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• October 16, 2023 16 Oct'23

  Bordeaux Métropole taps ServiceNow, Aguaro in smart city programme

  Historic French city technology service provider announces latest technological enhancements in its digital transformation plan based on platform used to support both digital services management to bring about sustainability benefits

• October 13, 2023 13 Oct'23

  UK competition watchdog to probe Vodafone/Three merger

  Three months after leading UK telcos announced plans to combine resources to better battle against with EE and Virgin Media O2, regulatory authority seeks early views on nature of proposed merger

• October 12, 2023 12 Oct'23

  WBA highlights strategies to ensure end-to-end Wi-Fi quality of service

  Whitepaper from wireless broadband trade association sets out options enabling end-to-end QoS for applications such as streaming video, multiplayer gaming and videoconferencing

• October 12, 2023 12 Oct'23

  Global mobile internet growth stalls

  Global mobile trade association’s sixth annual global industry round-up reveals smartphone owners are now the global majority, but mobile internet usage is stalling around the world as a digital divide persists

• October 12, 2023 12 Oct'23

  FloLive, Kigen team with Protahub to provide local IoT cellular connectivity in Turkey

  Cellular network and IoT connectivity providers partner with Turkish next-gen telco technology firm to provide services in region where permanent roaming is impossible and IP data must be routed locally

• October 11, 2023 11 Oct'23

  FYUZ 2023: TIP gears up for continued comms evolution

  Trade association created to accelerate pace of innovation in worldwide mobile and fixed telecoms industries sees steady progress as leading operators accelerate Open RAN deployment

• October 11, 2023 11 Oct'23

  FYUZ 2023: Connectivity the key to metaverse success

  Telefónica spells out clearly the vital need for infrastructure innovation to support the imminent range of immersive applications and use cases from the metaverse

• October 10, 2023 10 Oct'23

  Commodity IoT providers fail to deliver on resilient connectivity

  Report reveals stark finding that IoT success is in danger of being jeopardised as only 1% of firms are achieving ubiquitous global connectivity

• October 10, 2023 10 Oct'23

  Deutsche Telekom unveils new global enterprise network

  Global network to use operator’s globally distributed mobile networks and AWS global backbone

• October 10, 2023 10 Oct'23

  Vodafone inks Open RAN landmark in Italy and makes first Open RAN call in Romania

  Operator and leading coms tech provider unveil technology partnership in key territory designed to strengthen Europe’s standing in software-based networks and achieve functionality and performance parity that compares to its purpose-built solutions

• October 10, 2023 10 Oct'23

  Atos opens Olympics operations hub

  IT services provider aims to deliver a more connected and technologically advanced Olympic and Paralympic Games for athletes, sports federations, the media and general public

• October 09, 2023 09 Oct'23

  Oxa and eVersum develop and deploy autonomous passenger shuttles

  Autonomous vehicle software developer and provider of electric commercial vehicles and passenger transport solutions unveil self-driving, zero-carbon eShuttles claimed to herald new era in public transportation sector

• October 06, 2023 06 Oct'23

  Isle of Wight NHS Trust gives shot in the arm to unified communications

  As part of its mission to help organisations of all sizes drive digital transformation, systems integrator works with NHS Trust to ensure it can achieve improved communications service

• October 06, 2023 06 Oct'23

  US 5G users willing to pay premium for enhanced experience

  Research from leading comms tech provider finds greatest connectivity issues faced by US consumers are at airports, stadiums and concert venues, and over a quarter of US 5G users have switched providers since the launch

• October 06, 2023 06 Oct'23

  Three deploys CommScope 6-beam antennas to support events mobile

  Festival goers in the UK and Ireland reported increased mobile network capacity on networks at a series of large events this summer, supported by the use of multi-antenna technology

• October 05, 2023 05 Oct'23

  UK government joins Global Coalition on Telecommunications, boosts broadband reach

  Leading economies publish joint statement of intent to establish multilateral alliance which endeavours to promote international consensus, foster global dialogue and drive innovation in telecommunications

