The GSMA has put together a checklist of priorities that city planners should follow when implementing 5G networks. The organization noted that urban density is set to explode in the coming years, with the World Bank predicting that seven of 10 people will live in a city experiencing rapid urban growth by 2050. Of course, clustering large numbers of people together in a … [Read more...] about GSMA Details Benefits of 5G in Smart City Environments
GSA Report Tracks Rapid Growth of 5G Networks
The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has quantified the ongoing expansion of the international 5G ecosystem. In that regard, the organization is reporting that a total of 200 mobile operators had launched at least one commercial 5G network before the end of 2021. Those networks spread across 78 countries all over the world. That number and the number of mobile … [Read more...] about GSA Report Tracks Rapid Growth of 5G Networks
FAA Creates 5G Buffer Zone Around 50 US Airports
America’s new 5G networks will stop short of many major airports. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is worried that 5G’s use of high-band frequencies will disrupt some of the electronic equipment (including altimeters) that pilots use to land their planes in low-visibility situations, and has consequently asked network operators to create buffer zones at 50 airports … [Read more...] about FAA Creates 5G Buffer Zone Around 50 US Airports
NSA and CISA Call for ‘Device Identity’ in 5G Cloud Security
The US National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are starting to put together a set of guidelines for tech companies that want to provide networking equipment and services in the future. To that end, the two agencies have released the first in a series of four planned reports that will refine the US government’s cybersecurity … [Read more...] about NSA and CISA Call for ‘Device Identity’ in 5G Cloud Security
IDEMIA Provides 5G SIM Cards for M1 Limited
One of Singapore’s leading mobile network operators is partnering with IDEMIA in an effort to provide better 5G services for its customers. To that end, IDEMIA will be supplying M1 Limited with encrypted SIM cards that will make it easier (and safer) for people to gain access to M1’s standalone 5G network. M1 Limited has previously provided subscribers with free standalone … [Read more...] about IDEMIA Provides 5G SIM Cards for M1 Limited
Zebra Unveils New Rugged Tablets With Wi-Fi 6E and 5G Capabilities
Zebra Technologies has released a new line of rugged tablets and 2-in-1 devices to improve the working experience for people in the field. The ET8x series is built atop a Windows 12 foundation, and leverages the 11th Generation of Intel processors. The actual ET80 and ET85 devices both come with a 12-inch screen, a 13MP rear camera, and a front-facing camera that supports … [Read more...] about Zebra Unveils New Rugged Tablets With Wi-Fi 6E and 5G Capabilities
IDEMIA Provides 5G USIM Cards for KT Corporation
IDEMIA has partnered with the KT Corporation (KTC) to help boost 5G adoption rates in South Korea. To that end, IDEMIA will be outfitting the Corporation with its new eXtra One 5G USIM card to help support KTC’s new standalone 5G network. The standalone KTC network is one of the first of its kind to appear in the Asia Pacific region. The eXtra One, meanwhile, is a … [Read more...] about IDEMIA Provides 5G USIM Cards for KT Corporation
Qualcomm Unveils 5G Drone Development Platform
Qualcomm is trying to kickstart the development of industrial drone solutions. To that end, the company has unveiled a new drone platform that will enable the creation of drones with 5G and edge AI capabilities. The Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G platform aims to accelerate development for commercial, enterprise, and industrial drones to help enterprises capture data from drone … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Unveils 5G Drone Development Platform
Galaxy S10 5G Update Crashes Phone’s Facial Authentication System
Samsung smartphone owners have expressed their frustration after a recent security patch disabled one of the key features of the Galaxy S10 5G. The update was released earlier in July, to address more run-of-the-mill software and performance issues. The problem is that the update seems to have had a few bugs of its own. Galaxy S10 5G users who downloaded the update … [Read more...] about Galaxy S10 5G Update Crashes Phone’s Facial Authentication System
Western Digital Launches Ruggedized 5G Servers
American digital storage solutions provider Western Digital has announced the launch of its Ultrastar Edge servers designed to help support the expansion of 5G networks in harsh environments. According to a report from VentureBeat, the ruggedized servers are designed and tested to comply with MIL-STD-810G-CHG-1 and MIL-STD-461G standards. This means they are capable of … [Read more...] about Western Digital Launches Ruggedized 5G Servers
Thales Explains How Digital Security Will Support the 5G Economy
Thales is highlighting some of the logistical challenges that mobile operators will need to overcome in order to realize the full potential of 5G networks. The company noted that 5G connectivity is expected to explode in the next decade, to the point that the GSMA has predicted that 5G will add $2.2 trillion to the global economy leading up to 2034. However, those … [Read more...] about Thales Explains How Digital Security Will Support the 5G Economy
New Qualcomm Mobile Platform Supports 5G, AI, HDR Applications
At a recent event held in San Diego, industry giant Qualcomm Technologies announced its new mobile processor platform for high-end devices, sporting 5G capabilities, enhanced AI features, and new HDR imaging tech. According to a report from VentureBeat, the Snapdragon 778G5G is expected to find its way into smartphones from Honor, iQoo, Motorola, Oppo, Realme, and Xiaomi … [Read more...] about New Qualcomm Mobile Platform Supports 5G, AI, HDR Applications
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