Mobile…
Firsty and Proximus team up on mobile connectivity
Firsty, a tech startup in mobile connectivity, is teaming up with Proximus Global, where it will leverage its networks to power its connectivity platform for travellers and customers of partners such as Uber and mastercard. As part of its mission…
Operators will generate $30 billion from cellular IoT connectivity
A new study from Juniper Research has found operators will generate $30 billion from cellular IoT connectivity globally in 2030. This represents an increase of 74%, from $18 billion in 2025. To capitalise on this growth, Juniper Research urges network…
Improving wireless device reliability
Over-the-air (OTA) testing evaluates and validates the RF performance of antennas within wireless devices. It is a specialised testing method that evaluates the performance of wireless communication devices without the constraints of wired connections. Unlike traditional testing approaches that involve…
5G RedCap: ideal combination of low costs and improved efficiency
5G RedCap bridges the gap between energy-efficient and ultra-fast networks, enabling a new generation of IoT devices. This technology is revolutionising the 5G ecosystem and elevating IoT applications to a new level. LTE (Long Term Evolution) is an established wireless…
AeroNet Wireless’ million-dollar investment in network infrastructure
AeroNet Wireless has announced the implementation of a million-dollar network infrastructure upgrade integrating Tarana Wireless’s revolutionary next-generation Fixed Wireless Access (ngFWA) technology. This investment represents AeroNet’s dedication to delivering the most advanced broadband solutions available in the market while positioning…
Skylo expands satellite connectivity to Google Pixel 10 series
Skylo and Google announced the expansion of satellite connectivity to the Pixel 10 series and introduced the Pixel Watch 4, the first smartwatch with integrated, standards-based satellite communications. It is powered by Skylo’s commercial non-terrestrial network (NTN) and Qualcomm’s new…
LitePoint and Advantech will develop Wi-Fi 7 modules
LitePoint announced a collaboration with Advantech to jointly develop next-generation industrial-grade Wi-Fi 7 modules. Leveraging LitePoint’s advanced IQxel-MX test platform, the partnership enables Advantech to achieve efficient validation and automated testing, ensuring modules deliver robust wireless connectivity performance. This accelerates…
