Networks are like the oxygen we breathe — essential, omnipresent, but often unnoticed. — From the intricate circuitry of your smartphone to elaborate banking systems and even within your own body, networks are running the show. Network Wonderland: Everywhere, Every Time A hospital is a microcosm of networked doctors, patients, systems and processes. A telco is a network of cell towers and satellites that facilitate voice and data transfer…

Here’s something I do often without even thinking about it. — I tap my watch to pay for a sandwich I bought for lunch. A few seconds later, I am wolfing down said sandwich. What then, is the big deal with edge computing? Let me elaborate. When I tap my watch to pay, the transaction process involves sending the payment request…

What if you’re ready to move away from NSA, but not quite ready to dive head-first into SA? — If you’re a Mobile Network Operator (MNO), you’re probably already well-versed in the world of 5G and its two major forms: Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA). But there’s a third option! NSA is like a half-step into the 5G world — it uses existing 4G infrastructure to help provide 5G…

Some of this already happens. — Imagine waking up in a smart home where the IoT-connected devices seamlessly adjust the lighting, and temperature, and even play your favourite tunes. Your coffee machine would already know your go-to blend and have it brewed to perfection, all thanks to IoT sensors. …

Welcome to the age of hyper-connectivity, where Mr Fridge chats with Mr Toaster, who flirts with Mr Watch, who bickers with Mr Phone, who’s hooked on Mr Car, who listens to, well, everything. It’s a techno-symphony at breakneck speed — but how do IoT, 5G, Wi-Fi, private networks, and other…

Things are moving fast (pun intended) in the WiFi space. — How often have you walked out your front door with your AirPods on only to wait for the inevitable buffering as your phone finally breaks free from your home WiFi and latches on to 5G? With 5G Wireless-Wireline Convergence, that could be a thing of the past. But first, here’s…

Radio Access Networks (RAN) are the backbone of mobile communication. — Radio Access Networks (RAN) are the backbone of mobile communication. They connect our devices to each other, allow us to use the internet, text, and call each other. As highlighted in this excellent infographic by Adam Mackenzie, RAN costs eat up about a third of a CSP’s CAPEX budget. So…

“I am not racist, but…” — I am aiming to offend both sides of the political spectrum through the medium of satire. Truth be told, I am as apolitical as it gets and am currently on a mission to listen to all sides, soak in what I can, and then think for myself. A spiritual/political cleanse…

As long as we get to Netflix and chill. — So, there’s this ongoing battle between OTT providers (like Netflix and YouTube) and CSPs (Communication Service Providers, like Vodafone and AT&T) about who should pay for carrying a bulk of the OTT traffic. Let’s dive into this drama and see who’s throwing the shade. First off, some back-of-the-envelope stats: roughly…