Narrowband IoT

Quectel Expands Its IoT Antenna Portfolio With Six New 4G and 5G Antennas

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Quectel, a global IoT solutions provider, has unveiled six new antennas designed to provide robust connectivity performance for IoT devices.

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  • Quectel, a global IoT solutions provider, has unveiled six new antennas designed to provide robust connectivity performance for IoT devices.
  • The new antennas cover a wide range of use cases from 5G to non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) bringing new capabilities to customers.
  • The Quectel YC0018CA is a 5G SMD antenna that covers 5G New Radio (NR) Sub-6GHz frequency bands.
  • The Quectel YECN028AA is a 5G or NTN external antenna that supports the 410-470MHz, 617-960MHz and 1425-6000MHz frequency bands.

Who is leading the race of innovating and commercializing the 5G standard, paving the way for a more connected world?

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, the leading provider of intelligent patent analytics, brings unprecedented transparency to one of the world's most important technologies and complex licensing markets in their 2023 report, "Who Is Leading the 5G Patent Race?" With the next wave of the industrial revolution powered by advances in mobile networks, nearly every industry will rely on connectivity standards like 5G. Innovators contributing to the standard and covering their innovations with standard essential patents (SEPs) are best positioned to dominate and commercialize in this growing market. Every week, 7-to-9-digit figure licensing deals in 5G are negotiated, while lack of transparency makes defining the market volume and market share difficult, in some cases even resulting in court disputes.

Key Points: 
  • With the next wave of the industrial revolution powered by advances in mobile networks, nearly every industry will rely on connectivity standards like 5G.
  • "The 5G revolution is reshaping our world," said Tim Pohlmann, CEO and Founder of IPlytics, acquired by LexisNexis in November 2022.
  • We are proud to support innovators by bringing transparency to the 5G space based on comprehensive data and objective measures."
  • 5G patent trends by geography:
    The US is the leading jurisdiction with over 28,000 granted 5G patent families, followed by China with about 26,000 and Europe with almost 15,000 patent families.

Who is leading the race of innovating and commercializing the 5G standard, paving the way for a more connected world?

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, the leading provider of intelligent patent analytics, brings unprecedented transparency to one of the world's most important technologies and complex licensing markets in their 2023 report, "Who Is Leading the 5G Patent Race?" With the next wave of the industrial revolution powered by advances in mobile networks, nearly every industry will rely on connectivity standards like 5G. Innovators contributing to the standard and covering their innovations with standard essential patents (SEPs) are best positioned to dominate and commercialize in this growing market. Every week, 7-to-9-digit figure licensing deals in 5G are negotiated, while lack of transparency makes defining the market volume and market share difficult, in some cases even resulting in court disputes.

Key Points: 
  • With the next wave of the industrial revolution powered by advances in mobile networks, nearly every industry will rely on connectivity standards like 5G.
  • "The 5G revolution is reshaping our world," said Tim Pohlmann, CEO and Founder of IPlytics, acquired by LexisNexis in November 2022.
  • We are proud to support innovators by bringing transparency to the 5G space based on comprehensive data and objective measures."
  • 5G patent trends by geography:
    The US is the leading jurisdiction with over 28,000 granted 5G patent families, followed by China with about 26,000 and Europe with almost 15,000 patent families.

Qorvo® Announces Industry’s Smallest Low Voltage Transmit Module for Cellular IoT

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced the latest in its growing portfolio of cellular IoT (C-IoT) transmit modules.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced the latest in its growing portfolio of cellular IoT (C-IoT) transmit modules.
  • Qorvo’s new multi-band multi-mode RF front end (RFFE) module is optimized for NB-IoT1/2 and LTE Cat-M1/2 3GPP standards.
  • Its compact 3 mm x 3 mm size, low 2.5V operation and multi-band support make it ideal for low-voltage applications such as smart meters, asset tracking and monitoring, wearables and smart infrastructure.
  • Its low power consumption extends battery life for applications where chargers and main power are unavailable.

