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International team creates high-frequency switch for future 6G networks
UAB (University of Barcelona) researchers were involved in the development of a switch, an essential device in telecommunications, capable of operating at very high frequency with lower power consumption than conventional technologies. The technology has applications in the new 6G mass communication systems and is more sustainable in terms of... Read more
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Better understanding of wave propagation processes could boost 5G and 6G networks
Researchers from the Smart and Wireless Applications and Technologies Group (SWAT-UGR) have conducted two scientific studies aimed at answering a common question: understanding how electromagnetic waves propagate in the medium.... Read more
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BeiDou satellite navigation system to undergo significant upgrade
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is undergoing a significant upgrade to meet the burgeoning needs for high-precision positioning across various sectors. The new services aim to provide decimeter-level accuracy within minutes, a substantial improvement over the current capabilities.... Read more
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Quantum communication: How will 'quantum-secure' communication technologies develop in future?
Fraunhofer ISI and Saarland University have analyzed three generations of quantum communication in a new study. The study's quantitative monitoring gives insights into patent development, projects future growth, and compares international research strategies. The study also examined how Germany and Europe stand in an international context.... Read more
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Amazon's Project Kuiper delays satellite timeline, opens Washington hub
As Amazon celebrated the opening of a Kirkland, Washington, manufacturing facility for its broadband network Project Kuiper, the company pushed back its timeline for launching satellites.... Read more
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Young people hate making phone calls—could it be hurting their careers?
Ironically, younger generations are using smartphones for anything but actual phone calls.... Read more
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Wireless receiver blocks interference for better mobile device performance
The growing prevalence of high-speed wireless communication devices, from 5G mobile phones to sensors for autonomous vehicles, is leading to increasingly crowded airwaves. This makes the ability to block interfering signals that can hamper device performance an even more important—and more challenging—problem.... Read more
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Researchers successfully develop domestic 6G antenna measurement system
In April 2019, South Korea ambitiously launched the world's first 5G mobile communication service. While 5G in the 3.5 GHz band was commercialized, the communication quality did not meet consumer expectations. The installation of base stations in the 28 GHz band, which would provide true 5G service, was slow due... Read more
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Service mesh technology revolutionizes 6G core network signal processing
Korean researchers are strengthening South Korea's leadership in the global market through the development of 6G, the next-generation mobile communication technology.... Read more
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Researchers 'crack the code' for quelling electromagnetic interference
Florida Atlantic Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (CA-AI.fau.edu) researchers have "cracked the code" on interference when machines need to talk with each other—and people.... Read more
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Predicting space weather: Machine learning enhances GNSS signal stability
Ionospheric scintillation, caused by irregularities in the Earth's ionosphere, can severely impact Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signal integrity, leading to navigation errors.... Read more
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Wirelessly-powered relay will help bring 5G technology to smart factories, say researchers
A recently-developed wirelessly-powered 5G relay could accelerate the development of smart factories, report scientists from Tokyo Tech. By adopting a lower operating frequency for wireless power transfer, the proposed relay design solves many of the current limitations, including range and efficiency. In turn, this allows for a more versatile and... Read more
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Towards wider 5G network coverage: Scientists design novel wirelessly powered relay transceiver array
A novel 256-element wirelessly powered transceiver array for non-line-of-sight 5G communication, featuring efficient wireless power transmission and high-power conversion efficiency, has been designed by scientists at Tokyo Tech.... Read more
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One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees
For summer trips overseas, a smartphone is essential for most people. How else will you check Google Maps to find your Airbnb, post an Instagram video from the Eiffel Tower, or WhatsApp friends and family back home?... Read more
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Why are people sending voice messages? Communications expert explains phenomena
Sometimes a text isn't enough, but a phone or video call would be too much.... Read more
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NASA's laser relay system sends pet imagery to and from Space Station
Using NASA's first two-way, end-to-end laser relay system, pictures and videos of cherished pets flew through space over laser communications links at a rate of 1.2 gigabits per second—faster than most home internet speeds.... Read more
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EU targets UAE telecoms firm in new anti-subsidy probe
The European Union on Monday announced a formal anti-subsidy probe targeting an Emirati telecoms company, the first action under new rules to focus on a foreign bid to buy EU assets.... Read more
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Discovery highlights 'critical oversight' in perceived security of wireless networks
A research team led by Rice University's Edward Knightly has uncovered an eavesdropping security vulnerability in high-frequency and high-speed wireless backhaul links, widely employed in critical applications such as 5G wireless cell phone signals and low-latency financial trading on Wall Street.... Read more
