Internet of Things

• [New] With the leading MNOs in its big markets in Germany and Spain actively expanding their 4G networks and deploying new 5G networks, property revenues will ramp steadily over the next several years. / Inside Towers
• [New] Apple shifted to faster 5G technology last year for its top-of-the-line iPhone 12 series, and plans to add 5G to its lower-cost iPhone SE in 2022. / Nikkei Asia
• [New] A moratorium on BRI coal is in China's self interest and will contribute momentum to global climate politics ahead of the year-end summit in Glasgow. / Financial Post
• [New] The 5G + network would be first deployed at seven major airports in the US in 2021, and subsequently at 25 other airports, in total, by the end of 2022. / Phronesis Partners
• [New] Without new revenue streams, investment in 5G in the UK will stall, and 5G will not deliver its full potential for businesses and consumers across the UK. / Vodafone UK News Centre
• [New] We could expect a new BlackBerry Android phone with 5G connectivity by the end of the first half of 2021. / TechRadar
• [New] Along with foldables, Samsung's Unpacked could include a new Galaxy S21 FE 5G phone, adding a second device to the less expensive FE lineup. / CNet
• [New] Global roaming data traffic from 5G subscribers will increase from 2.6 PB in 2021 to 770 PB by 2026; representing enough data to stream 115 million hours of 4K video from platforms such as Netflix. / Resource Centre
• [New] Global roaming data traffic from 5G subscribers will increase from 2.6 petabytes in 2021 to 770 petabytes by 2026; which Juniper claims represents enough data to stream 115 million hours of 4K video from platforms like Netflix. / National Technology
• [New] Britain has already announced plans to remove kit made by China's Huawei from its 5G telecoms network by the end of 2027. / Reuters
• [New] Demand for semiconductors is not expected to slow down anytime soon with countries such as China aiming to continue driving their 5G and overall digitization efforts over the next few years. / The Asset
• [New] AT&T and Verizon, adds Dell' Oro, should begin in earnest in 2022 and 2023 with their 5G SA networks. / Light Reading
• [New] In 2021, the new Chinese communications service provider, China Broadcasting Network, will begin construction of its 5G SA network. / Light Reading
• [New] The bulk of MCN spend will come from the Asia-Pacific region, powered in the main by China and South Korea as they migrate comparatively early to 5G SA networks and 5GC. / Light Reading
• [New] California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $6 billion broadband bill Tuesday that, among other things, will fund construction of a state-owned fiber network. / Broadband World News
• [New] OnePlus has confirmed that OnePlus Nord 2 5G will feature a 6.43-inch full-HD + Fluid AMOLED display that offers a 90 Hz refresh rate. / Tech2
• [New] OnePlus Nord 2 5G will come with a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 65 W War Charge. / Tech2
• [New] Phase 1 of the broadband constellation will feature around 4,400 satellites to provide reliable internet globally. / TESMANIAN
• [New] OnePlus has now confirmed that the OnePlus Nord 2 5G smartphone will likely be powered by a 4,500 mAh battery with 65 W Warp Charging know-how that claims to supply full day's energy in simply quarter-hour. / Tellusdaily
• [New] While some of the planned constellations are small - Telesat will deliver its service using a fleet of fewer than 300 satellites, and OneWeb has plans to launch 648 - others are massive. / The Globe and Mail
• In addition to mobile broadband, Verizon plans to use C-Band spectrum for its 5G Home Internet fixed wireless access service, which today covers 47 markets using mmWave. / Mobile World Live
• Lucid Motors is delivering a mainstream sedan in 2022 with a range of 653 km/406 miles. / Streetwise Reports

Last updated: 01 August 2021