Dan Oliver

Report According to a new report from PwC, by the year 2030, the use of 5G in the healthcare industry will contribute $530bn to global GDP, making it the primary sector to benefit from 5G.

Networking When fiber can’t get the job done, operators are turning to microwave technology to develop backhaul transport networks between 5G sites and the core network.

Awards For over a decade, the Mobile Industry Awards has recognised the best of the mobile sector, and the 2021 nominations phase is now live.

Report To mark the launch of its ‘State of the Mobile Union’ report, RootMetrics has produced an infographic to illustrate how mobile network operators are doing in the US.

Report According to a new report from PwC, by the year 2025, 5G will have a huge impact on global GDP, with a period of aggressive growth resulting in gains of $1.3tn dollars by 2030.

Networking Ericsson's new network slicing supports multiple networks, each delivering different service types, which can be allocated in just one millisecond.

Report A new Verizon survey reveals that seven in 10 business decision-makers (BDMs) say that 5G will help their company overcome the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Report 5G and Wi-Fi 6 will go hand-in-hand, and the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WAB) has revealed the critical requirements for the two technologies to work together.

Networking It may be a while before many of us get back inside an office, but when we do, NEC has taken a big step towards delivering mmWave 5G coverage into a business environment.

Report In its 2021 TMT Predictions report, Deloitte has focussed on 5G health concerns, debunking many of the myths around mobile networking technology.

Artificial intelligence Nokia and China Mobile have successfully trialled AI-powered radio access (RAN) on a live 5G network, demonstrating improved efficiency and cost cost savings.

Networking By enabling networking slicing for 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) Nokia has provided CSPs with the opportunity to deliver tiered services using resource and network allocation.

App development Verizon and Unity Technologies have joined forces to promote how 5G and mobile edge computing (MEC) can enable new 3D games and experiences.

Driverless vehicles Aurrigo, an autonomous vehicle specialist, will develop a ten-seater shuttle, running from Bletchley train station to MK Dons Stadium, as part of the MK 5G Create Project.

Education Mobilitie, the largest privately-held wireless infrastructure company in the US, is deploying a 5G network across the campus of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida.

Research Reviews.org, an Australian comparison site, has found a novel way of illustrating just how much more speed consumers can expect from a 5G device against one connected to a 4G network.

Infrastructure Google Cloud and Nokia have announced a global partnership to bring new solutions for communications service providers (CSPs) to develop network infrastructures, built on a cloud-native 5G Core.

Entertainment BBC Studios, EE, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Talesmith and Dimension Studios have launched The Green Planet 5G AR Consortium.

Hardware MediaTek has announced the availability of its 7nm Dimensity 800U chipset in Europe.

Infrastructure Vodafone and Telefonica have announced plans to commercialise the UK’s largest 5G tower company, Cornerstone, transferring shareholdings to Vantage Towers, ahead of its IPO.

Networks Pivotal Commware has used its Holographic Beam Forming technology to extend mmWave 5G coverage outdoors for Verizon’s Ultra Wideband subscribers.

Industry Following a successful trial at Oakland International Container Terminal, Nokia will provide its DAC LTE/5G private wireless network to Terminal 5 of the Port of Seattle.

Business Senior BT executive Katherine Ainley will join Ericsson UK and Ireland as CEO in February, bringing a renewed focus on 5G for the Swedish multinational.

Research Despite the best efforts of wireless carriers, a new survey has illustrated that confused marketing around 5G in the US has led to confusion amongst consumers.