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…
Silicon Labs opens registration for conference
Silicon Labs recently announced the opening of registration for its fifth annual Works With Conference. New for 2024, this year’s event will feature three regional, in-person gatherings: In its fifth edition, the Silicon Labs Works With Developers Conference is going…
Cervoz unveils latest Ethernet card
As 4K streaming and IoT applications place increasing strain on traditional Gigabit networks, Cervoz has unveiled its new 2.5GbE M.2 2230 (A+E key) PCIe Ethernet Card. This highly compact solution offers speeds up to 2.5 times faster than standard Gigabit…
