All mobile network operators will have access. To support the next wave of 5G growth, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is seeking views from the public and industry on the potential use and allocation of the 2.1 GHz spectrum band for 5G in Singapore. The band is currently used…
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5G’s capabilities yet to be seen
There will be 3.9 billion 5G mobile subscriptions globally by the end of 2026. While 5G is being widely deployed on a global basis, we haven’t even begun to see the full potential of this technology, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that 5G is yet…
Read MoreJio and Google Cloud to collaborate on 5G
Enable billion Indians access superior connectivity. Indian telecom, Reliance Jio Infocomm (a subsidiary of Reliance Industries) and Google Cloud are embarking on a comprehensive, long-term strategic relationship with a goal of powering 5G in enterprise and consumer segments nationwide. In addition, Reliance will also take advantage of Google Cloud’s scalable…
Read MoreVerizon Mastercard to bring 5G to the global payments industry
Deliver solutions such as immersive retail technology, compelling point-of-sale experiences Verizon Business and Mastercard have formed a strategic partnership expected to drive transformational solutions for the global payments and commerce ecosystem. From contactless shopping and autonomous checkout technology to Cloud Point of Sale (POS) solutions, Mastercard and Verizon Business will…
Read MoreKorea gets ready for 6G, with the US
Following the successful roll out of 5G. Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (“MSIT”, led by Minister Lim Hyesook) held a public-private “6G Strategy Meeting” as a follow-up of the Korea-US Summit to lead the upcoming 6G era. At the summit both countries agreed to build a future-oriented partnership in 6G, the future’s new technology,…
Read MoreIndosat Ooredoo presents 5G service in Indonesia with Cisco SRv6
Commercial implementation of Segment Routing on IPv6 (SRv6) in Southeast Asia. Indonesia telecommunications company Indosat Ooredoo has launched one of the first commercial implementation of Segment Routing on IPv6 (SRv6) in Southeast Asia to support the development of 5G services across the country. Partnering with Cisco, Indosat Ooredoo transforms its Transport infrastructure into a programable 5G transport network powered by IPv6…
Read MoreOptus pushes ahead with 5G technology
Network can be extended without compromising 4G and NBIOT. Optus, in partnership with Ericsson, has achieved coexistence of narrow band IoT (NBIoT) and Ericsson Spectrum Sharing between 5G and 4G on the 700MHz spectrum layer. The use of the technology will assist in unlocking a quick and cost-effective way to…
Read More5G positioning in demand
However 87 per cent of enterprises struggle to deploy real time location systems. While numerous existing RTLS technologies, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB have been available for a few years now, they have failed to capture the market potential so far. In fact, according to a new survey* conducted by…
Read MoreThe future for telcos depends on embracing open platforms
5G and edge computing will help define who wins in the booming digital economy. The pandemic has shown how cloud platforms and connectivity can come together to deliver ingenuity in how we work, live and connect. As telcos race to harness 5G and Edge, the critical question has now become:…
Read MorePotential of 5G and edge computing
Insight on leveraging 5G and the edge as an even stronger platform for innovation. In a recent podcast Erik Ekudden CTO said the best way to think about what 5G can do for us is to go back and see how evolution of mobile network has happened in the past.…
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