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China, 5G Feature Big in GSMA’s Newly Elected Board

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"There has never been a more crucial moment for the mobile ecosystem to work together, unlocking the full power of connectivity so that people, industry and society thrive." - Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA The GSMA has announced the latest slate of representatives elected to its Board of Directors. The newly elected board members reflect the international scope … [Read more...] about China, 5G Feature Big in GSMA’s Newly Elected Board

GSMA Predicts Overly Strict Regulations Will Hinder Russia’s 5G Development

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The GSMA is advising Russia to relax its exposure limits for radio frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs). The country’s current limits are laid out in the government’s Digital Economy Program, and are much stricter than the accepted international standard. According to the GSMA, Russia’s restrictive guidelines could hinder the development of the country’s burgeoning … [Read more...] about GSMA Predicts Overly Strict Regulations Will Hinder Russia’s 5G Development

NEC Builds 5G Mobility Test Center to Accelerate Development of Self-Driving Cars

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The NEC Corporation has opened a new Mobility Test Center to support the development of smart mobility and smart city solutions. The Center is Located in Gotemba City in central Japan, and consists of a test track that is roughly 100 meters long that has been outfitted with 5G base stations and edge processing equipment. The track is designed to simulate a real-world … [Read more...] about NEC Builds 5G Mobility Test Center to Accelerate Development of Self-Driving Cars

NTT DOCOMO Makes NEC an Official 5G Core Network Vendor

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NEC will be selling NTT DOCOMO’s new standalone 5G mobile core network (5GC) as a core vendor when it debuts in 2021. The company will also outfit NTT DOCOMO with a compact data processor to help accelerate the development of the standalone 5G network. The data processor has been dubbed the UPF mini, and it will reduce the computational load needed to deliver features like … [Read more...] about NTT DOCOMO Makes NEC an Official 5G Core Network Vendor

5G Will Soon Account for Half of All Mobile Connections in North America: GSMA

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The GSMA believes that 5G will soon become the norm in North America. The organization’s latest Mobile Economy report specifically predicts that half (51 percent) of the mobile connections in the region will be 5G connections by 2025. The total number of mobile connections is expected to climb to 426 million in that same window. 5G connections will pass 100 million by 2022 … [Read more...] about 5G Will Soon Account for Half of All Mobile Connections in North America: GSMA

Big and Small, the New iPhones Feature 5G and Face ID

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"What all of the models have in common, besides their support for 5G connectivity, is their use of Face ID as the sole means of biometric authentication." Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 12, its first 5G device – a little later than usual, presumably due to supply chain delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With that high-speed connectivity being the new … [Read more...] about Big and Small, the New iPhones Feature 5G and Face ID

Samsung and KDDI to Develop New 5G Business Models in Japan

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Samsung Electronics and KDDI will be working together to provide 5G solutions and facilitate digital transformation for large enterprises in Japan. To that end, Samsung and KDDI will consult with potential customers to identify new 5G use cases, and to develop new business models that take advantage of the opportunities created by 5G. Samsung will be engaging as a member … [Read more...] about Samsung and KDDI to Develop New 5G Business Models in Japan

Ericsson Buys 5G-focused Cradlepoint in $1.1B Transaction

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In the latest sign of its continuing efforts to establish itself as a leading global 5G solutions provider, Ericsson has acquired the US firm Cradlepoint. Offering multiple cellular connectivity technologies, Cradlepoint has been focused on the enterprise market and has also aimed solutions at first responders. It is now being integrated into Ericsson's Business Area … [Read more...] about Ericsson Buys 5G-focused Cradlepoint in $1.1B Transaction

Samsung and Verizon Announce Major 5G Deal

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Tech giant Samsung has announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide wireless infrastructure solutions to telecommunications company Verizon in a deal that is valued at $6.64 billion. The deal between the American and South Korean companies comes following several months of threats and tense relations between the U.S. and China regarding Chinese giant Huawei's … [Read more...] about Samsung and Verizon Announce Major 5G Deal

Anti-5G Group Crowdfunds Lawyer Fees for UK Legal Challenge

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A group calling itself Action Against 5G has raised £105,000 in a crowdfunding campaign to support a lawsuit that will seek to prevent the ongoing expansion of 5G networks in the UK. The group has used the money to secure the services of Michael Mansfield, a barrister who has handled several high-profile legal cases that garnered national attention in the past. As the … [Read more...] about Anti-5G Group Crowdfunds Lawyer Fees for UK Legal Challenge

Biometrics, COVID-19, and 5G in This Week’s Top Mobile ID Stories

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This week's roundup of Mobile ID World's top stories covers a range of technologies, with biometric technology factoring in heavily. One of the most popular news items this week, for example, offered the latest development in the emergence of biometric payment cards. Zwipe has teamed up with another Italy-based partner involved in the payment card supply chain, further … [Read more...] about Biometrics, COVID-19, and 5G in This Week’s Top Mobile ID Stories