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AI-powered method improves reliability of next-generation networks

As 5G and 6G networks expand, they promise a future of incredibly fast and reliable wireless connections. A key technology behind this is millimeter-wave (mmWave), which uses very high-frequency radio waves to transmit huge ...

Engineering

Scientists develop ultra-thin absorbers with record-breaking bandwidth

Absorbing layers have been fundamental to advancements in technologies like energy harvesting, stealth systems, and communication networks. These absorbers efficiently capture electromagnetic waves across broad frequency ...

Telecom

Internet calling: US government approves funding for smartphone broadband

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Business

AT&T knows telecoms don't have the best reputation: New outage guarantee aims to fix that

AT&T is trying to address one of the biggest frustrations for wireless phone and internet customers—losing service to outages and still paying for it.

Telecom

New technology doubles radar resolution using novel algorithms

Researchers have developed a new radar signal–processing technology that can dramatically enhance the resolution of existing low-resolution radars. This technology enables precise object recognition using existing hardware ...

Telecom

Charge your phone in your pocket with new wireless technology

A groundbreaking advancement in technology is paving the way for mobile phones and other electronic devices to recharge simply by being kept in a pocket. This innovative system enables wireless charging throughout three-dimensional ...

Telecom

Low-cost vortex beam generators could boost 5G/6G networks

Researchers have developed a 3D-printed device that generates twisting light beams with orbital angular momentum (OAM), a form of rotational energy that can carry more data than regular beams. The efficient, compact and low-cost ...

Telecom

Why does UK lag on 5G mobile connectivity?

By approving a merger of Vodafone and Three in the UK, the country has secured a commitment from the mobile phone operators to invest billions of pounds on 5G connectivity.

Telecom

Research study sets path for a global 5G space network

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough by mapping out the future of space-enabled 5G telecommunications. The 5G Infrastructure Study (5G-IS), funded by ESA's Connectivity and Secure Communications directorate, provides ...