Apple is reportedly developing at least two satellite-based features to help users communicate during rural or remote emergencies. When you’re high on a mountain, out at sea, or deep in a forest, cellular coverage can be unreliable or non-existent. In many of those situations, however, devices may still be within range of satellites—especially as satellite … Read more

Debate continues over whether internet access should be considered a fundamental human right. Communication itself is essential, yet today’s constant connectivity can be overwhelming, and people sometimes choose to disconnect. Still, when governments intervene to cut communication, the consequences are far-reaching. According to Agence France-Presse, the Central African Republic (CAR) has taken the step of … Read more

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) using 5G could generate around $1 billion in service revenue by the end of 2019, according to a new report from SNS Research. Market intelligence from SNS Research indicates that growth will accelerate rapidly after 2019, with global FWA service revenues potentially surpassing $40 billion by 2025. “FWA has emerged as … Read more

A report from IDC predicts that demand for Wi‑Fi products will rebound in 2024 after two underwhelming years. The pandemic initially boosted shipments, producing an 8.6 percent increase in Wi‑Fi‑enabled device shipments in 2021. That surge, however, proved short‑lived. In 2022, declines in smartphone and PC shipments dragged down the broader Wi‑Fi market, causing shipments … Read more

Ericsson has announced an increase in its US investment to support and accelerate 5G network deployments across the country. The company says its additional investments will be focused on two primary areas: first, expanding research and development work carried out close to US customers; and second, improving flexibility to shorten time-to-market for new product introductions … Read more

Verizon is forming a coalition of major telecommunications companies to define 6G capabilities and the practical use cases it should support. The US carrier has unveiled its 6G Innovation Forum, an alliance intended to prevent 6G development from becoming fragmented and instead guide its evolution through coordinated industry collaboration. Verizon’s 6G alliance includes leading network … Read more

In a collaboration between SingTel and Ericsson, the two companies have introduced a SON—not a human child delivered by a stork, but a Self-Optimising Network. This technology is designed to manage network resources automatically and deliver better performance and reliability for users. Traditional mobile networks are relatively rigid: a grid of cells intended to blanket … Read more

The UK government has announced it will permit Huawei equipment to be used in national 5G networks, but only in a tightly constrained and limited capacity following a comprehensive security review. After a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the government confirmed the decision that balances the need … Read more

Ericsson has been recognised for its RAN automation user interface, winning the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2024 in the “Interaction, UI, and User Experience” category. The accolade highlights Ericsson’s work on the rApps portfolio, a set of RAN automation applications built to O-RAN Alliance standards that simplify and improve radio access network management. The … Read more

Feathers are flying again over the planned distribution of UK LTE bandwidth, after Vodafone accused the regulator Ofcom of “taking leave of its senses” for allowing Everything Everywhere to use existing spectrum to run 4G services. Everything Everywhere, the joint venture between T-Mobile and Orange, was given permission last week by Ofcom to operate LTE … Read more