• October 04, 2023 04 Oct'23

  Lloyds Bank launches digital identity app

  Lloyds Bank has launched a digital identity app with tech startup Yoti, after it invested £10m in the firm

• September 28, 2023 28 Sep'23

  Strasbourg court condemns Turkey for jailing teacher for using ByLock encrypted messaging app

  The case is expected to have implications for the use of digital evidence in prosecutions against users of other encrypted phone apps

• September 28, 2023 28 Sep'23

  IoT seeks 5G Advanced possibilities with world’s first ambient IoT visibility platform

  Internet of things specialist Wiliot enhances core ambient platform to include real-time humidity sensing – along with temperature and location sensing and carbon emissions measurement – for visibility into enterprise supply chains

• September 28, 2023 28 Sep'23

  HPE drives Ryder Cup connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Private 5G

  Tech provider delivers Athonet private 5G service alongside Aruba Networking Wi-Fi technology for the first time, providing connectivity for fans and operations staff at premier golf event

• September 28, 2023 28 Sep'23

  EE claims network experience leadership among UK mobile operators

  Latest guide to understanding the true experience on offer from the UK’s mobile operators sees not one market best company, but BT-owned comms provider scoops lion’s share of awards

• September 28, 2023 28 Sep'23

  NTT, Qualcomm drive AI at the network edge

  Mobile platform giant and leading IT infrastructure and services company invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem, including edge-as-a-service offering and 5G-enabled chipsets with AI models built in

• September 27, 2023 27 Sep'23

  Satcom market set for decade of expansion

  Space-based connectivity sector set for much higher orbit as new satellite technology acts as catalyst for improved economics, including lower-capacity pricing and capability to provide higher provisioning rates per site

• September 26, 2023 26 Sep'23

  Ericsson, Telefónica ink memorandum of understanding for Open RAN cloud evolution

  Leading operator and global communications tech provider embark on collaboration to deal with shift in future mobile networks towards cloud-based open networks

• September 26, 2023 26 Sep'23

  Northern Ireland to open largest 5G testbed set for smart manufacturing

  UK authority on advanced digital technology announces launch of what it says will be the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland

• September 26, 2023 26 Sep'23

  CBRS network infrastructure set to be $1.5bn opportunity by 2026

  Study calculates that annual spending on LTE and 5G NR-based CBRS network infrastructure – which includes RAN, mobile core and transport network equipment – will boom over next three years

• September 25, 2023 25 Sep'23

  Casi gets into gear with Hyundai to bring car subscriptions to Europe

  Case teams with Hyundai to see its car subscription tech platform be the provider of all technical aspects needed to scale Mocean vehicle services to new European markets

• September 25, 2023 25 Sep'23

  Apple fixes three vulnerabilities found by spyware researchers

  Apple has patched three more vulnerabilities uncovered by spyware and surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab

• September 25, 2023 25 Sep'23

  Virgin Media O2 trials connected farm of the future

  UK operator enables mobile communication from anywhere on a farm, and installs network of sensors to monitor items such as soil conditions, machinery, livestock and land boundaries

• September 22, 2023 22 Sep'23

  Peachtree Corners smart city gets traffic management solution into gear

  Pioneer US smart city teams with Intelligent Traffic Control for vehicle control system that can be applied to existing infrastructure to measure traffic and predict and mitigate congestion for safer, more sustainable and efficient travel experience

• September 22, 2023 22 Sep'23

  Intelsat checks in on Airbus to expand in-flight connectivity

  Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks provider’s multi-orbit service will be available for factory and retrofit-installed in-flight connectivity systems as manufacturer further expands customer base for its built-in satcom connectivity ...

