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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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3 Jun
Edge technology opportunities go beyond Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)
There are new opportunities for operators to leverage edge technology as a key enabler to enhance the performance of applications for their 4G LTE/5G networks.
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29 May
Bahrain telcos focus on broadband services for growth
Leading data and analytics company GlobalData published its Country Intelligence Report on Bahrain mobile and fixed telecommunications market, observing big telcos determination to focus on broadband services development through 5G and fiber rollouts.
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26 May
Esports: Timeline
The vast majority of esports events involve PCs, and this dominance will continue in 2020.
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26 May
Public 5G launched in Sweden despite spectrum auction delay
The first widespread public 5G networks launched in Sweden over the weekend, with telecoms giants Tele2, Telia and 3 Sweden all making announcements.
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20 May
Partnership arrangements, alliances and collaboration bring 5G availability closer
While we wait for significantly more ubiquitous availability of 5G, which we believe will be an enabler of further real-time ultra low latency IoT capabilities in a few years, the IoT ecosystem remains active and engaged.
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20 May
Nokia sets new 5G speed record
Finnish telecommunications company Nokia has recorded the world’s fastest 5G speeds of 4.7 Gbps, breaking the previous speed record by 0.4 Gbps.
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15 May
Spectrum allocations for 5G impacted by Covid-19 pandemic
One of the key challenges for mobile operators is the availability of 5G spectrum.
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14 May
IoT trends: Artificial intelligence leads Twitter mentions in Q1 2020
Verdict lists the top five terms tweeted on IoT in Q1 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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13 May
Ericsson optimistic about 5G adoption despite “ludicrous” conspiracy theories
Ericsson remains optimistic about the 5G rollout despite the coronavirus pandemic and the “ludicrous” conspiracy theories that surround it.
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6 May
IBM launches AI and edge computing products at virtual Think Digital conference
Tech giant IBM has launched new AI and 5G-centric edge computing products at its first virtual Think Digital conference, as new CEO Arvind Krishna sets out “digital transformation” that could come out of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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30 Apr
China could have 164 million 5G subscribers by the end of 2020
China’s big three state-linked telecom operators – China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom – introduced their 5G packages in November 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in lockdown and social distancing measures.
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30 Apr
5G vital to post-coronavirus recovery, experts tell G20
Business and science leaders from the G20 member states have written to the G20 calling on the organisation to urgently improve digital infrastructure in response to the coronavirus pandemic, highlighting that 5G is key to future economic recovery.
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29 Apr
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) looks to counter Covid-19 downturn
According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), China has embarked on a number of investments to counter the Covid-19 downturn.
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28 Apr
Keeping Huawei out of core 5G network “feasible and plausible”: Security expert
Keeping Huawei out of the core of the UK’s 5G infrastructure is “feasible and plausible”, a cyber policy expert has told the Defence Committee during its inquiry into the risks of using the Chinese telco’s mobile equipment in Britain’s 5G rollout.
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17 Apr
Cash rich 5G carriers may be able to ride out the Covid-19 storm
No one can say for sure what impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on the progress of 5G globally.
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17 Apr
Biggest companies trending on disruptive tech in Q1 2020: Top companies and individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top companies trending in disruptive tech based on their performance and engagement online.
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3 Apr
No, 5G does not cause coronavirus: 3 reasons why this theory is wrong and dangerous
There are some articles that as a journalist you cannot believe you have to write, and this is certainly one of them, but let’s be clear: 5G does not in any way cause the coronavirus.
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31 Mar
Smartphones disrupted by coronavirus lockdowns
The global pandemic that is COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill.
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27 Mar
Telecom sector expected to show growth post COVID-19 pandemic
Like other sectors, telecom is being impacted by the global outbreak of COVID-19.
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25 Mar
US broadband improvement stalled by coronavirus
COVID-19 coronavirus brings into focus the vital importance of broadband access.
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23 Mar
Edge computing strategies vital as remote workforce grows
Edge computing is becoming a hot topic again.
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19 Mar
ARCEP announces a delay of the French 5G bandwidth auctions
French telecoms regulator ARCEP (Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes) has announced a delay of the 5G auctions initially scheduled for mid-April.
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10 Mar
MPs reject amendment to block Huawei from 5G network
British MPs have voted against an amendment that sought to prohibit the use of Huawei in the UK’s 5G mobile network.
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9 Mar
Rural mobile coverage gets £1bn boost to bring 4G to 95% of UK
A £1bn deal being signed today between UK government ministers and mobile operators will see rural mobile coverage gain a significant boost over the next five years.
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9 Mar
Marvell partnership should boost Nokia’s fortunes given time
Nokia announced a new partnership with semiconductor specialist Marvell Technologies in March.
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6 Mar
UK government launches fresh Huawei 5G inquiry
The UK government has announced the launch of a new inquiry to investigate the security of its 5G infrastructure, focusing particularly on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
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3 Mar
Technology, media, and telecom (TMT) trends: 5G
5G spectrum assignment will continue to be a major hurdle for European and US carriers.
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2 Mar
Rollout of 5G is already gathering pace in Germany
Germany’s 5g rollout is underway.
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26 Feb
Seven in ten UK businesses will invest in 5G by 2023: EY
70% of UK businesses plan to invest in 5G within the next three years, according to a study by EY published today.
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25 Feb
5G: Ready to embrace the opportunity?
You would be forgiven for thinking 5G is just another wireless mobile technology.