Telco and Tech News and Insights
Charting a Path to the C-Suite with Eugina Jordan of Telecom Infra Project
Traditionally speaking, the telecommunications industry has been male-dominated with C-suite and corporate board room positions filled predominantly by men. But for women in telecom, this doesn’t mean that the C-Suite is out of reach. Joining host Carrie Charles for this episode of 5G Talent Talk is Eugina Jordan, CMO of Telecom Infra Project, to discuss her journey on climbing that corporate ladder and breaking into the C-Suite.
TERAGO Launches Canada’s First Private 5G MMwave Network at McMaster University’s Research Institute
TERAGO has established Canada’s premier 5G MMwave private network for Industry 4.0 research at McMaster University’s new Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) in Hamilton, Ontario. Over the next three years, this network will enable researchers to test and develop advanced manufacturing technologies utilizing 5G MMwave capabilities.
Small Cells World Summit 2023
Event Start Date: 23rd May, 2023
Event End Date: 24th May, 2023
Location: London
Venue: Novotel London West
ISRO/NSIL Launches 36 OneWeb Satellites: Milestone for Global Connectivity
OneWeb’s 18th successful launch expands its satellite constellation to 618, marking a crucial step in providing global coverage. The LVM3 launch vehicle contributes to India’s prominent role in the commercial launch service market.
5G FWA Poised to Challenge Traditional Fixed Broadband
According to ABI Research, 5G fixed-wireless access (FWA) services are increasingly being seen as a competitive alternative to traditional fixed broadband in both developed and emerging markets. The firm predicts that the number of 5G subscriptions of FWA could reach 72 million by 2027, which would represent 35% of the total fixed-wireless market.
Intel’s Exit from the 5G Laptop Market: Reasons and Future Implications
Intel made headlines recently as it withdrew from the 5G laptop market, ceasing its partnership with MediaTek. This development was not entirely unexpected, as analysts pointed to the underwhelming sales of 5G laptops and Intel’s ongoing struggles with 5G devices.
5G Capacity and Coverage Hinge on Mid-Band Spectrum
A recent white paper from 5G Americas explores ways to enhance the accessibility of exclusive, licensed mid-band spectrum for mobile network operators in the US.
Episode 8 – How Software is Changing the Telecom Vendor Landscape
Legendary tech entrepreneur Marc Andreessen’s famous “software is eating the world” perspective may already over a decade old, but we are only beginning to see the story played out in telecom. In this episode, we’re joined by Amdocs’ Niall Norton to discuss how software is changing the telecom vendor landscape. It’s a 40-minute recap on the development of the modern telco industry with an executive who’s been on both sides (and both ends!) of the table. Extra insights from Francis Haysom on how “support systems” are legacy terminology and how telcos have more to gain than they have to lose
India’s 6G Initiative: PM Modi Unveils Bharat 6G Mission and 6G Test Bed
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced the Bharat 6G Vision Document, which aims to accelerate the adoption of new technology in India, and launched the 6G research and development test bed. The document was developed by a technology innovation group on 6G, consisting of members from various government ministries, research institutions, academia, standardization bodies, telecom service providers, and industry. The group will help to create a roadmap and action plans for 6G in India.
The 6G test bed, launched alongside the document, will offer a platform for industry, academic institutions, and others to test and validate evolving technologies.








