The ITU (The International Telecommunication Union) has launched new guidelines in telecommunication technology to try to curb present and future disasters, the loss of life or disaster escalation, through efficient and timely communication in times of crisis. By promoting coordination and synchronicity, these guidelines will allow access to telecom networks and services during the Coronavirus […]
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There has been good news in recent weeks with reports that China – the original source – of the coronavirus pandemic – has now contained its spread. This has however, come at a cost, with the use of more intense levels of surveillance and tracking measures. Before the outbreak, citizens of China were subject to […]
With the new measures of social distancing and self-isolation, technology has become an ever-more essential tool for communication. In fact, our need to stay connected digitally has never been more crucial at a time when social interaction has shifted away from the physical realm to the world of social networking. Digital communication has provided us […]
‘Work from home’ (WFH) is now being applied and insisted on in the majority of countries as they attempt to navigate their way through the economic impact of the coronavirus. However, Denmark has a national broadband strategy that looks visionary. Data analytics company, GlobalData states that the country is due to reach 100% broadband coverage […]
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Got a worrisome rash? You can still see a doctor if you can’t leave home during the coronavirus outbreak. U.S. public health officials, hospitals and insurance companies are pushing people to try telemedicine for their allergies, earaches and other minor problems and skip the doctor’s office or clinic. It’s […]
1.) Elon Musk said via Twitter TESLA factories are “working on ventilators” for a Potential shortage caused by coronavirus. On Thursday, Musk mentioned that plans for production were now underway and tweeted: “We’re working on ventilators, even though I think there will not be a shortage by the time we can make enough to matter.” […]
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 […]
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. internet won’t get overloaded by spikes in traffic from the millions of Americans now working from home to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus, experts say. But connections could stumble for many if too many family members try to videoconference at the same […]
One of the negative aspects that will affect operators in their transition from 4G to 5G, is that of cost. Energy to power the 5G network is anticipated to consume over three and half times as much electricity as 4G. MIMO (Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output) antennas, legacy networks in multiple bandwidths and the increase in small […]
NEW YORK (AP) — California’s attorney general said Wednesday that the state will not appeal a judge’s decision approving T-Mobile‘s $26.5 billion purchase of Sprint, bringing the companies closer to creating a new wireless giant on par with AT&T and Verizon in size. Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Letitia James led […]