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Breaking data transmission barriers: Innovations in data center interconnects
Data centers stand as the cornerstone of modern information technology infrastructure. These centralized facilities are designed to store, process, and distribute vast amounts of data and applications, serving as the nerve center for digital services and businesses worldwide. From ensuring data availability to supporting scalability, disaster recovery, and maintaining robust... Read more
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Comcast in a better spot than other cable companies to compete with mobile carriers' fixed wireless products
With major mobile carriers competing in the internet market, Comcast has a leg up over other cable providers, according to a new S & P Global report.... Read more
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Next-gen satellites: A leap in autonomous timekeeping with LSTM algorithm
Accurate time-keeping is essential for satellite navigation, as even minor time deviations can result in significant positioning errors. Traditional systems rely heavily on ground-based atomic clocks, which pose risks of service interruptions. Due to these challenges, advanced research is necessary to develop more reliable and autonomous satellite time-keeping systems.... Read more
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Researchers explore setup and security of 5G for microgrids with a 5G sandbox
Whether it is coincidence or careful planning, the infrastructures of both power systems and telecommunications are heading in a similar direction: toward the edge. Solar panels on a roof are like 5G towers in a neighborhood—in both cases, distributed assets increasingly underpin these important systems.... Read more
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Community broadband provides a local solution for a global problem
According to a 2023 study by the International Telecommunications Union, approximately 2.6 billion people are unconnected to the internet. It's a staggering figure.... Read more
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Low-cost, high-precision: A new ambiguity resolution method for urban GNSS positioning
A cutting-edge method for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) ambiguity resolution has been developed, promising to enhance the accuracy and reliability of urban positioning. This innovative approach addresses the longstanding challenge of obtaining precise location data in built-up environments where signals are often obstructed.... Read more
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T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt
T-Mobile is buying U.S. Cellular's wireless operations and certain spectrum assets in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, and further consolidating the industry.... Read more
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To 6G and beyond: Engineers unlock the next generation of wireless communications
In the early 2010s, LightSquared, a multibillion-dollar startup promising to revolutionize cellular communications, declared bankruptcy. The company couldn't figure out how to prevent its signals from interfering with those of GPS systems.... Read more
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How to create an efficient network between the Internet of Things and satellite constellations
A total of 4.6 billion people are connected to the internet through their mobile phones. For each of these people, there are more than three devices communicating with the internet. The Internet of Things (IoT) is composed of all connected objects, which are growing in number: today's 15 billion are... Read more
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Advancing 3D mapping with tandem dual-antenna Synthetic Aperture Radar interferometry
The new Tandem Dual-Antenna Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Interferometry (TDA-InSAR) system, addresses the limitations of current spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems by providing a more reliable and efficient method for 3D surface mapping. The system's innovative design allows for single-pass acquisitions, significantly reducing the time required for data... Read more
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Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, world's largest archipelago
Elon Musk traveled to Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Sunday to launch Starlink satellite internet service in the world's largest archipelago nation.... Read more
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From the road to the cloud: Leveraging vehicle Global Navigation Satellite System raw data
Innovative Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning technologies harness massive vehicle-generated data to create high-resolution atmospheric delay correction maps, significantly enhancing Global Positioning System (GPS) accuracy across varied spatial scales. This new method exploits real-time, crowd-sourced vehicle GNSS raw data, refining traditional GPS applications and presenting a cost-effective solution for... Read more
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Ukraine war: Why the Russian army is still using morse code more than a century after its invention
Modern warfare is awash with cutting-edge technology—from AI to drones to hypersonic missiles—yet one technology that is more than a century old is still proving its worth: Morse code.... Read more
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New advance in wireless communications could help precisely pinpoint the locations of people and objects
Engineers from University of Glasgow and colleagues from the U.K. and Australia are behind a research breakthrough in a developing form of wireless communications could help precisely pinpoint the locations of people and objects indoors.... Read more
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A new approach to using neural networks for low-power digital pre-distortion in mmWave systems
In a study published in the journal IEICE Electronics Express, researchers present a neural network digital pre-distortion (DPD) for mmWave RF-PAs.... Read more
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Deep learning empowers reconfigurable intelligent surfaces in terahertz communication
The escalating demand for wireless data traffic, driven by the proliferation of internet-of-things devices and broadband multimedia applications, has intensified the search for innovative solutions in wireless communication.... Read more
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Advancing satellite-based PNT service: Low Earth orbit satellite constellations augment the GNSS
