Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless) has issued an important product bulletin that affects customers using AirLink Manager (AM) and AirLink Mobility Manager (AMM). If you are running an on-premise deployment, the AirLink Manager 2.18 upgrade is required before May 31, 2026 to avoid a significant disruption in map-related functionality. Because this change directly impacts tracking, reporting, […]
If you have ever switched carriers, added a travel eSIM, or moved a device from one SIM to another for backup connectivity, you have felt the difference between an unlocked device and a locked one. On January 12, 2026, the FCC approved a waiver that lets Verizon move away from its long-standing requirement to automatically […]
If you have been in the networking world long enough, you know router pricing is rarely just about the router. It is about the cost and availability of the components inside it, the cost to build and test it, and the reality that manufacturers adjust pricing when input costs move higher. In 2026, one of […]
Congress Reviews FirstNet: Performance, Accountability, and What Comes Next Public safety communications were in the spotlight as the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing focused on evaluating FirstNet’s performance, accountability, and upcoming reauthorization. With FirstNet’s current authorization set to expire in the near future, lawmakers are taking a closer […]
If you have been following WiFi 6E and WiFi 7, you already know the big story: the 6 GHz band unlocked cleaner spectrum, wider channels, and more room for high-performance Wi-Fi. Now the FCC is looking at a new step that could make 6 GHz Wi-Fi even more useful in the real world, especially outdoors […]
When a disaster knocks out towers, or when first responders are operating far beyond the edge of coverage, “no bars” is not just inconvenient. It can be dangerous. With AT&T’s advancements, first responders can rely on a more robust communication infrastructure during emergencies, ensuring reliable connections through AT&T’s network. That is why AT&T’s FirstNet team […]
Ubiquiti has become one of the most widely deployed networking brands in the world. From UniFi access points and switches to long-range wireless bridges, its hardware powers everything from homes and small businesses to large industrial and municipal networks. A recent investigative report published by Hunterbrook Media has brought renewed attention to how Ubiquiti equipment […]
Affordable, Fanless, and Built for Modern Multi-WAN Networks Peplink has expanded its Balance lineup with the new Peplink Balance 310, a powerful multi-WAN router designed to deliver serious performance without the complexity or price tag of larger enterprise appliances. With an MSRP of $999, the Balance 310 hits a sweet spot for businesses that need high throughput, […]
For years, “going 5G” often meant jumping to big bandwidth, bigger power draw, and higher costs than many industrial deployments actually need. That’s changing fast. Semtech has officially introduced the AirLink RX400, a rugged 5G RedCap router designed specifically for industrial IoT environments where reliability, longevity, and power efficiency matter more than extreme speeds. If you support remote […]
Today is a big day for us. 5Gstore.com and MDG Connected Solutions are being acquired by Connected Solutions Group (CSG) in a private transaction currently targeted to close in February 2026. This is huge news for our customers, our team, and the manufacturers and partners we work with every day. And while “acquisition” can sound like […]
