More than 100 years have gone by since the beginning of wireless network technology. The advancements developers have made since 1880 are extraordinary, like establishing an LTE network. With its exponential evolution, many are now wondering:

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF WIRELESS NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES?

What is the next step in the evolution of wireless technology? Leaders in the industry, from Verizon to Qualcomm, as well as numerous researchers, have a variety of ideas for how to continue wireless technology’s journey into — and beyond — the 21^st century.

Before diving into the next version of wireless network technology, it’s helpful to see the foundation of it. While there were numerous accomplishments made since the 1880s, some of the most defining moments in the evolution of wireless communication include:

• 1880: It all started with the discovery of radio waves, which soon led to the telegraph and mobile phones.
• 1901: A brief letter between Britain and Canada was the first wireless Transatlantic message.
• 1922: With the discovery of FM frequencies, as well as the portable radio, a framework was established.
• 1970: That framework supported the development of Ethernet and transmissions via high-speed packets.
• 1983: The famed mobile phone from Motorola comes onto the scene, leading to the 1G network.
• 2001: The 3G network becomes available, almost seven years before the first iPhone.
• 2007: After more than two years of testing, the 4G or LTE network launches.
• 2018: Intel brings the 5G network to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in South Korea.
  
  

As demonstrated, companies within the telecommunications industry are continuing to innovate. Technology expected to influence the future of wireless networks includes:

5G

Many in the telecommunications industry are continuing to develop upgrades to wireless networks. Even though many countries are still in the process of adopting 4G, Intel’s already committed itself to providing 5G to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

This next evolution of wireless communication won’t be available worldwide until after 2019, though. Why? The World Radiocommunication Conference must still decide on several key factors for 5G, from its frequencies to its standards for manufacturers of network hardware.

With an improved wireless network, however, companies like Verizon, AT&T and Sprint are hoping to support the Internet of Things (IoT), which is expanding outside of the business world and into the daily lives of consumers, who are now adopting smart appliances, self-driving cars and drones.

Li-Fi

Companies are also working to improve Wi-Fi networks. Velmenni, a business based in Estonia, is developing a technology called Li-Fi, which plans to deliver not only a faster connection to users but also a more secure one. Li-Fi operates through LED bulbs, which connect to your computer or laptop via a dongle.

Throughout real-world testing, Li-Fi’s delivered a consistent speed of 1 gigabyte per second (Gbps). In labs, however, it’s reached 224 Gpbs, which is fast enough to download more than a dozen high-quality films in a single second. While this may be a possible real-world speed for future wireless networks, it’s unlikely for the near future.

How will Wi-Fi network technology evolve with Li-Fi? First, by decreasing the amount of hardware needed by using a microchip controller. Second, by increasing the security of Wi-Fi communications by controlling light. And third, by streamlining wireless networks by integrating them with solar energy.

Another technology that may influence the evolution of wireless technology includes Qualcomm’s small cells project, which focuses on the hyper-dense deployment of cells that act as a Wi-Fi hotspot but are only the size of a wireless access point.

How Wireless Network Technology Evolves

Within any industry, there is always the question of how it will continue to evolve. The telecommunications industry is no exception — especially with its predicted growth of more than one trillion networked devices in use by 2025.

One of the ways the industry’s pushing forward is through outside perspectives. Technologies like Li-Fi, for example, are coming from smaller companies looking at new ways to deliver a faster, more reliable network.

China Mobile is another business that’s looking towards the evolution of wireless technology from a different view. Instead of focusing on the continued development of the 5G network and its later versions, the company’s committing its resources to building a network that’s software-based and similar to cloud computing.

With a range of players and ideas, the future of wireless networking technologies looks promising.

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WORLD WIDE SUPPLY

Wireless technology is continually evolving, and it has changed significantly since the first technologies were invented following the discovery of radio waves in 1880. Some of the most impressive advancements have come about very recently, and the wireless network sector is poised to make more significant changes soon. More advancement will certainly follow. Innovation in the wireless industry is showing no signs of slowing down.

Wireless communication is overtaking wired technologies and will continue to expand into the future. By 2020, traffic from wireless and mobile devices is expected to account for two-thirds of all IP traffic. That same year, there will be around 20.4 billion Internet of Things, or IoT, devices connected to the network.

In this post, we’ll look at how wireless connectivity will progress around the world and the new wireless network technology that will drive these changes.

HOW IT WILL PROGRESS
For much of the history of wireless networks, large telecommunications companies have driven most of the changes in the industry. That pattern continues today, and large companies will continue to have substantial influence into the future. In today’s world, though, small companies have a better chance than ever before of disrupting the industry, and many are working towards that. We have also seen some new large companies make moves into the wireless space in recent years.

Wireless has the advantage of not needing the massive infrastructure investments of wired networks, which opens up the market to smaller companies. This also makes it more feasible for large corporations, as well as customers, to switch to wireless products.

