WBA announces 10 predictions for 2025
07 January 2025
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has shared 10 predictions, laid out by its President and CEO, Tiago Rodrigues, for Wi-Fi in 2025.
Detailed in full in the WBA Annual Industry Report 2025, these trends reflect how Wi-Fi is evolving to meet the demands of increased connectivity, higher speeds, better security, the growing number of devices connected to the internet and a greater focus on energy efficiency.
Find out more PLDT promises ‘uninterruptible internet’
09 December 2024
PLDT has reportedly launched an ‘uninterruptible fibre internet connection’ service that uses fixed wireless access (FWA) LTE as an automatic backup connection in case of a fibre outage.
The “Fiber Always On” service from PLDT Home uses a hybrid CPE modem that supports both fibre access and LTE. The LTE connection is provided by PLDT’s wireless arm Smart Communications.
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U Mobile defends qualifications
13 November 2024
U Mobile has defended its qualifications to run Malaysia’s second 5G network after enduring a week of criticism from rivals, industry analysts and politicians who expressed bafflement at the government’s decision to give U Mobile the nod.
On 1 November, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) picked U Mobile to implement Malaysia’s second 5G network to compete with original 5G operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB). Most of the criticism has focused on the fact that U Mobile is the youngest and smallest of the contenders, having only started services in 2007.
Find out more Celebrating 30 years of advancing critical communications: TCCA enters its fourth decade as the authoritative voice of the sector
04 November 2024
For 30 years, TCCA has been at the forefront of promoting the use of standardised technologies to deliver mission-critical communication systems that are secure, available, resilient, interoperable and, ultimately, trusted.
In the five years since we marked our 25th anniversary, much has been achieved despite the global pandemic. We would like to thank all our members and partners for their hugely valued support and contributions that combine to deliver the collaborative advancement of critical communications. We would also like to thank the critical communications media outlets that are so supportive and publicise our work.
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