Despite on-going economic challenges and some tricky regulatory issues, Africa is fast approaching the 1 billion mobile subscriptions landmark. The continued rollout of 3G and 4G networks, as well as an influx of low-cost smartphones, is changing the face ... ( read original story ...)
Australia slumps to 51st in internet speed rankings – behind Sri Lanka and KENYA
The original premise of the National Broadband Network vowed it would make Australia a world leader in internet connectivity. But its slow adoption and those who have NBN have reported failing connections and slow data. By 2020 a global roll-out of a 5G ... ( read original story ...)
LTE architecture
I understand that the LTE uses a different set of transmission antennas compared to those used for the 3G service, is that correct ? Do the LTE towers transmit and receive 3G as well, or is this an entirely different system ? If the LTE system is not ... ( read original story ...)
EU agrees on UHF spectrum coordination to drive 5G roll-out in 2020
The EU has agreed to coordinate the use of the ultra-high frequency (470-790MHz) spectrum band for wireless communications as it looks towards 5G deployment. The decision, passed by the European Parliament on Wednesday, will see the band used by telcos for ... ( read original story ...)
Reports Says 5G Market Will Expand Over The Next Five Years
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has already begun an assessment of the allocation of 5G frequencies, according to the report, while Asia Pacific 5G technology market share is predicted to exhibit significant growth prospects over the forecast ... ( read original story ...)
After Jio, Micromax plans to launch entry-level 4G VoLTE feature phone
NEW DELHI: Micromax Informatics is betting on a cheap feature phone that supports 4G VoLTE calls to revive its fortunes after getting pushed to the wall by aggressive Chinese rivals. The feature is otherwise available only on smartphones and Micromax is ... ( read original story ...)
We’re ramping up our mobile black spot rollout
We have activated an additional 34 of up to 250 innovative 4G data-only small cells to a number of other communities to ensure more of rural and regional Australia has access to fast connectivity. We’re also speeding up our rollout even further and ... ( read original story ...)