Wireless technologies also make it easier to expand Internet access to areas that were hard to reach with wired tech. Facebook, Google and SpaceX have all launched projects with this goal in mind. Facebook is working on using drones flown at high altitudes to beam Internet connectivity to people on the ground below. Google took a similar approach with a variation on weather balloons, and SpaceX is working on small, low-orbiting satellites that would create networks.

These kinds of approaches could help provide access to the Internet to rural communities, remote communities and people in developing countries. Gaining access to the Internet could spark huge changes for these groups of people, as did for those living in non-remote parts of the developed world. There’s still a large portion of the world that lacks Internet access too — around 52 percent.

Companies Will Focus Advancements
For the parts of the world that already have access to the Internet and other wireless technologies, the future looks a bit different. Developed countries will see many more devices gaining the ability to connect to the Internet. Wireless technologies will continue to improve as well. Companies will focus on making advancements in areas such as:

Speed: The future of wireless networks will be much faster than today’s technology. This increased speed will enable wireless connectivity to become a part of more areas of our lives and power advanced, data-hungry applications.
Dependability: Wireless networks will also become more reliable as technologies improve. This will be crucial as we begin using more wireless devices for applications like self-driving cars, physical security and medical care.
Security: Security is a significant issue in the world of wireless technology, especially with the emergence of IoT tech. Wireless companies will place significant focus in this area in the future.
Various new and improved wireless network technologies will drive this change.

UPCOMING WIRELESS NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
Some of the new wireless technologies that we’ll start to see over the coming years are improvements on existing technologies, while others represent entirely new ways of enabling connectivity. These future wireless technologies include:

1. 5G Wireless Technology
The next generation of wireless connectivity is 5G, and it’s already here, although not yet in full force. Telecom companies have started to roll out their 5G networks, and they should be fully available within the next five years or so.

As compared to previous generations of networks, this new generation of wireless tech is expected to offer more speed, lower latency and the ability to connect more devices, such as IoT devices. Speeds of one Gigabit per second (Gbps) are expected to be typical, but it could potentially get as fast as 10 Gbps.

5G will run on two different kinds of frequencies. Low-frequency 5G will use existing Wi-Fi and cellular bands and get its speed from more flexible encoding and larger channel sizes. Other types of 5G will run at frequencies as high as 28 to 39 Gigahertz (GHz), which aren’t currently heavily used.

Verizon Wireless launched the first 5G home service in several cities in October 2018, although the networks don’t technically meet the global mobile standards set for 5G at the end of 2017. AT&T plans to launch its 5G network, which is expected to fully comply with the standard, by the end of 2018. Verizon plans to swap out its equipment to meet the standard in 2019.

In addition to offering faster speeds and other consumer benefits, 5G is seen as crucial to advanced technologies like IoT and virtual reality (VR), which require high amounts of speed and bandwidth.

2. 6G
Even though 5G is just now being introduced, the industry is already preparing for the next generation of technology, 6G. The Center for Converged TeraHertz Communications and Sensing (ComSenTer), part of the Semiconductor Research Corporation, is researching the radio technologies that will enable the sixth generation of wireless tech.

The 6G network, ComSenTer says, will operate at frequencies of 100 GHz to 1 terahertz (THz) and offer speeds of up to 100 Gbps with very low latency. According to the researchers, 6G will be able to handle hundreds or even thousands of simultaneous connections. Overall, the system should be able to offer more capacity with lower power requirements.

Of course, there are still challenges to be overcome in figuring out how 6G will work. Obstructions, for instance, are more of an issue at high frequencies. It could be critical that we solve these issues and start preparing the 6G network soon. Some industry experts say that it won’t be long before the rapidly increasing IoT network outgrows 5G.

Luckily, this 6G technology could be in commercial use within 10 years, which shows just how quickly wireless technology evolves.

3. Massive MIMO Antennas
Massive multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antennas will be an important technology for enabling 5G and eventually 6G networks. Instead of having just a few antennas at each end of a link, a Massive MIMO system has a much larger number of antennas. This enables multiple signals to travel over the same radio channel at the same time, meaning that the capacity of the system is much higher.

With Massive MIMO, you can scale the system theoretically as large as you need it to go. It was previously thought that wireless data had capacity limits, but according to researchers from the Swedish Linköping University, there are no limits when using Massive MIMO. To get more capacity, you simply add more antennas.

Massive MIMO is already live in some areas and is used in Japan and China for 4G LTE technology. It’s expected to play an important role in the future of wireless network infrastructure, as 5G and 6G are rolled out. The lack of a capacity limit will be critical as we continue to send more and more data back and forth.

4. The Future of LTE
LTE is a standard used for high-speed wireless communications and describes the path toward achieving true 4G speeds. LTE is today, along with LTE Advanced (LTE-A) and LTE-A Pro, part of the 4G LTE system. These technologies help handle capacity demands and increase speed. They will also act as a stepping stone to 5G by inching speeds closer to what will be possible with the fifth generation of wireless connectivity tech. As 5G begins to roll out, LTE technologies will fill in the gaps where coverage doesn’t exist yet. 4G will play a similar role.

