With the arrival of every new generation of networking technology, the comparison of mobile- and Ethernet-based solutions has traditionally been debated including now, prompted by the recent unveiling of the new Wi-Fi 7 standard (IEEE 802.11be). In keeping with this …
Mobile connectivity pervades every aspect of today’s society. Changing lifestyles, remote work, smart automation and the proliferation of cloud-native applications are all driving fundamental changes in mobile network usage patterns. At the same time, technology advances are continually enabling innovative …
Seemingly out of nowhere, the familiar concept of Wi-Fi offloading has become a megatrend in mobile telecom. Also known as mobile data offloading, it refers to the practice of shifting data traffic from cellular networks to Wi-Fi networks to improve …
Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are pretty hot right now. The market is calculated to be worth $81.42 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to more than double to $167.7 billion in the next decade. Triggered by rising consumer expectations …
The telecoms industry is currently faced with the challenge of extending and improving connectivity and simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. The move to open and disaggregated networks is gaining momentum in the telecommunications and networking industry for the potential to improve …
In today’s evolving telecoms landscape, providers are faced with mounting competition and growing pressure to provide the best, most reliable service. Many experts in this sector understand the limitations of existing networks, realizing that the true way to establish the …
As enterprises across the world look to bring their supply chains into the future, they’re implementing tenets of Industry 4.0 into their operations. The result has been Logistic 4.0, a digital transformation framework, that at its foundation, requires connectivity enabling …
As 2024 progresses, the momentum behind mmWave fixed wireless access (FWA) technology shows no signs of slowing down. 2023 witnessed several milestones proving mmWave’s potential to deliver faster data speeds, lower latency, and higher bandwidth compared to other wireless technologies. …
How can enterprise networks better meet the unique needs of hospitality, education, healthcare and other industries in 2024? It’s admittedly a tall order. Networks are now expected to address a variety of use cases, each with unique performance demands, while …
Driven by an ever-expanding universe of connected devices and more powerful smartphones, mobile data traffic is continuing to surge, meaning the stakes are higher than ever when it comes to providing high-performing 5G networks. For years, the “best network” was …
As the U.S. prepares for future conflicts where victory will hinge on using data to accelerate decision making, integrating 5G and 6G technology into the military’s war-fighting capabilities is critical in maintaining a competitive advantage. Yet, sharing the limited spectrum …
Cellular IoT is one of the most common forms of IoT connectivity for a number of reasons. It has vast coverage, works pretty much out of the box, supports low and high bandwidth applications and is a relatively cheap investment. …
Network modernization is changing what’s technologically possible for companies around the world. Through the increased speed, agility and reliability of private LTE/5G wireless networks, industries from manufacturing to mining are transforming their operations and driving innovation at a rapid pace. …
Perspectives from MWC24 and where we go from here You wouldn’t know it from the 12-foot high letters adorning booths throughout the halls of Mobile World Congress, but the AI bubble is about to pop. Soon, it won’t be enough …
When new technology ignites as much hype and expectation as generative artificial intelligence (gen AI), there’s bound to be a fair amount of uncertainty in the early days over what use cases the technology can be applied to, what problems …
The tide has turned, and a tsunami is coming. The Asia-Pacific region has lagged behind the rest of the world in the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), but that is quickly changing. The number of IoT devices in …
In the rapidly evolving space of global connectivity, Wi-Fi has become ubiquitous, permeating homes, offices, public spaces, and beyond. As of 2023, according to an Omdia report, the number of connected households worldwide reached 1.4 billion, indicative of an increasing …
When 5G was first introduced, communications service providers (CSPs) promised to deliver better network speeds, with reduced latency and increased reliability to enable new services to enterprises. Although 5G has been increasingly adopted, CSPs are noticing a lack of killer …
One innovation is transforming how the entire world stays connected — and it can be accessed with just a few quick taps on a screen. An eSIM is a software-based evolution of the traditional SIM card that demonstrates the next …
The asset landscape has expanded exponentially for communication service providers (CSPs). The explosion of the internet, the advent of 5G, the proliferation of the IoT and the advance of the cloud have given CSPs a massive range of responsibilities in …
In April, Bain & Co published a report about the potential effect of Generative AI (GenAI) on the world’s telecom companies. Given the title: Telcos, Stop Debating Generative AI and Just Get Going – the urgency of the message was …
World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023 concluded just two months ago, but its decisions on next-generation spectrum are already having a big impact on 6G. This month an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) meeting in Geneva hosted spectrum experts seeking to chart …
The smarter the home, the greater the need for faster, safer, and more direct connections. With the average home now counting more than 20 devices, consumers are looking for ways to improve latency and privacy. They are realizing that relying …
Disaggregation has taken the telecoms world by storm, initially reshaping the Radio Access Network (RAN) and now creating a domino effect that could permanently shift the telecoms landscape as we know it. But what does this mean, specifically? What are …
The telecom industry always expected that taking the next step in 5G network evolution, moving to full 5G Standalone (5G SA) networks, would be a heavy lift. And indeed, 5G SA network deployments saw sluggish growth last year, largely due …
