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The sky is not the limit: How 5G/6G integration with satellite networks is transforming global connectivity

Total Telecom

Despite the telcos’ efforts to ensure seamless global communication – ensuring cellular connectivity everywhere and at all times – the investment needed to extend mobile technology to regions where it is commercially difficult to justify building terrestrial base stations is challenging.

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Mobile Test Summit: Key takeaways and trends in 5G-Advanced, NTN and more

RCR Wireless

The latest advancements in testing and deployment of emerging cellular technologies took center stage at the two-day Mobile Test Summit, held in November 2024 and hosted by test and measurement specialist Rohde & Schwarz at its headquarters in Munich.

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AT&T Ordered to Revise Space Coverage Ads Amid Rival Claims

VoIP Review

This decision comes after T-Mobile US raised concerns over an advertisement in AT&T’s “Epic Bad Golf Day” commercial. The ad depicts an AT&T cellular call being relayed through a satellite, misleading viewers into believing the SCS service is already operational. billion devices using its direct-to-cellular technology.

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Where Fiber Doesn't Fit

Broadband Breakfast

5G cellular technology Many people think that FWA and 5G technology are one in the same, but understanding the differences is essential when you are considering which solution best fits your current and future needs and budget. Do you need seamless connectivity for mobile operations?

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Satellite, Direct-to-Cell Connectivity a Lifeline During LA Wildfires

Broadband Breakfast

  To maintain communication, residents and first responders have relied on direct-to-cellular technologies powered by low-Earth orbit satellites, made possible by a new Federal Communications Commission framework for supplementing mobile coverage with satellites adopted in March 2024.

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Vodafone and AST’s Space-Based Partnership Revolutionizes Connectivity

VoIP Review

They have agreements with numerous operators globally, including AT&T , Verizon , and Rakuten Mobile. This network of partnerships, alongside significant existing investments, underscores the strategic importance and potential of satellite-based cellular technology.

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Event Recap: AWS news from Mobile World Congress 2024

AWS Telecommunications

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 welcomed over 100,000 attendees, 2,700+ exhibitors, sponsors and partners, and 1,100 speakers and thought leaders, to explore industry topics including AI, monetization opportunities, and the transformative power of the cloud for telcos.

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