Some of the more advanced LTE technologies will also work in conjunction with 5G. LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, Gigabit LTE and possibly other future types of LTE will help to support 5G. LTE-A is available today and can provide speeds that exceed those of 4G. LTE-A Pro has the potential to reach speeds of up to 3 Gbps, although real-world speeds will probably be less. Telstra launched the first Gigabit LTE network in January 2017 in Australia, which has peak upload speeds of 150 Mbps at the time. Other operators are now upgrading their networks as well.

Another development in the world of LTE is LTE-U, which is short for Long-Term Evolution in unlicensed spectrum. LTE-U is a wireless communication system that is designed to use unlicensed parts of the spectrum to reduce some of the burden on carriers’ networks. These unlicensed parts are open to anybody, within certain limits. The use of LTE-U is somewhat controversial, however, because it has the potential to slow down Wi-Fi signals. Proponents of LTE-U say they are working on solutions that would prevent this problem from occurring.

Meanwhile, T-Mobile has already rolled out support for LTE-U in six U.S. cities. AT&T, however, has decided to skip LTE-U and go straight to Licensed Assisted Access (LAA), a standardized version of LTE-U. Verizon has been a proponent of LTE-U. Both technologies will help fill in the gaps in the transition to 5G.

Another competitor is LWA, which stands for LTE-WLAN Aggregation. This technology configures the network to support both LTE and WLAN simultaneously. MulteFire operates in the unlicensed spectrum and requires users to install MulteFire access points instead of Wi-Fi gateways.

5. Li-Fi
Another exciting future wireless technology is Li-Fi, which is similar to Wi-Fi but uses visible light waves instead of radio waves to send data. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have worked to develop the technology, and it has been tested at a factory in Estonia.

Using Li-Fi would be advantageous for many reasons. It offers increased sped and improved security. In lab tests, it has reached speeds of 224 Gbps. In the field test in Estonia, it hit 1 Gigabyte per second (GBps).

Currently, the development focuses on using LEDs to send data. Using Li-Fi technology, every LED lightbulb could essentially become a wireless router. The LEDs can be turned on and off at a speed so rapid that the human eye can’t see the changes. This flashing is how the LEDs send data. They would flash in a Morse code-like pattern made of ones and zeros. Another benefit of Li-Fi is that could work with existing tech and infrastructure.

6. Wireless Charging
Our world is also becoming wireless in ways that go beyond communications. Wireless charging has now become available, and the technology is quickly improving. Current wireless charging isn’t truly wireless, as it requires plugging the charger into the wall. You can then lay your device on the charging mat or plate without having to use wires to connect it to the charger. The devices still need to be in contact with the charger though.

In the future, we will be able to charge our phones while they are in our pockets. Large main power sources could be placed in discrete places, such as in the ceiling, and charge multiple devices at once. Several companies are working on these types of technologies. A company called Energous has developed a product called WattUp that features a small central power source and can charge devices from up to 15 feet away. WiTricity has developed a similar technology.

WHAT WILL THESE NEW TECHNOLOGIES ENABLE?
These upcoming wireless technologies will power our future. Communications technologies play a significant role in our current lives, and these new technologies will bring new and improved capabilities, which will likely make them even more of a staple in our daily routines. Individuals, businesses, not-for-profits, governments and other organizations will all benefit from these innovations. They will help both those in developing and developed countries to improve their economies and standards of living, although that will mean different things for different parts of the world.

For those who are currently without Internet access, new wireless technologies could help bring that access to them, allowing them to participate in economies and conversations on the global stage. In developed countries, new wireless network tech will make transferring data faster, more reliable and more secure. It will also enable new data-hungry technologies like IoT, VR and even holograms. IoT has already started to take hold but has a much larger potential than is being expressed today. As data speed increases, VR may become a practical way to create more engaging, immersive communication experiences. Further into the future, we may communicate using dynamic holograms, which would require an even faster network. We have the technology necessary for these products today, but implementing them fully requires the higher data rates that 5G and eventually 6G could provide.

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Nokia Launches Sustainable Finance Framework

Combining the power of financial instruments and sustainability underscores commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.
Framework reinforces target commitments through existing or future initiatives and innovation.
Use of independently assessed climate target as performance measure emphasizes importance of sustainability to company’s future business.

8 February 2023

Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced its Sustainable Finance Framework that places sustainability as core to future stakeholder value and central to its business outcomes. The framework reinforces Nokia’s commitment to sustainable growth by ensuring its financing strategy supports the company’s recently enhanced ESG strategy.

Nokia’s ESG strategy emphasizes that purpose and profit go hand in hand. The ESG strategy is built around five pillars where the company can have significant material impact. Nokia believes linking the ESG strategy to the Sustainable Finance Framework allows it to embed sustainability throughout the organization while creating long-term value for stakeholders, both internal and external.

Nokia understands its responsibility to decouple the continuous growth in data traffic from equivalent growth in energy consumption, and to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the value chain, from own operations to supply chain and customers.

