5G

Verizon opens 5G lab and studio

Telecommunications company Verizon have opened a new 5G Lab and production studio in London. This is the company’s first 5G-ready facility outside the US and will serve as a support to the company’s international business and media customers.  Now open for business the lab is based at Verizons Mid City Place office in London and […]

Barr's call for U.S. control of 5G providers quickly rebuked

By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Trump administration officials, increasingly intent on preventing Chinese global technological domination, keep floating the idea that the U.S. government should take a more direct hand in running next-generation 5G wireless networks. But the notion isn’t terribly popular — not even within the administration. On Thursday, […]

5G paves the way for better mobile voice services

The growth of global mobile broadband has influenced mobile voice services and has profoundly changed user experience. The developments have given rise to expansive penetration of AI and machine learning in communication services. The rolling out of 5G is enhancing connectivity which enables for increased consumer subscriptions through better quality network and services. To adapt […]

In snub to US, Britain will allow Huawei in 5G networks

LONDON (AP) — Britain has decided to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to supply new high-speed network equipment, dealing a setback to the U.S. government and its global campaign to press allies into banning the company. The government’s decision on Tuesday is the first by a major U.S. ally on the issue, which has seen […]

Coming together for 5G Native

The Linux Foundation had initiated a collaboration of over 80 volunteers, including telcos, developers, manufacturers, vendors and other member companies to provide and build all the elements needed to demonstrate a live, working 5G Cloud Native Proof of Concept, the first ever of its kind.  Heather Kirksey from the Linux Foundation talks about how bringing […]

En route to the world’s first Smart Hospital

Lately, it feels like 5G is the only thing we ever seem to be talking about, and for good reason. When we think about 5G, we think about the many possibilities of innovation that could revolutionize services across industries. The medical world is no exception. Based on rapid technological advancements and the growing demand for […]

5G Deployment in Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries around the world are now on the verge of the era of 5G Deployment. This year, commercial 5G services will be accessible in countries around Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East, with the 2020s seeing more widespread deployment and adoption of the technology around the world, including in Sub-Saharan Africa. Digital tech […]

Challenges and opportunities facing 5G

Us company CommScope is a billion-dollar company headquartered in North Carolina, and maintains a substantial presence by providing passive infrastructure for both wireless and fixed line telcos. Phil Sorsky, VP of International Sales Europe, has no doubt that the 5G starting gun has been fired and the race to dominate global markets is underway. He […]

5G – A game changer for the sports industry

Research conducted by a leading global telecoms provider, reveals that more than three quarters of business executives from sports organisations are seeing improving fan engagement – and delivering new, improved and a more innovative fan experience – as a key to future success. The research indicates that 5G will drive and enable such experiences more […]