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Number of commercially launched 5G networks reaches 58
According to Alan Hadden’s latest research, a total of 58 network operators have now commercially launched 5G services, in 32 countries. Read more…
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Are Asia’s mobile networks ready for next-gen sports viewing?
Asia’s sports fans are looking forward to another busy year. Large scale sporting events such as the Rugby World Cup, Formula 1, Premiere League, and 2020 Summer Olympics will be extensively digitized as broadcasters maintain Read more…
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10 annoying things mobile phone carriers should stop doing
The list of annoying mobile phone operator sins is long — so long that the 10 I’m about to bemoan don’t constitute a comprehensive list. Read more…
Features
Singapore approaches 90% 4G availability
Analysis of 4G availability in Singapore has shown an upward trend in the past 12 months for all three national operators, especially Starhub. Read more…
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More operators launching 5G networks worldwide
According to the latest research by Hadden Telecoms, 269 network operators are now investing in 5G in 102 countries. Read more…
Features
MEC – exploring the new values of wireless networks
MEC provides powerful computing and data processing capabilities, and connects terminals of various standards at the edge of the network. Read more…
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Networks & business models reshape competitive drivers in 5G
Telcos need to rethink their legacy business models and develop new economic models and partnerships to become new digital value providers in 5G. Read more…
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Is NaaS to networks what Agile is to software?
As the title suggests, NaaS has the potential to be as big a paradigm shift for networks (and OSS/BSS) as Agile has been for software development. Read more…
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ETSI releases standard for Smart Body Area Networks
The ETSI Technical Committee Smart BAN has recently published ETSI TS 103 327, a standard for Smart Body Area Networks. Read more…
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Trump now says US should not nationalize 5G networks
Trump said said the US should not nationalize its 5G network and said private companies should move quickly to deploy the faster next-generation network. Read more…