Among Nokia’s central ESG objectives is its commitment to reduce its GHG emissions by 50% between 2019 and 2030 across its value chain. This target has been accepted by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is aligned with the 1.5°C global warming scenario, and has been selected to be the Sustainability Performance Target in Nokia’s Sustainable Finance Framework that enables the issuance of sustainability-linked financing instruments. Focusing on this single objective helps Nokia to systematically track its GHG emissions reduction across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.

Second-party opinion for the Framework has been provided by Sustainalytics, assessing Nokia’s Sustainability Performance Target as “Highly Ambitious” and the company’s selected Key Performance Indicator, reduction of absolute GHG emissions across its value chain to be “Very Strong”.

Marco Wirén, Chief Financial Officer of Nokia, said: “Complementing our enhanced ESG strategy with the Framework is a logical next step in our progress to strengthen the connection between our ESG and financing strategies. We linked the margin of our EUR 1.5 billion revolving credit facility to our sustainability targets already in 2019 and signed our first sustainability-linked guarantee facility in 2022. As we accelerate our growth, we remain deeply committed to be part of the solution to the world's biggest challenges.”

Melissa Schoeb, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Nokia, said: “Sustainability is core to Nokia’s purpose of creating technology that helps the world act together. We're delighted that Sustainalytics’ opinion aligns with our view regarding the strength of our Framework and that our target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain was assessed as highly ambitious.”

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By 2030, the world will have undergone a significant transformation. The global rate of technology adoption will be impacted by trends such as environmental sustainability and cybersecurity. Advances in semiconductors, software, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will continue to accelerate. But it will be the development of technologies that power the metaverse, cloud and Web3 that will have the potential to improve both the quality of our lives and our work. Technologies such as augmented reality (AR) will provide increasingly immersive and interactive virtual simulations in the physical world around us. Cloud computing will be central to a future internet that is both sustainable and secure. And blockchains, cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will give power back to users in the form of ownership.

The metaverse will revolutionize our world

The consumer metaverse has drawn a lot of attention, but it is enterprises and industries that stand to benefit the most from metaverse technologies, far beyond the current realms of virtual reality (VR), gaming, and social interaction. Enterprise and industrial metaverses have the potential to significantly increase insights, productivity and safety.

To fully realize this potential, the network and a wide range of technologies that surround us will need to evolve dramatically. Next-generation networks must be developed and deployed to make high-performance connectivity more consumable, adaptable and autonomous. The next evolution in networking will see networks and cloud converge, opening new possibilities in the future immersive world. Human augmentation and digital-physical fusion are the two most significant driving forces behind future developments of the network. Five years of research by Nokia Bell Labs on these technologies has set the stage for a revolutionary new era in communications and metaverse enablement.

Human augmentation

The primary objectives of human augmentation are the improvement of human-computer interfaces and the creation of fully immersive experiences. Add-ons such as VR goggles, extended reality (XR) glasses, remote-controlled haptic feedback and brain-machine interfaces can allow users to interact in the metaverse.

  

Digital-physical fusion

Digital-physical fusion entails the creation and manipulation of dynamic representations of real-world objects, systems, and processes in the digital world. Digital twins of vehicles, warehouses, and production lines are already used by modern manufacturing and logistics facilities to increase output, lower costs and improve worker safety. By 2030, this technology will be widely used across businesses. Ubiquitous, next-generation networking will make this happen.

Imagine a fully automated, lights-out, manufacturing facility that operates without human supervision. Connected digital twins monitor and analyze the performance and health of all critical resources and processes in real-time, allowing for automated decisions such as switching production between resources to increase productivity or avoid a predicted costly failure.

   

Why the network matters

The network is critical to realizing the enormous range of potential that the metaverse opens up in the industrial, enterprise and consumer spheres as we approach 2030. Nokia anticipates that the next decade will therefore usher in a period of profound change in network technology.

Built for unprecedented performance, the networks of the next decade will enable the massive capacity and scale needed to meet the growing demands of the metaverse. Metaverse services, such as fully immersive augmented and virtual reality, digital twins, and biosensors, have vastly different requirements for optimal connectivity. These requirements will eventually test the limits of even the most advanced 5G networks.


Our technology vision identifies nine areas where we believe network capabilities will need to evolve to fulfill the needs anticipated in 2030.

Industrial networks will often need to be highly optimized and tailored to meet the demands of specific industries. Consumer-centric metaverse services will need to be ubiquitously available, and metaverse services generally will demand significantly increased capacity from the network – both in a downlink and uplink direction. Networks can provide these services with optimal user experience if they are able to determine the user’s context by using advanced sensing and positioning technologies. And delivering services flexibly, leveraging the capabilities of distributed cloud architecture can provide the optimal balance between user experience and network resource utilization.

Across the board, the network will need to be designed to meet the most fundamental challenges of the world in 2030, with designed-in features focusing on sustainability and efficiency, security and privacy, and resilience and agility. Intent-based autonomy will enable networks to move towards becoming fully autonomous, using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to intelligently orchestrate the network’s operations.

