Soracom has announced that its collaboration with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo has transitioned from Private Beta to a global initial service rollout for select Soracom customers. Speaking at the keynote session of Soracom Discovery 2024, Soracom CTO and…
IoT in environmental monitoring crucial for understanding climate
As the world population grows and climate change drives up temperatures and affects soil health desperately needed for growing crops, IoT in environmental monitoring is an incredibly useful tool as it leverages a range of technologies to monitor parameters crucial…
FCC approves making Wi-Fi hotspots eligible for digitally deprived schools
Following reports that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) looked to close a digital gap by proposing Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services should be eligible for E-Rate funding, it has now voted to extend its E-Rate programme to encompass Wi-Fi…
UK leading in fibre deployment but behind in coverage, MedUX shows
MedUX recently published its 2024 benchmark report on fixed broadband performance across the UK. This report reveals that BT not only excels in fixed broadband network responsiveness but also offers the best overall Quality of Experience (QoE) in the country,…
IoT monetization: imperative for enterprises
IoT monetization refers to the practice of being able to generate income from IoT devices and solutions. Failing to properly monetize solutions can reduce enterprises’ revenues and impact on their ability to scale up devices. In news reported by IoT…
NXP’s digital car keys SN220 certified
NXP Semiconductors recently announced that its single-chip NFC and embedded secure element solution, the SN220, has been certified by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) under its CCC Digital Key Certification Programme, launched in December 2023. According to NXP, this certification…
5G driving growth as IoT connectivity market reached $15b in 2023
According to IoT Analytics, the global cellular IoT connectivity market reached a significant milestone, with mobile operators worldwide earning a combined $15 billion from 3.6 billion cellular IoT connections in 2023. This 23% year-on-year growth rate surpassed that of IoT…
IoT antenna trends show designs are becoming more compact
An IoT antenna is a crucial component that allows IoT devices to communicate wirelessly by transmitting radio waves. As applications are increasingly turning to wireless connectivity, antenna design is critical in determining whether the device will operate properly or not.…
IoT Unplugged: S3:E2 – Developing smart cities of the future
In the latest episode of season 3 of IoT Unplugged, Editor Caitlin Gittins speaks to Phil Beecher, President and CEO of Wi-SUN Alliance on how wireless mesh networks are providing a key role in developing the smart cities of the…
5G maritime connectivity concept demonstrated
Latvian mobile innovator and telecom operator LMT, in partnership with Latvian port technical services provider LVR Fleet, has successfully demonstrated a cutting-edge 5G maritime connectivity concept. This demonstration highlighted seamless 5G network connectivity from shore to ship, between ships, and…
