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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 the connectivity experience and...

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 for digital services tailored...

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 connectivity, with much of...

After the Huawei Annual Analyst Summit, there are still so many questions. This was their 21st such gathering, and once again, it was very impressive. The theme was “Thrive with Intelligence." They did a great job of explaining how new technology would change our...

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 most seamless connectivity is...

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 Internet of Things (IoT)...

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. With expanded global deployments...

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 delivering 24/7 accessibility. Engineering the...

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 defined as the one that...

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 dedicated to 5G with...

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. But what about those...

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 circulation in the region is...

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 reliance on digital infrastructure...

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 on distant cloud servers...

Networking has had something of a shock to the system over the last few years. For a long time, its essential role in the functioning of enterprise operations went under the radar, underappreciated by most apart from those involved in technical roles. Then 2020...

I have been in the Telecom industry since 2004 when I started in network engineering at Verizon, this year marks 20 years in the industry! I ‘grew up’ Telecom and have worked in wireline, wireless and places where they converge, I have seen lots...

As future 6G standards are discussed this year, current work on Releases 18 and 19 in areas such as AI / ML, MIMO, and power savings will provide the starting point.  The rollout of 5G is well underway. At the same time as 5G is...

“The shroud of the dark side has fallen. Begun the Clone War has.”  Rest assured, the future for telcos in 2024 is far less dire than this line from Star Wars – Attack of the Clones. But you wouldn’t know it based on growing industry concerns...

David Joosten, director of the Americas and partner markets at Vodafone Business, identifies key trends that will shape the digital enterprise market in 2024, as follows... 1 | 5G and IoT will benefit society more than AI The convergence of 5G and IoT will create more...

Power distribution systems are rapidly evolving across the world in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and meet bold climate goals. Today, governments at the national, state and local levels are collectively investing trillions of dollars to build renewable energy sources and modernize their...

As we step into the new year, the shadow of ransomware continues to loom large over the digital landscape. Cyber attackers show no signs of relenting and 2024 is poised to become their second-most prolific year on record. The need to confront this expanding threat...

How providers manage costs while improving customer experiences As telecommunications providers continue to expand their network upgrade initiatives such as 5G, fiber tech, and new network infrastructure, this sector continues to be more capital-intensive – but reports show that it has been hard to pass...

Any prediction of what to expect in the new year will mention artificial intelligence (AI), and rightly so. It’s the most transformative technology since the dawn of the internet itself, and generative AI made what was once a utopian ideal suddenly accessible to anyone...

Based on his insights gained over the past decade, Kristoff Van Rattinghe, chief executive at Belgium-founded IoT tracking firm Sensolus, discusses how IoT technology is developing and the trends companies can expect in 2024. Containers, pallets, special loading racks, trailers, boxes and mobile machinery –...