Wireless Logic has partnered with Britvic, a soft drinks company, to support an initiative aimed at reducing single-use plastic waste and promoting sustainability within the soft drinks industry. Through the use of Conexa, Wireless Logic’s specialised mobile network, Britvic will…
Communications
COMPRION certified by NFC Forum
With the NFC Forum’s certification of Release CR13/TR13.1, wireless charging is becoming increasingly significant for smaller devices such as digital pens, smart glasses, smart locks, fitness trackers, and generic IoT modules. Chip manufacturers and product developers are aiming to incorporate…
Iridium proposal to include NTN networks in next release accepted
Iridium Communications has announced that the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has approved its proposal to extend the capabilities of Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) in the 3GPP Release 19 Work Plan. This development will enable…
FWA is good for operators, finds RAN Research
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to be a positive development for operators, many of whom are finding it difficult to fully capitalise on their 5G investments, according to recent research from RAN Research. The industry is increasingly focusing on 5G-based…
What is the protocol MQTT?
The protocol MQTT (Messaging Queueing Telemetry Transport) is a messaging protocol designed for low-bandwidth, high-latency networks, making it well-suited for IoT devices that require frequent, small data transmissions such as smart meters, environmental sensors or wearable health devices. Developed in…
Kinéis reflects on deployment of five new satellites
On 21st September 2024, Rocket Lab’s Electron launcher successfully deployed five new satellites into orbit as part of the Kinéis constellation, dedicated to the IoT. This brings the total number of deployed nanosatellites to 10, out of a planned 25.…
New partnership with BICS and Cellusys to improve roaming
BICS, a part of the Proximus Group and an international communications enabler responsible for carrying half of the world’s data roaming traffic, has strengthened its global roaming services through a new partnership with Cellusys, a provider of roaming signalling solutions.…
Rohde & Schwarz presenting 6G concept at EUMW 2024
At European Microwave Week (EUMW) in Paris, Rohde & Schwarz is presenting a proof-of-concept for 6G wireless data transmission based on a photonic THz communications link, showcasing its role in cutting-edge research for future wireless technologies. Developed as part of…
What is cellular IoT?
What is cellular IoT? Cellular IoT refers to the use of mobile networks to connect IoT devices, enabling communication among devices using established cellular infrastructure. These devices range from smart meters and connected vehicles to remote healthcare monitoring systems and…
New metamaterial is expected to improve satellite communications
There is certainly no shortage of technologies, time and investment being poured into satellite connectivity, as the anticipated 3GPP Release 18 will further integrate satellite non-terrestrial network (NTN) access into 5G. In more recent news, researchers from the University of…
