LTE stories

LTE and 5G critical communications investment to surge from USD $5.4bn in 2025 to more than USD $9.2bn by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.

BAI wins contract to build private 5G radio network and mobile coverage for the new driverless Sydney Metro West underground line.

Nexcom launches the fanless NDiS B340 edge PC with a dockable PCIe module, targeting compact, high-I/O industrial and retail deployments.

Huawei kit swap-out blamed as London’s 5G speeds and reliability fall behind Glasgow and other UK cities, new analysis suggests.

Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.

Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.

Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.

Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.

2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.

The global IoT device count will exceed 20 billion in 2024, with China dominating cellular connections amid evolving tech trends and revised growth forecasts.

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular offers a slimmer, tougher design with 24-hour battery life and innovative health features like hypertension alerts and sleep scoring.

BAI Communications has acquired Titan ICT to enhance its private network offerings, combining expertise in mission-critical communications for mining and energy sectors.

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ in Australia with AI features, from AUD $849, offering enhanced performance and a larger display for productivity and leisure.

Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.

As businesses embrace digital transformation, SD-WAN provides agile, secure networking solutions, debunking myths about latency and separate security needs.

Westcon-Comstor expands partnership with Cradlepoint into Taiwan, enhancing distribution of advanced 5G and LTE WWAN solutions for enterprises and public sector.

Wireless Logic gains authorised reseller status for SpaceX's Starlink, enhancing global IoT deployment capabilities by incorporating Low Earth Orbit satellite connectivity.

Over half of Australian businesses suffer at least 1-2 hours of weekly downtime due to network failure amid heightened operational costs and security breaches.

Cradlepoint partners with Australian MSP Switch to offer improved wireless connectivity solutions, benefiting clients like Renascent Construction and Guardian Childcare.

Elsight’s Halo communications system is set to be crucial in managing Australia’s anticipated surge in drone air traffic, from 1.5m to 60m flights by 2043, says a Scyne Advisory report.