2024

There will be over 100 million Wi-Fi HaLow devices, geared for mid-range IoT applications in 850-950 MHz spectrum, in circulation by 2029, reckons ABI Research. The projection describes the creation …

Wi-Fi has been with us for decades. It remains one of the most important and valuable technologies in the wireless world. Most technologies have a limited life span. (You remember …

Nokia Bell Labs, the research and development (R&D) arm of Finish vendor Nokia, is working with the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), the Fraunhofer Society’s electrical engineering group, and Charité, …

Think of all the technologies an enterprise needs to operate – cloud services, robotics, mobile devices, IoT devices, and so on and so forth. What do all of these things …

The carrier has started accepting sign-ups for its direct-to-cellular service with Starlink T-Mobile US is now taking registrations for a beta direct-to-cellular service that will start early in 2025. T-Mobile …

New 5G SA mmWave deployment uses millimeter-wave spectrum Nokia said that it will deploy Europe’s first 5G Standalone millimeter wave network, to support Italian provider EOLO’s goal of connecting underserved …

Nokia, JMA Wireless, and Solid are among the awardees in the latest round of grants, which focus on ORU hardware development The Biden administration has awarded $273 million in another …

Many industries are still in the experimental phase, grappling with the complexities of Industry 4.0. However, the dawn of the 5th Industrial Revolution is beginning to take shape, with AI …

Note, this is a transcript, more or less, of the opening address at Industrial 5G Forum (still available on-demand) at the start of November; printed here for posterity, and to …

December greetings from Cedar Rapids and Kansas City.  The opening picture is of the Christmas tree perched atop the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids.  Not only was this a …

The IoT landscape is poised for innovative developments. Central to this transformation is LoRaWAN, which has steadily established itself as a cornerstone of IoT innovation. LoRaWAN enables low-power, long-range connectivity, …

Talk about scale, right out of the gate; Vivo, the Brazilian unit of Spain-based Telefónica, has recruited Nokia to deploy private LTE (4G) networks at 30 locations belonging to Brazilian …

Is it too early to be talking about 6G? The telco industry seems divided into two camps: those investing heavily in 6G R&D, advocating for a more energy-efficient, life-enhancing next …

Operators face growing pressures to improve telecom sustainability Network operators are facing increasing pressure to improve telecom sustainability, and it’s coming from multiple directions: More, and more detailed, reporting and …

Wireless is evolving with AI, 5G, private wireless, wireless broadband At upcoming events like CES 2025 and MWC 25, we will see some of the new directions the wireless industry …

The converged network consists of more than 500 Wi-Fi 6 Access Points and a private cellular network running on CBRS, said Boingo Boingo Wireless announced that is has deployed a …

The geospatial landscape has evolved significantly over the last few years as digitisation has become embedded; however, this also means that advanced mobile requirements can be difficult to achieve with …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize cellular networks, from right-sizing the network build to enhancing radio link performance and streamlining operations. One of the most significant impacts will be …

Join this webinar for an in-depth exploration of the evolving RAN landscape. This joint webinar with Intel and Supermicro will delve into the industry’s transformation toward open and virtualized RAN …

Lab testing has evolved significantly in recent years. Manual processes are out. Automated systems are in. Solutions like VIAVI’s Automation Management and Orchestration System (VAMOS) demonstrate how intelligent automation can …

In a new WBA report, 81% of respondents said they are planning to deploy Wi-Fi OpenRoaming According to a new report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), 81% of the …

Very Low Power or VLP devices are an emerging device category The Federal Communications Commission has voted unanimously to allow Very Low Power (VLP) devices to operate, unlicensed, across the …

Energy efficiency in telecom networks is challenging to measure and understand As the saying goes, you can’t improve what you can’t measure. And mobile network operators these days are very …

Generative AI hype hinges on its novelty: new creative possibilities, business applications, and growth opportunities. For manufacturers, this technology has the potential to streamline supply chain management, help plant managers …

Microsoft has signed a deal to sell its networking business Metaswitch to Utah-based cloud communications provider Alianza. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025; the …