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HTC uses private 5G and edge computing for high-fidelity wireless VR

Ryan Daws — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:37:42 +0000

HTC is harnessing the power of private 5G and edge computing to achieve high-fidelity wireless VR for its VIVE Focus 3 all-in-one headset. VR users currently have to choose between physically connecting to a powerful PC for low-latency and high-fidelity, or compromise on performance for a wireless, all-in-one experience. High-fidelity wireless VR is the ultimate... Read more »

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Airlines warn upcoming 5G deployment will interfere with radio altimeters

Ryan Daws — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:03:12 +0000

Airline industry executives have ramped up their warnings that an upcoming type of 5G service will interfere with radio altimeters. Radio altimeters measure the altitude above the terrain beneath an aircraft by timing how long it takes a beam of radio waves to travel to ground, reflect, and return to the craft. They are, of... Read more »

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FCC: Verizon can acquire TracFone subject to ‘demanding conditions’

Ryan Daws — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:45:23 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Verizon approval to acquire TracFone, but it will be subject to “demanding conditions”. Verizon announced its intention to acquire TracFone Wireless for $6.25B back in September 2020. TracFone is the largest reseller of wireless services in the US and has around 21 million subscribers. The proposed deal naturally... Read more »

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Cisco and DISH establish ‘multi-layered’ agreement to accelerate 5G services deployment

Ryan Daws — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:43:55 +0000

Cisco and DISH Wireless have established a “multi-layered” agreement to accelerate the deployment of 5G services across the US. The partners will build what they’re calling the first “smart” 5G network in the US. In practice, DISH will be able to provide slices of its open network to meet the specific needs of various industry... Read more »

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Vodafone’s latest IoT solution aims to end water industry stagnation

Ryan Daws — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:53:00 +0000

Vodafone has launched a new IoT solution that aims to “accelerate change” in the water industry. While many industries are embracing digital transformation – enabled by Industry 4.0 technologies – the water industry has largely remained stubbornly stagnant. Anne Sheehan, Business Director at Vodafone UK, said: “There is growing demand on the UK water companies... Read more »

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China proclaims 6G lead through its extensive patent portfolio

Ryan Daws — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:56:58 +0000

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) used state media this week to proclaim the country’s lead in the development of 6G. CNIPA made the declaration on World Intellectual Property Day (April 26th) and pointed to its analysis of 6G-related patents which found – of 38,000 patents – around 35 percent (13,449) came from China.... Read more »

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Vodafone set to Open(RAN) a pioneering new UK R&D centre

Ryan Daws — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:39:29 +0000

Vodafone has set out its plans to launch a pioneering new R&D centre in the UK that will focus on OpenRAN. OpenRAN is set to bring about a new paradigm for how telecoms networks are deployed. Free of vendor lock-in, operators can use the interoperable equipment which suits their particular needs for cost and performance.... Read more »

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Eight 5G solution providers join Ofcom and Digital Catapult-led OpenRAN initiative

Ryan Daws — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:39:12 +0000

Eight 5G solution providers have joined an OpenRAN initiative led by UK telecoms regulator Ofcom and innovation centre Digital Catapult called SONIC. The vendor-neutral and interoperable equipment OpenRAN delivers is seen as being the solution to disrupting the perceived monopoly held by the large telecoms vendors—helping to drive innovation, improve security, offer flexibility, and reduce... Read more »

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T-Mobile US blames issues on severe weather in several areas

Ryan Daws — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:14:29 +0000

T-Mobile US blames network issues on severe weather being experienced across the country, especially in Texas. DownDetector received a large spike in problem reports yesterday which tapered off for a while but picked back up again in recent hours: The majority (53%) of reported problems related to lack of access to mobile data, followed by... Read more »

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Ofcom pushes back 5G spectrum auction due to COVID-19

Ryan Daws — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:56:42 +0000

British telecoms regulator Ofcom has pushed back its upcoming 5G spectrum auction due to COVID-19. The latest spectrum auction was due to be held this month. However, with just a week left until the end of January, Ofcom issued the following statement this morning saying that it would be pushed back: “Throughout our planning for... Read more »

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