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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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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.
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19 Jun
Ericsson triumphs on 5G contracts as Huawei shun continues
Ericsson is rapidly emerging as the 5G infrastructure provider of choice in countries eschewing Huawei, with Alaska becoming the latest region to select the Scandinavian communications giant for its 5G rollout.
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11 Jun
From 5G to WiFi, technology power consumption is set to surge – can automation help?
The power consumption of technology is set to climb dramatically over the next few years unless nothing is done, according to Partha Narasimhan, CTO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise subsidiary Aruba.
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11 Jun
Ericsson updates 5G predictions after “rapid early momentum and enthusiasm”
2019 has been hailed by many in the tech industry as the year of 5G, with many telecoms companies rushing to roll out 5G infrastructure in some form.
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10 Jun
Is $62bn a price worth paying to protect Europe’s 5G from alleged Chinese threats?
A leaked report by telecoms lobby group GSMA, seen by Reuters, estimates the cost of banning equipment from Chinese vendors like Huawei and ZTE from Europe’s 5G networks would cost as much as €55bn ($62bn).
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6 Jun
5G ranks above AI in digital transformation for industrial companies
Industrial companies see 5G as one of the most important technologies for digital transformation over the next five years, ranking it above artificial intelligence (AI).
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21 May
Energy scavenging technology to power 5G future
The upcoming rollout of 5G technology and the support it will provide for the internet of things (IoT) means we are set to see a proliferation in web-connected devices, all of which will need power.
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20 May
Google Huawei ban: Huawei is in a chokehold. Can it escape?
The US is strangling China, but not with its own hands.
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16 May
There’s more to 5G than speed: Why network slicing could be a game changer
5G is being heralded as a major breakthrough in terms of speed and connectivity for users, but the possibilities could be a lot more innovative.
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14 May
Don’t know how smart speakers store your voice data? You’re not alone
More than 114 million smart speakers sit in homes around the world, listening out for the wake word to start processing your voice command.
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1 May
Autonomous drone successfully completes 5G trial flight
Percepto has successfully demonstrated the potential of next-generation mobile networks for the drone industry after trialling its autonomous drones on a 5G trial network.
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30 Apr
5G is set to transform arts and culture, and it starts here
Arts and culture is not an area traditionally associated with technology, but in reality the creative sector can benefit considerably from tech innovation, not least from the rise of 5G.
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24 Apr
Notes on the Huawei saga: From Chinese tech giant to political football
News broke earlier today that the UK government will allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to develop non-core parts of the country’s 5G infrastructure, marking the latest chapter in an international saga surrounding the company.
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17 Apr
End of Apple and Qualcomm dispute has “come as a surprise”
In a surprise turn of events, Apple and Qualcomm have announced that they will “dismiss all litigation between the two companies worldwide” bringing the high-profile legal dispute between the two tech giants to an end.
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17 Apr
Europe’s first commercial 5G network switched on in Switzerland
Ericsson has announced that it has switched on what it claims is the first large-scale commercial 5G network in Europe.
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9 Apr
Huawei allegedly “open” to the idea of selling 5G tech to Apple
An unlikely partnership between Apple and Huawei may be on the cards in the ongoing race to bring 5G phones to market, according to a source close linked to Huawei.
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5 Apr
Birmingham New Street becomes first UK station to trial 5G
In a year of 5G firsts, Birmingham New Street has become the first train station in the UK to trial 5G.
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28 Mar
Huawei security risk: UK report finds “serious vulnerabilities” in 5G tech
A UK government report has found “serious vulnerabilities” in Huawei products and “significant technical issues” in its engineering process.
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21 Mar
Advantages of 5G: What do next-gen mobile networks offer?
It’s the year of 5G… for telecommunication providers anyway.
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19 Mar
Denmark 5G network to begin rollout in 2019
Denmark will see the rollout of 5G this year after hardware supplier Ericsson was selected by provider TDC.