Multi-party value ecosystems will be essential to success

In the interconnected future, no business will be an island, and no single organization will be able to operate independently. The ecosystem players who will unlock the infinite new opportunities of 2030 will develop, integrate, use, and maintain new applications and devices that support the metaverse for consumers, enterprises, and industries. A rich, open, innovation-focused multi-party value ecosystem of developers, solution and service providers, and network operators will emerge to collaborate and realize value, fueled by emerging digital engagement tools and as-a-service business models.

The evolution to 6G

Wireless connectivity will be essential for many innovative and immersive use cases. Powerful new 5G-Advanced networks will emerge in 2025, and Nokia has laid a solid groundwork for them. These will pave the way for true XR experiences, which will eventually lead to the merging of the physical and digital worlds and the enhancement of humans. However, it won't be until the 6G era, around the year 2030, that the metaverse's true potential will be tapped.

Together, we’re creating the future

Nokia is bringing this vision to life, starting today. Our engineers are leading this evolution, creating networks that are dynamic enough to adapt to emerging applications, use cases and business models. Working together with our trusted ecosystem partners we will develop long-term answers to the world’s most pressing challenges and create a more sustainable, productive, and accessible future. By 2030, being able to connect to everything will be a big part of almost everything we do. Stay tuned for more thought-provoking ideas from our experts and valued ecosystems partners.

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TEL AVIV, Israel, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wi-Charge, the leader in long-range wireless power solutions, is partnering with Belkin, a consumer electronics leader, to apply Wi-Charge's patented long-range wireless power technology to Belkin's future products.

"In line with our continued commitment to deliver the best charging experience to our customers, we are excited to uncover the full potential of Wi-Charge's unparalleled over-the-air wireless charging technology," said Brian Van Harlingen, CTO, Belkin. "The future of charging has been transitioning from wired to wireless for years now and we anticipate over the air wireless charging to accelerate this evolution."

Wi-Charge leverages its field-proven infrared technology to provide wireless power across distances of up to 40 feet. The solution is safe, regulatory approved, eco-friendly, and easy to deploy.

Wi-Charge breakthrough technology is already deployed in multiple commercial venues, helping eliminate the hassle of cables and batteries. The company recently expanded its market scope to Smart Home applications. The Belkin partnership represents a further step up in Wi-Charge commitment to the consumer market.

"The world of energy is undergoing a significant transition. The way we consume power in a few years will be completely different from the way we do today, setting up endless possibilities for existing and new devices," says Mr. Ori Mor, Wi-Charge Chief Business Officer. "It's a true honor for Wi-Charge to not only receive validation from Belkin, but to also partner with them to explore the potential of capable products that are free from wires or the hassle of charging."

About Wi-Charge:

Wi-Charge is a long-range wireless power company founded to enable automatic charging of phones and other smart devices. Our patented infrared wireless power technology can safely and efficiently deliver several watts of power to client devices at room-sized distances. It gives end-users freedom they crave, and product designers the power they need to usher in the next generation of mobile smart devices. Advancing beyond batteries and power cords, Wi-Charge delivers the future of power. For additional information, please visit http://www.wi-charge.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Dublin, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Wireless Charging Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global wireless charging market.

This report focuses on wireless charging market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the wireless charging market which will be shaping and changing our lives over the next ten years and beyond, including the markets response to the challenge of the global pandemic.

The global wireless charging market is expected to grow from $9.58 billion in 2021 to $12.26 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.96%. The wireless charging market is expected to reach $34.77 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.77%.

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-Major players in the wireless charging market are Convenient Power HK Limited, Energizer Holdings Inc, Sony Corporation, Leggett & Platt, Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd, Qualcomm Incorporated, Samsung, Powermat Technologies, Fulton Innovation LLC, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Witricity Corporation, TDK Corporation, Infineon Technologies, Anker, Evatran LLC and Xiaomi.

The wireless charging market consists of sales of wireless charging devices by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that refers to the transfer of power from a power outlet to the device without the need for a connecting cable. It uses electromagnetic induction to transfer energy from the charger to a receiver. The charger has an induction coil to generate an alternating electromagnetic field, which the receiver coil converts back into electricity and supplies into the battery.

The main components of wireless charging are transmitters and receivers. Transmitters refer to the charging station that transfers energy and it remains connected to an outlet. The transmitter is used to boost overall efficiency and safeguard the wireless charging system completely. Inductive charging, resonant charging and radio frequency-based charging are the technologies used in wireless charging with short, medium and long transmission ranges. Wireless charging is used in consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, industrial, defense and others.

North America was the largest region in the wireless charging market in 2021. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the wireless charging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The increasing sale of smartphones is expected to propel the growth of the wireless charging market. Smartphone devices feature a built-in computer that provides various features such as an operating system, web browsing, and the capacity to run software programs. Wireless chargers offer convenience and increased durability to smart device users, making them a popular choice amongst customers.

