March 7, 2024
Via: The Fast ModeFixed wireless access (FWA) is surging in popularity thanks to 5G technology. It’s seen explosive growth, especially in areas lacking wired broadband options, and is expected to reach more than 250 million happy subscribers by 2028 (1). While this success […]
February 22, 2024
Via: RCR Wireless NewsDuring the days of early launches, 5G was practically synonymous with millimeter-wave. With the debut of the new technology, expectations were so high that no spectrum could live up to them. So when midband airwaves became available, it was no […]
January 26, 2024
Via: RCR Wireless NewsThe Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), handling Wi-Fi industry cooperation and initiatives, has said Wi-Fi HaLow is ready to rock in “commercial IoT deployments across a range of sectors”. As such, it has issued a new white paper with a bunch […]
December 20, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless News5G gained about 537 million connections around the world during the third quarter of 2023, according to 5G Americas, based on data from Omdia. That brings the global total to about 1.6 billion 5G connections, up 71% from the same […]
November 13, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsPrivate wireless is a relatively new space in the wireless industry. It is very different from public wireless, which is what we are familiar with. This has been with us for a few years, but both interest from various enterprise […]
October 30, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsOmdia and Broadband Forum have published a new report that shows global broadband service providers are focused on introducing technology that directly improves bandwidth and latency for value-added services. In fact, 72% of the more than 111 service providers interviewed […]
October 26, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsFederal E-Rate funds can be used to outfit school busses with Wi-Fi access points, the Federal Communications Commission has declared. The declaratory ruling was supported by the Commission’s three Democrats, and opposed by its two Republicans. Commissioners Brendan Carr and […]
October 12, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsWith the ongoing roll-out of 5G standalone networks, wireless carriers find themselves tasked with meeting heightened service quality and performance expectations. In an era where service degradation or network failure is simply not an option, especially for mission-critical applications like […]
July 17, 2023
Via: Network WorldCradlepoint this week shared its strategy to couple 5G wireless with its secure access service edge (SASE) platform to provide wireless WAN and hybrid WAN environments with cloud management and SIM-based security capabilities. The platform builds off Cradlepoint’s NetCloud Exchange […]
June 26, 2023
Via: Natalie DunnIt’s not unusual for someone today to wear a smartwatch and use an iPhone, intuitively switching between email, photos, social media, and streaming apps. Today’s devices are certainly a far cry from the 1 kg-plus block of plastic and circuitry […]
June 8, 2023
Via: The Fast ModeFederated Wireless on Tuesday announced it successfully ran live demonstrations of a pre-production 5G private wireless network leveraging 5G-enabled IoT applications to support smart warehouse automation in Albany, Georgia, at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany from April 18-20, 2023. […]
May 30, 2023
Via: The Fast ModeAs businesses become more reliant on wireless technology as a standard means of connectivity and communication for vital operations, security remains a growing concern. Recent advances in private wireless networking that leverage cellular technology are bolstering the confidence of enterprises […]
May 8, 2023
Via: Network World5G (short for fifth generation) is an umbrella term that describes the collection of standards and technologies that define the current generation of wireless network connectivity. First rolled out in commercial applications in 2019, 5G promised a significant increase in […]
April 20, 2023
Via: Network ComputingFor most of us, our in-office and in-home connectivity experience usually consists of us connecting to a wireless network, most often Wi-Fi of some flavor. Offices, coffee shops, our home wireless networks…these are the connections that we often don’t even […]
April 13, 2023
Via: The Fast ModeThe fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, is transforming the manufacturing industry but without uninterrupted wireless connectivity it could be dead on arrival. With the integration of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), […]
February 23, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsLet me help AT&T and Verizon solve a growing problem they are wrestling with. When you are in a competitive industry, you must first focus on the customer. Happy customers let you grow and succeed. Unhappy customers are always a […]
February 20, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsSince its launch several years ago, we expected 5G to be the next, big bang in wireless. Like with 3G and 4G we expected it to sweep across the industry, changing our lives. Instead, it has disappointed users, so far […]
February 13, 2023
Via: Network ComputingImportant challenges and opportunities for wireless technologies will take center stage this year as IT managers look to plan network upgrades, expansions, and new installations. While 2022 seemed like the year of 5G, cellular technology will share the spotlight in […]
February 10, 2023
Via: CSOIt’s common for operational technology (OT) teams to connect industrial control systems (ICS) to remote control and monitoring centers via wireless and cellular solutions that sometimes come with vendor-run, cloud-based management interfaces. These connectivity solutions, also referred to as industrial […]
February 7, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsWireless technology has revolutionized the way businesses operate, connecting employees and devices seamlessly. However, with the increasing use of wireless technology comes the need for proper installation and maintenance to ensure network security. Whether you’re a business owner or a […]