Northern Europe leads global connectivity with 98% internet penetration, yet rural gaps persist, writes Vincent Garnier, Director General of the FTTH Council Europe. Expanding fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) is essential for inclusion and competitiveness. Northern Europe today stands among the most connected…
Communications
Infineon opens Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab
Infineon Technologies has established a dedicated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria. Developed in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), the lab focuses on advancing UWB technology, exploring innovative use cases, and delivering real-world applications for automotive, industrial, IoT,…
Skydweller Aero & Nokia Federal Solutions awarded U.S. Navy contract
Skydweller Aero, in partnership with Nokia Federal Solutions Inc., has been awarded a U.S. Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to demonstrate an airborne 5G communication hub capable of delivering secure, resilient networks in contested environments. The initiative, officially…
NVIDIA and Nokia forge $1 billion AI-RAN partnership
NVIDIA and Nokia announce a strategic partnership to integrate NVIDIA-powered, commercial-grade AI-RAN products into Nokia’s RAN portfolio, paving the way for communication service providers to deploy AI-native 5G-Advanced and 6G networks on NVIDIA platforms. As part of the agreement, NVIDIA…
eSIM only: a structural shift operators can’t ignore
Apple’s iPhone 17 launch in September 2025 cements the shift to eSIM-only connectivity, writes Jeevithan Muttu, Vice President, Product & R&D at Motive. With the eSIM-exclusive iPhone Air and global expansion, physical SIMs are becoming obsolete. Apple’s RCS entitlement requirements…
Nordic Semiconductor unveils first open-source Android app for Bluetooth Channel Sounding
Nordic Semiconductor has become the first company to bring Bluetooth Channel Sounding to an open-source Android app, marking a significant step in the rollout of the new Bluetooth LE feature that enables highly accurate distance measurements between devices. The Norwegian…
Anritsu unveils Cloud-based network testing tool for AWS environments
Japanese communications testing specialist Anritsu has unveiled a new software-based network measurement system designed to assess the quality of communication in Cloud and virtualised environments. The Virtual Network Master for AWS (MX109030PC) operates within Amazon Web Services (AWS) and enables…
Septentrio launches ultra-compact GNSS timing module for high-volume applications
Septentrio, part of Swedish technology group Hexagon, has launched a new compact GNSS receiver module aimed at high-volume time-synchronisation applications. The mosaic-G5 T, measuring 23 mm by 16 mm and weighing 2.2 grams, is designed for environments where size, weight…
Blecon, Molex, and InPlay team up to deliver Cloud connected labels
Blecon has announced the launch of Cloud connected BLE Smart Labels, addressing enterprise demand for flexible form-factors that can efficiently deliver physical location and sensor data to the Cloud. This technology solution puts Smart Labels into the hands of product…
WBBA sets out guidance for AI, broadband, and fibre prosperity
Those looking to establish AI-enhanced intelligent, resilient, and secure IP networks must use Net5.5G architecture as the foundation, the WBBA has urged in a new report presented at the Broadband Development Congress (BDC) 2025. Despite recent AI developments, concerns remain…
