5G

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego suggests that implementing more, smaller 5G towers in urban areas could significantly extend the battery life of smartphones by approximately 50 percent.

According to the organization 5G Americas and data from the analyst firm Omdia, the global adoption of 5G connections soared in 2023, reaching a staggering 1.76 billion, with an impressive addition of 700 million connections.

The GSMA, in collaboration with major mobile operators in Europe, has unveiled a strategic roadmap for the mobile industry in the region, just ahead of the upcoming EU elections in June.

The kick-off conference to mark the start of “Enhancing public services of Ploče Port Authority via implementing 5G connectivity”, a project carried out by Ploče Port Authority and the company Markoja, enabling the Port of Ploče to become Croatia’s first smart 5G port, took place today at Ploče Community Center.

The new 5G outdoor fixed wireless access receiver is intended to enhance broadband coverage across urban, suburban, and rural regions, offering operators the capability to utilize cost-effective mmWave spectrum and ensuring consistent, reliable, and ultra-fast wireless services.

The European Union has announced the selection of ten new projects to receive €50 million in funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital) program. This funding, focusing on ‘5G for Smart Communities,’ covers several notable private 5G initiatives, including the first smart 5G port in Croatia.

Recent findings, compiled by fixed and mobile network benchmarking firm MedUX, rank London in last place for 5G quality of experience out 10 cities, including Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, and Lisbon.

Nokia stated that this agreement effectively resolves all ongoing patent litigation between the two companies across various jurisdictions, with specific terms remaining confidential.

The Japanese government is set to end the prohibition on drones accessing 5G high-speed wireless communication networks this year, allowing for enhanced disaster relief and infrastructure inspections.

The cell tower project at Helemano Military Reservation is set to bolster wireless coverage for US Army Garrison Hawaii.