SailGP is receiving a major tech upgrade from one of the fastest 5G networks in the nation. T-Mobile, SailGP’s exclusive US 5G partner, is returning to the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on Governors Island, 7-8 June, with next-level…
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Vodafone launches new platform dedicated to travel eSIM
Vodafone have launched a new digital travel platform centred around a travel eSIM, providing users of any network with affordable and reliable data connectivity while travelling. The launch of the platform comes on the heels of the announcement confirming the…
Guest Wi-Fi can be a key marketing strategy, says Purple
The frustrations surrounding poor Wi-Fi in venues kickstarted the creation of Purple, a company that counts guest Wi-Fi offerings as part of its mission to address poor Wi-Fi services, which has since evolved into a company savvy about how Wi-Fi…
Morse Micro and Gateworks partner on Wi-Fi HaLow
Morse Micro and Gateworks Corporation, a supplier of industrial single board computers (SBCs), announced that they have partnered to bring Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) connectivity to the toughest industrial environments. Together with Silex Technology, they are launching a high-performance ecosystem…
Advantages of 5G to be used during disasters
Softil, a mission-critical communications (MCX) solutions enabler, and Mocotec, Germany’s mobile communications technologies company for private and public TETRA and LTE/4G/5G networks, jointly announced an agreement that will enable Germany’s public safety agencies to become more productive and to better…
Powercast talks to IoT Insider following Asset Vue collaboration
A collaboration between Powercast and Asset Vue on creating a battery-free sensor condition monitoring system for data centres demonstrated the growth in battery-free applications and flexed the company’s custom product manufacturing services – which Eric Biel, Director of Strategic Partnerships…
VIAVI Solutions talks to IoT Insider about the tech on the horizon
In covering all aspects of a telecom network and being around for 102 years, VIAVI Solutions is in a good position to understand not only the needs of its customers, but where the market is headed. IoT Insider spoke to…
Vodafone-Three merger finally completed
The Vodafone-Three merger has officially been completed as both companies celebrated the end of a journey that began in June 2023, when the merger was first proposed. The initial proposal was met with concern about reduced competitiveness in the UK,…
Successful demonstration of 5G NB-IoT system over S-band satellite
Omnispace, Gatehouse Satcom, and Nordic Semiconductor have announced the successful demonstration of a 5G narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) system over an Omnispace S-band non-geostationary orbit satellite. This step proves the viability of satellite-based 5G NB-IoT communications using NGSO satellites and…
Iridium and Syniverse to roll out NTN for MNOs
Iridium Communications has announced a new partnership with Syniverse to support the rollout of Iridium NTN Direct service with mobile network operators (MNOs) worldwide. Through this collaboration, Iridium NTN Direct is integrating with Syniverse’s global platform, making it easy for MNOs…
