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Automotive leads eSIM adoption for IoT as new trends emerge

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:26:51 +0000

The automotive industry is emerging as a frontrunner in the adoption of embedded SIM (eSIM) technology for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, according to a recent study by GSMA Intelligence. As eSIM functionality becomes increasingly available in new connected vehicles, collaboration between operators, eSIM vendors, and auto manufacturers is on the rise. Additionally, regulations mandating... Read more »

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GSMA Open Gateway unlocks mobile network capabilities for developers

Ryan Daws — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:25:15 +0000

A new collaboration between the world’s leading mobile operators will accelerate innovation across industries from finance and retail to transportation, healthcare, and beyond. The GSMA Open Gateway initiative provides developers simplified access to core network capabilities via open application programming interfaces (APIs). Initially focused on security, new APIs for number verification and SIM swap detection... Read more »

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EchoStar completes $26B acquisition of DISH Network

Ryan Daws — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:06:00 +0000

EchoStar has announced the completion of its $26 billion acquisition of DISH Network. The deal combines two of the nation’s largest providers of satellite and wireless services into one telecoms giant. Under the terms of the agreement, DISH Network has become a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar. All outstanding shares of DISH Network’s common stock... Read more »

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CISA urges manufacturers to end default passwords

Ryan Daws — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:26:05 +0000

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has urged manufacturers to end default passwords on internet-exposed systems due to the severe risks posed by malicious actors. In a recent alert, CISA highlighted the exploitation of operational technology devices by Iranian threat actors affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who used default passwords... Read more »

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UK invests £36M in pioneering ‘5G Innovation Regions’

Ryan Daws — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:56:51 +0000

Ten multi-local authority areas spanning the entire UK will benefit from £36 million in funding, becoming designated 5G Innovation Regions (5GIRs). The initiative aims to drive the development and adoption of 5G and other cutting-edge wireless technologies, ushering in a new era of connectivity for towns, cities, and rural areas. Among the winners is Glasgow... Read more »

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NTT partners with Toyota and US startup on driverless vehicles

Ryan Daws — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:50:58 +0000

Japan’s leading telco, NTT, has announced plans to conduct tests on driverless vehicles in collaboration with Toyota and invest in US-based startup May Mobility. A spokesperson for NTT has revealed the company aims to commence trials with autonomous buses and taxis as early as 2025. The company is set to invest approximately 10 billion yen... Read more »

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Nokia and Hololight enhance XR experiences using L4S

Ryan Daws — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:56:00 +0000

Nokia has joined forces with Hololight to explore how the capabilities of the L4S protocol can enhance XR (extended reality) experiences. L4S – which stands for low-latency, low-loss, scalable throughput – was developed by Nokia and has the potential to revolutionise real-time applications by simultaneously achieving high throughput and low latency in a scalable manner.... Read more »

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Deutsche Telekom provides 5G to ‘Port-as-a-Service’ project

Ryan Daws — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:04:55 +0000

In collaboration with Deutsche Telekom, container terminal operator EUROGATE has commissioned the establishment of three 5G campus networks in the ports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven. The campus networks aim to revolutionise the efficiency and flexibility of digital logistics applications within container terminals, setting new standards in the maritime industry. The 5G campus network, known... Read more »

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Web3 project Helium Mobile launches $5/month unlimited plan

Ryan Daws — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:17:10 +0000

Helium Mobile, the “People’s Carrier,” aims to disrupt the telecoms industry with its unlimited plan. Helium Mobile’s no-contract $5/month plan is initially launching in Miami and offers unlimited talk, text, and data. This disruptive offering comes as a result of Helium Mobile’s innovative approach, making use of Dynamic Coverage. Dynamic Coverage enables subscribers to access... Read more »

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Vodafone launches UK’s first 5G SA network for consumers

Ryan Daws — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:04:59 +0000

Vodafone has made a groundbreaking move by becoming the first operator in the UK to offer customers a 5G SA (5G Standalone) network. The advanced network, known as 5G Ultra, represents a significant upgrade from the existing 5G service. While the previous 5G technology relied partly on 4G infrastructure (referred to as 5G Non-Standalone), Vodafone’s... Read more »

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