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Interactivity test – how to simultaneously measure the fundamental performance characteristics of 5G mobile networks – Telecoms.com https://telecoms.com/wp-content/themes/telecoms.com/assets/images/dummy/tcoms-logo.png Partner Resources Written by Rohde & Schwarz 1 hour ago To understand the ability of a 5G network slice to support a particular use case such as Industry 4.0 or Augmented Reality, it is necessary to measure

Sony Interactive Entertainment has been sued by nine million claimants who accuse the company of “overpricing” PlayStation games, according to a report in Sky News. The users of the gaming console manufacturer have accused Sony of “ripping people off” with games and in-game purchases on its online store, the outlet further said. The collective action

CityFibre has repainted its branding in a bid to bring some clarity to the UK fibre broadband market and ultimately to further its own full fibre agenda. Alongside the brand refresh, the fibre network builder is carrying out a broad marketing drive to push the benefits of full fibre, versus part-fibre broadband services, something it

Innovations with 5G New Calling are making claims procedures for automobiles more efficient and convenient. The goal is to accelerate damage assessment and streamline the auto repair process for consumers. By transitioning to an online claims process, consumers and insurance agencies can achieve better results and improve end-to-end efficiencies. For example, through high-definition video and

iPhone 14 series launch is rumoured to be three weeks away and ahead of the September 7 event, it has been reported that Apple is expected to unveil a total of seven hardware including iPhone smartphones and iPad tablets. As per the lineup of smartphones shared by Evan Blass, the Cupertino-based company is said to

UK-based telecommunications tower company Helios Towers reported today 25% revenue growth YoY in H1 2022 to US$265.4 million, predominantly driven by its acquisition sprees across Africa. Excluding the acquisitions in Senegal, Madagascar and Malawi, the towerco reported its revenue increased 12% YoY while results at Group level saw organic growth from tenancies increase by 20%

South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung will invest KRW 20 trillion (around $16 billion) into a new semiconductor research and development complex in Giheung, Korea. Samsung plans to invest about KRW 20 trillion by 2028 to set up a 109,000 square meter facility within its Giheung campus which will crank out advanced research on next-generation

WhatsApp announced on Wednesday that its users will now be able to transfer their complete chat history from Android to iOS and vice-versa. This feature was initially announced last year during the Galaxy Unpacked event. Prior to it, WhatsApp users had to rely on third-party apps to transfer their chat history or just lose it

UK telco VMO2 is looking to take on more people in paid apprenticeship roles with five new schemes covering digital marketing, cyber security, quantity surveying, network cabling and DevOps. VMO2 will boost its current roster of 40 apprenticeship schemes with five more focussed on digital marketing, cyber security, quantity surveying, network cabling and DevOps. This

Australian fixed and mobile operator TPG Telecom’s financial results show net profits increased by more than 114% YoY reaching A$167 million, driven by the sale of the operator’s tower assets. The results showed service revenue grew 0.7%, reaching A$2,190 million in the first six months of 2022. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA),

Chromecast with Google TV — the company’s solution to turn your regular television into a smart TV — was launched in India in July. While users in the US and other countries had access to the device two years ago, when it first made its debut, those of us in India could pick from devices

According to a report by analyst outfit Dell’Oro Group, the overall 2G-5G RAN infrastructure equipment market declined in the second quarter. Dell’Oro reckons ‘preliminary’ findings suggest that positive momentum in the Radio Access Network (RAN) market over the past four years is ‘losing some steam.’ The overall 2G-5G RAN infrastructure equipment market, which included hardware

Finnish telco Elisa has fired up new 5G networks across Lapland, extending its coverage to 197 locations and 9 ski centres in Finland. Kemijärvi, Keminmaa and Pelkosenniemi in Lapland are now covered by Elisa’s 5G network, as well as the Pyhätunturi ski center. In Pelkosenniemi it will initially cover the built-up area east of Pyhätunturi,

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is attempting to walk away from his deal to acquire Twitter, is seeking documents from advertising technology firms as part of his quest to gain more information on bot and spam accounts on Twitter, according to filings in a Delaware court on Thursday. Twitter has sued the Tesla chief executive,

UK operator EE is using a new AI infused anti-spam firewall to bat away a flood of scam calls and texts from fraudsters, and has blocked 11 million calls since it spun up in July. EE has deployed some new firewall technology which uses AI to review calls passing through UK Calling Line Identification from

US telecoms operator AT&T will contribute up to $6 million towards an initiative to drive digital literacy across the US, aimed at more than 65,000 people. The commitment, which linked to an existing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative announced in 2021 to spend $2 million towards low-cost broadband service offerings between 2021 and 2023, will

Apple is expected to increase the price of the Pro models in its upcoming iPhone 14 lineup, according to details shared by an analyst. In an investor report, a Wedbush analyst has stated that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max could see a price increase of $100 (roughly Rs. 8,000), in comparison

Philippine telco PLDT’s wireless subsidiary Smart has teamed up with US satellite and comms firm Omnispace to develop space-based 5G applications. The collaboration has the mission statement of exploring and demonstrating the capabilities of 5G comms using LEO satellites. This follows the launch of the initial phase of Omnispace Spark – which the company describes