25 Oct 2022

IDTechEx Explore Key 5G Trends to Watch Out for From 2023 Onwards
Where does 5G stand three years after its first commercialization in 2019? Let's start with the frequency band. We know that the sub-6 GHz (3.5 - 7 GHz) and millimeter wave (mmWave, >24 GHz) bands are the two new bands among the spectrum covered in 5G. Despite the hype surrounding mmWave, according to IDTechEx's "5G Market 2023-2033: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players" report, 53% of 5G commercial/pre-commercial services are actually based on sub-6 GHz, with mmWave accounting only for less than 10% of the market.
16 Mar 2022

MWC 2022: Trends in futuristic applications and network infrastructure
The MWC event in Barcelona earlier this month gathered more than 60,000 mobile experts from all around the world. From digital applications to network infrastructure, IDTechEx was there to cover major developments in the industry! Here are some of the key trends we observed at MWC2022 Barcelona.
15 Dec 2021

4 Challenges That 5G Open RAN Advocates Must Solve
As of mid-2021, 5G is a reality in at least 78 nations. 5G is now being used in consumer sectors such as 5G smartphones, 5G broadband (fixed wireless access), and augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) games.
21 Oct 2021

Who Is Winning at 6G?
Several billion dollars have been put on the table for 6G Communication so far. The IDTechEx report "6G Communications Market, Devices, Materials 2021-2041" reveals how Europe, North America, and East Asia are all strongly committed to this dream. So who is ahead in the race to mass deployment maybe in 2030?
15 Sep 2021

5G From 2022 Onward: Deployment Status, Industry Challenges, & Market
5G is paving the way for a fully digitalized and connected world. The past two years have seen many new field trials and an accelerating number of commercial rollouts. Moreover, 5G is starting to be adopted in a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to healthcare.
Update interview
8 Jul 2021

Ericsson
IDTechEx had an interview with Roger Galuban (Senior product manager responsible for Ericsson's 5G indoor solutions) on 21st May 2021, answers to a questionnaire and discussion regarding 5G developement can be seen below.
Event summary
17 Mar 2021

5G at MWC Shanghai 2021 (Part 2)
In this two-part premium article IDTechEx include some of the key highlights from the presentations given at MWC 21.
Event summary
15 Mar 2021

5G at MWC Shanghai 2021 (Part 1)
In this two-part premium article IDTechEx include some of the key highlights from the presentations given at MWC 21.
Background
28 Oct 2020

Ericsson (5G)
Founded in 1876, Ericsson provides communications technology and services, including software and infrastructure services, especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud.
Update
28 Oct 2020

Huawei (5G)
Huawei is currently the top company in infrastructure, followed by Nokia and Ericsson. They are also the leader in 5G technology.
Full profile interview
20 Oct 2020

Covestro
Covestro is the leading supplier of plastics products, focusing primarily on polycarbonates resin and polyerethanes. IDTechEx spoke with the R&D team for the use of polycarbonates in 5G infrastructure
Update
10 Oct 2020

AAC Technologies
AAC Technologies are a leading manufacturer of electromagnetic haptic actuators such as ERM motors and LRAs.
28 Sep 2020

Keolis Launches 5G Autonomous Electric Vehicle Trial
Keolis launched a new autonomous self-driving, electric minibus trial in Stockholm, Sweden, using 5G technology to remotely control and supervise the vehicle. This trial aims to explore the safe introduction of self-driving autonomous electric vehicles in complex urban areas with a view to optimising route planning and traffic.
External press release
12 Aug 2020

New Solar Energy Optics
Finnish technology company ICS has developed a unique technology platform and a film solution providing a 5-10% increase in energy output for conventional solar modules - and even higher gains for more advanced applications.
Full profile interview: SWOT
4 May 2020

CommScope (antennas)
5 Dec 2019

Pirelli Developing Tyres to Interact with 5G Network
Pirelli is the first tyre company in the world to transmit information detected by intelligent tyres regarding the road surface via the 5G network.
30 Oct 2019

IoT Applications: Great Opportunities to Come
Internet of Things is considered the third revolution of the computer, after the first revolution of bringing computing to governments and big companies and the second one to the public via PC and smartphone.
22 Oct 2019

IoT Applications: Connecting the EDGE USA 2019
Nov 20-21 | Santa Clara, CA 10% Attendee Discount - Ends Friday, 1 November