Inside Telecom Staff

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Live network trial breaks record

We have some much-needed good news. Infinera have announced their successful completion of a live network test. The test saw a wave transmission of up to 800 gigabits per second (800G) Single-wavelength transmission at 96 GBd (gigabauds) over 950 (km). The network was across a major long-haul link in North America. The trial was powered […]

Tech opportunities emerge in remote work culture

Are most institutions prepared for the growing trend of remote work culture? Do they have the technology to facilitate such a shift? Some institutions are already well ahead with remote working capabilities and have a strong system in place, whilst others, are not fully equipped for the change. The sudden switch to telecommuting en masse […]

Guidelines for those concerned about the safety of 5G

The International Commission on Non‐Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) recently updated protocol in relation to human protection to those exposed to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. Although these are not specific to the technology involved in 5G, the deployment of 5G will mean the use of much higher frequencies than before. Part of the name of the […]

Google sibling Verily launches COVID-19 screening website

By RACHEL LERMAN AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google sister company Verily has launched a website to screen people who think they might have COVID-19 and point them to testing sites. But you probably can’t use it to get tested quite yet. Verily, a health tech company owned by Google parent Alphabet, launched […]

Operators collaborate to help sustain the networks

There has been an explosion of traffic in both fixed and mobile telecommunications in recent weeks, primarily as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Traffic through IP networks has seen increases of almost 40% while mobile use has increased by around 50% in voice and 25% in data. WhatsApp has increased 5-fold in recent days. […]

Top 5 tech tips when working from home

While more companies around the world continue to implement remote working from home measures amid the coronavirus outbreak, it can be a challenge to adapt to work obligations using your existing home tech facilities. Inside Telecom offers 5 tech tips to optimize the work-from-home experience. 1.) WiFi performance is key The quality/stability of your WiFi […]

How to clean the bundle of germs that is your phone

By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — You’re washing your hands countless times a day to try to ward off the coronavirus. You should also wash that extension of your hand and breeding ground for germs — your phone. Tests done by scientists show that the virus can live for two to […]

U.S. providers offer free Wi-Fi for 60 days

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. internet and wireless providers have announced temporary measures to make getting online less expensive and onerous as enforced social distancing due to the new coronavirus forces more human interaction online. Most notable is Comcast’s free public Wi-Fi for all for 60 days, effective Saturday. Major metropolitan areas are thick with Comcast’s […]