For the first time worldwide, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) showcased connected vehicles using non-terrestrial networks (NTN) for emergency messaging, as well as 5G-V2X Direct for advanced detection of vulnerable […]
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Vodafone, A1 Group and Ericsson world’s first 5G Standalone international roaming connection between two operator groups
Vodafone, A1 Group and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced they have established the first successful 5G Standalone (5G SA) international roaming connection between two different operator groups. The connection, between Vodafone […]
Fraunhofer IIS brings satellites into the 5G era
Fraunhofer IIS has now researched a splitting method that allows satellites of different classes to be integrated into the 5G network—despite that shortcoming. With 5G, communication on the ground is […]
ESA and Seamless Air Alliance drive 5G Non-Terrestrial Network connectivity for aviation
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Seamless Air Alliance (SAA) have made key achievements in the development of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for aviation connectivity. Following a formalised partnership in […]
Telit Cinterion ME310M1-W1 IoT module unlocks global deployment opportunities for next-gen cellular LPWA solutions
Telit Cinterion, an end-to-end IoT solutions enabler, receives approval for the ME310M1-W1 module by two major U.S. MNOs. The certifications enable IoT specialists and their customers to begin using the […]
Southern Linc wireless subsidiary promotes Engineering Director to VP of Engineering and Operations
Southern Linc, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), has announced that Alan McIntyre has been named the Vice President of Engineering and Operations by the Southern Linc Board of Directors. […]
Viasat and BSNL successfully trialed in India for first time Direct-to-Device satellite services
Viasat, a global provider of satellite communications, has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in India for the first time. Working alongside partner BSNL, India’s telecommunications provider, Viasat engineers successfully […]
Ericsson joins MSSA to advance a Non-Terrestrial Network ecosystem and expand global connectivity
Ericsson has joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), an industry initiative aimed at progressing Direct-to-Device (D2D) and IoT services through space-based networks. This effort brings together an ecosystem of […]
Ericsson, OPPO patent licence deal
Communications technologist Ericsson and smartphone vendor OPPO have signed a multi-year global patent cross licence agreement. This includes a cross licence covering patents essential to standards for cellular technologies, including […]
OQ Technology completes 5G IoT satellites launch on the Transporter-10 mission
OQ Technology Group has launched two, new, LEO satellites — TIGER-7 and TIGER-8 built by Nanoavionics — aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket rideshare mission Transporter-10 — this comes after three […]