5G isn’t just the fastest-growing generation of wireless cellular technology, it’s on course to become the most widely-adopted, exceeding 4G LTE by over 2.5 billion connections in 2028, according to trade body 5G Americas, and data from Omdia. The last six months has seen the addition of 331 million new 5G connections, pushing the global […]
UK comms regulator Ofcom has set out further detail on how and when it will make millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum across the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands available for new mobile technology, including 5G services. According to Ofcom, mmWave spectrum could deliver significant benefits to people and businesses in the UK. As well as […]
LG Electronics has announced the successful wireless transmission and reception of 6G terahertz (THz) data over 500 metres, the longest distance recorded in any 6G test conducted in an outdoor, urban area to date. Run jointly with LG U+, the test took place at the beginning of September at LG Sciencepark in Magok, Seoul. This […]
Ateme, a specialist in video compression, delivery and streaming solutions, has announced that it was behind the first transmission of a 5G signal over a licensed broadcast facility, in a proof of concept of 5G Broadcast to the country’s Federal Communications Commission. Executed by Boston-based, Milachi Media -owned TV station WWOO-LD and wireless technology innovator […]
AST SpaceMobile, a company building space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, has announced another unprecedented leap in telecommunications by successfully making the first-ever 5G connection for voice and data between an everyday, unmodified smartphone and a satellite in space. Company engineers demonstrated space-based 5G connectivity by placing a call from Maui, […]
Research from Juniper Research, a specialist in telecommunications markets, has found that operators will generate $17 billion (€15.9bn) of additional revenue from 3GPP (Third-generation Partnership Project)‑compliant 5G satellite networks between 2024 and 2030. It urges operators to sign partnerships with SNOs (Satellite Network Operators) which will enable operators to launch monetisable satellite-based 5G services to […]
BT has announced that its nationwide 3G switch off will start in January 2024, with the plan to complete the switch off across the UK by March. EE will keep all customers registered as vulnerable connected by offering them a free 4G-ready mobile phone – or a discount on a monthly plan if they prefer. […]
Accedo and Ateme, have teamed up to deliver next-generation in-stadium and venue experiences for live sporting events with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The solution, deployed on AWS Wavelength, combines Ateme’s 5G Media Streaming solution and Accedo Xtend to deliver an immersive in-stadium experience over 5G. Mitigating the problem of network saturation often found in stadiums, […]
On September 13th, a 24/7 5G broadcast channel will go live in the US on WWOO, Boston’s first 5G broadcast digital television station, channel 28, broadcasting from One Beacon Street. This experimental channel, licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is setting the stage for HD programming and game-changing advances in public safety and emergency […]
Visitors to London’s West End can now use EE’s 4G and 5G mobile network at two of the Capital’s busiest London Underground stations. Central line customers at both Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road stations can now benefit from access to the mobile network, with coverage available within the ticket halls, on the Central Line […]