Connectivity

CW TEC 2020 tackles the future of 5G and edge computing

One cannot muster the acronym 5G without leaving out edge computing, edge cloud, and edge services as a whole. Usually, data and cloud resources are stored away hundreds of thousands of miles away in data centers scattered all across the world; but with the telecoms rapid technological advancements, this process is able to happen around […]

Rogers Communications launch 5G services in five new cities

Rogers Communications customers in more than 60 Canadian cities will have access to greater bandwidth and download speeds. In fact, on September 22, 2020, the telecommunications operator announced it launched 5G technology in Ajax, Burlington, Grimsby, Oakville and Whitby, Ontario, according to GlobeNewswire. Jorge Fernandes, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Rogers Communications said, “5G is […]

Korea’s KT will build 5G testing to support SMEs

On September 16, 2020, Korean Carrier KT announced plans to build 5G test facilities nationwide. This move comes as part of the Korean government plan to support companies developing new services using 5G technology. The KRW 28.5 billion (US$24.2 million) project aims to provide small and medium-sized firms access to research versions of the 5G […]

5G technology developments in the Chinese aviation sector

A new partnership agreement was signed between SkyFive and Airbus China Innovation Center during the second Connected Aircraft China Congress 2020 in Shanghai, according to a press release published by SkyFive. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Lu Sun, Head of Airbus China Innovation Centre, and Thorsten Robrecht, SkyFive’s CEO had a virtual handshake. The technology […]

Malaysia plans to improve 4G LTE before switching to 5G

Aiming to enhance current LTE performance as well as future 5G services, Malaysian mobile operator Celcom Axiata is working with Italian network provider SIAE Microelettronica to implement integrated IP/MPLS services across its wireless backhaul network, according to RCR Wireless. Celcom’s CEO Mohamad Idham Nawawi told The Edge Markets that it is not the time yet […]

Oppo aims to secure its leadership in smartphone sales with 5G

The Chinese telecom giants have been looking for a sustainable growth market after being banned from operating in different countries. However, the US sanctions on Huawei have contributed to boosting the presence of other companies in the market. The Chinese smartphone maker Oppo – considered the world’s fifth largest smartphone vendor – aims to grow […]