DOCOMO to Offer Japan's Fastest 5G SA Service for Downloads Up to 6.6Gbps

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it will initiate the commercial deployment of New Radio-Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) across three frequency bands---Sub-6 (3.7GHz and 4.5GHz bands) and millimeter-wave (28GHz band)---for high-speed transmissions connecting two 5G base stations and simultaneously transmitting/receiving across multiple frequencies supported by these stations.

Everything you need to know: UKTIN’s Core Networking EWG Future Capability Paper

A series of Future Capability Papers, authored by the UKTIN Expert Working Groups, are being published over the coming months. Find out more here.

UKTIN spoke to Neil McRae, Chair of the UKTIN Core Networking Expert Working Group, to learn more about the group’s paper.

AST SpaceMobile Announces First Five Commercial Satellites Completed Final Assembly and Ready for Shipment the First Week of August

Shipment to Cape Canaveral planned for the first week of August with a 7-day launch window in September

The first five commercial satellites are the largest-ever commercial communications arrays deployed in low Earth orbit, designed to provide cellular broadband and support other government applications

NTN and Direct-to-Cellular Markets to Exceed US$17 Billion by 2032, with Apple and Starlink Leading the Charge

The Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) market is entering a new mass adoption phase. During 2H 2024, the iOS release 18, and Android 15 are set to introduce satellite messaging as a core feature, enabling millions of devices worldwide to tap into satellite connectivity.

Open-RAN Investment by Operators to Surge in Next Five Years Reaching $39 Billion, as Operators Focus on Maximising Network Efficiency

A new study by Juniper Research, the foremost experts in telecommunications markets, has found that annual operator investment into O-RAN (Open Radio Access Networks) will reach $11 billion in 2029; rising from $2 billion in 2024.

This culmination of nearly $40 billion of global investment into AI network automation by 2029 will be driven by the need to cater for increasing cellular connections and data.

Telecoms Trailblazers: A Day in the Life of Saba Al-Rubaye

Hello, I'm Saba Al-Rubaye, a Professor of Telecommunications and Autonomous Systems at Cranfield University's School of Aerospace, Transport, and Manufacturing. I also lead research and development at the Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre, focusing on advancing 6G technology, digital twin and air mobility solutions. I am a member of UKTIN’s Non-Terrestrial Networking Expert Working Group.

PORT OF BLYTH BECOMES TECH HUB WITH PRIVATE 5G NETWORK INNOVATION LAB

A private 5G network-enabled Innovation Lab is set to transform the Port of Blyth into the UK North East’s premier technology hub, providing unprecedented access to 5G technology for industries in the North East region.

Boldyn Networks, a leader in shared communications infrastructure, will create a dynamic environment for businesses of all sizes to develop and test 5G-based products, driving growth and innovation in the region’s key sectors, including the offshore renewable energy (ORE) sector.