Following BT trials into energy-saving cell sleep technology, last month the Group announced it had implemented this technology across its EE mobile sites nationwide. Cell sleep technology works by putting particular 4G LTE capacity carriers to sleep when they are…
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Insight SIP Bluetooth Module picked for counting devices
Eco-Counter has opted for Insight SiP’s ultra-miniature RF Bluetooth module for its EVO series of counting devices. Eco-Counter is a provider of solutions for accurately counting pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas, parks, and natural open spaces. There is a…
WBBA releases recommendations to support 5.5G and 6G
The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released Technical Recommendations for networking evolution in the 5.5G era, aiming to meet the rising demand for ubiquitous 10 Gigabits-per-second (Gbps) access across businesses, campuses, and homes. Network 5.5G (Net5.5G) outlines the next-generation data…
Pelle Svensson from u-blox shares how Wi-Fi 6 is shaping hospitals
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…
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…
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…
