Wi-Fi is continuing to evolve as Wi-Fi 4 came out in 2009; Wi-Fi 5 debuted in 2013 and Wi-Fi 6 came out in 2019. This kind of progression is typical for the industry, explained Pelle Svensson, Segment Manager, Connected Health…
First Elizabeth line tunnels given 4G and 5G coverage
Following on from the Elizabeth line stations receiving mobile coverage underground earlier this year, Transport for London (TfL) has now announced that the first tunnelled section has high speed mobile coverage – as passengers can access 4G and 5G while…
Personal eSIM solution for BMWs available across Europe
Ubigi’s global Personal eSIM solution integration into BMW cars is progressing steadily across Europe. Following its initial launch in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, Ubigi’s cellular data connectivity service is now available in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy,…
Adoption of 5G connections nears 2 billion
The wireless telecommunications industry saw continued robust growth and technological progress, largely driven by the ongoing advancement of 5G technology. In the first quarter of 2024, global adoption of 5G connections climbed steadily, nearing two billion with an addition of…
CU Phosco oversees 5G installation ahead of Euros
CU Phosco is pleased to announce the successful installation of its Connected Urban smart pole in Cologne, Germany. This state-of-the-art 5G streetlighting mast was deployed just in time for the European Football Championship, marking a significant advancement in urban mobile…
Dhruva Space and Kinéis to introduce space IoT connectivity in India
In an effort to enhance global satellite connectivity, Dhruva Space, a full-stack Space Engineering solutions provider, and Kinéis, a French satellite operator specialising in global IoT connectivity, have strengthened their collaboration. This partnership aims to introduce Kinéis IoT connectivity in…
Siemens breaks ground on smart city development
Siemens, in the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, commenced the ground breaking ceremony for one of Europe’s largest urban development initiatives in Berlin. Siemensstadt Square, encompassing approximately 188 acres and offering over a…
The rapid expansion of LTE Cat 1 bis
Cat 1 bis has been touted as a type of LTE technology designed to bridge the gap between legacy 2G/3G networks facing sunsets, and more advanced LTE solutions. Recent insights from Berg Insight reported that shipments of cellular modules had…
Autotalks and Rolling Wireless partner to accelerate V2X solutions
Autotalks, a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, and Rolling Wireless, a provider of cellular connectivity solutions for the automotive industry, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of next-generation V2X solutions. In response to…
Travel eSIMs: a threat or an opportunity?
A recent webinar hosted by Kaleido Intelligence discussed the travel eSIM opportunity for mobile network operators (MNOs), as conversation revolved around whether eSIMs should be regarded as a threat or opportunity to MNOs. Jon King, Chief Commercial Officer and Nitin…
