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Rhizomatica has developed HERMES, an open-source digital shortwave radio system that offers improved data rates and encryption for remote locations, utilizing the ionosphere as a communication medium.
How my decision delayed telcos’ entry into Nigeria’s financial space — Sanusi Lamido
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, admitted that his past decision to delay telecommunications companies' entry into Nigeria's financial services sector limited financial inclusion.
While a narrative of corporate exodus from Nigeria persists, a less-discussed group of foreign-backed companies is significantly increasing investments, challenging the prevailing perception.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has unveiled a plan to fully establish a new generation communication network by 2030, targeting comprehensive coverage and leading performance. The initiative includes a 3.8 trillion yuan investment in infrastructur…
IEEE remembers Frank Kuo, a codeveloper of ALOHAnet who helped develop a pioneering wireless packet data network.
The Nigerian Federal Government will provide students with 100MB of free daily data starting October 1, 2026, for approved educational platforms, aiming to bridge the digital education gap.
China Unicom and Huawei deployed a dedicated 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing to support over 2,000 competing robots. This network provides low latency and high uplink speeds, crucial for real-time coordination and data transmission …
STC Reduce Un 2.1% Su Beneficio Semestral Pero Eleva Un 3.8% Sus Ingresos
Saudi Telecom Company (STC), a major shareholder of Telefónica, reported a net profit of 7.319 million Saudi riyals (1.692 million euros) for the first half of 2026, a 2.1% decrease from the same period last year. However, the company's revenue grew 3.8% to 40.110 million…
A postdoctoral researcher at the Polytechnic University of Milan in Italy, studying V2X, digital twins, and AI enabled wireless networks, discusses how 5G-inspired V2X tech lets vehicles share sensors on the open road.
Nvidia is reportedly seeking a Chinese base-station maker, Jiaxian Communications, to collaborate on developing AI-powered 6G systems for overseas markets, with trial networks potentially by 2027-2028.
A new AI framework uses LiDAR and geospatial data to predict Representative Clutter Height (RCH) more accurately for satellite ground station siting, significantly outperforming current ITU standards. This interpretable model improves radio propagation analysis by precise…
Vodafone has settled a long-running legal claim filed by 62 of its former franchisees who alleged the mobile phone group “unjustly enriched” itself at their expense by up to £85m.
BSNL's satellite phone has been available for public use since 2018, but a recent social media post highlighting its price tag of Rs 1,34,166 has brought it into the spotlight. The device is a dedicated handset with a physical antenna that connects directly to a geostatio…
Nokia dominated the cellphone market from 1998 to 2012, selling nearly 40% of the world's mobile devices. However, the rise of the smartphone era led to the company's downfall.
Virgin Media fined £28m by Ofcom for preventing customers from cancelling contracts. The company used deliberate call-dropping tactics and unnecessary call transfers.
5G's surprise killer app is home broadband, with fixed wireless access serving over 14 million US customers. It repurposes the same towers and spectrum as mobile devices, providing broadband at a lower cost than fiber deployment.
Rice researchers showed that self-curving radio beams can confuse direction-finding anti-jamming systems and make a jammer harder to localize.
Charter Communications data breach affects 4.9 million accounts
ShinyHunters says it stole data from Charter Communications, and Have I Been Pwned says the leak affects 4.9 million accounts.