According to Counterpoint Research, a Hong Kong-based research firm specializing in mobile & technology products, would smartphone sales totaled for $448 billion in revenues for 2021, an increase of 7% compared to the values for 2020. Also, according to Gartner Inc., a US-based consulting firm, in March 2022, worldwide smartphone sales grew 6% in 2021, from 1,351,836.5 (Thousands of Units) in 2020 to 1,433,859.4 in 2021. Therefore, the increase in sales of smartphones will drive the wireless charging market.

Technological innovation is a key trend gaining popularity in the wireless charging market. Major companies operating in the wireless charging market are focused on providing technologically advanced solutions to strengthen their market position. These companies are implementing next-generation wireless charging technologies into their products, such as electromagnetic induction, automation, radio frequency waves, near field waves, capacitive wireless technology, and others, to enhance the charging speed and usability.

For instance, in April 2021, Xiaomi (Mi), a China-based consumer electronics company, introduced a new charging system - Mi Air Charge Technology. It enables users to charge electronic devices remotely without the necessity of wires or wireless charging stands. Its phase control array composed of 144 antennas transmits millimeter-wide waves directly to the phone through beamforming.

In June 2022, Siemens, a Germany-based industrial manufacturing company, acquired WiTricity for $25 million. With this acquisition, Siemens and WiTricity will work to drive innovation in the emerging wireless EV charging industry and significantly narrow the gap in wireless charging for electric passenger and light-duty commercial vehicles. Witricity is a US-based wireless charging technology company.

The countries covered in the wireless charging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.

Report Attribute Details
No. of Pages 175
Forecast Period 2022 - 2026
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2022 $12.26 billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2026 $34.77 billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate 29.8%
Regions Covered Global
Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Wireless Charging Market Characteristics

3. Wireless Charging Market Trends And Strategies

4. Impact Of COVID-19 On Wireless Charging

5. Wireless Charging Market Size And Growth
5.1. Global Wireless Charging Historic Market, 2016-2021, $ Billion
5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market
5.1.2. Restraints On The Market
5.2. Global Wireless Charging Forecast Market, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
5.2.1. Drivers Of The Market
5.2.2. Restraints On the Market

6. Wireless Charging Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Wireless Charging Market, Segmentation By Components, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion

Transmitters
Receivers
6.2. Global Wireless Charging Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion

Inductive Charging
Resonant Charging
Radio Frequency Based Charging
Others
6.3. Global Wireless Charging Market, Segmentation By Transmission Range, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion

Short Range
Medium Range
Long Range
6.4. Global Wireless Charging Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion

Consumer Electronics
Automotive
Healthcare
Industrial
Defense
Other Application
7. Wireless Charging Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Wireless Charging Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Wireless Charging Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion

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The advancement of wireless technologies has allowed different types of devices to be created that can connect to the internet. In addition, wireless technology has also made it possible for devices to communicate with each other without the need for wires. The following are some of the top wireless technology trends in the year 2022.

Enhanced 4G network

4G offers many benefits over previous generations of mobile networks. It provides much higher data rates, allowing users to enjoy a better experience when streaming video or downloading files. 4G also has improved performance in terms of latency, meaning that there is less delay when sending or receiving data.

Two key technologies enable 4G speeds: LTE (Long Term Evolution) and WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access). LTE is the most widely used 4G technology, with many mobile operators around the world now offering LTE services. WiMAX is also used in some 4G networks, although it is not as widely deployed as LTE.

The rollout of 4G networks is still ongoing in many parts of the world, and coverage is not yet ubiquitous. In some countries, such as the United States, LTE coverage is now widespread. In other countries, such as China, 4G networks are still being rolled out and coverage is more limited.

As of March 2022, the 4G network is widely available in most countries. There are a few countries, such as Japan and South Korea, where 5G is available, but 4G is still the most widely used network.

In the United States, 4G is available in all major cities and most rural areas. In Europe, 4G is available in all major countries except for a few rural areas in Italy and Spain. In Africa, 4G is available in most major countries except for a few, such as Nigeria and Ethiopia.

In Asia, 4G is available in most major countries except for a few rural areas in counties like India and Pakistan.

Find the 3G/4G/5G coverage map of any country/region.

5G network

5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology, and it is expected to bring a major change to the mobile landscape. The technology is still in its early stages, but it is already beginning to be deployed in some countries. Here is a look at the 5G network status across the globe as of April 2022.

The United States is one of the leading countries in the deployment of 5G technology. All four major carriers in the country (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint) have launched 5G services in all major cities and markets.

South Korea is another country that is ahead in the 5G race. All three major carriers in the country (SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus) have launched 5G services.

China is also working on deploying 5G technology and major carriers have already deployed in many cities (China Mobile, China Unicom, etc…).

According to a report by Opensignal, the global average 5G download speed is 250Mbps as of March 2022.

Wi-Fi – 6 and beyond

The next generation of Wi-Fi is well on its way, with the first 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 products already hitting the market. But what’s the status of Wi-Fi 6 adoption around the world?

