Worldwide Innovation
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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New Tool Blocks High-Frequency Signal Interference, Advances 6G Technology
Summary:Penn engineers have developed a short filter using YIG content that can unlock the 7-24 GHz FR3 band, which is a major frequency range for future 6G wireless communication. The electromagnetic spectrum is tightly regulated, and only a small part – 600 MHz and 6 GHz – is currently used for wireless such as 4G […]
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Google Fiber Elevates Broadband Experience Focus
Google Fiber is renowned for its multi-gigabit speeds in several US markets, is now placing increased emphasis on enhancing the overall broadband experience for its customers. Rather than solely focusing on delivering high speeds to the home, Google Fiber is prioritizing the performance of the home network itself, including Wi-Fi coverage and reliability. In a […]
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Kinéis and Semtech Transform Satellite Connectivity with Integrated Terrestrial IoT Chip
Kinéis and Semtech have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate satellite and terrestrial IoT into a single electronic chip. Kinéis, a French satellite operator and global connectivity provider for the Internet of Things (IoT), offers near real-time data transmission with low bandwidth and very low power consumption. Semtech is a global provider of high-performance semiconductors, […]
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Ericsson Unveils New Software Toolkit for 5G Standalone
Ericsson, a leading telecom gear and technology manufacturer, unveiled a new software toolkit for 5G standalone at the Ericsson Imagine Live Roadshow. This toolkit aims to facilitate premium services with differentiated connectivity, enabling communication service providers (CSPs) to support a wide range of applications such as video conferencing, live broadcasting, cloud gaming, remote-controlled machines, XR […]
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Google to Construct First Subsea Fiber-Optic Cable Linking Africa and Australia
Google is set to build the first subsea fiber-optic cable connecting Africa and Australia. This move comes as major cloud providers compete for business, with Google aiming to catch up with AWS and Microsoft’s Azure. The announcement follows recent widespread outages in Africa caused by faulty undersea cables. Google aims to position itself as a […]
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World Telecommunication Day 2024 Theme? Why is it Celebrated?
The theme of World Telecommunication Day 2024 is “Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development,” underscores the pivotal role of advanced technology in addressing critical global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality. In the contemporary landscape, sustainable development is closely intertwined with technological progress. Cutting-edge digital solutions, such as smart grids, renewable energy technologies, and […]
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