• September 22, 2023 22 Sep'23

  UK towns and cities gain funding to trial smart connectivity

  Six areas across the UK awarded funding delivered through Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme to test smart street lamps that can house electric vehicle charging hubs and boost wireless coverage

• September 22, 2023 22 Sep'23

  Betacom, UScellular claim first for private-public hybrid 5G networks

  Fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in US strikes partnership with private wireless network provider to accelerate digital transformation for US enterprises, advancing Industry 4.0

• September 21, 2023 21 Sep'23

  GSMA: 5G enters next phase 

  State of the union report on 5G notes focus over the next few years will be on improving coverage in less densely populated areas while also ramping up investment to support 5G standalone, 5G-Advanced use cases

• September 20, 2023 20 Sep'23

  Starlink tops satellite performance ratings

  As the space-based connectivity sector gains increasing momentum, research finds that market leading satellite provider hits high levels of customer satisfaction for users in France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the UK in Q2 2023

• September 19, 2023 19 Sep'23

  Braverman puts pressure on Meta to pause end-to-end encryption plans

  The home secretary is calling on Meta to halt its plans to introduce encrypted messaging services on Facebook and Instagram until the company puts measures in place to detect abuse

• September 19, 2023 19 Sep'23

  EE updates 3G network closure dates

  UK’s leading mobile operator releases more specific details about plans to devote spectrum resources to 4G and 5G services, and announces 3G scheme with charity

• September 19, 2023 19 Sep'23

  Viavi projects gain Open Networks Ecosystem funding

  Telecoms testing expert and partners gain slice of UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology’s £88m 5G development fund to advance applications development over Open RAN networks

• September 19, 2023 19 Sep'23

  MTN standardises on IoT connectivity platform

  African mobile network operator standardises on Integra platform for its next-generation global eSIM IoT offering to provide connectivity, bundles, verticals and value-added services

• September 18, 2023 18 Sep'23

  Satellite ecosystem launches drive to boost global connectivity

  Report from global non-profit association of the satellite ecosystem finds doubling the population connected via satellite could generate global socio-economic benefits exceeding $250bn

• September 18, 2023 18 Sep'23

  Satellite 5G networks to gain lucrative orbit over next seven years

  Study predicts huge spike in additional revenue for satellite services operators for 5G comms to 2030, and outlined prospects for 6G networks, including coverage and throughput capabilities

• September 18, 2023 18 Sep'23

  Texas A&M University deploys IP Wave optical solutions for private 5G network

  Leading US applied research facility university deploys optical technology in private 5G network to support advanced experimentation, technology development, testing and evaluation across a range of disciplines

• September 15, 2023 15 Sep'23

  Cash injection of £88m announced for UK 5G mobile network R&D

  Latest part of UK government plan to boost mobile services sees funding awarded to 19 projects through the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition designed to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of open 5G connectivity

• September 15, 2023 15 Sep'23

  EdgeUno deploys Ciena to improve network connectivity in Brazil, Mexico

  Leading Latin American communications and infrastructure company provider taps optical comms tech firm to add what it calls significant capacity to support cloud and on-demand services

• September 14, 2023 14 Sep'23

  Google, Microsoft and Mozilla push browser updates to foil zero-day

  A zero-day in Google’s Chrome browser was first reported by surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab and Apple, but also affects other browsers

• September 14, 2023 14 Sep'23

  Liquid opens tap on Kenya and Ethiopia fibre link

  Cassava Technologies subsidiary announces two new cross-border fibre routes designed to allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of key territories

• September 13, 2023 13 Sep'23

  SES, Starlink claim cruise industry’s first integrated MEO-LEO service

  Satellite provider cashes in on strong momentum of the maritime connectivity business, particularly in the cruise segment, claiming first end-to-end connectivity service delivering bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps per ship

• September 12, 2023 12 Sep'23

  Samsung, Qualcomm claim 5G breakthrough

  Mobile platform giant and leading comms tech provider reveal they have successfully delivered a technological innovation for 5G network speed, performance and flexibility

• September 08, 2023 08 Sep'23

  Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G network in 2025

  As its network evolves and looking to enhance customer experience and improve services, VMO2 announces plans to pull plug on legacy mobile network to focus on upgrading faster, more reliable and energy-efficient infrastructure

• September 08, 2023 08 Sep'23

  Apple patches Blastpass exploit abused by spyware makers

  Apple has patched two vulnerabilities that formed an exploit chain which has been allegedly abused by spyware company NSO