Quectel Announces Industry First 5G-Advanced 3GPP R18 Automotive-Grade Cellular Module, Delivering Unmatched Performance and Reliability

Quectel Announces Industry First 5G-Advanced 3GPP R18 Automotive-Grade Cellular Module, Delivering Unmatched Performance and Reliability

Quectel Wireless Solutions, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of the world’s first 5G-advanced (5G-A) automotive-grade cellular module, the AR588MA, establishing it as the industry’s highest-performing and most reliable wireless communication product for vehicles. Based on MediaTek’s latest-generation MT2739 platform, the AR588MA supports 5G-A communication technology and is the world’s first…

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Verizon signs deal with AST SpaceMobile to provide cellular service from space. AST shares surge

Verizon signs deal with AST SpaceMobile to provide cellular service from space. AST shares surge

AST SpaceMobile on Wednesday announced a deal with Verizon to provide cellular service from space beginning next year. This deal aims to bring direct-to-service connection via space to cell phone users “when needed” on Verizon plans, according to AST. It marks an expansion of a partnership between the two companies announced last year. AST shares…

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Biometric fee hike to impact prepaid cellular users

Biometric fee hike to impact prepaid cellular users

Prepaid mobile subscribers will be affected by increased verification costs, says the Association of Comms and Technology. South Africa’s mobile network operator umbrella body has slammed the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for its 6 500% increase in the cost of biometric verifications. It says the move is contrary to government’s own socio-economic endeavours. This…

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