Australian telecommunications provider Optus has announced the first 50 sites that will receive 5G service under a rollout powered by Ericsson. The company aims to construct 1,200 5G sites across Australia by March 2020, with the initial deployments concentrated in Sydney and Melbourne. Kent Wu, Optus’ Head of Network Access Planning & Quality, said: “This … Read more
Ofcom has opened a formal review into whether mid-contract price increases by telecommunications providers give customers enough certainty about their household finances. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, predictable monthly bills have become more important than ever. Unexpected or unclear price changes can push already stretched households into difficulty, making it harder … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/SCHUBphoto) Patent disputes are often associated with Apple, frequently involving Samsung in past years. While the intense legal rivalry between Apple and Samsung has cooled, Apple is now engaged in a new dispute with Ericsson over royalties tied to LTE patents. Apple has relied on Ericsson’s cellular technology for many years, but their … Read more
German telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom and enterprise application software leader SAP have announced an expansion of their partnership to include Internet of Things (IoT) solutions focused on real-time logistics. Anette Bronder, Director of Telekom Security and T-Systems’ Digital Division, explained that businesses increasingly need end-to-end support across devices, connectivity, platforms and software. To meet those … Read more
Level 3 is a major network operator that provides backbone connectivity for some of the largest broadband networks. Last year TelecomsTech interviewed the company’s Director of Cloud Services about infrastructure and how it affects gaming services, especially because latency and packet loss can significantly impact online gameplay. To keep services reliable and prevent gamers from … Read more
In wireless infrastructure, a longstanding challenge has been the gap between what engineers design and what ends up installed on site. Plans specify antenna height, tilt, azimuth, and orientation with precision. Yet when contractors reach the tower, real-world conditions often change the outcome. Undocumented or legacy mounts, incomplete records, and human error can all affect … Read more
(c)iStock.com/Jorisvo Global connectivity provider SIGFOX, together with partners POST Luxembourg and RMS.lu, has announced that Luxembourg is the eighth country to deploy its nationwide Internet of Things (IoT) network. With a population just over 500,000, Luxembourg joins Portugal, Belgium and Denmark—where deployments were announced earlier this year—alongside existing networks in France, the Netherlands, Spain and … Read more
In the United States, right-of-way permits are required whenever work takes place within a public street or highway. This includes city streets, driveways, utility corridors and larger infrastructure projects such as telecommunications deployments. Proper permitting ensures public safety, compliance with local rules, and timely deployment of network infrastructure. IMMCO Inc has prepared right-of-way permits for … Read more
Vodafone has announced plans to open an advanced research and development centre in the UK focused on OpenRAN technology. OpenRAN promises to change how telecommunications networks are built and operated by enabling interoperable equipment and removing vendor lock‑in. This approach allows operators to assemble networks from components that best meet their needs for cost, performance … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/mbbirdy) Recent announcements from Chiltern Railways and South Western Railway show Train Operating Companies (TOCs) moving ahead with full-scale rollout of onboard Wi‑Fi for passengers. These initiatives follow the UK Government’s consultation on improving mobile communications across the rail network, for which we are still waiting on detailed feedback. For many rail users … Read more