5G-advanced takes off. After unveiling 5G-Advanced last year, the 3GPP determined the first 28 research items for Release 18 in December, taking the technology research and standardization of 5G-Advanced to a new stage of practicality. China Mobile initiated the program “5G-Advanced Innovation-Industry Chain Convergence” together with industry partners last year.…
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5G to top one billion subscriptions in 2022
This traffic growth was driven by increased smartphone and mobile broadband usage. North America is forecast to lead the world in 5G subscription penetration in the next five years with nine-of-every-ten subscriptions in the region expected to be 5G in 2027. The forecast is contained in the latest edition of…
Read More5G new calling
5G New Calling is integrated with advanced intelligence technologies. The Hebei branch of China Mobile (hereinafter referred to as Hebei Mobile), together with Huawei and iFLYTEK, integrated the intelligent translation capability provided by iFLYTEK into 5G New Calling, breaking language barriers for video calls. By using intelligence technologies, 5G New Calling makes…
Read MoreNara Institute of Science and Technology to leverage 5G
Nokia local 5G network is provided and built by NS Solutions. Nokia today announced that NS Solutions deployed Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) and 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology as part of a Local 5G network for Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) at Nara prefecture in Japan. The 5G…
Read MoreAccelerating 5G expansion in Japan
Fibocom 5G module FG360-JP completed NTT DOCOMO interoperability testing. Fibocom a provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, announces that the FG360-JP module has completed interoperability testing (IOT) with NTT DOCOMO and received certifications of JATE and TELEC. Customers in Japan are now able to leverage FG360-JP…
Read MoreChina mobile Hong Kong launches enterprise service
Offering one-stop infrastructure-based solutions back with 5G technology. The market demand for smart solutions has surged in recent years, as 5G technology and its commercial applications mature, more companies are investing in smart technology to explore untapped business opportunities and maximize operational efficiency. In view of this, China Mobile Hong Kong…
Read More5G powered augmented reality wayfinding experience
AFL and Marvel Stadium to launch new AR wayfinding experience. Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company, Google, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) have joined forces to develop a new 5G powered augmented reality (AR) wayfinding experience at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium that superimposes digital information onto a real-world environment. Showcased at the Google I/O developers…
Read More5G network investments and strategic partnerships
Advanced Info Service is looking to defend its leading position. Following the news that Thailand-based mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) has partnered with Krungthai Bank Plc (KTB). Deepa Dhingra, Senior Telecom Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Given the possibility of Thailand’s mobile…
Read MorePrivate 5G open lab in South Korea
The lab will also offer training to partners and demonstrations for customers. Nokia announced that it has launched a Private 5G Open Lab, as part of its existing Advanced Technology Center at its Seoul offices to showcase its technology and encourage the development of 5G private wireless networks in Korea.…
Read MoreMulti-access edge computing and private networks
5G connectivity market in the region is expected to receive a strong boost. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis of the Asia-Pacific 5G market reveals that the 5G network, boosted by multi-access edge computing (MEC), will strengthen the region’s overall 5G market growth. In addition, the integration of new technologies such as artificial intelligence…
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