Earlier this year, SIM technology provider Kigen provided a glimpse into how cellular IoT connectivity would pan out as it reported that this year is being shaped by eSIM technology. Providing five eSIM and iSIM services expected to shape the…
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1NCE sets sights on Brazilian customers
1NCE, a provider of software platforms for connected products, has expanded its IoT services to Brazilian customers, supported by the local network operator Claro. 1NCE delivers comprehensive software tools and global connectivity across 173 countries. It presents an optimal solution…
ETS-Lindgren and Anritsu work on advancing NTN device testing
Performance testing company ETS-Lindgren and Anritsu, telecommunications testing tech company, have announced test support for devices using the Narrow Band NTN (NB-NTN) protocol. This collaboration brings together the strengths of both companies, providing a comprehensive solution for the testing and…
Researchers looking to revolutionise wireless tech
The concept that your earbuds could replicate everything your smartphone does, but better, may not be far off, thanks to a new category of synthetic materials potentially sparking the next revolution of wireless technologies and the work of researchers. A…
NEC develops RoF system
NEC Corporation has developed and demonstrated a radio-over-fibre (RoF) system utilising a 1-bit fibre transmission method, enabling the affordable construction of stable millimetre-wave communication networks for Beyond 5G/6G. This method allows high-frequency analogue signals to be transmitted using an economical…
Shipments of IoT cellular modules declined 3%, Berg Insight shows
A recent research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight reveals that annual shipments of cellular IoT modules reached 423 million units in 2023, marking a 3% decline from the previous year. Annual sales decreased by 9% to US$5.4 billion,…
Farnell partners with WE to promote RF
Farnell has announced a partnership with Würth Elektronik (WE) to promote the numerous advantages of high-quality RF components, essential for ensuring dependable wireless connectivity in a wide array of consumer and industrial applications. Josh Ahern, Farnell Product Segment Leader for…
Carrefour partners with BICS to launch travel eSIM
Multinational retail corporation Carrefour has announced a partnership with international communications enabler BICS to launch a new ‘travel eSIM’ through its mobile operator arm. Mobile users with compatible phones can purchase a pre-paid eSIM before travelling internationally, offering a more…
Keysight and Ericsson collaborate on pre-6G network
Keysight Technologies and Ericsson have collaborated to develop a pre-standard 6G network proof of concept, which will be presented at the IEEE International Conference on Communications 2024. The demonstration at the show will showcase a prototype 6G protocol stack, using…
Transatel and OQ Technology offering global network coverage
Working in partnership with OQ Technology, a fast-growing 5G NTN IoT LEO satellite operator, Transatel will offer a combined mobile satellite connectivity service, providing global IoT network coverage. Transatel provides global 5G roaming, facilitating the deployment of Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT)…
