Omdia insights into 5G technology forecasts that 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) will surge by 66 per cent CAGR to reach 963.5 million connections by 2030. These findings highlight the growing influence of 5G technology on IoT (Internet of Things) use cases, as well as the industry’s increasing readiness for RedCap and eRedCap solutions. As 4G […]
An outdoor small cell project in the City of London has been a success and has thus now moved beyond the trial phase. Twenty-five new sites for mobile network operator (MNO) EE are now live on Freshwave’s infrastructure, adding capacity and enhancing the 4G and 5G network experience for EE mobile users in one of […]
Malaysia’s first ever 5G-powered live broadcast was successfully conducted during National Day, in a collaboration between national broadcaster Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and 5G network provider Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), with Ericsson as technology partner. The live broadcast of the 2024 National Day parade was a successful proof-of-concept to trial five critical broadcasting elements – […]
Modelling for Vodafone UK has forecasts how nationwide 5G Standalone (SA) will transform road and rail journeys – adding £1 billion (€1.2bn) to the UK economy per year through improved connectivity for remote workers on trains, while also saving regular road users £2 billion on fuel each year. The modelling, by WPI Strategy, used […]
With connectivity and technology being front and centre for the new College of Commissioners and with the Draghi report calling for a major policy reform in telecoms, trade body Connect Europe has unveiled its policy agenda ‘Europe’s Digital Choice’, which it describes as an “ambitious” plan proposing eight policy steps to build a more Connected, […]
The wireless telecommunications industry experienced continued strong wireless cellular expansion in the second quarter of 2024, powered by continuing growth in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) ecosystem, according to industry trade body 5G Americas. Data from 5G Americas and Omdia suggests that global IoT subscriptions currently stand at 3.4 billion, complemented by 6.7 billion smartphone subscriptions. As […]
Premier League football team Crystal Palace, in partnership with GiveVision and Shared Access, is offering a revolutionary vision enhancement system for fans with sight loss. Set to debut during the Crystal Palace vs Manchester United game at Selhurst Park on September 21st, this pioneering technology will be available to both home and away supporters. The […]
Key outcomes from the International Telecommunication Union’s World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) in November 2023 highlighted the spectrum challenges for the North American wireless cellular industry, according to the findings of a study, Spectrum in North America: The Impact of WRC-23, from trade body 5G Americas. “The spectrum identified for international mobile telecommunications in North […]
File downloads take longer on O2 over 4G and 5G than on the other mobile networks, according to new research from regulator Ofcom. Ofcom’s latest Mobile Matters research report puts people’s experiences of using mobile networks across the UK under the microscope, based on crowdsourced data collected between October 2023 and March 2024. Ofcom analysis […]
New Zealand’s mobile service revenue is poised to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5 per cent from $1.5 billion (€1.36bn) in 2024 to $1.7 billion in 2029, driven by the mobile data services segment with rising adoption of 5G services, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s New Zealand Mobile […]