Vodafone will provide UK Power Networks, the country’s largest electricity distribution operator, with 5G connectivity in a world-first trial. In November of last year, UK Power Networks launched the Constellation project to transform how electricity networks operate. Constellation equips local substations to analyse millions of data points about network performance, allowing the system to safely … Read more

Nokia is applying its experience as a telecommunications vendor to tackle common home WiFi challenges with the launch of a carrier-grade system designed for service providers. Offered to broadband operators to install in subscribers’ homes, the system promises broad gigabit-level coverage that eliminates dead zones and minimizes interference throughout the residence. The core of Nokia’s … Read more

Huawei and China Mobile have joined forces to deliver 5G connectivity to the summit region of Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth. The teams installed a 5G base station at an altitude of 6,500 metres, extending China Mobile’s dual-gigabit network into some of the planet’s most extreme terrain. Additional base stations were set up … Read more

Verizon has announced it is pausing plans to retire its legacy 3G network for the foreseeable future. In comments to Light Reading, Verizon spokesperson Kevin King confirmed that the company’s “3G network is operational” and said Verizon “doesn’t have a plan to shut it down at this time.” The carrier has mentioned intentions to wind … Read more

Skype can easily turn your computer into a phone. This application lets you make free calls to millions of people around the world and low-cost calls to many other destinations, which is a major reason for its widespread adoption. Whether for business or personal use, Skype can significantly reduce communication expenses. All participants need is … Read more

Huawei led global smartphone shipments in Q2 2020 despite political pressure and a broad market downturn. Research from IDC reports a 16 percent year-over-year decline in global smartphone shipments for Q2. The drop reflects a mix of factors: consumers delaying upgrades while waiting for wider 5G availability and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more

Ericsson has introduced the Compact Packet Core, a purpose-built solution that helps Communication Service Providers (CSPs) migrate to cloud-native networks more efficiently. Packaged in a single compact rack of Ericsson’s Cloud-Native Infrastructure Solution (CNIS), the offering brings together the cloud-native Packet Core Controller (PCC) and Packet Core Gateway (PCG) network functions for a streamlined deployment. … Read more

Deutsche Telekom has positioned itself as a leading player in the ongoing growth of the Internet of Things by launching a dedicated developer community platform for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. The new community is part of Deutsche Telekom’s existing Developer Garden initiative and provides developers with a suite of practical tools, including APIs and software development … Read more

(c)iStock.com/maybefalse Intel has outlined its strategy to integrate the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G across its future roadmap — spanning “from device to data centre.” At the recent Intel Developer Forum (IDF), the company announced partnerships with network operators and equipment manufacturers including NTT DOCOMO, Nokia, and SK Telecom, as well as collaboration with … Read more

Critics have responded to proposals to revise or repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the statute that shields online platforms from liability for content posted by their users. Section 230 drew renewed attention after then-President Trump argued the law was being used to silence certain voices when some of his tweets were labeled … Read more