Japanese researchers develop CMOS transceiver for 300 GHz

by Benedict Chua, Associate EditorResearchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and NTT have developed a novel CMOS-based transceiver for wireless communications at the 300 GHz band -- the first wideband CMOS phased-array system to operate at such elevated frequencies.NTT said the breakthrough opens possibilities "beyond 5G".One of the key features of the proposed design is that it is bidirectional; a great portion of the circuit, including the...

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Singtel installs indoor 5G in Singapore's largest mall

 Singtel has deployed 5G indoors at VivoCity, the largest mall in Singapore. The installation uses advanced small cell radio dot technology running on 3.5GHz spectrum. Singtel’s 5G network offers customers up to 1.2 Gbps downloads.Singtel will extend its in-building 5G coverage to popular malls such as Ngee Ann City and Bugis Junction over the next few months.Singtel recently switched on 28 GHz mmWave 5G in prime locations and has also...

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Telecom Argentina adopts Qwilt’s CDN platform, Cisco infrastructure

Telecom Argentina plans to adopt new open caching solution to deliver high-quality streaming experiences across its network on behalf of global and regional content providers. The solution combines Qwilt’s CDN platform based on Open Caching, with Cisco’s edge compute and networking infrastructure. Digital Alpha is providing a unique, capex-free funding model. “Today’s announcement is the outcome of a deep collaboration among the partners,” said ...

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Singtel to launches Mobile Edge Computing with Azure Stack

Singtel is launching 5G edge compute infrastructure for enterprises. Microsoft Azure Stack is one of the options.Enterprises will be able to use Singtel’s Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) infrastructure to process applications like autonomous guided vehicles, drones, robots, virtual, augmented or mixed reality closer to their end-users. Mr Bill Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Group Enterprise at Singtel said, “The trials for Singtel 5G MEC...

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BT claims unbreakable Wi-Fi with latest consumer gateway

BT introduced new home equipment for its consumer broadband network, promising the UK’s "only unbreakable wi-fi connection for the home backed up by the award-winning EE mobile network."BT Halo 3+ lineup for its Full Fibre service includes a Hybrid Connect device and a new Smart Hub 2 with Wi-Fi Controls to help families manage screen time. BT’s new Hybrid Connect device works with the Smart Hub 2 to automatically connect to the EE mobile network...

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TIM joins European Open RAN initiative

TIM announced its support for the Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) initiative kicked off last month by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone.TIM hopes the initiative will provide strong impetus to new functionality in 5G networks.Major European operators commit to Open RANWednesday, January 20, 2021  O-RAN  Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone Group announced a joint commitment to the rollout of Open...

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