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Below you will find a selection of our latest blog posts that are designed to give you an insight into trending topics and general mobile technology concepts.

Enhancements to 5G Data Transfer – Part 2

In Part 1 of this post, we looked at how enhancements within the 5G Core and RAN, including L4S, user plane redundancy, multi-access PDU sessions and network slicing , are transforming the way data is managed inside the network. These developments ...
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3rd November 2025

Enhancements to 5G Data Transfer – Part 1

As 5G continues to mature and the first wave of 5G Advanced deployments emerge, the focus of innovation is shifting from raw speed and headline latency figures to how the network behaves under real-world conditions. The next generation of ...
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20th October 2025

The Role of Network APIs in Enabling Next-Gen Connectivity

As 5G networks continue to be deployed globally, there is a focus on innovation, monetisation, and supporting a range of market verticals, including automotive, broadcasting, government, healthcare, and industrial. How is 5G supporting the ...
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6th October 2025

5G Data Privacy: Risks, Laws, & Security Challenges Explained

As Standalone 5G networks continue their global rollout (albeit at a relatively slow pace), the conversation that fuelled the rollout of NSA 5G has shifted away from sheer speed and connectivity and headed towards other areas of critical concern, ...
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25th July 2025
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AI+

2024 emerged as a breakout year for AI. Further improvements to LLMs allowed for multi-modal content generation, and the increased efficiency and reduced cost of foundational models allowed for an increasing number of AI use cases. We saw ...
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27th January 2025
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How 5G Supports Lawful Interception

The idea of a government being able to intercept its citizens’ communications is that of an Orwellian novel. In reality, to a degree, communication interception is a possibility. In contrast to 1984, for government bodies to intercept data, there is ...
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16th October 2024
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The Evolution of Connectivity – Exploring 5G DAS

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the demand for faster and more reliable communication networks is ever-growing. Enter 5G, the fifth generation of wireless technology, promising unprecedented speeds, reduced latency, and better ...
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6th August 2024
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What is a Neutral Host Network?

Mitigating the costs of RAN deployment In 5G, the capital cost of deploying the 5G NG-RAN is significant, particularly with higher frequency bands such as mmWave (Millimeter Wave), which will require significant investment in small cell deployments ...
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16th January 2024
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5G NTN (Non Terrestrial Networks)

As the CW’s International Conference (CWIC) draws closer it is interesting to see the great line up of topics; it is truly “From the Moon to the Deep Blue Sea”. As such, I thought I’d provide a little background for NTN, particularly in the context ...
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29th November 2023
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A Timeline from 1G to 5G: The Evolution of Mobile Communication

In the past few decades, mobile communication has witnessed remarkable advancements, transforming the way we connect, communicate, and access information. From the early days of brick-sized mobile phones with limited capabilities to today’s sleek ...
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11th August 2023
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What is Small Cell Technology?

Small cell technology refers to a type of wireless communication infrastructure that is designed to enhance network capacity and coverage in areas with high user density or limited space. It involves the deployment of small, low-powered cellular ...
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9th June 2023
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AI and 5G Use Cases – How AI Uplifts 5G Technology

AI and 5G use cases AI (Artificial Intelligence) and 5G are two of the most transformative technologies of our time. In combination, they have the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work. In this blog post, we will explore the link ...
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17th April 2023

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