When discussing 5G, most conversations focus on higher throughput, lower latency, and support for massive device connectivity. While these capabilities are important, one of the most significant advancements in 5G […]
Beyond Speed: 5G Security Enhancements
2G/3G Sunset: Why VoLTE Readiness Matters More Than Ever
The global shutdown of 2G and 3G networks is often framed as a spectrum-efficiency story. Operators are retiring legacy technologies to reuse valuable spectrum for 4G and 5G, improve network […]
The Ultimate Guide to Direct-to-Device (D2D) via HAPS: High Altitude Platform Stations
The next mobile cell site may not stand on a rooftop, tower, or mountain ridge. It may fly in the stratosphere. High Altitude Platform Stations, or HAPS, are emerging as […]
3GPP Release 18 and the Evolution of mmWave UE Performance
3GPP Release 18 introduces an important enhancement to millimeter-wave user equipment performance: support for more capable downlink reception in FR2 through simultaneous multi-beam operation. While this may not sound as […]
Clearing Up the Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite Debate
The D2D satellite market is evolving through distinct implementation paths — proprietary, pre-standard, and 3GPP-defined. Understanding the difference is key to navigating what’s real, what’s coming, and what belongs to […]
Did you hear before about Fixed, Mobile, and Satellite Convergence (FMSC)?
Have you heard of Fixed, Mobile, and Satellite Convergence (FMSC) before? Fixed, Mobile, and Satellite Convergence (FMSC) is redefining connectivity by unifying terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks into a single intelligent […]
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing: The Architecture Behind 5G’s Accelerated Rollout
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing: A Proven Transition Enabler, Not a Long-Term 5G Strategy Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) emerged as one of the most pragmatic tools in the 4G-to-5G transition, offering operators […]
The 2025 Global Telecom Snapshot
The global telecom industry in 2025 presents a mixed picture of progress and imbalance. More people than ever are online, mobile broadband has become the norm, and 5G continues to […]
PON Evolution in Fixed Broadband: From GPON to XGS-PON and the 25G/50G Roadmap
Passive Optical Network (PON) technology is the backbone of modern fixed broadband, enabling high-speed fiber connectivity across residential, enterprise, and mobile backhaul segments. The PON market is undergoing a significant […]
Dual Connectivity: The Technology That Made 5G Commercially Viable
Most people in the industry connect Dual Connectivity (DC) with 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) deployments. However, this view overlooks the long history and key role of DC, which has quietly supported […]
North Africa 5G: Who Has the Spectrum to Win?
As 2025 became the 5G launch year across North Africa (Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria), I took a deeper look at spectrum holdings and allocations — and the story goes well […]