Using high-band 70 GHz spectrum, Huawei and Vodafone achieved a data rate of more than 20 Gbps in a recent test of 5G mobile network technology.
According to Mobile World Live, the test took place in the United Kingdom and, in addition to the 20...
Mississippi-based regional service provider C Spire is using Nokia equipment to test a fixed wireless "5G" use case; so far the tests have achieved network speeds up o 2.2 gigabits per second to deliver an ultra-high-definition video stream.
C Spire, which provides fiber transport, internet...
Amid questions about safety, autonomous bus completes trip in Amsterdam
As autonomous vehicles become increasingly viable from a technology standpoint, questions about safety--many tied to Tesla's in-market auto pilot feature--are guiding the discussion. To highlight this trend, as an autonomous bus travelled a 12-mile path...
Gemalto said there will be 1 billion IoT devices in the Japanese market by 2020
Dutch provider of digital security solutions Gemalto confirmed that its Cinterion LTE Cat-1 M2M module has completed interoperability testing by Japanese telecommunications operator NTT Docomo.
Gemalto said that the ELS31J and...
SoftBank’s acquisition of ARM to help accelerate much-needed internet of things standardization
The "internet of things" looks to have received a massive vote of confidence as one of the boldest technology investors of the past two decades, Masayoshi Son, agreed to buy ARM Holdings, a...
Connected car solutions said ti allow drivers access to real-time information about traffic, navigation and emergency services
Japanese telecom operator KDDI in boosting its IoT portfolio selected digital security solutions provider Gemalto to supply its LinqUs On-Demand Connectivity subscription management solution and embedded SIMs.
Gemalto said...
U.K.-based telecom group Vodafone said 89% of companies investing in the internet of things (IoT) have increased their budgets over the last 12 months. The finding is part of its fourth annual IoT Barometer Report.
According to the recently published report, 76% of all...
Spectrum Frontiers approval sees nearly 11 gigahertz of spectrum freed up for licensed and unlicensed use in support of 5G services
In a move designed to bolster the development and deployment of so-called “5G” technologies, the Federal Communications Commission approved plans to open up nearly...
Chinese vendor sees increasing penetration for its smart city solutions including government, grid and transport applications
Huawei is focusing on its safe city initiatives as the initial step before implementing large-scale smart city deployments, Joe So, head of Huawei’s global smart city initiatives, told Industrial IoT...
AT&T is seen by many as the domestic investment leader in the "internet of things" and virtualization of its network. The telecom company also has its sights set on "5G" technology and what it can do to prepare to bring these future game changing technologies...
Verizon CDMA network shutdown is set to happen by Dec. 31, 2019
According to reports, Verizon Wireless plans to shut down its 2G CDMA network by the end of 2019; AT&T Mobility is going through a similar process with a shut down timeframe of January...
5G demo slated for 15 GHz range
Ericsson, in a recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission, is seeking special temporary authority to conduct a "5G" demo for T-Mobile US at the carrier's Bellevue, Washington, headquarters.
According to the document, Ericsson plans to use one base...
The region ended 2015 with an installed base of 5.8 million fleet management systems; projected to pass 12.7 million by 2020
North America is expected to reach 12.7 million active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in 2020, according to a recent study...
Using Cat M-1 standard, AT&T looks to cut costs, extend battery for internet of things deployments
Looking to run internet of things traffic on its LTE network, AT&T will begin piloting the use of Cat-M1 tech later this year with an initial project starting in...
The German telco said LTE-V is a potential enabler for road safety and traffic efficiency apps
German telecoms operator Deutsche Telekom (DT), Chinese vendor Huawei and car makers including Audi and Toyota are currently testing LTE-Vehicular (LTE-V) in Germany.
The German telco said that technical tests...
In partnership with UnaBiz and Engie, internet of things network will be fully operational by early 2017
Sigfox, a French provider of global communications service for the “internet of things,” announced plans to deploy its dedicated IoT network in Singapore in partnership with IoT network...
Are telcos bluffing or will the development of 5G depend on the regulatory agenda?
Last week, Europe’s telecoms industry warned policymakers that the business case for 5G is hanging in the balance. Ensuring the elephant in the 5G room was well and truly visible, the...
Although 5G isn't set for standardization by 3GPP and the ITU until 2020, carriers and vendors are aggressively working on pre-standardized technology with many bullish on the outlook for commercialization. Verizon, which announced it would start 5G trials last year now says it has...
Alibaba officials said the RX5 SUV is already available for pre-order
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group announced the launch of OS'Car, the first mass-produced internet car powered by the company's YunOS smart car operating system.
The new OS’Car RX5 sport utility vehicle was built in partnership with...
5G Manifesto aims for one 5G city in every EU country by 2020
Major European telecom companies presented a jointly developed "5G Manifesto" that lays out industry recommendations on how the European Union can achieve timely 5G network deployment. As part of the plan, the companies plan on large-scale 5G...
IoT platform ThingPark China will launch commercial operations in Q3 2016
French provider of internet of things services Actility partnered with Foxconn Technology Group to launch ThingPark China, a collaborative initiative to deliver a comprehensive suite of internet of things (IoT) solutions to the Chinese...
Manufacturing and healthcare will lead industrial internet of things growth
In the drive for efficiency and cost savings, different verticals are adopting industrial internet of things to use the power of data analytics to improve operations. As adoption continues to grow, a new report projects...
French firm aims to expand internet of things network coverage to the rest of the country next year
Sigfox, a French provider of global communications service for the "internet of things," announced the deployment of its dedicated IoT network in Mexico in partnership with its Latin American...
NGMN Alliance sets new 5G work items
The Next Generation Mobile Network Alliance plans to focus on 5G technology testing and trails, end-to-end architecture and "vehicle-to-x" communications as part of its 5G work. The NGMN Alliance board last week agreed on new work items in those...
