Telecoms industry to ‘partly rebound’ in 2021 after difficult 2020, finds Analysys Mason

Virtually every industry has been severely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, with the telecoms sector no different. Yet analyst firm Analysys Mason argues telecoms will return to a modest growth in 2021, led by IoT, 5G and edge opportunities.

In its yearly predictions, Analysys Mason said industry revenue fell by 2.7% ($4.3 billion) in 2020. While noting total revenue will grow 1% on this year's figures, the analyst firm warned that 2019 levels will not be exceeded until...

4 December 2020 | IoT

Ericsson, Qualcomm: 5G will deliver £14.8B growth across three industries

A report commissioned by Ericsson and Qualcomm suggests 5G will deliver almost £15 billion in economic growth across three key industries.

Over three-quarters of UK economic growth is expected to come from the manufacturing, agriculture, and construction industries. Applied to these industries, the report forecasts 5G will create an additional £14.8 billion in economic growth.

John Griffin, Head of Ericsson UK and Ireland, says:

”This new research shows...

17 November 2020 | IoT

Vodafone: ‘Clear majority’ want to see 5G used to transform healthcare

Vodafone’s latest report highlights the public appetite for using technologies such as 5G and the IoT to transform healthcare.

The aforementioned emerging technologies have vast potential for healthcare, especially when combined.

5G-equipped ambulances, for example, could communicate with smart traffic lights to ensure they can pass safely and unhindered. Four in five respondents to Vodafone’s report say they want to see 5G ambulances.

The speed,...

11 November 2020 | IoT

How 5G and big data are ushering in a wider technological revolution

History dictates, that as we readily adopt new technologies and ways of working, that dramatic change is just around the corner. As more private and commercial users pick up on the latest tech trends, we typically see dramatic decreases in prices and affordability of adoption soars.

Just look at steam technologies. The cost of coal diminished by 40% and ultimately sparked the Industrial Revolution. Advancements in printing technology reduced the cost of printed books and...

9 October 2020 | IoT

Deutsche Telekom’s T-Systems becomes a Chainlink node operator for ‘useful’ smart contracts

Deutsche Telekom's business continues its support for blockchain technologies by becoming a node operator for Chainlink, an oracle for smart contracts.

T-Systems is a subsidiary of the German telecoms giant and predominantly focuses on the Internet of Things. The company describes itself as offering integrated solutions "from the secure operation of legacy systems and classical ICT services, the transition to cloud-based services (including international networks, tailored...

22 July 2020 | IoT

Nokia: Video is still the 5G ‘killer app’ for both consumers and enterprises

Research from Nokia suggests that improved video capabilities is still 5G's killer application for both consumers and enterprises.

We’re currently in the middle of a global pandemic and more people than ever are working from home and communicating with their loved ones remotely. Video calls have been vital for many during this period despite them often suffering from poor performance.

According to Nokia’s latest polling, 90 percent of consumers said that...

10 June 2020 | IoT

Nokia successfully completes first phase of 5G deployment at Port of Zeebrugge

Nokia and Belgium’s Port of Zeebrugge have completed the first phase of its 5G-ready and industrial-grade private wireless network deployment.

By integrating the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud platform, Zeebrugge would be able to offer private wireless connectivity to over 100 endpoints across the entire port operations.

Zeebrugge would not only...

26 March 2020 | IoT

Nokia gives operators WINGs: Managed service flies with new 5G IoT capabilities

Nokia has added 5G and edge capabilities to its Worldwide IoT Network Grid (WING) managed service, which aims to help operators capture early IoT market share without investing in infrastructure.

The evolved form of the Nokia WING will allow operators to use new business models and foray into industries like critical public services, remote healthcare, connected cars, and real-time industrial monitoring...

18 March 2020 | IoT

US Cellular announces LTE-M network to optimise IoT connectivity

US Cellular has announced the launch of its LTE-M network on more than 90% of its cell sites across the country – with the intention to have them 100% covered by the end of the second quarter.

The LTE-M network, which is the international cellular standard designed and optimised for IoT connectivity, is a steadfast, secure and an economical solution that helps them connect large amounts of IoT...

11 February 2020 | IoT

Xiaomi to further 5G and AI investment pot to tune of £5.3bn – reports

Chinese hardware manufacturer Xiaomi is set to invest more than 50 billion yuan (£5.3bn) in 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming five years, according to reports.

As first reported by Reuters, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun posted the news on official social media accounts but fell short of disclosing specific investment details.

The company has long...

2 January 2020 | IoT