Ofcom has confirmed that the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz frequency bands have been awarded by auction. The frequency bands are likely to be used by mobile network operators to deliver a range of services, including 5G mobile.
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Amazon has launched AWS Wavelength, an AWS infrastructure that enables enterprises and developers to build ultra-low latency applications that can be delivered via the Vodafone 5G network. Amazon says that by embedding AWS compute and storage services at the edge of 5G networks, “AWS Wavelength enables software developers to serve edge computing use cases like machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and video and game streaming.”
BlackBerry today launched BlackBerry Radar H2, a scalable solution enabled for wireless communication with external sensors, such as the BlackBerry Radar Cargo Sensor, for enhanced visibility.
Pebble announced today that they are pledging 1 million US dollars to encourage the development and commercialization of smartstrap projects for Pebble devices.
Cellhire is utilising its eSIM based mobile network, “eSIMsmart”, to provide mobile connectivity over-the-air to its news media customers - print/online, TV, radio and news agencies - in Ukraine.
Nokia has just teased an announcement that will apparently bring HERE services to Samsung’s Gear line of smartwatches.
Google has launched Android 13 for Smart TVs, bringing improvements in accessibility and performance, more customization options, and changes in the UI.
ASUS is offering designers a chance to win a smart watch by coming up with a new face for its ZenWatch smart watch range As part of its Face the Future competition, running from 10 January till 10 February.
Vodafone has successfully used new precision positioning technology to remotely track a vehicle to within just 10 centimetres of its location, an improvement of more than three metres compared with current standard satellite based systems.
Samsung today released the third developer preview of Tizen .NET, an application framework for Tizen app developers.
Nokia has been selected by Union Wireless to swap out its existing RAN equipment with Nokia’s AirScale 4G/5G radio portfolio to modernize its network while supporting the Secure and Trusted Telecommunications Act.
O2 has announced it will begin the rollout of its 5G network this year in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. Other areas of the UK will enjoy rollout from 2020 to coincide with the wider availability of 5G handsets.
