Comcast has introduced a new product, Storm-Ready WiFi, aimed at providing consistent connectivity during storms, local outages, or when trees are down. With increasing severe weather incidents across the country backup connectivity has become crucial. Storm-Ready WiFi features cellular backup and a four-hour rechargeable battery, ensuring operational capability during the average two-hour US power outage. This solution offers customers reassurance about maintaining home connectivity, switching to cellular backup during power disruptions to enable Internet usage
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August 22, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
VCTI has announced a new set of capabilities that extend the accuracy of the cost-to-build analytics delivered by the company’s Broadband Investment Optimisation (BIO) service offering. Included in the BIO portfolio is VCTI’s PoleIQ automated field assessment tool, which was recently used by one national broadband service provider to assess aerial deployment options and uncover more than [$2 million (€1.83 million)] in savings for one deployment. (more…)
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Faraday Technology Corporation has announced the qualification of Faraday’s Ariel IoT (Internet of Things) SoC (system-on-a-chip) with UMC’s 40nm ultra-low-power (40ULP) process. Faraday’s offering of the SONOS eFlash solution on UMC’s 40ULP Targets AIoT (artificial Intelligence of Things), MCU (microcontroller unit), and smart grid projects requiring high performance and low-power consumption. (more…)
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Ooredoo Group, an ICT (information and communications technology) provider and tech company, has announced partnerships with Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud technologies. These collaborations will drive accelerated digital transformation across six operating companies within Ooredoo’s global network. (more…)
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Shadow secretary of state for Wales, Jo Stevens and Shadow Wales minister Gerald Jones MP recently visited Openreach’s National Learning Centre for Wales to learn more about the strides being made to bring full fibre broadband to Wales. Based in Newport, the multi-million pound learning centre gives trainee Openreach engineers the opportunity to learn the ropes and test their skills in a replica street, built from scratch to recreate the real network in the outside world. (more…)
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) published Vertical Standards Landscape reference paper. The paper provides guidance on which standards are most relevant to industrial IoT (internet of things) adopters from certain vertical industries. (more…)
August 21, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
SaskTel announced that it has begun rolling out its 5G network in the cities of Warman and Martensville. Delivering hyper-fast data speeds, SaskTel’s 5G network is bringing a new level of connectivity to residents and businesses across Saskatchewan. Available in parts of Warman and Martensville, SaskTel anticipates majority of both communities will have 5G coverage soon. (more…)
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Sirius Wireless, a provider of RF (radio frequency) IP (internet protocol) solutions, collaborated with S2C to develop its Wi-Fi6/BT RF IP Verification System, aiming to improve work efficiency and reduce time-to-market for their clients. The emergence of Wi-Fi6, a wireless connection technology (WCT), has unleashed unexpected potential, particularly in the IoT and intelligent hardware markets. (more…)
August 20, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Cambium Networks, a global provider of networking solutions, announced results from its GDS (Global Defense and Security) practice and that its fixed wireless infrastructure solutions continue to evolve and support broadband applications for national defense, federal and civilian agencies, public safety, and national law enforcement. Cambium Networks delivers field-proven wireless connectivity for military battlefield, border, garrison, and infrastructure deployments. (more…)
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Rural broadband providers broke ground on a series of multi million dollar projects that will deliver fibre broadband technology to rural communities across Eastern North Dakota. A ceremony near Casselton was hosted by Halstad Telephone Company, MLGC, Polar Communications, Red River Communications, and BEK Communications Cooperative. (more…)
August 18, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban