Press Releases

Businesses predict huge potential for 5G adoption but are not ready to implement, says a new Cradlepoint study

A new study from Cradlepoint, a global specialist in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G-ready wireless network edge solutions, reveals that businesses expect 5G to be a major part of their technology roadmap. However, they have a long way to go before they are ready to implement a solution. (more…)

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July 3, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Huawei delivers 5G experience for visitors to MWC19 Shanghai

During GSMA’s MWC19 Shanghai, 5G commercial networks have been officially launched inside the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The deployments are based on Huawei‘s 5G digital indoor system and extended 5G coverage to all of the seven exhibition halls. This was the first MWC event to offer 5G commercial services, supporting the event’s theme of Intelligent Connectivity. (more…)

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July 2, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

5G goes live in 15 commercial standardised networks worldwide: Global LTE connections rise to 4.4bn

5G, using 3GPP standardised wireless technology, has been commercially deployed by 15 mobile network operators worldwide, according to 5G Americas, the industry trade association and voice of 5G and LTE for the Americas and TeleGeography (GlobalComms Database). There will be an additional 47 launches of 5G technology expected before the end of 2019 for a total of more than 62 live 5G networks. (more…)

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June 26, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Security and interoperability remain critical problems hindering widespread smart city deployments, says Wi-SUN Alliance survey

Smart cities are expected to be commonplace within the next 10 years, according to a new poll by Wi-SUN Alliance, but first some major challenges need to be overcome. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

First successful application of LTE CAT-M/NB-IoT solution on 450 MHz claimed by Altair Semiconductor

Altair Semiconductor, a provider of cellular IoT chipsets, reports that its ALT1250 dual mode CAT-M/NB-IoT chipset can now operate on the 450 MHz spectrum. (more…)

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June 25, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Town of Florence, Arizona and Subex collaborate to establish IoT security laboratory

Subex, an Internet of Things (IoT) and critical infrastructure security solutions provider, has announced a partnership with the Town of FlorenceArizona to establish an IoT security lab in Florence. The lab is an extension of the ongoing work that Subex is undertaking in securing the critical public infrastructure of the Town of Florence. (more…)

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June 21, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Retail businesses enhance in-store customer experience with Vodafone IoT and Perch

Perch, a specialist in physical and digital displays for retail marketing, is working with Vodafone Business to provide reliable, consistent, and engaging digital experiences in stores via Internet of Things (IoT) services. (more…)

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June 20, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

SaT5G project reports successful demos of 5G-over- satellite use cases at EuCNC 2019 event in Valencia

The SaT5G project has announced a number of successful demonstrations of 5G over satellite at the 2019 European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC 2019) in Valencia, Spain. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

GCI selects Ericsson for 5G New Radio rollout in Alaska for consumers and businesses

Ericsson has been selected by GCI, Alaska’s telecommunications company, to build the USA’s northernmost 5G network in Anchorage, Alaska. This is scheduled to launch in 2020, and marks Ericsson’s 22nd publicly announced5G contract. (more…)

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June 19, 2019

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No need for industry to wait for 5G

5G continues to climb up the hype side of the inflated expectations curve and extravagant claims are being made about early deployments, says freelance technology writer, Bob Emmerson. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello