Worldwide Innovation
United Airlines Starlink Deal for Fast WiFi Access
SpaceX nearly doubled its backlog of Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi orders following a major deal with United Airlines last week, according to Nick Galano, SpaceX’s director of Starlink aviation sales and partnerships. Speaking at the World Space Business Week conference in Paris, Galano revealed, “We now have about 2,500 aircraft under contract, transitioning what started as […]
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Know About Malaysia’s 5G Enabled Autonomous Bus
Malaysian 5G network provider Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), autonomous vehicle solutions developer eMooVit Technology, and Ericsson have unveiled a 5G-enabled autonomous electric bus, demonstrating advanced use cases aimed at improving safety and efficiency in public transportation. 5G-Driven Innovations in Public Transport This showcase follows a May 2024 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the three partners, […]
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Starlink Mini Is Easier to Carry Than You Think
SpaceX has launched its eagerly awaited Starlink Mini, now available across the U.S. The compact antenna is priced at $599, with monthly subscriptions ranging from $50 to $150. With no long-term contracts, users can start and stop service at any time, and a 30-day trial is included. The Starlink Mini, roughly the size of a […]
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IEEE Innovates 5G, 6G Test Beds
Telecom engineers and researchers often face significant challenges when testing their 5G and 6G prototypes, primarily due to the difficulty in finding suitable testbeds that can run experiments with new hardware and software. Traditional experimentation platforms that mimic real-world conditions can be expensive, have time limitations, or be restricted to specific companies and technologies. To […]
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Fastest 5G Standalone Network Launched in Japan
NTT Docomo has announced plans to commercialize the deployment of New Radio-Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) technology, which it claims will offer Japan’s fastest download speeds, reaching up to 6.6 Gbps on its 5G Standalone (SA) Network. The company will begin offering this technology on August 1, 2024, in selected areas within Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture, with […]
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VIAVI Unveils Advanced Sensing Solutions for Fiber Optic Cables and Critical Infrastructure
Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) has announced the launch of NITRO® Fiber Sensing, an integrated real-time asset monitoring and analytics solution designed for critical infrastructure, including oil, gas, and water pipelines, electrical power transmission, border/perimeter security, and data center interconnects. Operators often face significant challenges in protecting and optimizing their critical infrastructure. Damage to these assets […]
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Thales and Airbus to Tie Up for Space Communication Opportunities
Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a merger of their space activities, according to French business paper La Tribune, which cited unnamed sources. The discussions between the two companies are said to be preliminary and conducted discreetly. Airbus looking at opportunities to create scale in space, satellites https://t.co/kYYMDBiBEJ pic.twitter.com/0ToBudfFwl — Reuters (@Reuters) July 21, 2024 […]
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Successful 5G Communications Test at High Altitude by Japanese Researchers
On May 28, Japanese researchers announced a successful test of 5G communications equipment in the 38 gigahertz band from an altitude of 4 kilometers. This experiment was focused on developing an aerial relay backhaul using millimeter-wave band links between ground stations and a simulated High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), a radio station aboard an uncrewed aircraft […]
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5G Balloons Tested Successfully, 5G Drones Project Trial to be Initiated Soon
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has successfully conducted a trial to provide 5G connectivity using balloons, aiming to enhance communication during disasters or emergencies. This innovative approach leverages high-altitude balloons to establish a stable and wide-reaching 5G network, ensuring uninterrupted communication when ground-based infrastructure is compromised. Following this successful trial, the DoT is planning to […]
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DTW 2024 Copenhagen: Key Topics and Anticipations
At last year’s Digital Transformation World (DTW) Copenhagen, TM Forum President and CEO Nik Willetts highlighted the telecom industry’s “crisis point,” noting stagnant revenues and halted progress in the very revolution it initiated. However, Willetts suggested that partnerships with hyperscalers could drive industry growth. Since then, significant changes have occurred, especially with the rise of […]
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