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3G is dead – what next for product designers?

Whether you are imminently bringing out a new Internet of Things (IoT) product or have heard the rumours about 3G switch-off, it is a pivotal time in wireless networks. With 5G on the horizon and 2G beginning to close down, choosing the right technology to future-proof devices is a real challenge, says Dunstan Power, director at ByteSnap Design. (more…)

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September 11, 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

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

Airtel selects Ericsson for VoLTE expansion

Ericsson has been selected by Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India’s telecommunications services provider, to expand its VoLTE (voice over LTE) services in India. (more…)

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April 12, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

NetComm launches new Industrial IoT router to support medium bandwidth applications

NetComm has expanded its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) portfolio with the launch of the 4G LTE Category 1 Industrial IoT Router (NTC-220) that will deliver reliable and secure medium bandwidth connectivity using universally available LTE networks. (more…)

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March 15, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Digi International unveils user-focused subscription for IoT hardware, management and technical support package

Digi International, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, has released Digi Foundations. (more…)

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March 13, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

5G transformation opportunity for service providers accelerated by Netscout

Netscout Systems Inc, announced support for the entire 5G life cycle including planning, rollout, and optimisation. Through the availability of its InfiniStreamNG (ISNG) Smart Data platform, Netscout provides a carrier-grade solution that delivers visibility for cloud and network infrastructures and next-generation services. (more…)

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February 22, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Ericsson to deploy 5G-ready LTE equipment for Vodafone Idea Ltd’s network in India

Ericsson announced that it has been selected by Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s leading telecom service provider, to deploy 5G-ready equipment across select markets in India. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Ericsson launches critical communications broadband networks offering

Ericsson has launched its critical communications broadband portfolio for service providers. This will enable service providers to meet the business-critical and mission-critical needs of industries and public safety agencies as digitalisation and modernisation of *land mobile radio communications increases. (more…)

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February 7, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

New antennas launched by CommScope to boost efficiency and aid path to 5G

CommScope has introduced new 3.5 GHz-capable antennas for macro and small cell densification. The aim is to increase network capacity and migration to 5G. Customers deploying newly licensed spectrum bands will be able to increase capacity in existing LTE networks (more…)

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February 5, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello