5G is not only about fast internet. It’s about transforming our lives and the United Kingdom for sure. Vodafone, EE and Three have been working with the Chinese company Huawei on developing their 5G networks. But the fear of having Huawei dominating the world of 5G technology has always been under scrutiny. In 2018, a […]
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In this recent first quarter (Q1), three major U.S. telecom companies — AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon — stated that they are confident in their efforts to continue 5G deployment throughout the country, despite disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. There are however warnings that momentum could slow down, as some cities will require more time to […]
Early 5G deployment and rollout have focused on the 5G radio access network (RAN) and the uptake of 5G-enabled devices, however the industry’s attention is now moving more towards 5G core, the heart of the network that will provide the intelligent network capabilities that could make or break a communications service provider (CSP). The dominant […]
As 5G deployment gains momentum in 2020, the media and broadcast industry are looking at ways of capitalizing on this next generation mobile technology. Gartner predicts 7% of telecoms companies have already deployed 5G infrastructure in their networks. So it’s no surprise the role of 5G and its potential for broadcasters has been hyped and […]
In an obvious move that makes clear its intention to be a leading actor in the nascent telco edge computing market, IBM revealed a series of new software solutions and applications which are designed to assist CSPs (Communication Service Providers) and enterprises to develop and execute their edge computing strategies, citing the “5G era” as […]
Since the spread of Covid-19, rumors have been spreading rampantly about 5G and its link to coronavirus. Such allegations claim that 5G technology has adverse effects on the immune system. The source of these claims, that are not based on conclusive scientific evidence, is related to the frequency power of 5G. To back up these […]
T-Mobile US recently unveiled its plans to activate its new standalone (SA) 5G network later on this year, after a successful set of tests in anticipation of that goal, T-Mobile US had recently finalized its merger with Sprint, and has designed an SA 5G network with assistance from multiple vendors such as Ericsson, Cisco, Nokia, […]
CSPs (communication service providers) are putting all their hopes on driving revenue from 5G enterprise customers, however insights from market research company in India, suggests that they are in danger of missing out on their golden business-to-business 5G opportunity. This is potentially worth billions if not trillions of dollars in the coming decades, unless they […]
5G mobile network in South Africa has been launched by Vodacom in three South African cities, with further expansion planned in other parts of the country. Vodacom has been temporarily assigned additional spectrum by South Africa’s telecoms regulator for the duration of the county’s state of disaster. Vodacom affirms that it has used this to […]
The arrival of 5G will be a transformative experience for global business. Through 5G network adoption, long-awaited solutions to a range of shortcomings in key communications technologies will emerge. The limitations of technology to contribute to business development and performance will be flipped over. Taking this in to account, a recent telecoms report predicts that a third […]
