Rohde & Schwarz has successfully completed the re-certification of its EU eCall test solution, carried out by the independent testing body cetecom advanced. This milestone highlights the dedication of both companies to delivering standards-compliant, next-generation eCall test solutions. The recently…
Qualcomm to acquire Sequans 4G technologies
Qualcomm Technologies have announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sequans’ 4G IoT technologies. Sequans, a provider of 4G and 5G semiconductor solutions for IoT, will transfer certain employees, assets, and licences as part of the deal. The acquisition is pending…
LTE versus 5G
In the debate of Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G versus 5G, arguments need to take into account the key differences in network architecture, the applications and their requirements. The evolution of LTE, a cellular wireless standard for 4G to 5G…
GCT and Samsung work to accelerate 4G/5G chipsets
GCT Semiconductor Holding (“GCT”), a designer and supplier of advanced 4G and 5G semiconductor solutions, has recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung. This partnership is set to accelerate the development of 4G/5G chipsets and…
Vodafone meets targets for rural coverage
Vodafone has confirmed it has reached its Partial Not Spot (PNS) coverage target as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, underlining its dedication to rural communities across the UK as The Nation’s Network. Through the SRN programme, Vodafone…
BT trials reflect MNOs’ consciousness around sustainability
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…
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…
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…
What is LTE Cat-1 BIS?
LTE Cat-1 BIS provides cellular connectivity suitable to connect a range of IoT applications. It sits among a catalogue of communications standards that can provide a dizzying array of options for those considering how best to connect their solutions. Naturally,…
Choosing a wireless network for an industrial environment
Despite the push for the rollout of 5G in Europe the implementation of 5G, technology has been slower than other countries. Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, compares 4G and 5G in relation to the manufacturing industry. In…
