As 5G becomes vital to national infrastructure, U.S.-based production offers security, supply chain control and long-term growth for America’s digital future
Manufacturing the next generation of cellular telecommunications equipment within the United States offers numerous advantages, particularly from the perspective of ensuring national security. As...
As billions of devices go intelligent, next-gen Wi-Fi is emerging as the quiet powerhouse behind our connected future
Wi-Fi has evolved from its inception in the 1980s to become a foundational pillar of modern connectivity. While the rise of smartphones in the late 2000s propelled...
It’s no secret that today’s Cell towers are essential to everything from emergency services to our daily smartphone usage. With nearly two million sites managed by the top 100 global cellular tower companies, it’s no surprise that these critical infrastructure hubs face enormous pressures...
eSIMs are changing — and improving — how businesses manage mobile devices, but how can they ensure a successful integration?
The rise of embedded SIM (eSIM) technology is reshaping how businesses manage mobile connectivity. Unlike physical SIM cards, which often require manual installation and swapping,...
The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) encompasses 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band (3550 MHz–3700 MHz), with plans to expand by an additional 100 megahertz. Historically, this spectrum has been actively utilized by the U.S. government and the Coast Guard. Since...
From IoT devices to consumer tech, the digital world continues to grow more interconnected, and industrial applications are changing the landscape of digital communication. As the landscape expands, so does its attack surface and the complexity of its provisioning standards. Organizations involved in developing...
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is just behind us with the focus on how incredibly quickly the digital era is expanding. Telcos are becoming more customer-centric service operators. And while disruptive technologies continue to impact the industry, key trends will become more apparent, including mobile...
Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in enabling the safe and secure function of our increasingly hyperconnected world. The rising frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks, which have targeted major hospitals, tech giants and government agencies alike, highlights a pressing need for advanced security strategies. With...
In the early days, Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) was touted as the ultimate low-cost, low-power solution that would upend the IoT connectivity market for good. Offering reliable indoor coverage and minimal power consumption, it promised massive-scale deployments across essential products such as smart meters, environmental...
As environmental regulations tighten and sustainability goals move to the forefront of corporate agendas, the telecommunications industry finds itself at a crossroads. Like many sectors, telcos face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining operational excellence. This convergence of environmental responsibility and...
The telecom industry is on the precipice of enormous upheaval thanks to disruptive technologies, shifting consumer behavior, and other industry-wide changes, opening the doors for new entrants and potentially shaking up established hierarchies. The two previous installments in this three-part series discussed how telecommunication...
Telecommunication companies (telcos) are at a pivotal crossroads, and apart from getting left behind the competition, the only path is forward, which means embracing change. The first installment of this three-part series delved into one of the most significant influences shaping the new telecom...
The convergence of 5G technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the telecommunications landscape. Communications service providers (CSPs) can leverage AI tools — including machine learning, predictive analytics and natural language processing — to streamline operations, increase productivity and implement new monetization strategies.
While many...
The telecommunications industry is managing unprecedented volumes of data — from continuous streams generated by 5G networks to vast information flows from IoT devices and edge computing. Yet, big data organizations like telcos may find themselves utilizing only a fraction of the data they...
Editor's note: The following Reader Forum was written by Anish Sharma, a junior at at Eastside Preparatory School, where he studies computer science, robotics and applied AI.
In the era of digital transformation, ports worldwide are embracing private 5G cellular networks to revolutionize their...
The need to build out high-performance networks faster to provide true global connectivity has given rise to Managed Optical Fiber Networks or MOFNs
The demand for bandwidth across the planet is consistently increasing — and there is no sign of it stopping. The International Telecommunications...
In this digital age, Wi-Fi is critical to global connectivity, powering everything from the vast majority of Americans’ mobile phone use to home networks to enterprise applications. The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) unanimous decision in 2020 to allocate 1,200 MHz of 6 GHz spectrum...
In tandem with network cloud transformation, communications service providers (CSPs) are evaluating opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their networks. Their goal is to dramatically enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. AI can help CSPs by, among other things, automating processes, adopting autonomy...
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a two part contributed article — make sure to read Part 1 here first.
A new approach denoted as Lab-as-a-Service (LaaS) for Open RAN is democratizing testing for emerging Open RAN technology vendors by providing them with rapid...
The shift toward Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) infrastructure, built on interoperable technologies from multiple vendors, is accelerating. To unlock the full potential of Open RAN — delivering cost efficiency, performance enhancements and greater flexibility — it's crucial to encourage innovative, agile technology...
These days, “sustainability” is more than a buzzword. Enterprises understand that responsible environmental stewardship matters. Commitments to environmental responsibility are now a standard element in countless corporate 10-K filings, reflecting its importance.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification is a universal measure of an...
The global market for home medical equipment is experiencing explosive growth. Smart devices are being used to monitor and treat patients suffering from diabetes, cardiac disorders, and other medical conditions without exposing those patients to the risk of hospital-acquired infections. Numerous organizations, including the...
With several shakeups over the past few years, the state of the low power wide area networking (LPWAN) market is not always clear. However, the reality is that all the pieces are in place, and market demand paired with continuous technology evolution is fueling...
Six billion dollars. That’s how high private 5G sales will reach in 2027, according to recent data from market research firm SNS Telecom & IT. These projections come after Analysys Mason said in early 2024 that enterprises will spend as much as $9 billion...
