Hughes Network Systems, a subsidiary of EchoStar, recently announced the inauguration of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and 5G incubation centre in Germantown, Maryland, reaffirming Hughes’ commitment to technological progress and nurturing local talent in the area. The Hughes Manufacturing Facility…
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Skylo certifies Sony’s chipset for its satellite network
Skylo Technologies, a specialist in satellite network connectivity, has today announced the certification of Sony Semiconductor Israel’s (Sony) ALT1250 chipset as part of the Skylo Certification Program. Devices incorporating this chipset will seamlessly support both cellular and native satellite connectivity,…
5G lab to open in UK city shopping centre
A new 5G-enabled workspace, the 5G Immersive Lab, is set to launch in Eldon Square’s Greys Quarter, offering businesses a platform to test new products and access cutting-edge virtual reality technology. This initiative is being spearheaded by Digital Catapult with…
Trusted Connectivity Alliance reports consumer eSIM adoption doubled in 2023
Consumer adoption of eSIM technology continues to grow rapidly, according to exclusive market monitoring figures released by Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA). The latest data shows that consumer eSIM profile downloads more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year-on-year. Growth was…
O-RAN ALLIANCE Certification and Badging Program gains speed
Since its launch in June 2022, the O-RAN ALLIANCE’s (O-RAN) Certification and Badging Program has aimed to accelerate the uptake of open and intelligent Radio Access Networks (RAN) by instilling confidence in O-RAN products and solutions globally. This certification process…
Soracom picked for connecting Mitsubishi systems
Soracom, a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, has announced that Mitsubishi Electric Europe has opted to integrate Soracom’s cellular connectivity into MELCloud. MELCloud is a next-gen, Cloud-based remote management system for Mitsubishi Electric air conditioning, heating, and heat recovery/ventilation…
Massive MIMO set to expand significantly – propelled by 5G and Open RAN
Massive MIMO is poised to strengthen its role within 5G RAN and is expected to triple its growth rate across all markets, with annual installations increasing from 930,000 in 2023 to 3.07 million by 2031. By that year, the global…
Jersey Telecom and RoamsysNext unveil ‘game changer’ IoT Certification Manager to solve network congestion
In an era marked by the rapid deployment of high-capacity 4G and 5G networks, Jersey Telecom (JT Group) is addressing the burgeoning issue of network congestion and performance disruptions caused by IoT devices. In collaboration with its development partner RoamsysNext,…
CEA-Leti selected to coordinate two EU first-class 6G capabilities and contribute to standardisation
As part of the EU’s initiative to support a multifaceted approach to addressing 6G challenges and opportunities, CEA-Leti has been selected to coordinate two projects aimed at developing first-class 6G technology capabilities and boosting standardisation efforts across Europe. The two…
Globalstar satellite devices celebrates ten thousand rescue milestone
Globalstar Europe Satellite Services announced that Globalstar devices, including SPOT satellite GPS messengers have to date played a role in over ten thousand rescues worldwide. This landmark milestone includes many life-threatening incidents where emergency support was rapidly delivered precisely where…
