The British government pledged to get 15 million sites connected to 5G by 2025, but the project is already facing major setbacks. Disputes between landlords, local authorities, and mobile network operators (MNOs) over access to street furniture— specifically lampposts— for transmitter installation are currently stalling the 5G rollout. While MNOs have complained about lack of […]
The initial version of 4G networks was launched in 2009-2011. Since then, LTE-Advanced technology has created a much faster experience, but it’s still 4G. All four major cell carriers have rolled out LTE Advanced service. However, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile accurately call it 4G, while AT&T renamed their 4G service “5GE,” which the company says […]
At Verizon’s newly formed 5G testbed in Houston, engineers recently performed a facial recognition test using a Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) in the network facility with MEC platform software and using a centralized data center. They were able to successfully identify an individual twice as fast using the MEC, proving that analyzing information right at […]
5G networks are expected to be available in the next few months. This once-in a decade upgrade to our wireless systems promises mobile speeds that will enable an entire movie download in a matter of seconds. To get the full benefits of 5G networks, users will have to buy new 5G-enabled phones and carriers will […]
5G networks, the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, are expected to officially launch across the world by 2020, offering unlimited potential to vastly improve our lives. This combination of cutting edge network technology and the very latest research will provide faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other mobile devices than ever […]
Renewable energy technologies like solar and wind are delivering a steady stream of new distributed generation concepts and, along with new technologies related to Smart Grid and distributed energy resources, are changing the entire utility business model. Moreover, the build out of 4G and 5G small cell antenna systems that will enable the Internet of […]
Innovators, businesses, and consumers alike are eagerly catching the Internet of Things (IoT) wave as it gains momentum and magnitude. The technology that will continue to power this wave of connected devices remains debatable, however, as there are a number of power players contending for the spotlight in the low power Internet of Things space. […]
