Mobile networks

08 Jul 21

Competition watchdog may probe Motorola’s Airwave network for emergency services

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

The Airwave network is used exclusively by emergency services for communications in the field. It is encrypted and secure and its exclusivity avoids possible congestion issues that can present themselves on commercial networks. The network was established in 2000 by BT before being acquired by Motorola for £817m in 2015.…

11 Jun 21

Early 6G research suggests a broader range of frequencies could be possible

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

Commercial 5G networks launched in 2019 with promises of lower latency and higher data rates. To expand this functionality, it is thought that 6G networks will need to utilise the higher frequency Terahertz bands. However, at higher frequencies these waves become harder to manage, making it easy to lose connection. New…