Huawei launches 5G multi-mode chipset, 5G CPE Pro
Huawei has launched its 5G multi-mode chipset Balong 5000, along with the first commercial 5G device powered by it, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro. Balong 5000 officially unlocks the 5G era. The chipset supports a broad range of 5G products in addition to smartphones,...
The impact of blockchain on telecoms
With the blockchain expected to contribute almost $1 billion to the telecoms sector within the next five years, the technology clearly offers more than just a vehicle for cryptocurrency. From smart contracts to speeding up inter-carrier settlements, the blockchain has...
New year brings new and improved technologies
Every year starts with excitement as many new tech trends and technologies emerge that are fast changing the way we work and interact with others. In fact, technology is revolutionising the way we do business. Cloud-based communications has proven to be a substantial...
Ericsson, Qualcomm complete 5G data call on 2.6 GHz band
Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies have achieved a non-standalone (NSA) 5G New Radio (NR) data call on 2.6 GHz, adding a new frequency band to those successfully tested for commercial deployment. The bi-directional downlink and uplink data call was made at the...
ZTE, Heavy Reading release 5G transport white paper
ZTE has released the white paper "Meeting 5G Transport Requirements With FlexE" together with the consulting firm Heavy Reading. Based on the new trends of the 5G network architecture and the new requirements for the transport network, the white paper focuses on the...
Gemalto advances global IoT connectivity
To meet booming global demand for Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) IoT connectivity, Gemalto has announced a platform of innovative Cinterion IoT Modules based on the latest Qualcomm 9205 LTE IoT modem. The new solution is designed to support global LTE M and NB IoT...
SA’s Routed signs expansion agreement for Ubersmith
Routed, a vendor-neutral cloud infrastructure provider in South Africa, signed an expansion agreement to take further advantage of subscription business management software from Ubersmith, an INAP company. The company uses the Ubersmith software suite to automate...
VoIP: king of the cost-savers
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) wanting to keep overheads in check during another challenging fiscal year for South Africa, VoIP is king of the cost savers. VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is unique amongst cost-cutting measures in that it...
STC offers IPv6 for infrastructure and cloud services
Smart Technology Centre (STC) is one of the first Internet service providers (ISPs) in South Africa to roll out a full production Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) connectivity to its client's infrastructure and cloud services. "In essence, an IP address provides a...
China Mobile, Nokia launch 5G hybrid indoor radio solution
Nokia and China Mobile Research Institute have launched the industry's first hybrid indoor radio solution with location services to meet 5G connectivity demands inside busy large buildings such as business campuses and shopping malls. The jointly developed 5G hybrid...
Interdependence key for a vibrant telecoms sector
We're all familiar with the adage: change is the only constant. And it's often how we respond and adapt to this inevitability that determines continued success and growth. This is true for individuals as well as businesses, institutions and even sectors. By Thinus...
Liquid Telecom partners to expand WiFi access
Liquid Telecom SA has partnered with The Western Cape Government (WCG) to increase the number of free public WiFi hotspots across the region from 178 to 1 600. This will mean that 6,6-million residents will soon have greater access to public WiFi located at government...