Nokia and Google achieve breakthrough in 5G network slicing
Nokia and Google managed to successfully apply network slicing on a 5G network and Android 13 device. The method allows operators to serve a larger number of devices at higher speeds, without having to invest in new infrastructure.
Network slicing is a method that divides networks into multiple... Read more
5G has serious vulnerabilities for IoT services
Researchers at the Technical University of Berlin discovered serious security risks in IoT applications on 5G networks.
According to the researchers, the vulnerabilities primarily originate in the APIs with which operators help customers make IoT data accessible to developers. These APIs are br... Read more
BT increases standalone 5G speeds with carrier aggregation
Network operator BT managed to incorporate four carrier components (CC) into a standalone 5G network during a recent test. According to the British operator, this is the first time the technique has been successfully demonstrated on a live European network. Four CCs increase the bandwidth and speed... Read more
Ericsson, Qualcomm and Thales collaborate on 5G satellite network
Ericsson, Qualcomm and Thales are collaborating on a satellite network for 5G connectivity. The organizations hope to offer worldwide 5G coverage, including remote locations that are currently outside mobile networks' reach.
According to the organizations, the collaboration was made possible by... Read more
European Union extends free roaming regulation for another 10 years
European lawmakers extended free roaming until at least 2032. This means that European citizens remain free of additional mobile internet fees when travelling within one of the 27 EU Member States
This week, European lawmakers this week made good on a promise made in February to extend the regul... Read more
Ericsson anticipates for 5G subscriptions to cross 1 billion in 2022
Sweden's Ericsson forecasts the global mobile subscriptions of 5G to pass one billion in 2022.
According to its Biannual Mobility Report, this milestone will be achieved because of high adoption in China and North America. However, a significant downturn in the global economy and the unpredictab... Read more
5G network slicing draws closer
OPPO, Ericsson and Qualcomm demonstrated a 5G network slicing solution for Android 12 smartphones. Network slicing allows operators to change the latency and bandwidth of systems within a network. It may take years for the technique to break through, but the moment is getting closer.
Network sli... Read more
Belgium auctions two 5G bands for €1.2 billion
Belgium's first 5G auction is complete. Five operators collectively paid €1.2 billion for the right to provide 5G. Citymesh is a new contender. The organization will compete with Proximus, Orange and Telenet, three established operators.
5G operators need permission. There's not a single place... Read more
US operators further postpone 5G deployment near airports
Operators Verizon and AT&T are postponing the deployment of 5G near US airports until July 2023. The news was shared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The delay gives the aviation industry time to adapt aircraft and prevent interference of 5G signals.
The deployment of 5G networ... Read more
Telecom Italia secures €725 million tender for 5G rollout
On Monday, the ministry for technology innovation and digital transformation announced that Telecom Italia has won a federal tender for implementing 5G networks.
Telecom Italia is a telecommunications, internet and cloud services provider. Domestic activities include retail and wholesale voice a... Read more