Telcos face rising competitive pressure as consumers signal willingness to switch for satellite coverage

Viasat has warned that Mobile Network Operators risk losing substantial market share as new research shows nearly half of global smartphone users would switch providers to gain satellite-enabled connectivity in areas without terrestrial coverage. The study, published this week in…

WBA says Quality of Service mechanisms breakthrough could underpin next wave of low-latency applications

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has reported what it describes as a significant improvement in Wi-Fi performance following a series of field trials showing how standardised Quality of Service mechanisms can lead to latency reductions of up to 70%. The industry…

DALI Alliance unveils new standards to link wired lighting controls with Bluetooth NLC, Zigbee

The DALI Alliance has introduced new test and certification specifications designed to link its wired lighting-control technology with leading wireless systems, in a move aimed at boosting interoperability across the smart-building sector. The specifications, announced today, set out how so-called…

Avalue warns IoT shift to large-scale deployment demands stronger Edge and AI capability

Avalue Technology has said the global Internet of Things sector is shifting from early-stage trials to broad commercial deployment, as the number of connected devices rose 13% to 18.8bn units in 2024 and began generating far larger volumes of sensor…

Hanyang University unveils drone system to predict transmission line failures

Researchers at Hanyang University have unveiled a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system designed to monitor power transmission lines, a move that could transform the maintenance of critical infrastructure. The approach, which integrates multiple sensors including 3D LiDAR, GPS, inertial…

Würth Elektronik launches FeatherWing module to speed long-range IoT prototyping

Würth Elektronik has broadened its line-up of Adafruit Feather-compatible development boards with the launch of the Daphnis-I FeatherWing, aiming to simplify rapid prototyping for long-range, low-power IoT applications. The new board incorporates the company’s Daphnis-I radio module, which supports the…

Kyocera claims breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication with 5.2 Gbps optical system

Kyocera has unveiled what it describes as a breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication, a technology it claims could sharply accelerate real-time data transfer for marine research, subsea industrial work, and autonomous underwater vehicles. The Japanese technology group said on…

Aston University and PPM partner to extend radio-over-fibre technology

Aston University has launched a three-year partnership with Swindon-based Pulse Power & Measurement to advance radio-over-fibre systems, aiming to extend the technology into new commercial sectors and strengthen the UK’s position in high-speed communications. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership, funded by…

RANsemi and TechPhosis launch UK–India tie-up to accelerate small-cell innovation

RANsemi, the Bristol-based wireless semiconductor company, has entered a partnership with India’s TechPhosis to develop an integrated small cell starter kit, in a move that aims to deepen UK–India collaboration in next-generation mobile infrastructure. Announced today, the agreement brings together…

Wireless Logic roundtable: SGP.32 set to reshape operator dynamics and accelerate IoT growth

The introduction of a new eSIM standard for IoT devices is set to trigger a fundamental shift of power in the connectivity market, making it far easier for enterprises to switch operators, negotiate better terms, and manage vast fleets of…