5G

The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) has sided with Big Tech, following campaigns to force tech giants to invest in 5G infrastructure.

Dish Network’s ambitious 5G plan has been rejected by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) due to concerns about potential interference with Starlink’s broadband services.

GSMA and ETNO have prepared their demands as part of feedback to the European Commission which launched a consultation into the issue in February. The deadline for responses is Friday, May 19th.

Faster connectivity and lower latency of 5G networks will make cloud gaming more accessible and mainstream. With 5G networks, gamers will be able to stream high-quality games with ease without the need for expensive consoles or advanced devices.

Certified to meet safety requirements of the European Union, the Nokia Drone Networks product connects over public and private 4G/LTE and 5G networks to enhance situational awareness for first responders and other professionals.

Airlines are struggling to meet a deadline to upgrade equipment that 5G networks could interfere with.

British tennis star Emma Raducanu was able to conduct a hologram coaching session thanks to a partnership between the sport production company Wing and Vodafone’s 5G network.

According to the seventh annual 5G progress report from a provider of network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions, 47 of the world’s 70 largest economies already have active 5G networks, and mmWave is attracting much attention globally.

Late last night, Sateliot launched its first low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite into space, marking the first step in the Barcelona-based company’s plans to eventually have 250 satellites in orbit enabling narrowband 5G Internet of Things (NB- IoT) coverage.

Ericsson and Faroese Telecom tested 5G network speed and recorded the fastest download speed on a live network in Europe to date. FT wants to show the world how 5G can be deployed widely within a limited time.