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 […]
Clearing Up the Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite Debate
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 […]
Carrier Aggregation in 4G vs. 5G — Why It’s the Backbone of Modern Mobile Networks
Carrier Aggregation (CA) combines multiple frequency blocks (Component Carriers) into a single larger channel, boosting speed, capacity, and coverage. It’s been around since 4G, but in 5G it’s evolved into […]
Have you ever seen “5G-A” or “5.5G” on your phone?
Have you ever seen “5G-A” or “5.5G” on your phone? Do you care about the icon… or only the experience you actually feel? That little 5GA logo (like the one […]
5G-Advanced (3GPP Rel-18) is moving from concept to implementation—but the device ecosystem is still early
5G-Advanced, standardized in 3GPP Release 18, is now shifting from “spec on paper” to real-world commercial rollouts. While operator deployments and feature roadmaps are accelerating, the device ecosystem remains in […]
India Opens Lower 6 GHz to Licence-Free Wi-Fi: What It Means for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7
In January 2026, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced that the lower 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz) can be used license-free for Low-Power Indoor (LPI) and Very-Low-Power (VLP) Wi-Fi and […]