Global Trends and Forecasts in the M2M/IoT Communications Market 2023: Unraveling the Power of Low Power Wireless Networking - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

China: Pioneering the Global IoT Market:

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  • China: Pioneering the Global IoT Market:
    The report underscores China's leading position in the cellular IoT connectivity services market, boasting an installed base of 1.8 billion IoT connections at the end of 2022, accounting for an impressive 70 percent of the global market.
  • Technology Trends and IoT Networking Platforms:
    Providing a comprehensive overview of the cellular IoT communications ecosystem, the report presents insights into technology trends, LPWA and satellite technologies, IoT networking platforms, and more.
  • The report evaluates the potential impact of 5G and low power wireless networking technologies on the IoT market.
  • Market Forecasts and Geographic Trends:
    Offering detailed market forecasts and trends, the report provides a holistic view of the global M2M/IoT communications market.

Private 5G Market worth $11.8 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Private 5G market for IT & telecommunication vertical to hold the highest market share during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Private 5G market for IT & telecommunication vertical to hold the highest market share during the forecast period.
  • Private 5G market for cloud-based deployment to hold the highest market share during the forecast period.
  • Asia Pacific is a global hub for manufacturing and industry, making the region a prime candidate for adopting Private 5G networks.
  • These players have a strong market presence for private 5G across various countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW.

Private 5G Market worth $11.8 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Private 5G market for IT & telecommunication vertical to hold the highest market share during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Private 5G market for IT & telecommunication vertical to hold the highest market share during the forecast period.
  • Private 5G market for cloud-based deployment to hold the highest market share during the forecast period.
  • Asia Pacific is a global hub for manufacturing and industry, making the region a prime candidate for adopting Private 5G networks.
  • These players have a strong market presence for private 5G across various countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW.

STMicroelectronics achieves Vodafone NB-IoT certification for location-aware cellular IoT modules

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 2023 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced the achievement of Vodafone NB-IoT certification of its ST87M01 NB-IoT and GNSS modules.

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  • Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 2023 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced the achievement of Vodafone NB-IoT certification of its ST87M01 NB-IoT and GNSS modules.
  • The ST87M01 combines cellular IoT connectivity and geolocation in a miniaturized, low-power, integrated module featured for wide-ranging IoT and smart-industrial applications.
  • “Completing our test program with Vodafone assures our customers of a reliable and future-proof data connection for their IoT solutions that leverage this module’s novel and power-efficient features,” said Domenico Arrigo, General Manager, Industrial and Power Conversion Division, STMicroelectronics.
  • A selection of protocol stacks is available to handle popular IoT use cases, including IPv6, TCP/UDP, CoAP/LWM2M, MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS and TLS/DTLS.

emnify’s Half-Year Success is Marked by Innovation and Expansion

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Seamlessly adaptable, emnify’s IoT eSIM caters to unique IoT applications, addressing power and design limitations while facilitating compatibility with emerging technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Seamlessly adaptable, emnify’s IoT eSIM caters to unique IoT applications, addressing power and design limitations while facilitating compatibility with emerging technologies.
  • emnify has welcomed former Chief Product Officer and Chief Innovation Officer of Deutsche Telekom’s global IoT unit, Christopher Ruettgers, to their executive team.
  • Ruettgers’ distinguished track record, particularly in IoT product portfolio management, is set to fuel emnify’s ongoing innovation and growth journey.
  • “Our advances in eSIM technology and our SuperNetwork expansion are transforming how businesses connect and interact with the world.

Fibocom Unveils Non-Terrestrial Networks Module MA510-GL (NTN), Enabling Satellite and Cellular Connectivity to IoT Applications

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

SHANGHAI, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fibocom, a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, unveils the Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) module MA510-GL (NTN) at MWC Shanghai 2023. Compliant with 3GPP Release 17 standard, the Qualcomm® 9205S modem empowered module MA510-GL (NTN) is capable of exploiting the highly resilient GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit) satellite communication and cellular connectivity to IoT scenarios such as maritime transportation, emergency communication, scientific research in rural areas, etc.

Key Points: 
  • The module focuses on enabling satellite and cellular communication for IoT devices at global reach, making it possible to connect reliably and seamlessly anywhere, anytime.
  • SHANGHAI, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fibocom, a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, unveils the Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) module MA510-GL (NTN) at MWC Shanghai 2023.
  • Fibocom MA510-GL (NTN) is a high-performance NTN module, which is tailor-made for the global IoT market.
  • "We are optimistic to offer a reliable, high-resilient NTN solution to customers worldwide by launching the NTN module MA510-GL (NTN)."