Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and OQ Technology recently announced a collaborative relationship in which both organisations will work together on research and development in 5G satellite technology. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will explore joint opportunities and…
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EIB signs €30 million loan with satellite startup Sateliot
Spanish satellite startup Sateliot recently received a boost as the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a €30 million loan whereby the EIB will co-finance the roll-out of Sateliot’s constellation of over 100 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Sateliot is in…
NTT DOCOMO and partners realise 6G technology using AI
NTT DOCOMO, in colalboration with NTT Corporation, Nokia and SK Telecom announced that an indoor test with radio waves in the 4.8GHz band of 6G wireless technology using AI for the first time in Japan. The test confirmed communication speeds…
WBA releases architecture for residential Wi-Fi management
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) released an updated technical report, ‘Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi): Reference Architecture and Requirements’. This update includes enhanced technical and operational requirements and introduces open-source, OMWi-compliant implementations from partners such as the prpl Foundation, and RDK-B. …
Evolve and Purple partner to improve Wi-Fi offering
Evolve, a provider of managed network solutions and IT services announced a strategic partnership with Purple, a provider of Wi-Fi and place-based analytics solutions. Both Evolve and Purple are part of the BGF portfolio which was established to address the…
UK suffering from broadband digital divide, research finds
New research has pointed to the UK suffering from a stubborn broadband digital device in spite of the expansion of full-fibre access. Entry-level tariffs in regions with less competition have caused significant “digital deprivation” with consumers facing higher prices for…