The LPTV Broadcasters Association has sent a formal letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr calling for immediate regulatory action to modernise low power television by recognising the worldwide 3GPP 5G Broadcast standard as a voluntary transmission option for LPTV stations. The letter urges the FCC to fast-track a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in response to […]
Samsung Electronics has announced what it has called a “significant advancement” in Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology, successfully validating 5G Power Class 1 (PC1) capability through its virtualised RAN (vRAN) and the Qualcomm Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Platform featuring the Qualcomm X85 Modem-RF chipset. Power Class (PC) is a 3GPP standard that defines how strongly […]
OQ Technology, a global pioneer in satellite 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) and Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity using S- & C-bands spectrum, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LUXUAV to explore joint business opportunities in satellite-enabled UAV, defense, and High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS) applications. The partnership establishes a framework for collaboration in the rapidly evolving […]
Satellite direct to device (D2D) connectivity is moving from concept to early commercialisation in Europe, according to research from Omdia. While the market remains at an early stage, momentum is building: as of March 2026, 22 per cent of European mobile network operators have launched, are trialing, or have announced D2D satellite partnerships. This level […]
Telefónica España, a 5G mobile network services oeprator, has signed a collaboration agreement with Sateliot, a specialist in 5G NTN IoT satellite telecommunications, to apply 5G NR (New Radio) technology in the space domain. This will expand coverage to remote, maritime, and unconnected areas while also supporting the deployment of critical services for security and […]
Rising 5G adoption is reshaping Singapore’s mobile revenue mix, offsetting declining voice services and stabilising market growth through 2030. While legacy voice revenues erode under OTT pressure, expanding 5G penetration and higher data consumption are driving incremental value. This transition underscores a structural shift toward data-led monetisation, compelling operators to accelerate network investments and refine […]
Britten-Norman reports it has delivered a “key milestone” in its collaboration with World Mobile Stratospheric, with the BN2T-4S Islander aircraft supporting the programme now prepared for the next phase of system integration. The aircraft is now ready for installation of the airborne 5G antenna system. The installation of the advanced phased-array antenna system represents a […]
GSA has published its latest State of the Market report. Drawing together insights from across GSA’s range of industry data, all validated by GSA’s experienced research team, the report presents a comprehensive overview of the global status of 5G networks, devices, spectrum and services. Joe Barrett, President of Global mobile Suppliers Association, commented: “The global […]
UK organisations looking for assured indoor 5G connectivity from all the mobile network operators (MNOs) now have a new, more energy-efficient choice with 5G on Omni from Freshwave. In another first for Freshwave, 5G on Omni delivers 4G/5G connectivity indoors on day one from all the MNOs (EE, O2, and VodafoneThree) via Ericsson’s Radio Dot System. It’s the next stage in the […]
Omdia’s latest market update reveals that the global connectivity market spanning mobile, fixed broadband and fixed voice, reached $333 billion (€283.1bn) in Q4 2025, representing a 5 per cent YoY growth. Full year revenues totaled $1.3 trillion in 2025, up 4 per cent YoY growth. The results highlight ongoing challenges for the telecom industry, in […]