Telecom Weekly Roundup: Net Neutrality Wins, 6G Research Heats Up, and Broadband Expansion Takes Center Stage
This week in telecom was a whirlwind of activity, with significant developments in net neutrality, 6G research, and broadband access initiatives. Here’s a quick breakdown of the top news: Net…
Korean Air Showcases a Comprehensive UAM Operations Demonstration with 5G
Korean Air, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company, Korea Telecom (KT), Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and Hyundai Engineering & Construction, successfully completed a comprehensive urban air mobility (UAM) operations…
FCC Reinstates Net Neutrality Protections in Landmark Decision
In a 3-2 vote along party lines, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has restored net neutrality rules, effectively reclassifying broadband internet service as a Title II telecommunications service. This decision…
Cradlepoint 5G-Optimised NetCloud SASE Secures Agile Enterprises
Cradlepoint, part of Ericsson, has launched its single vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution, NetCloud SASE. Designed to serve agile enterprises, NetCloud SASE integrates cellular-centric SD-WAN and security into…
Deep Dive: Advanced Network Slicing in 5G Advanced
5G Advanced, the next iteration of the revolutionary 5G standard, promises a significant leap forward in network capabilities. One of the most exciting advancements is Advanced Network Slicing, pushing the…
3GPP 5G Advanced: Key Air Interface Improvements over 5G
3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) 5G Advanced standard builds upon the foundation of 5G and adds a number of technical improvements in the air interface, the communication link between the…
Comcast Launches NOW – a New Brand for Low-Cost Internet, Mobile and TV
Comcast has introduced NOW, a new brand of quality, low-cost Internet, mobile and streaming TV products that consumers can purchase month-to-month, whenever they want. NOW Internet is a prepaid service…
Nvidia Unveils Cloud-Based 6G Research Platform: A Game Changer or Hype?
Last month Nvidia announced cloud-based research platform specifically designed for 6G research and testing. This blog dives into the potential of this platform and explores the global reaction to this…
US Broadband Buzz: FCC Announces Funding Boost, Race to 5G Heats Up
The race to expand broadband access and improve internet speeds continues to be a hot topic in the US. Here’s a roundup of some key news stories from the past…
Ericsson and Turkcell Establish 5G test Network in Istanbul Technical University
Ericsson has partnered with Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) and Turkcell to establish a 5G test network at İTÜ’s Ayazağa Campus. The network will showcase the benefits of 5G while providing…
A brief Summary of Voice over 5G (VoNR)
Voice over New Radio (VoNR) allows your calls to stay entirely on the 5G highway, utilizing the 5G Standalone (SA) core for a smoother, more efficient ride. Benefits: Sharper Sound:…
University of Glasgow Announces Breakthrough Development To Deliver Software-controlled 6G Networks
A team led by researchers from the University of Glasgow has developed a wireless communications antenna which combines the unique properties of metamaterials with sophisticated signal processing to deliver a…
Faroese Telecom launches 5G in Faroe Islands across all 18 islands
Faroese Telecom, in partnership with Ericsson, has launched 5G in its modernized network today, bringing 5G connectivity to the entire population across all 18 of the rocky volcanic islands. The…
DOCOMO, NTT, NEC and Fujitsu Announce Sub-terahertz 6G Device Capable of 100 Gbps Transmission
NTT DOCOMO, NTT, NEC and Fujitsu jointly announced last week the development of a top-level wireless device capable of ultra-high-speed 100 Gbps transmissions in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz sub-terahertz…
3GPP Release 19: Charting the Course for the Future of 5G
While Release 18 focused on enhancing existing 5G capabilities, Release 19 takes a more exploratory approach, paving the way for even more advanced features and functionalities. As Release 19 is…
3GPP Release 18: Unveiling the Evolution of 5G – 5G Advanced is Here!
The world of mobile communication is constantly evolving, and 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) plays a vital role in defining the standards that keep us connected. Their latest release, Release…
Nokia and Vodafone conduct trial of L4S technology over an end-to-end PON network
Last week, Nokia and Vodafone announced they are collaborating to test the viability of L4S technology over passive optical networks (PON), which could greatly improve the experience of residential customers…
6G: A Glimpse into the Future of Wireless Technology
While 5G is still rolling out across the globe, researchers and tech companies are already setting their sights on the next generation: 6G. Here’s a peek into the technical aspects…
5G on the Move: Global Deployment Status and What’s Next
5G continues its rapid rollout across the globe, transforming how we connect and interact with the world. Here’s a breakdown of the latest developments: As of March 2024, there are…
