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The latest 5G news from around the world. Verdict covers the rapidly developing world of networks, from advances and launches in 5G to new and emerging applications, and how they are shaping the infrastructure and communications of today. We’ve seen a revolution in communication technologies over the past few years, and this is only set to develop further as 5G technologies advance.
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14 Jan
Johnson on Huawei: “What’s the alternative?”
The UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson today said that he would not risk Britain’s national security when deciding on whether to allow Huawei equipment on the 5G network, but pressured critics of the Chinese tech company to suggest what other equipment the UK could use.
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9 Jan
5G latency has a new champion in Walmart
In 5G, latency is a big deal.
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11 Dec
5G in London: No boroughs have 5G rollout strategy
This year has seen mobile network operators compete to offer 5G to their customers, with the likes of EE, Vodafone and O2 all offering 5G in some capacity, although devices and coverage is currently limited.
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5 Dec
AWS and Verizon announce 5G edge cloud computing collaboration
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and telecoms giant Verizon have announced they are partnering to deliver 5G edge cloud computing.
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4 Dec
NATO leaders issue 5G security declaration, indicating Huawei ban
An official declaration issued today by world leaders attending the NATO meeting in London has highlighted the need for 5G security, in what the US government will likely interpret as a ban on Huawei.
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28 Nov
Orange Neva Jet preps customers for new generation of mobile services
Orange Group recently launched its own-branded 5G smartphone – the Orange Neva Jet.
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26 Nov
Wireless spectrum woes ahead for US 5G roll out
Wireless spectrum has always been the lifeblood of the mobile carrier industry.
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15 Nov
Free broadband sounds great, but Labour needs to remember 5G
Today British voters woke up to the news that Labour is planning to provide every home and business with free, full-fibre broadband by 2030 if it wins the upcoming general election.
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13 Nov
5G security flaws pose “serious threat” to safety, experts warn
A host of security flaws discovered in 5G technology that include enabling a victim’s real-time location to be tracked are a “serious” cause for concern, prompting experts to call for “urgent” fixes.
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11 Nov
Football and 5G: Connecting the beautiful game
Despite all the fanfare and hype, it’s fair to say that 5G hasn’t yet revolutionised consumers’ lives.
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8 Nov
Trump tech chief lays freedom on the line in calls to block Chinese technology
Michael Kratsios, chief technology officer of the US and a key advisor to President Donald Trump, has doubled down on calls for Western governments to block Chinese technology in a vitriol-laden speech in Lisbon, Portugal.
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30 Oct
Telecom operators need to look at 5G monetization models
As the number of 5G rollouts grow, telecom operators (telcos) need to consider 5G monetization models for growth and profitability.
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30 Oct
5G demand is strong across industries world wide
A new study by Infosys confirms that 5G demand is extremely strong across a variety of industries and geographies. However, enterprises face a number of common challenges that present potential speed bumps on the path to 5G.
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29 Oct
Slicing store fails to make the cut for 5G network
Telco gear vendor ZTE made noise this week about its 5G network “Slicing Store” concept.
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29 Oct
5G potential whets appetites of UK SMEs
Despite the rollout of UK 5G only being in its early stages, among small and medium sized enterprises, (SMEs) appetite for the network technology is already significant.
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28 Oct
5G harnessed for remote content production by EE/BT
EE/BT launched 5G in six cities in the UK in May 2019 and during the year enabled 5G remote production in Wembley.
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18 Oct
Vodafone-EHang partnership to make urban drone taxis a reality
EHang, a creator of autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs), has announced a partnership with telecoms giant Vodafone to build an urban air mobility ecosystem that will lay the foundations for drone taxis to be become key part of urban transport.
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17 Oct
Wales targets 5G leadership with EU-backed £6m Centre of Excellence
The Welsh government is aiming to position the country as a world leader in 5G with the creation of a new Digital Centre of Excellence in Bangor, Wales.
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16 Oct
Germany will not preemptively ban Huawei from 5G networks
Germany has announced that it will not preemptively exclude Huawei’s 5G technology from being used in its mobile networks.
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11 Oct
World leaders scramble to reassure public over 5G safety
A host of world leaders have been forced to make statements about the safety of 5G after public fears about the technology’s impact on health and the environment have increased, prompting protests in some countries.
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10 Oct
Future of Baltic 5G policy to be hashed out in landmark hackathon
A first-of-its-kind hackathon for 5G policymakers is set to be held next month that will help shape policy and deployment support in the Baltic region.
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4 Oct
5G the biggest future cybersecurity threat, warns Trend Micro researcher
5G will create the biggest future cybersecurity threat according to Rik Ferguson, vice president of security research at Trend Micro.
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27 Aug
US gets ‘largest 5G footprint’ to date with Sprint launch
Sprint has today turned on mobile 5G networks in a number of major US cities, giving users what the company claims is the “largest initial 5G coverage in the US” to date.
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22 Aug
5G revenue could reach $4.2bn next year: Gartner
Revenue from 5G infrastructure could reach $4.2bn worldwide in 2020, according to research company Gartner.
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8 Aug
Benefits of 5G: How the technology will change the world around us
5G technology is currently being rolled out around the world, with the advanced network infrastructure, data plans and contracts already live in a number of major cities, and far more to come.
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16 Jul
Researchers develop wireless transceiver “quadruple the speed of 5G”
The last few months have seen several telecommunications companies ramping up their 5G efforts, with Vodafone switching on its 5G network in some parts of the UK earlier this month.
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10 Jul
5G in retail: On-the-go revolution unlikely to happen, research finds
The impact of 5G in retail is often discussed in glowing terms, as experts predict the technology to drive a revolution in on-the-go shopping driven by increased speeds and lower latency.
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3 Jul
Vodafone 5G launches in seven UK cities, offers unlimited data plans
Vodafone has launched its 5G network in the UK, turning on the next generation of cellular technology in seven cities across the country in addition to announcing unlimited data plans.
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27 Jun
Isles of Scilly Football League to become world’s first 5G-connected league
As efforts to launch 5G services ramp up in the UK, Vodafone has announced that it is extending its high-speed 5G network to the Isles of Scilly from next month.
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27 Jun
Collaboration and innovation: the trending topics at International Telecoms Week
It’s always fascinating to get a sense of the global conversation around connectivity – so it’s been a great few days at International Telecoms Week (ITW) in Atlanta, mingling with delegates from around the world.