SIM vs. eSIM vs. iSIM – What is the Difference? 

SIM stands for Subscriber Identity Module or Subscriber Identification Module. It is known as an integrated circuit (IC) and it’s meant to store the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number and its related key. This data is used to identify and authenticate subscribers on cellular devices. In other words, without this information, you cannot make […]

Does Verizon C-Band Service Work on Peplink Routers?

5G C-Band networks have been the subject of many articles surrounding possible interference issues with aircraft tools. While there has been some concern from the aviation industry, people are more eager to obtain access due to C-Band’s truly faster bandwidth speeds and lower latency.  Now, Peplink customers wishing to utilize Verizon’s C-Band network can finally […]

Why T-Mobile Standalone Ultra Capacity 5G is Important for Network Advancement

As of Monday November 14, T-Mobile has made Ultra Capacity 5G on 5G SA (Standalone) available nationwide. This bold move by the Un-Carrier just topped the charts for 5G advancement by offering even faster speeds and lower latency for customers. This can improve your gaming experience, as well as any application that requires near real-time […]

How is Nokia Testing 5G-Advanced and 6G?

Nokia Bell Labs and Keysight Technologies have partnered in order to verify the performance of 5G-Advanced and 6G transceiver (TRX) modules. Nokia is looking to accelerate research and development critical to supporting 5G-Advanced and 6G use cases. These are use cases which leverage millimeter wave (mmWave) and sub-terahertz (THz) frequencies to wirelessly transmit large amounts […]

Sierra Wireless AirLink OS Patch Release – Should I Update?

Sierra Wireless has announced AirLink OS 3.1.26, a patch release to 3.1, which is available on the Source and ALMS.  The patch release includes: New Verizon 5G certified radio module firmware enabling operation on Verizon’s C-Band network. Bug fix for GNSS reporting when Ethernet is the only WAN link. Any customer using the above capabilities […]

What is the Aviation Industry Saying About 5G?

It’s been months since Verizon and AT&T got the approval to roll out their 5G C-Band networks to customers. This was done despite some concerns from airplane pilots and the FAA. Now the topic of whether or not 5G frequencies can cause interference with aircraft tools is back in the spotlight.  The FAA monitored service […]