Before the advent of Rel.17, IoT deployments were plagued by connectivity challenges, especially in remote and rural areas. Terrestrial networks often fall short in providing reliable coverage, resulting in data […]
Regenerative vs Transparent 5G NTN Satellite Architectures
So Fast, It’s Unreal: Japan’s Internet Can Download All of Netflix in One Second
Imagine being able to download every HD video on Netflix in just one second… Now, with Japan, we can say yes. Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) achieved […]
Android 16 will include alerts for fake cell towers and suspicious networks
The upcoming Android 16 release introduces a critical new security feature: Network Notification Warnings This enhancement is designed to alert users in real time when their mobile devices are exposed […]
O2 UK Fixed VoLTE Flaw that Exposed User Mobile Location Data UPDATE
Vulnerability Details: CVE-2024-53026. It is a vulnerability affecting O2 UK’s VoLTE/IMS service, disclosed in mid-May 2025. Rated Low, with a CVSS v3 score of 3.5. It has a limited impact on confidentiality […]
What is Network Slicing? Is it Real?
Network Slicing is essentially the ability to divide your network into individual use cases, each tailored to provide specialised services. Traditionally, in 4G, the APN (Access Point Name) was probably […]
6G Role in Solving 5G Multiple Architecture Issue
For the introduction of 5G, 3GPP has specified five possible configurations, or ‘options’, for connecting to an EPC or a new 5G core network (six if the current 4G system […]
Why Synchronization is Critical in 5G Networks
Synchronization in 5G ensures precise timing and coordination across the network, enabling key technologies like TDD, beamforming, and ultra-low latency. 5G TDD networks utilise the same frequency for both uplink […]
Transparent 5G NTN NG-RAN Architecture
The 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) integrates satellite and airborne platforms with terrestrial 5G networks to provide ubiquitous coverage. The Next-Generation Radio Access Network (NG-RAN) architecture in 5G NTN can be designed to […]
Interworking Security Between 5G and EPC
Interworking security between 5G and EPC involves managing security contexts during mobility between the two systems. This ensures that the UE can maintain secure connections regardless of the access […]
VoLTE Roaming Global Coverage (2025)
As of April 2025, the global landscape of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) roaming agreements has expanded significantly, reflecting the industry’s shift towards all-IP voice services and decommissioning legacy 2G/3G networks. […]
Widespread Power Outage hits Spain and Portugal
The blackout, which began around midday, disrupted essential infrastructure, including mobile networks, internet services, and emergency communication systems. In both Spain and Portugal, users experienced difficulties with voice calls, and […]