Sharp has made a strategic move to enhance its mobile device wireless communication technology by acquiring communication patents from Foxconn. This acquisition aims to strengthen Sharp's existing capabilities, facilitate expansion into new markets, and support its strategic shift toward home appliances and AI-powered products.
The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) is pushing to lead the global race in 6G commercialization by 2029, following its pioneering efforts with LTE and 5G. However, telecom operators, drawing from their 5G experiences, are advocating for a more measured approach, proposing a hotspot-focused strategy for 6G rollout.
Apple is set to unveil iOS 18, its latest mobile operating system, which promises a slew of significant updates. Among these, the most notable is the expansion of satellite communication services from emergency-only to a regular feature. This shift means that approximately 375 million iPhone users globally will soon be able to use satellite messaging even in non-emergency situations.
MediaTek has issued a statement confirming that Huawei has filed a lawsuit against the company. This legal action may indicate a significant shift in Huawei's approach to patent licensing.
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) and SK Telecom (SKT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate over the next two years on developing next-generation networks, including 6G. This partnership is expected to enhance network performance and security, improve customer experience, and drive innovation in the telecommunications industry.
Four years into Taiwan's 5G era, which began on June 30, 2020, with Chunghwa Telecom's launch, the industry faces a sobering reality. Despite high expectations for 5G to revolutionize consumer and enterprise sectors, the results have fallen short.
The Wi-Fi 7 market is expected to take off in the second half of 2024, driven by strong demand from mobile and PC applications. Taiwan-based IC design houses are well-positioned to benefit from this boom. While prices remain a major hurdle for Wi-Fi 7 adoption, they are expected to decrease as production volumes increase.
Samsung Electronics has reportedly established over 40,000 commercial Open RAN sites globally, leveraging state-of-the-art virtualized RAN (vRAN) technology, with plans to further expand its market share, especially across Europe.
As China marks the fifth anniversary of the commercialization of 5G mobile networks in 2024, 5G Advanced networks (also known as 5.5G or 5G-A) have begun to attract much attention.
Keysight, a provider of test and measurement instruments and software services, has formed a strategy team to address the opportunities and challenges associated with AI.
As mobile communications firmly enter the 5G era, the telecom equipment supply chain, previously dominated by just a few major players, is experiencing fresh changes.
Amid the surge in AI-related chip demand and rebounding consumer device market as inventory destocking ends, demand for networking chips is yet to pick up, with low pull-in momentum from European and US telecoms in the first half of 2024 in infrastructure-related orders.
Nokia partnered with Foxconn to make 5G devices in northern Vietnam, which will meet domestic and overseas demands, as manufacturers expand their manufacturing portfolio in the Southeast Asian country.
Network device maker Accton Technology has modified its business strategy not just to be an ODM or joint design manufacturer (JDM) but rather a tech service provider, according to company president and CEO Jun Shi.
Network device companies including Accton Technology and Senao Networks are optimistic about computing demand and have expanded into the AI server market.
While the recent surge in AI's influence on mobile devices has been swift and pervasive, Apple and Huawei's forays into satellite communication have, thus far, been more hype than substance.
Apple's iOS 18 has updated its satellite communication capability, which is expected to inject momentum into the satellite market and boost demand for GaN power amplifiers.
Luceda Photonics and Pharrowtech, both Belgium-based semiconductor startups spun off from Imec, share their visions for future communication at InnoVEX 2024 on the sideline of Computex Taipei.
Taiwanese companies are striving to explore the new market of AI-related solutions while continuing to solidify their advantages in traditional hardware domains.
As communication technology advances, the spotlight shifts beyond Wi-Fi 6 and 7 to a new protocol by the Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi HaLow. Targeting the burgeoning needs of the Internet of Things (IoT), this innovation is poised to revolutionize sectors such as agriculture, smart cities, and industry.
As mobile communication moves into the "post-5G era," examining the development history of mobile communications technology shows a pattern where odd-numbered generations like 3G and 5G serve as the foundation, while even-numbered generations like 4G see application development thrive.
SpaceX and T-Mobile are gearing up to launch their sat-to-cell service in the US by fall 2024. While this ambitious venture promises to revolutionize connectivity, questions linger over pricing, usage scenarios, and the overall business model.
