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As an integrative technology, no one company can provide the full end-to-end application hardware and... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GettyImages-832988278_RT.jpg?width=600&name=GettyImages-832988278_RT.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/chapter-1-the-role-of-unlicensed-mmwave-in-tomorrows-networks) 10th August 2020 by Blu Wireless ## [Chapter 1: The role of unlicensed mmWave in tomorrow’s networks](https://insight.bluwireless.com/chapter-1-the-role-of-unlicensed-mmwave-in-tomorrows-networks) Unlicensed frequency bands have been vital in the development of many successful radio technologies, from the Internet of Things (IoT) to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The next frontier is set to be the... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/adult-american-black-1061579.jpg?width=600&name=adult-american-black-1061579.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/municipal-wireless-networks-solving-public-smart-city-wi-fi) 16th June 2020 by Blu Wireless ## [Municipal Wireless Networks: Solving Public Smart City Wi-Fi](https://insight.bluwireless.com/municipal-wireless-networks-solving-public-smart-city-wi-fi) Internet connection is becoming a bigger and more integral part of our day-to-day transactions. It’s no longer just about work or entertainment, it’s embedded into every element of our lives. From... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ryoji-iwata-IBaVuZsJJTo-unsplash.jpg?width=600&name=ryoji-iwata-IBaVuZsJJTo-unsplash.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/how-real-time-smart-city-wi-fi-solutions-will-unlock-iot) 27th May 2020 by Blu Wireless ## [How real-time smart city Wi-Fi solutions will unlock IoT](https://insight.bluwireless.com/how-real-time-smart-city-wi-fi-solutions-will-unlock-iot) In its simplest form, the Internet of Things (IoT) refers to every device connected to the internet. However increasingly IoT focuses on connected technologies that can send and receive data without... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-984348662_RT-1.jpg?width=600&name=iStock-984348662_RT-1.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/smart-city-wifi-solutions-enabling-public-access) 6th May 2020 by Blu Wireless ## [Smart City WIFI Solutions: Enabling Public Access](https://insight.bluwireless.com/smart-city-wifi-solutions-enabling-public-access) Smart Cities will be filled with many applications that connect people, businesses, devices, and more. Everything we interact with on a daily basis, from public transport to grocery shopping has the... [![Industry](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GettyImages-899786282_RT.jpg?width=600&name=GettyImages-899786282_RT.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/mmwave-small-cells-creating-private-networks-for-industry) 28th April 2020 by Blu Wireless ## [mmWave Small Cells: Creating Private Networks for Industry](https://insight.bluwireless.com/mmwave-small-cells-creating-private-networks-for-industry) When thinking of small cells, mobile phone operators like Vodafone and EE will probably come to mind first – while this is perfectly correct, most people don’t realise that this is just one part of... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CITYSCAPE-1.jpg?width=600&name=CITYSCAPE-1.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/5g-technology-a-quick-guide-to-mmwave) 21st April 2020 by Blu Wireless ## [5G Technology: A quick guide to mmWave](https://insight.bluwireless.com/5g-technology-a-quick-guide-to-mmwave) 5G is not one technology, it’s a collection of networking technologies, and Millimetre Wave (mmWave) provides the high-speed, multi-gigabit, carrier-grade link that can tie parts of it together. This... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Backhaul%20micro%20cells.png?width=600&name=Backhaul%20micro%20cells.png)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/wireless-backhaul-why-we-need-small-cells-vs-macro-cells) 9th March 2020 by Blu Wireless ## [Wireless backhaul: Why we need small cells vs macro cells](https://insight.bluwireless.com/wireless-backhaul-why-we-need-small-cells-vs-macro-cells) High bandwidth data transmission is becoming increasingly important as we develop 5G networks. Building a technology that supports higher transfer speeds is equally crucial. That’s where backhaul... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20complete%20guide%20to%20UK%205G.jpg?width=600&name=A%20complete%20guide%20to%20UK%205G.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/a-complete-guide-to-uk-5g-development-and-who-is-involved) 19th February 2020 by Blu Wireless ## [A complete guide to UK 5G development (and who is involved)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/a-complete-guide-to-uk-5g-development-and-who-is-involved) Many UK cities have already ‘switched on’ 5G. This technology however, is much more than just faster internet speeds for your phone, with the biggest developments yet to come. 5G is the next... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iwpc.jpg?width=600&name=iwpc.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/iwpc-a-technology-whitepaper-on-key-features-and-challenges-of-5g-millimetre-wave-frequencies-and-mobile-networks) 8th October 2019 by Blu Wireless ## [IWPC: A technology whitepaper on key features and challenges of 5G millimetre wave frequencies and mobile networks](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/iwpc-a-technology-whitepaper-on-key-features-and-challenges-of-5g-millimetre-wave-frequencies-and-mobile-networks) By The International Wireless Industry Consortium [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vertical-innovation.jpg?width=600&name=vertical-innovation.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/how-emerging-vertical-innovations-will-shape-5g) 1st October 2019 by Ray McConnell ## [How Emerging Vertical Innovations will shape 5G](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/how-emerging-vertical-innovations-will-shape-5g) There’s a lot more to 5G than mobile connections. From health tech startups to automotive firms to warehouses and factories, countless business are set to benefit from the enhanced connectivity 5G... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/smart-cities-1.jpg?width=600&name=smart-cities-1.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/these-3-networking-technologies-are-critical-for-tomorrows-smart-cities) 2nd August 2019 by Ray McConnell ## [These 3 Networking Technologies are critical for Tomorrow’s Smart Cities](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/these-3-networking-technologies-are-critical-for-tomorrows-smart-cities) From self-activating street lights to available parking space alerts, our cities are getting increasingly smarter. By 2020, global spend on smart cities will exceed $34bn, including everything from... