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UScellular and Ericsson team up on drone connectivity to test 5G network performance at altitude 24 June, 2022

UScellular and Ericsson team up on drone connectivity to test 5G network performance at altitude

22 June 2022 – Initial visual line of sight trials were conducted in Beloit, Wis., using a drone that was flown between two of UScellular’s commercial 5G towers. The drone was outfitted with a 5G smartphone and RF measurement equipment designed to capture performance metrics such as signal strength and quality, upload and download speeds, and latency throughout the flights at various altitudes. Data was gathered using both low and high band spectrum, and the goal of the initial trial was to gather and analyse network connectivity and speed data in the air, compare it to the speeds experienced on the ground and ultimately understand what is required for the future use and success of 5G connected drones.

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Quectel announces high performance 5G smart module SG560D to unleash the full potential of AIoT 24 June, 2022

Quectel announces high performance 5G smart module SG560D to unleash the full potential of AIoT

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced the launch of the SG560D, an Android Smart module integrating 5G New Radio (NR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Featuring a powerful CPU and GPU, the SG560D will satisfy complex application scenarios that require both high data rates and computing capabilities such as in-vehicle infotainment, industrial handheld devices, smart gateways, industrial cameras, monitoring devices and more.

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Silicon Labs announces new bluetooth location services with advanced hardware and software 22 June, 2022

Silicon Labs announces new bluetooth location services with advanced hardware and software

Austin, United States. 21 June, 2022 – Silicon Labs, a provider in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, announced its new, bluetooth location services solution using accurate, low-power bluetooth devices to simplify angle of arrival (AoA) and angle of departure (AoD) location services.

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Orange Belgium maximises key 5G spectrum in auction, aiming to optimise coverage and capacity 22 June, 2022

Orange Belgium maximises key 5G spectrum in auction, aiming to optimise coverage and capacity

Brussels, Belgium. 21 June, 2022 – In the main phase of the auctions on mobile spectrum organised by the BIPT, Orange Belgium has obtained the maximum amount of the new 5G spectrum bands available for auction: 20 MHz in the 700 MHz band and 100 MHz in the 3.6 GHz band. In total, Orange Belgium acquired 200 MHz of spectrum, at a unique license fee amount of 322 Mio€. Orange Belgium also confirms the start of its phasing out of 3G technology by mid-2023, optimizing the use of its spectrum by relying on more secure, resilient, energy efficient and modern technologies.

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As US Govt warns telcos about hacking breaches, SecurityGen urges MNOs to revise security and upgrade network defences 21 June, 2022

As US Govt warns telcos about hacking breaches, SecurityGen urges MNOs to revise security and upgrade network defences

Earlier this month, multiple US Government security agencies warned that hackers breached major telecoms companies by exploiting software flaws in routers and other network infrastructure equipment. Warnings came from the FBI, National Security Agency (NSA) and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency.

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US wireless carriers increase promotions in 2022 to entice consumers as competition between carriers intensifies, says GlobalData 20 June, 2022

US wireless carriers increase promotions in 2022 to entice consumers as competition between carriers intensifies, says GlobalData

13 June 2022 – As the number of wireless carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) shrink in the US, companies are trying to increase revenue and phone sales and retain and poach customers. For this, smartphone deals are increasing in importance for consumers, according to GlobalData.

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Vodafone Business ranked as leading IoT roaming vendor in Juniper Research competitor leaderboard 2022 17 June, 2022

Vodafone Business ranked as leading IoT roaming vendor in Juniper Research competitor leaderboard 2022

Hampshire, UK. 13 June 2022 – A new study from Juniper Research has found the global number of roaming IoT connections will increase from 300 million in 2022 to 1.8 billion by 2027; representing 500% growth.

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Spirent CF400 appliance delivers accelerated, scalable network performance and security validation 16 June, 2022

Spirent CF400 appliance delivers accelerated, scalable network performance and security validation

San Jose, CA. 16 June 2022 – Spirent Communications plc, the provider of test and assurance solutions for devices and networks, is significantly extending the cybersecurity testing capabilities of its CyberFlood security and application performance test solution with the introduction of the CF400 Appliance. This new ultra-high performance platform accelerates the validation of hyperscale networks and security controls required to support the rapidly expanding volume of encrypted traffic and increased cybersecurity requirements of large enterprises and telco carriers.

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Ribbon and DSTNY Automate enable service providers to rapidly deliver telecom services to Microsoft Teams 16 June, 2022

Ribbon and DSTNY Automate enable service providers to rapidly deliver telecom services to Microsoft Teams

Plano, TX, USA. 14 June 2022 – Ribbon Communications Inc., is partnering with DSTNY Automate (previously Qunifi Ltd), a global specialist in Microsoft integration and API automation, for its Ribbon Connect services. Ribbon is a global provider of real time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to many of the world’s largest service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to modernise and protect their networks.

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DISH enters US 5G market already worth over $26bn but service ‘not quite ready for prime time’, says GlobalData 16 June, 2022

DISH enters US 5G market already worth over $26bn but service ‘not quite ready for prime time’, says GlobalData

Following the news that DISH Network appears to have met the FCC’s deadline for it to provide 5G service covering 20% of the US population as of June 14, 2022, Tammy Parker, principal technology analyst at GlobalData, a data and analytics company, is offering a trenchant view.

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