A study has outlined the critical needs and essential technologies for a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation to augment satellite navigation systems, significantly improving the Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services. This research specifically targets the diverse demands of different users for LEO augmented Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), the... Read more
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Broadband internet services are disrupted in most parts of Nepal
Broadband internet was disrupted in many parts of Nepal on Thursday as Indian vendors from whom most Nepali private operators source the bandwidth stopped providing the services because of payment defaults.... Read more
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New metasurface innovation unlocks precision control in wireless signals
Researchers have unveiled a technology that propels the field of wireless communication forward. This cutting-edge design, termed a reconfigurable transmissive metasurface, utilizes a synergistic blend of scissor and rotation actuators to independently manage beam scanning and polarization conversion. This introduces an innovative approach to boosting signal strength and efficiency within... Read more
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National roaming can increase resilience of Dutch mobile networks
Within the Netherlands, your mobile phone only uses the masts of your own provider. Other providers' masts can only be used to reach emergency services. As soon as you cross the border, you can switch on roaming to use other masts. This way, roaming enables you to call and text... Read more
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Navigating the future: Researchers improve satellite navigation processing accuracy and speed
In the evolving Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) landscape, China's International GNSS Monitoring and Assessment System (iGMAS) stands out for its global monitoring and evaluation of GNSS constellations.... Read more
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Research team manufactures the first universal, programmable and multifunctional photonic chip
A team from the Photonics Research Laboratory (PRL)-iTEAM of the Universitat Politècnica de València and the company iPRONICS have designed and manufactured a revolutionary chip for the telecommunications sector, data centers and infrastructure associated with artificial intelligence computing systems. It is the first universal, programmable, and multifunctional photonic chip worldwide.... Read more
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Metasurface antenna could enable future 6G communications networks
A team led by researchers from the University of Glasgow has developed an innovative wireless communications antenna that combines the unique properties of metamaterials with sophisticated signal processing to deliver a new peak of performance.... Read more
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Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says
Much like nutritional labels on food products, "broadband labels" for internet packages will soon tell you just what is going into the pricing of your service, thanks to new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission this week.... Read more
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Could new technique for 'curving' light be the secret to improved wireless communication?
While cellular networks and Wi-Fi systems are more advanced than ever, they are also quickly reaching their bandwidth limits. Scientists know that in the near future they'll need to transition to much higher communication frequencies than what current systems rely on, but before that can happen there are a number... Read more
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Key technologies in digital twin of railway wireless network
The railway system will continue to integrate global positioning systems (GPS), artificial intelligence (AI), and other technologies to improve safety, comfort, affordability, and eco-friendliness. This puts forward higher requirements for railway wireless communication networks.... Read more
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Undersea cables are the unseen backbone of the global internet
Have you ever wondered how an email sent from New York arrives in Sydney in mere seconds, or how you can video chat with someone on the other side of the globe with barely a hint of delay? Behind these everyday miracles lies an unseen, sprawling web of undersea cables,... Read more
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Simultaneous performance improvement and energy savings with an innovative algorithm for 6G vision services
Professor Jeongho Kwak's from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at DGIST has developed a learning model and resource optimization technology that combines accuracy and efficiency for 6G vision services. This technology is expected to be utilized to address the high levels of computing power and complex learning... Read more
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Some Minnesota cities want to impose fees on internet providers, but customers could pay the price
Minnesota cities are asking the Legislature for power to slap internet providers with new fees, an idea they say will lead to more broadband in the state with the added bonus of helping to pay for basic government access programming like video of council meetings.... Read more
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Researchers send data 4.5 million times faster than average broadband
Aston University researchers have sent data at a speed that is 4.5 million times faster than the average home broadband. The rate is the fastest ever sent by opening up specific new wavelength bands that are not yet used in fiber optic systems.... Read more
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A retrodirective array enabled by CMOS chips for two-way wireless communication with automatic beam tracking
Beam directive communication at millimeter-wave and even higher frequencies is of significant global interest. By leveraging advanced array technologies, electromagnetic waves can be focused in specific directions for millimeter-wave transmission and reception, thereby maximizing the signal power in the intended direction while suppressing interference from others.... Read more
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Vodafone sells Italian unit to Swisscom, deal angers Swiss hard-right
British telecoms giant Vodafone said Friday it has agreed to sell its Italian unit to Swisscom for eight billion euros ($8.7 billion) in a cash deal that was slammed by Switzerland's main political party.... Read more