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Asahi Kasei Microdevices Unveils Radar Technology for Car Safety and Elder Care at CES 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Millimeter-wave radar transceiver technology from Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), part of the Asahi Kasei Group, is making its debut at CES 2024 .

Key Points: 
  • Millimeter-wave radar transceiver technology from Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), part of the Asahi Kasei Group, is making its debut at CES 2024 .
  • CES attendees can experience the AK581x's capabilities firsthand at LVCC North Hall, Booth #11051, where the system has been installed in a vehicle for a CPD demonstration.
  • The booth will also feature the radar solution set up in a room to simulate monitoring for elder care.
  • For more information about the 60 GHz millimeter-wave radar transceiver IC and other innovations from AKM, please visit https://www.akm.com/global/en/products/millimeter-wave-radar/ .

Verizon advances network technology at the big motorsports event in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon customers who attended the big motorsports event in Las Vegas had a lot to celebrate this past weekend.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon customers who attended the big motorsports event in Las Vegas had a lot to celebrate this past weekend.
  • More than 100,000 fans attending the multiple day event used Verizon’s wireless network to share their racing experiences quickly and reliably.
  • Verizon customers used 79.3 TB of data throughout the event, the equivalent of streaming a feature length movie almost 22,000 times.
  • Verizon has deployed 5G Ultra Wideband service in many areas adding coverage and capacity to serve customers throughout Las Vegas.

Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband keeps Football Fans connected in all 30 NFL Stadiums

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the recent completion of network upgrades in three stadiums, Verizon provides a differentiated, premium experience for football fans across the U.S. with 5G Ultra Wideband service available in all 30 NFL stadiums.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the recent completion of network upgrades in three stadiums, Verizon provides a differentiated, premium experience for football fans across the U.S. with 5G Ultra Wideband service available in all 30 NFL stadiums.
  • The deployment of 5G Ultra Wideband in all stadiums is the latest advancement in Verizon’s long-standing partnership with the NFL, which includes enabling coach-to-coach communications with a managed private wireless solution in all stadiums.
  • For fans who haven’t experienced Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband and are looking to enhance their game day experience, sign up for Verizon Free Trial and get unlimited premium data on 5G Ultra Wideband, our fastest 5G network for 30 days for free, without disrupting your existing service.
  • In order to experience Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband in stadiums, customers need to turn off WiFi on their devices.

When you need 5G service you can rely on, Verizon is there

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

That is why at Verizon we focus so much on reliability,” said Joe Russo, EVP and President, Global Networks and Technology for Verizon.

Key Points: 
  • That is why at Verizon we focus so much on reliability,” said Joe Russo, EVP and President, Global Networks and Technology for Verizon.
  • Today more than 222 million people have access to Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband service and that number is growing.
  • Many of these deployments used Verizon’s recently acquired C-band spectrum, designed to provide wide coverage for 5G Ultra Wideband service.
  • Lastly, the addition of 5G service and the many additional wireless solutions allow far more data to travel on the wireless network.

Verizon continues to upgrade Scranton's best network

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

SCRANTON, Pa., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Scranton, PA.

Key Points: 
  • SCRANTON, Pa., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Scranton, PA.
  • These upgrades are part of a multi-year redesign of its network architecture to stay ahead of exponential data usage increases, upgrade the technology in the network, and to pave the way for personalized customer experiences.
  • Throughout Hampton Roads, Verizon engineers are using 60 MHz of C-band spectrum to deliver 5G service to customers.
  • The recent network upgrades have led to customers and visitors to Scranton, PA having an outstanding experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.

Vehicular Child Presence Detection to Drive 3.5 Million 60GHz Automotive Radar Shipments in 2030

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Regulation and the standardized testing of fatigue detection, attention assistance, and child presence detection in safety rating agencies, such as NCAP, are driving this growth.

Key Points: 
  • Regulation and the standardized testing of fatigue detection, attention assistance, and child presence detection in safety rating agencies, such as NCAP, are driving this growth.
  • However, as safety objectives for passengers in the rear seat gain prominence, radar technologies including 60GHz and UWB-radar will complement camera sensors."
  • Millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar is the ideal technology for Child Presence Detection (CPD) delivery.
  • Volvo has pioneered the first radar-based CPD system, set for its introduction on the EX90 SUV, which will leverage three 60GHz radar sensors.

Vehicular Child Presence Detection to Drive 3.5 Million 60GHz Automotive Radar Shipments in 2030

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Regulation and the standardized testing of fatigue detection, attention assistance, and child presence detection in safety rating agencies, such as NCAP, are driving this growth.

Key Points: 
  • Regulation and the standardized testing of fatigue detection, attention assistance, and child presence detection in safety rating agencies, such as NCAP, are driving this growth.
  • However, as safety objectives for passengers in the rear seat gain prominence, radar technologies including 60GHz and UWB-radar will complement camera sensors."
  • Millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar is the ideal technology for Child Presence Detection (CPD) delivery.
  • Volvo has pioneered the first radar-based CPD system, set for its introduction on the EX90 SUV, which will leverage three 60GHz radar sensors.

Verizon continues to upgrade Hampton Roads’ best network

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

HAMPTON ROADS, Va., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Hampton Roads, VA. These upgrades are part of a multi-year redesign of its network architecture to stay ahead of exponential data usage increases, upgrade the technology in the network, and to pave the way for personalized customer experiences. Network upgrades in Hampton Roads include deploying new cell sites to extend coverage and capacity in local communities. They also include adding more capacity on fiber optic cables to move more data through the network and adding bandwidth to the cellular network to accommodate new services like wireless internet service for homes and businesses. Specifics on the upgrades include:

Key Points: 
  • HAMPTON ROADS, Va., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Hampton Roads, VA.
  • With the recent deployments and upgrades, 91% of people in Hampton Roads now have access to 5G service from Verizon.
  • Throughout Hampton Roads, Verizon engineers are using 60 MHz of C-band spectrum to deliver 5G service to customers.
  • The recent network upgrades have led to customers and visitors to Hampton Roads, VA having the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.

Verizon continues to upgrade Harrisburg's best network

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Harrisburg, PA.

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Harrisburg, PA.
  • These upgrades are part of a multi-year redesign of its network architecture to stay ahead of exponential data usage increases, upgrade the technology in the network, and to pave the way for personalized customer experiences.
  • Throughout Hampton Roads, Verizon engineers are using 60 MHz of C-band spectrum to deliver 5G service to customers.
  • The recent network upgrades have led to customers and visitors to Harrisburg, PA having the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.

Verizon’s network recognized for exceptional performance and reliability in markets across the US

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Verizon is also undefeated in 93% of the metro markets when it comes to network reliability.

Key Points: 
  • Verizon is also undefeated in 93% of the metro markets when it comes to network reliability.
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon’s network is once again the network to beat for performance, accessibility and reliability in a majority of 125 metro markets tested by RootMetrics®.
  • In these rigorous and scientific network tests, Verizon’s network is undefeated in 97% of the metro drive tests (121 out of 125 markets) they performed in the first half of 2023.
  • Verizon is also undefeated in 93% of the metro markets (116 out of 125) when it comes to network reliability.