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NEC cuts 5G radio power draw with compact amplifier module

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January 28, 2026
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NEC has engineered a compact Power Amplifier Module (PAM) designed to cut energy draw in 5G base station Radio Units. Telcos currently face rising operational expenditures associated with 5G densification. Because 5G networks utilise higher frequency b…

Lighting up Bristol: Lamppost small cells boost connectivity

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December 3, 2024
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Virgin Media O2 and Cellnex have partnered with Bristol City Council to boost connectivity in the city using lamppost-mounted small cells. Cellnex has started installing small cells on existing infrastructure like lampposts. Facilitated by Virgin Media…

Virgin Media O2 deploys UK’s first 5G standalone small cells

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November 6, 2024
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Virgin Media O2 has installed the UK’s first 5G standalone small cells, delivering enhanced urban mobile connectivity. The deployment, in central Birmingham, targets some of the city’s busiest areas and has already demonstrated impressive r…

Connected Urban: CU Phosco Lighting set to revolutionise smart city infrastructure with innovative smart pole launch

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April 11, 2024
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CU Phosco Lighting has unveiled a groundbreaking new product, Connected Urban, which they believe will become the next evolution in smart city infrastructure. In response to the increasing demand for densification of 4G networks and to support the con…

Virgin Media O2 trials new approach to boosting mobile coverage

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March 18, 2024
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Virgin Media O2 has successfully trialled a new approach to boosting mobile services by leveraging its existing fixed network infrastructure along with new smart poles. This innovative solution could help boost mobile coverage across local areas in the…

Virgin Media O2 trials new approach to boosting mobile coverage

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March 18, 2024
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