The technology is seen as a positive step forward in terms of speed and efficiency and is expected to improve the overall internet experience for users. In terms of countries, the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada are among the leaders in terms of Wi-Fi6 adoption, with many other countries following suit.

In the US, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has already approved the use of Wi-Fi 6 in the unlicensed spectrum, and the first devices are already available. In Europe, the European Commission has also given the green light for Wi-Fi 6 in the unlicensed spectrum.

In Asia, China has been a major driver of Wi-Fi 6 adoption, with the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) approving the use of Wi-Fi 6 in unlicensed spectrum back in December 2018.

South Korea has also followed suit, with the country’s telecom regulator approving Wi-Fi 6 in unlicensed spectrum earlier this year.

Japan is another country that has been quick to embrace Wi-Fi 6, with the country’s regulator approving the use of Wi-Fi 6 in unlicensed spectrum in March 2019. So far, we’ve seen good progress on the Wi-Fi 6 front, with many countries around the world giving the technology the green light for use.

Wi-Fi 7 status

The Wi-Fi7 status as of March 2022 is that the 802.11n standard has been finalized and is being implemented by manufacturers. The new standard offers increased speeds and range over the previous 802.11g standard. The 802.11ac standard is also in development and is expected to offer even higher speeds and range.

Wi-Fi Sensing

Most of us are familiar with the term “Wi-Fi”, but what is “Wi-Fi sensing”? Wi-Fi sensing is the ability of devices to detect the presence of Wi-Fi networks and to gather information about them. This information can be used to determine the location of Wi-Fi networks, to identify the type of network, and to estimate the number of devices that are connected to the network. Wi-Fi sensing has several potential applications.

For example, it could be used to help people find available Wi-Fi networks in their area. It could also be used to help businesses understand how their customers are using Wi-Fi, and to troubleshoot Wi-Fi problems.

The benefits of this technology are manifold. For example, Wi-Fi sensing could be used to automatically turn lights off when there’s no one in the room or to trigger an alarm when a person or object enters a restricted area. The possibilities are endless, and the technology is still in its early stages of development.

One potential issue with Wi-Fi sensing is privacy. The technology can be used to track the movements of people and objects, which raises concerns about how this data will be used and who will have access to it.

Millimeter waves

A millimeter-wave is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength in the millimeter range. They are also sometimes referred to as terahertz waves. Millimeter waves have a wide range of applications, including communications, radar, and imaging.

One of the most promising applications for millimeter waves is in the area of 5G wireless communications. 5G is the latest generation of wireless technology that is expected to provide significantly faster speeds and lower latency than current 4G networks. Millimeter waves are well-suited for 5G applications due to their large bandwidth and ability to penetrate obstacles (not good as microwave spectrum).

Another area where millimeter waves are being explored is in the field of medical imaging. Millimeter waves can penetrate the human body and provide high-resolution images of internal organs and structures. This technology is still in the early stages of development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the field of medicine.

So far, millimeter waves are safe for human exposure. However, more research is needed to confirm this and to determine any potential long-term effects of exposure.

Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN)

A low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) is a type of wireless network that is designed to allow devices to communicate with each other over long distances using very little power. LPWANs are often used in applications where devices need to be able to communicate with each other over long distances, but where power is limited, such as in sensor networks or in the Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

One of the key benefits of LPWANs is that they can significantly extend the battery life of devices that are connected to them. This is because LPWANs use very little power to send and receive data, which means that devices can remain in standby mode for longer periods of time.

LPWANs are also well suited to applications where data needs to be transmitted over long distances, as they can cover much larger areas than other types of wireless networks. One of the most popular LPWAN technologies is LoRa, which is used in several IoT applications.

The other two significant LPWAN technologies are ZigBee and Z-Wave.

Vehicle to Everything (V2X)

Vehicle to vehicle technology (V2V) is a system that allows vehicles to communicate with each other to avoid collisions. V2V uses short-range wireless communications to exchange data about a vehicle’s speed, location, and direction. The data is then used by the vehicle’s computer to calculate the risk of a collision and take appropriate evasive action.

V2V is still in the early stages of development, but the potential benefits are significant. By avoiding collisions, V2V has the potential to save lives, reduce traffic congestion, and improve fuel efficiency.

A vehicle-to-everything (V2X) system is a wireless communication system that allows vehicles to communicate with each other, as well as with infrastructure and other devices. The system is designed to improve road safety and efficiency by reducing traffic congestion and accidents. V2X systems use dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) to exchange data such as speed, location, and direction. The data is then used to improve traffic flow and safety.

In September 2019, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it would require all new cars and trucks to be equipped with V2X technology in the future. The decision was based on a study that found that V2X systems could prevent up to 80% of all car accidents. The study also found that V2X systems could save fuel by reducing traffic congestion.

Critics of the mandate argue that V2X technology is expensive and that the benefits do not justify the cost. They also argue that the technology is not yet ready for widespread use. However, supporters of the mandate argue that the benefits of V2X technology are too great to ignore.

