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Top 5 Posts for 2024

As another year draws to a close, it's time to reflect on 2024 and celebrate the content that resonated most with our readers. Whether you're a long-time follower or a recent subscriber, your engagement drives our passion for exploring connectivity technologies. As per tradition, here are the highlights from this year.

Top 5 Most Viewed Posts of the Year (Regardless of Publication Date)

These timeless pieces continue to captivate readers year after year. To give you some context, I've included the month and year they were first published. Dive into these enduring favourites:

  1. Laser Inter-Satellite Links (LISLs) in a Starlink Constellation, Feb 2022
  2. IEEE 802.11bn Ultra High Reliability (UHR), a.k.a. Wi-Fi 8, Mar 2023
  3. NTT Docomo's Disaster Countermeasures to Keep People Connected, Jan 2023
  4. GSMA's DIG discusses how 5G Networks will handle UAV Layer, June 2022
  5. CSI-RS vs SRS Beamforming, Mar 2021

Top 3 Most Viewed Posts Published in 2024

While none of our newest content broke into the all-time top 5, these 2024 posts stood out as your favourites this year:

  1. The Evolution of Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be EHT) to Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn UHR), Feb 2024
  2. 5G NB-IoT NTN Coverage Extension by Sateliot, Jan 2024
  3. Qualcomm Webinar - 5G from space: The final frontier for global connectivity, Apr 2024

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we gear up for an exciting new year, we want to thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. Your feedback and engagement inspire us to delve deeper into the world of connectivity technologies.

Stay tuned for fresh insights, cutting-edge analyses, and thought-provoking discussions in 2025. Got ideas for topics you'd like to see covered? Share them in the comments or reach out directly—we’d love to hear from you!

Wishing you a connected and innovative New Year!

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