The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) announced its Phase 2 Wi-Fi 7 MLO Enterprise Field Trials Report, providing strong evidence supporting enterprise adoption of Multi-Link Operation (MLO) capable Wi-Fi 7 devices. Conducted with AT&T, RUCKUS Networks and Intel, the trials demonstrate…
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Zain Omantel International and Zong partner to expand Middle East–Pakistan interconnect and roaming corridor
Zain Omantel International (ZOI) and Zong have partnered to expand voice interconnect and roaming services between the Middle East and Pakistan. The partnership builds on an existing interconnect relationship where ZOI carries Zain Group and Omantel retail Pakistan traffic for…
Wi-Fi HaLow and Wi-Fi 7: IoT growth comes from fit, not hype
For years, the conversation around Wi-Fi and the Internet of Things has been framed as a trade-off: performance versus power, scale versus simplicity, innovation versus practicality. The reality emerging in 2026 is far more constructive, writes Jeff Platon, Vice President of…
SIMCom strips LTE from smart AI modules as IoT connectivity standards fragment
For companies running vast fleets of IoT devices, the biggest headache is no longer the sensors themselves—it’s figuring out how those devices will stay connected over the next decade. Mads Fischer, European Sales Director at SIMCom, says fleet owners are…
WaveX becomes first reseller partner of LINX operated interconnection sites in Kenya
WaveX has joined LINX Nairobi and LINX Mombasa as an official reseller partner, the first to resell at both sites. WaveX delivers high-performance internet services across Kenya, offering lightning-fast connectivity designed for seamless streaming, gaming, and browsing. By reselling at…
DOCOMO demonstrates first stable robot teleoperation
NTT DOCOMO have conducted a demonstration of high-precision remote robot operation over commercial 5G. By combining Configured Grant, a low-latency network slicing technology, with Keio’s Real Haptics technology, force feedback and tactile sensations were transmitted stably. The demonstration marks the…
embedded world 2026: NeoCortec launches next-gen tools to simplify smart building IoT
NeoCortec, the Danish developer of ultra-low-power wireless mesh networking technology, has unveiled a major software update aimed at making large-scale IoT deployments faster, simpler, and more energy-efficient. At embedded world 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, the company showcased the next-generation NeoGW…
Keeping fans connected – The Wi-Fi stadium challenge
Stable connectivity at live events is now essential, so much so that reliable Wi-Fi is as important to modern sports venues as the game itself. From live streaming the winning moment, to placing mobile food orders, fans expect uninterrupted connectivity no…
UK government-funded mobile phone mast upgrades hit milestone
Fifty government-funded mast upgrades have now been activated in Wales as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) – a programme brokered by the UK government and jointly funded with mobile network operators to improve mobile coverage in rural areas.…
Quectel and MediaTek unveil next generation 5G-A and Wi-Fi 8 tech
Quectel Wireless Solutions announces the launch of a new intelligent CPE reference design based on the MediaTek T930 platform, integrating 5G and Wi-Fi 8 technologies. The solution combines the high-performance 5G-A connectivity, intelligent reliability and advanced capabilities of the MediaTek…
