The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the selection of a collaborative team of American and Finnish academic researchers to explore fundamental questions that could lead to groundbreaking developments in future communication systems. The project, ‘Self-Programmable Metasurface Networks for Wireless…
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Air5 is confident its tech will harmonise broadband infrastructure
Air5, a newly established technology company from Silicon Valley focused on unifying wired and wireless networks, has appointed seasoned wireless expert Jeff Brown as its CEO. The company has also unveiled its patent-pending network architecture based on 5G standards, which…
LTE versus 5G
In the debate of Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G versus 5G, arguments need to take into account the key differences in network architecture, the applications and their requirements. The evolution of LTE, a cellular wireless standard for 4G to 5G…
Nokia improves TM’s optical network to manage growing data traffic
Nokia has been chosen by TM to develop a dedicated international optical Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network, designed to enhance the management of increasing data traffic and improve connectivity between data centres. Nokia’s advanced DWDM solution will enable TM…
Kinéis to attend AFAC 2024 to showcase forest fire solution
Kinéis, a French satellite operator specialising in IoT connectivity, will be attending AFAC 2024 in Sydney (National Council for Fire and Emergency Services) at the Sydney International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 3-6 September. The company will showcase its innovative…
FCC reauthorises Globalstar’s satellite constellation
Globalstar, a provider of next-generation mobile satellite and communications services, has announced that the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted its application to extend the term of its senior HIBLEO-4 authorisation by an additional 15 years. The FCC’s…
GSMA reports on India’s rapid 5G deployment
India’s 5G deployment is accelerating rapidly, with nearly half of the population (49%) expected to be using the mobile technology by the end of the decade, according to new data released by the GSMA, the global mobile industry association, ahead…
Plan-S launches four satellites for commercial connectivity
In a notable achievement for Türkiye’s burgeoning space industry, Plan-S has successfully launched four Connecta IoT satellites aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporter 11 mission. These satellites, intended to provide commercial IoT connectivity services, signify the…
Paris 2024 Olympics sets new sustainability standard with 5G
David Idle, CPO at Bigleaf Networks shares how the utilisation of 5G SA networks at the Paris Olympic Games has shown what is possible The Paris 2024 Olympic Games mark a turning point for the future of digital infrastructure and…
Sateliot launches four satellites, preparing for commercial ops
Sateliot, who spoke to IoT Insider about their focus on the development of satellite technology, has now successfully launched an additional four satellites to expand its 5G NB-IoT NTN constellation. These satellites, which are intended to provide comprehensive coverage for…