Software Defined Radio

A software-defined radio (SDR) is a wireless device that can receive and transmit radio signals using software instead of hardware. This enables it to be reconfigured to support different standards and frequencies, making it a versatile tool for radio enthusiasts and experimenters.

SDR technology has been around for many years, the new trend shows that SDR can be utilized for complex applications and replace expensive hardware chips with sophisticated software algorithms.

SDRs are becoming increasingly popular as the technology matures and hardware costs fall. They offer several advantages over traditional hardware radios, including the ability to be easily upgraded and extended with new features.

One of the key benefits of SDR is the flexibility it offers in terms of compatibility. By definition, an SDR can operate with any wireless standard. This means that it can be used with legacy systems as well as the latest technologies.

Another advantage is that SDRs can be reconfigured to support different modulation schemes and frequencies. This makes them ideal for use in situations where the radio environment is constantly changing, such as emergency services or disaster relief operations.

Finally, SDRs offer a high degree of integration. This allows them to be built into devices such as laptops and smartphones, where they can take advantage of these devices’ processing power and storage capacity.

Conclusion

Wireless technology is expected to continue to grow in popularity and usage in the coming years. By 2022, it is estimated that there will be more than 7 billion wireless devices in use worldwide. This increase in wireless technology use is expected to result in more efficient and effective communication, as well as increased productivity and convenience.

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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA In celebration of Data Privacy Day, Apple today unveiled a new set of educational resources designed to help users take control of their data.

As threats to the privacy and security of personal information are on the rise, a new Today at Apple session will educate users on how they can safeguard their data. And to drive awareness about the importance of data privacy, Apple has also partnered with Apple TV+ Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed in “A Day in the Life of an Average Person’s Data.”

These education efforts build on Apple’s long track record as a privacy leader, with innovations that give people more insight into how their data is used — and more tools to protect it. As a company that believes privacy is a fundamental human right, Apple designs features like App Tracking Transparency and Privacy Nutrition Labels, which put users in the driver’s seat when it comes to their data.

Protecting Users’ Privacy with Today at Apple

Beginning Saturday, January 28, a new Today at Apple session, “Taking Charge of Your Privacy on iPhone,” will explore features including Mail Privacy Protection, Safety Check, Location Services, and passkeys. In this session, attendees will learn how they can customize each feature based on their individual privacy preferences.

Today at Apple offers free creative sessions to help customers get the most out of their Apple products. This new 30-minute session will be available at all Apple Store locations around the world, and customers can now also sign up for Group Bookings and schedule a session for their group, organization, or class.
Anyone — regardless of experience level — can sign up for Today at Apple sessions at their local Apple Store by registering at apple.co/skills-privacy.
“We created Today at Apple to spark creativity and enable our customers to get the most out of their Apple products and features,” said Tracey Hannelly, Apple’s senior director of Retail Engagement and Marketing. “We’re thrilled to offer this new Today at Apple session to help our customers learn more about our industry-leading privacy features as we celebrate Data Privacy Day.”

Today at Apple offers free creative sessions to help customers get the most out of their Apple products. This new 30-minute session will be available at all Apple Store locations around the world, and customers can now also sign up for Group Bookings and schedule a session for their group, organization, or class.
Anyone — regardless of experience level — can sign up for Today at Apple sessions at their local Apple Store by registering at apple.co/skills-privacy.
“We created Today at Apple to spark creativity and enable our customers to get the most out of their Apple products and features,” said Tracey Hannelly, Apple’s senior director of Retail Engagement and Marketing. “We’re thrilled to offer this new Today at Apple session to help our customers learn more about our industry-leading privacy features as we celebrate Data Privacy Day.”

Building in Privacy from the Ground Up

Privacy is built into all of Apple’s products and services from the ground up, from the moment users open their devices to every time they use an app. Apple products and features include innovative privacy technologies designed to minimize how much user data anyone can access.

This is why Safari throws trackers off the trail. It’s why the Health app keeps user records under wraps, and why Siri learns what the user needs rather than who they are. These are just some of the dozens of privacy features that Apple has built into the foundation of every product and every service it creates.


Apple believes that every user should have clear insights into how their data is used, and tools to decide when to share their data and who to share it with. The whimsical short film “A Day in the Life of an Average Person’s Data” invites users to follow Apple TV+ Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed through his average day, explaining how bad actors misuse data — and how Apple works to keep his personal information safe.

“At Apple, we’re focused on designing devices, features, and services that keep users in control of their personal data,” said Erik Neuenschwander, Apple’s director of User Privacy. “Over the years we’ve integrated powerful privacy controls into our operating systems. This film and our new Today at Apple sessions will show users how they can take advantage of some of the features we offer, and understand how privacy is at the center of everything we do.”

This commitment to transparency and control — and to privacy-protecting innovations across its technology — gives Apple users more choice and more control over their personal information. On Data Privacy Day and every day, teams across Apple are pushing this work forward. Learn more about Apple’s privacy features by visiting apple.com/privacy.

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