Internet of Things
Lucic: 5G frequency bands to be allocated at end-2024
BELGRADE - Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lucic said on Tuesday Serbian authorities would allocate 5G frequency bands at the end of the year and that almost the entire territory of Serbia would be covered by a 5G network by 2027.
5G Boost: Bulgaria's Connectivity Projects Pave Path Along Borders
Bulgaria is set for a significant tech upgrade along its borders with the implementation of two major 5G connectivity projects. The initiatives, part of the trans-European transport corridor Orient/East-Mediterranean, have received substantial funding from the Connecting Europe Facility.
Bulgaria Sets Ambitious Goal: 80% 5G Coverage by 2025
Bulgaria is poised to achieve a major connectivity milestone with plans to provide 5G access to 80% of its population by the close of 2025, as announced by Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Grigori Grigorov.
Smart meters to launch on Jan 1
Special tariffs will come into effect on January 1 for consumers who use smart meters for electricity consumption, designed by electricity suppliers in compliance with the decisions of the Ministry of Environment and Energy for the new framework that will determine retail electricity as of 2024.
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Huawei renews patent licensing deal with Ericsson
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said on Aug. 25 it had renewed a licensing agreement with Ericsson to use each other's technologies, in a rebuff to U.S. warnings about the risk of espionage by Beijing.
Huawei has been at the center of an intense technological rivalry between China and the United States, which suspects the company of spying for Beijing, accusations Huawei denies.
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1st domestic communication satellite to be launched in 2024
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır has announced that Türkiye's first domestic communication satellite, Türksat-6A, will be launched into space in March 2024, stating that his ministry has also made significant strides in high-speed 5G telecom networks and artificial intelligence.
Majority of EU countries against network fee levy on Big Tech, sources say
A majority of EU countries have rejected a push by Europe's big telecoms operators to force Big Tech to help fund the rollout of 5G and broadband in the region, people familiar with the matter said.
Washington suspends Export Licenses for Huawei
The US administration has suspended the export licenses of American companies for the production of the Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei and is considering the introduction of а ban, the Financial Times reported.
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Homes Are Only Getting Smarter (infographic)
Global spending on Internet of Things products is forecast to reach $1.1 trillion next year
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Top of Mt. Triglav now covered with 5G
Telecoms operator A1 Slovenija has announced it has expanded its mobile network with the highest 5G base station in Slovenia, enabling 5G access in the wider Kredarica plateau area and the top of Triglav (2,865m), Slovenia’s highest mountain.
Located at 2,514 metres above sea level, the base station is powered by solar panels, wind energy and a generator, A1 said on Friday.
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