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GettyImages-624740220_RT-1024x682.jpg?width=600&name=GettyImages-624740220_RT-1024x682.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/constant-connectivity) 11th June 2019 by Mark Barrett ## [Constant Connectivity](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/constant-connectivity) By Simon Holmes, Head of Digital Communications at First Group and Mark Barrett, CMO at Blu Wireless [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/brooklyn-summit.jpg?width=600&name=brooklyn-summit.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/5g-edge-and-non-terrestrial-networks-highlights-from-the-brooklyn-5g-summit) 14th May 2019 by Nadine Jenkins ## [5G, Edge and Non-Terrestrial Networks: Highlights from the Brooklyn 5G Summit](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/5g-edge-and-non-terrestrial-networks-highlights-from-the-brooklyn-5g-summit) Blu Wireless recently exhibited at the Brooklyn 5G Summit in New York – a summit that brought together leaders from across the industry, facilitating open and candid discussions about the state of... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GettyImages-559180055_RT.jpg?width=600&name=GettyImages-559180055_RT.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/why-delivering-ultra-fast-5g-connections-to-uk-trains-is-globally-significant) 9th April 2019 by Mark Barrett ## [Why delivering ultra-fast 5G connections to UK trains is globally significant](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/why-delivering-ultra-fast-5g-connections-to-uk-trains-is-globally-significant) Last month, Blu Wireless and FirstGroup announced a significant new partnership aimed at the delivery of improved wireless services to train passengers. Beyond delivering 5G connections, which can... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GettyImages-176009361_RT-1024x681.jpg?width=600&name=GettyImages-176009361_RT-1024x681.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/can-5g-conquer-the-digital-divide) 19th March 2019 by Hemant Mardia ## [Can 5G conquer the Digital Divide?](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/can-5g-conquer-the-digital-divide) The digital divide is an industry-wide challenge which cannot be overcome by any one company or nation. This reality dictates that untraditional partnerships and supportive legislation will be... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GettyImages-629675670_RT.jpg?width=600&name=GettyImages-629675670_RT.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/connecting-8k-whats-powering-video-streaming-in-2019) 22nd January 2019 by Mark Barrett ## [Connecting 8K: What’s powering Video Streaming in 2019?](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/connecting-8k-whats-powering-video-streaming-in-2019) The way we consume video is changing, driven by the growing popularity of streaming and OTT services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. By 2022, video will account for 82% of IP traffic, according... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GettyImages-458581789_RT.jpg?width=600&name=GettyImages-458581789_RT.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/fixed-wireless-access-myths-around-the-last-mile) 4th December 2018 by Ray McConnell ## [Fixed Wireless Access: Myths around the Last Mile](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/fixed-wireless-access-myths-around-the-last-mile) Thanks to recent innovations in unlicensed Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology, the UK is in a unique position to benefit from 5G Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB). [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20edge.jpg?width=600&name=The%20edge.jpg)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/could-mmwave-and-edge-drive-the-next-era-of-iot-connectivity) 27th November 2018 by Noel Hurley ## [Could mmWave and edge drive the next era of IoT Connectivity?](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/could-mmwave-and-edge-drive-the-next-era-of-iot-connectivity) As we enter the fifth wave of computing, there is no doubt that a shift is taking place. The rise of new technologies is changing what we require from connectivity. The world generates 2.1 exabytes... [![](https://insight.bluwireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Liverpool%20logo.png?width=600&name=Liverpool%20logo.png)](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/lets-talk-about-5g) 19th September 2018 by Blu Wireless ## [Let’s talk about 5G](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/lets-talk-about-5g) What is it and why do we need it? Another exciting 5G headline appears on your notifications; “Are you ready for 5G?”, “A world-first in 5G trial”, “5G open for business” but behind the hype, what... 21st December 2017 by Blu Wireless ## [IEEE 802.11ad (WiGig’s) future in virtual reality (VR) systems](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/ieee-802-11ad-wigigs-future-in-virtual-reality-vr-systems) One of the biggest application stories hitting the consumer tech and the national press over the past year has been VR. It appears that the Oculus Rift headset – arguably the best known – received... 22nd February 2017 by Blu Wireless ## [WiGig® in smartphones – our favourite pre-MWC rumours and what will drive WiGig growth in 2017](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/wigig-in-smartphones-our-favourite-pre-mwc-rumours-and-what-will-drive-wigig-growth-in-2017) MWC is the second big event of the tech year, with pretty much every mobile firm (bar Apple, of course) heading to Barcelona to show off their latest handsets. 17th January 2017 by Blu Wireless ## [WiGig®everywhere at CES 2017](https://insight.bluwireless.com/past-events/wigigeverywhere-at-ces-2017) CES was a key event for WiGig, here are our top 5 highlights: CES was probably our busiest ever this year, with WiGig featuring prominently at the show and systems running it making it into the... 4th January 2017 by Blu Wireless ## [WiGig® enabled technologies – CES 2017](https://insight.bluwireless.com/past-events/wigig-enabled-technologies-ces-2017) Last year’s CES saw WiGig enabled technologies take a leading role, with VR and Video again being the hot topics in 2017, WiGig is set for an even bigger show 7th April 2014 by Blu Wireless ## [Should EU 60GHz regulations mirror the US?](https://insight.bluwireless.com/blog/should-eu-60ghz-regulations-mirror-the-us) There are significant variations between the EU and the US when it comes to the 60GHz band – and the rest of the world, for that matter. 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