Debate on Charging CAPs Network Fees: Impact on Consumers, Innovation, and Telecommunication Industry

European lawmakers recently met to discuss the proposal of charging content and application providers (CAPs) a network fee for the traffic they generate. Out of the ministers present, 18 rejected this idea or demanded further investigation, reflecting a lack of consensus regarding this contentious issue. The debate was sparked during the EU’s consultation called “the…

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Smartphone Market Faces Slow Recovery: Foldables Shine Amid Caution

Weak consumer demand has led analyst firm IDC to revise its outlook for the global smartphone market, anticipating a slower recovery than previously projected. In February, IDC predicted that shipments would fall this year to 1.19 billion from 1.2 billion in 2022; however, based on recent feedback from channels, supply chain partners, and major OEMs,…

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5G-Enabled BVLOS Drone Inspections: Revolutionizing Infrastructure Monitoring and Safety

Valmont Industries Inc. and T-Mobile have recently announced the completion of an industry-first long-distance BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) drone inspection flight enabled by 5G. This marks a significant milestone in infrastructure monitoring, as traditional methods generally involve significant safety risks, longer timeframes, and higher costs due to extensive manpower, manned aircraft operations, or…

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