5G NR (also known as Standalone 5G) will deliver three generic network services: mMTC, URLLC and eMBB. They are typical telecom-insider terms, says freelance technology writer, Bob Emmerson. (more…)
September 19, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Whether you are imminently bringing out a new Internet of Things (IoT) product or have heard the rumours about 3G switch-off, it is a pivotal time in wireless networks. With 5G on the horizon and 2G beginning to close down, choosing the right technology to future-proof devices is a real challenge, says Dunstan Power, director at ByteSnap Design. (more…)
September 11, 2019
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A new study from Juniper Research found that service revenues from low power IoT technologies will exceed $2.6 billion (2.3 billion) by 2024; rising from only $290 million (263 million) in 2019, a growth of 800% over the next 5 years. Low power IoT technologies include low-priced wireless connections that deliver low bandwidth and power saving features suited to asset monitoring. (more…)
September 4, 2019
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Vodafone announced that it is working with South East Water on a pilot that could revolutionise how the water industry detects and prevents leaks. The pilot is timely: water shortages are said to threaten England within 25 years and Ofwat is requiring that all water companies reduce water leakage by 15% by 2025. (more…)
July 25, 2019
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According to new a research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart electricity meters in the Asian markets China, India, Japan and South Korea will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9% from 613.4 million in 2018 to reach 965.9 million in 2024. (more…)
July 10, 2019
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5G, using 3GPP standardised wireless technology, has been commercially deployed by 15 mobile network operators worldwide, according to 5G Americas, the industry trade association and voice of 5G and LTE for the Americas and TeleGeography (GlobalComms Database). There will be an additional 47 launches of 5G technology expected before the end of 2019 for a total of more than 62 live 5G networks. (more…)
June 26, 2019
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5G continues to climb up the hype side of the inflated expectations curve and extravagant claims are being made about early deployments, says freelance technology writer, Bob Emmerson. (more…)
June 19, 2019
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Nordic Semiconductor announced that its nRF9160 System-in-Package (SiP) LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT modules and nRF52840 Bluetooth 5/BluetoothLow Energy (Bluetooth LE)Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) are being used in the turnkey ‘GEPS’ indoor and outdoor IoT positioning platform developed by Swedish industrial IoT startup, H&D Wireless. (more…)
June 14, 2019
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Deutsche Telekom has listed Tiempo Secure’s TESIC Secure Element as a dedicated hardware enclave in the latest nuSIM Security Specification. (more…)
May 22, 2019
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Viettel and Ericsson claimed to demonstrate the first 5G connection in Vietnam. Speed test result shows Viettel’s 5G connection, which runs on Ericsson products and test devices, runs at 1.5-1.7 Gbps. The connection utilises the 3.7-3.8Ghz (C-Band) and 27.5-28.5 Ghz (mmWave) frequency. (more…)
May 17, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello