Vendors and operators demand 6GHz for 5G
Two dozen telecoms companies and industry organisations called on regulators and other stakeholders to reserve mid-band spectrum for ITM use, especially for 5G.
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3GPP finally freezes 5G release 16 and warns of further delays
The latest freeze of the 5G standard was delayed by a quarter coz of coronavirus and there are likely to be knock-on effects.
US companies are now allowed to work with Huawei, but only on standards
The US government seems to have realised that banning all contact with Huawei has its downsides.
Huawei says US is only hurting itself with sanctions
Speaking at this years’ virtual Huawei Analyst Summit, Rotating Chairman Guo Ping hit back at the US, suggesting it will only do more damage to itself by pursing its current course.
5G patent chest-beating is an unhelpful distraction
The constant propaganda sent out by the big kit vendors has recently moved onto 5G patents and the latest claims are more unhelpful than ever.
Four operators take the lead on GSMA edge initiative
Last week, the GSMA announced an initiative to standardise the edge, with Telefónica, KT, China Unicom and Telstra the first to step up to lead the way.
GSMA takes standardisation to the edge
The GSMA has announced a new working group to develop an Edge Compute architectural framework and reference platform.
3GPP’s Release 16 timeline hangs in the balance thanks to coronavirus
Much has been made of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the telecoms industry and it now appears even the critically important Release 16 timeline could be under threat.
A bunch of operators get together to push 5G and MEC interoperability
América Móvil, KT Corp., Rogers, Telstra, Verizon and Vodafone have formed a new gang called the 5G Future Forum.
Big Tech sign-up to make smart home standards
Apple, Amazon and Google are joining forces with the Zigbee Alliance to form the Connected Home over IP project to create universal standards for the smart home ecosystem.
Europe postures with standards leadership still on the line
European standards organization ETSI has released a report demanding the continent take a leadership role for standards and regulation in the global digital economy.
IBC 2019: Linear TV isn’t dead just yet
This might sound like a very bold and short-sighted statement, but thanks to the development of IP-based standards, traditional broadcasters might just be able to survive in the digital economy.
Interdigital sues Motorola-owner Lenovo over 4G patents
Mobile and video tech developer Interdigital has filed patent infringement action against Lenovo in the UK because they can’t agree a price for use of its 4G patents.
Google prefers cookies to fingerprints
Internet giant Google has announced some measures designed to better protect the privacy of users of its Chrome browser.
ZTE moves to prove its own security credentials
Taking a page from the Huawei playbook, ZTE is opening its own European cybersecurity lab to demonstrate its own security credentials and appeal to customers.
Evolving ETSI engulfs enterprise
The connectivity landscape is evolving is quickly as the desire for telcos to diversify revenues, so it makes perfect sense the worlds’ standards authority does as well.
BBWF 2018: Telcos are starting to find their voice through openness – TIM
For years the CSPs have been a fading voice in the telco ecosystem, but control is being wrestled back through the open communities.
3GPP rubber-stamps standalone 5G standard
The 3GPP TSG #80 plenary meeting has approved the completion of the standalone (SA) Release 15 5G specifications.
Samsung kicks-off final meetings for 5G phase-1 standard
The final meetings to complete the first phase of the 5G Standalone standard have been kicked-off in Samsung’s Busan office, with the paperwork set to be officially approved at the 3GPP plenary next month.
We’re more than networks now – ETSI
Transformation is one of the most common buzzwords in the telecoms world and it seems not even standards bodies can stand against the tides of change.
Events
MVNOs World Congress
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Future Enterprise Networks: Private 5G and Edge
- 15-15 June 2023
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NGON
- 21-22 June 2023
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