Wi-Fi remains the default solution for indoor connectivity, handling the majority of data traffic across smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices. According to the UK telecoms regulator Ofcom, in its 2022 […]
WiFi6 Performance on 5GHz Vs. 6GHz
Frequency Bands FR3 or Upper Mid-Band
Recently, I have read an interesting white paper from Anritsu, which covered trends in wireless frequency band allocation for 5G-A and 6G. The most recent WRC was held in Dubai, […]
5.5G and 5G+ in the UAE, What is the story?
If you’re living in the UAE, you’ve probably noticed the new billboards across the streets promoting the latest evolution of 5G technology. Etisalat is calling it 5.5G (5G-Advanced) while DU […]
Apple’s Strategy on mmWave 5G in the iPhone Lineup
mmWave offers the fastest 5G speeds available today; however, its use cases are currently limited. With its extremely short range and poor penetration through obstacles, mmWave mainly makes sense in […]
Ofcom kicks off the UK mmWave auction (26 & 40 GHz)
Ofcom is auctioning a total of 5.4 GHz of mmWave spectrum across the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands. This marks a significant milestone for 5G evolution in the UK […]
5G FWA is No Longer An Experiment
5G FWA isn’t just a “nice-to-have” – it’s the future of home connectivity. The latest data from CTIA shows a clear trend: 5G FWA is driving nearly all new broadband growth […]
The End of DISH’s Dream – The U.S. Stays a Three-Player Market
For many years, policymakers, regulators, and industry observers maintained expectations for a fourth national wireless carrier to contend with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This anticipation primarily relied on DISH Network, which […]
3GPP Roadmap for New 5G-Advanced Technologies
The recent Spirent article rightly highlights the potential of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and the role of the 5G Core in enabling monetization. However, 5G-A should be seen primarily as a future-oriented […]
Why Your 5G Icon Doesn’t Always Mean Real 5G
The question is: Actual 5G or Icon-only 5G. A study based on the mobile app SignalTracker shows that nearly 40% of 5G connections are actually 4G, as per PolicyTracker. Actual […]
6 GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use in GCC [WiFi6E & WiFi7]
Wi-Fi is a key resource in the world communications ecosystem. Up to 90% of all mobile device traffic is carried on Wi-Fi. The 6 GHz band is a breakthrough that sets […]
5G NTN Transparent Payload Architecture
When discussing 5G NTN, it’s important to understand what NTN is, how it functions, and the purpose of Transparent Architecture. What is 5G NTN? 5G NTN refers to the integration […]