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One of the most successful uses of 5G has not been via smartphones but instead via FWA application in home broadband services.
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5G FWA’s Impact and Challenges in US Broadband Market

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In the short span since 5G’s inception, one of its most successful applications surprisingly isn’t smartphones, but Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) enhancing home broadband services. Currently dominating 90% of new US broadband subscriptions, this trend sparks intriguing implications. Yet, fiber broadband’s speed and dependability present a formidable challenge, set to increasingly permeate the market aided by ample public funding. Meanwhile, FWA’s flexible and user-friendly nature makes it a robust contender, particularly in areas where fiber is not feasible.

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Nokia has joined forces with TPG and Mediatek to illustrate the potential of carrier aggregation technology for 360-degree broadcasts.
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Exploring Nokia’s 360-Degree Live Streaming for the Metaverse Era

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Nokia, TPG and Mediatek are collaborating to showcase the power of carrier aggregation technology in live-streaming 360-degree broadcasts, a key element for future metaverse applications. The demonstration at Nokia’s 5G Futures Lab used multiple sub-6 GHz frequency bands to maximize 5G uplink speeds, enabling real-time transmission of high-quality video. The technology could revolutionize the viewing experience for TV, movies, sports and industrial metaverse scenarios such as remote-controlled robots performing hazardous tasks.

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Vodafone, is sun-setting the worries of customers about device faults and battery drain with its industry-first initiative.
Telecom News

Vodafone’s Lifetime Service Promise: Revolutionizing Mobile Contracts

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Vodafone UK launches an industry-first initiative offering customers battery replacements for three years and continued coverage for manufacturing defects. This ‘lifetime service promise’ extends to both new and refurbished handsets, provided an active Vodafone Pay Monthly Airtime Plan is in place. Innovatively eliminating inconvenience, a battery diagnostic tool within the Vodafone app allows customers to easily confirm if their device requires a battery replacement.

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If you've ever contemplated making the leap to a foldable device, Samsung's latest offering, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, is here to entice you.
Telecom News

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: A Game-Changer in Foldable Phones

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If you’ve ever contemplated making the leap from your trusty flagship phone to a foldable device, Samsung’s latest offering, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, is here to entice you. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the Fold 5 presents significant enhancements that set it apart as a more user-friendly, durable, and productive foldable phone compared to others in the market.

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Telecom News | Week #29: Allot DNS Secure, Digital Locations, Veeam and Microsoft 365, Verizon new Internet solution, Bridewell's research.
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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #29

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Allot Ltd. is chosen by a major Asian telecom operator to provide Allot DNS Secure, offering cybersecurity threat protection and parental control features to over 50 million customers. Digital Locations unveils technology to connect smartphones worldwide to high-speed Internet from satellites, promising commercial success. Veeam integrates Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 with Microsoft’s new 365 Backup. Verizon showcases a point-to-multipoint internet solution using mmWave spectrum, reducing costs and complexities. Bridewell’s research warns of environmental challenges amplifying cybersecurity risks for over 80% of U.S. critical infrastructure organizations.

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US is introducing US Cyber Trust Mark for smart devices that aims to bolster security standards and protect consumers from potential threats.
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US Unveils Cyber Trust Mark for Smart Devices, Elevating Security Standards and Consumer Protection

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The Biden administration is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative today, introducing a new cybersecurity label for smart devices that aims to bolster security standards and protect consumers from potential threats. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel revealed the label, called the US Cyber Trust Mark, during a press briefing. The Cyber Trust Mark will signify that devices bearing it meet stringent security criteria based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) report.

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Fixed-wireless access (FWA) is gaining momentum in the consumer 5G arena, an affection that might escalate following a recent speed breakthrough.
Telecom News

Ericsson and MediaTek’s High-Performance Fixed-Wireless Access Breakthrough

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Breaking speed boundaries, Ericsson and MediaTek recently achieved an impressive 565 Mbps upload speed within the consumer 5G sector, sparking excitement about the potential of fixed-wireless access (FWA). This feat was made possible through the integration of two of Ericsson’s software features and MediaTek’s T830 chipset for 5G FWA routers. The growing importance of upload speed on multiple applications including online gaming, video streaming, and cloud storage is nudging broadband consumers into creators, underscoring the significance of this development.

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