When people think about improving their internet experience, they usually focus on speed, signal strength, or their internet provider. One foundational setting that often gets overlooked is DNS (Domain Name System). DNS plays a critical role in how quickly and securely your devices reach websites and online services. Choosing the right DNS provider and configuring it […]
The battle over what silicon should power the next generation of AI-enhanced 5G networks is heating up, and Ericsson just made its position crystal clear: you don’t need Nvidia to do AI-RAN. Two Nordic Giants, Two Very Different Strategies The 5G radio access network (RAN) equipment market is at a crossroads. As artificial intelligence becomes […]
KORE Group Holdings (NYSE: KORE), one of the largest independent IoT connectivity providers in the world, announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $726 million. Under the agreement, shareholders will receive $9.25 per share, and KORE […]
Summary: The Taoglas TG.66 is the world’s smallest 5G terminal mount antenna, covering the full 600 MHz to 6 GHz spectrum in a form factor barely larger than your thumb. We tested it at 5Gstore by replacing the larger stock antennas on several routers, and the TG.66 outperformed them. We also recommend swapping in the TG.66 […]
Table of Contents SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is making aggressive moves to expand its customer base, and the timing is hard to ignore. The company is now offering free hardware to distribution partners and cutting monthly service rates across multiple markets, a strategy CEO Elon Musk says is entirely about affordability — not competition. […]
Semtech has released AirLink OS 6.0.0, a major new firmware version built exclusively for the new AirLink EX400 and RX400 5G RedCap routers. This isn’t just a point release — it’s the foundation for Semtech’s next generation of AirLink OS-powered industrial and commercial IoT routers, introducing a redesigned user interface, smarter cellular management, enhanced VPN configuration, and dozens […]
If you follow the networking world, and especially if you’re a Peplink user, you probably saw the big news today. Plover Bay Technologies (SEHK: 1523), the Hong Kong-listed parent company behind Peplink, has officially announced plans to spin off Peplink Holdings Ltd. as a separately listed company on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The transaction has […]
What if you could get fiber-speed internet without laying a single cable? That’s the promise behind the Taara Beam, a compact wireless device that transmits data at up to 25Gbps using invisible near-infrared light — the same type of light used inside fiber optic cables, but sent through open air instead. Taara, which spun out of […]
Network switches are one of those “silent heroes” of a reliable setup. When everything works, nobody thinks about them. But when a camera drops offline, a VoIP call turns choppy, or a remote site becomes impossible to troubleshoot, the switch suddenly becomes the most important device in the room. If you’re shopping for a switch, […]
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, […]
