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• February 17, 2023 17 Feb'23

  Telefónica, Ericsson and Qualcomm claim 5G mmWave commercial first in Spain

  Only days away from the eyes of the comms world turning to Barcelona, comms tech firms team with leading Spanish operator to demo first commercial 26GHz mobile network at Mobile World Congress

• February 17, 2023 17 Feb'23

  BT launches IoT national roaming network

  UK’s leading telco switches on dedicated internet of things frameworks for businesses across the UK, allowing them to keep smart devices connected wherever they are, using both its own EE network and those of other MNOs, where required

• February 16, 2023 16 Feb'23

  Nokia advances 5G network slicing, FWA across Europe and Asia

  Nokia extends 5G capability, working with Chinese operator on a first of its kind fixed wireless access trial in the country, while international communications platform company strengthens 5G network with SDN controller

• February 16, 2023 16 Feb'23

  Qualcomm looks to gain 5G Advanced edge with Snapdragon platform

  Processor firmQualcomm introduces mobile technology to drive the next stage of 5G evolution in key verticals including vehicles, PCs, industrial IoT and more

• February 16, 2023 16 Feb'23

  Kyndryl expands global network and edge computing alliance with Nokia

  Three-year agreement between comms tech and IT giants extends plans to co-innovate and accelerate deployment of flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity

• February 13, 2023 13 Feb'23

  Ice Norway looks for 4G, 5G Network revolution with converged packet core

  Norway’s third-largest mobile operator implements cloud-native converged packet core, supporting 4G, 5G NSA and 5G SA for network over cloud-native network software provider’s cloud automation for telco framework in private datacentres

• February 13, 2023 13 Feb'23

  KDDI selects Samsung Core tech to power commercial 5G standalone network

  As it continues its battle for market share in a market dominated by a powerful incumbent, Japanese operator taps Korean tech giant for cloud-native 5G standalone core to ensure high stability, reliability and optimised performance within the network

• February 13, 2023 13 Feb'23

  Ericsson boosts indoor 5G capacity, precise location services

  Comms tech provider introduces suite of indoor hardware and software to make indoor 5G easier for enterprises with precise-location software that enables enterprise use cases such as asset tracking and tool positioning

• February 10, 2023 10 Feb'23

  Telefónica checks in with Meliá Hotels to advance hotel of the future with 5G

  Hotel Meliá Madrid Serrano becomes the first establishment in Spain with 5G SA indoor coverage and network slicing supporting segmented network, which will allow guests to enjoy simultaneous translation and video streaming services, among others

• February 10, 2023 10 Feb'23

  Qualcomm looks to new wave of 5G devices with Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF

  Comms tech giant intros world’s first 5G NR-light Modem-RF system with lower cost, reduced complexity, decreased power consumption and smaller form factors

• February 08, 2023 08 Feb'23

  India launches homegrown BharOS

  The homegrown Android-based mobile operating system could reduce India’s reliance on foreign software, but uncertainties around market adoption and software updates remain

• February 06, 2023 06 Feb'23

  Operator 5G revenue to 2027 to soar while 6G development emerges

  Research reveals hot streak for fifth-generation mobile communications, with revenues from networks set to double over the next four years, and identifies work needed to make sixth-generation a viable prospect

• February 03, 2023 03 Feb'23

  World's first self-driving bus gets in gear through UK government, industry funding

  UK government’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Connected and Automated Mobility programme reveals funding for commercial self-driving passenger and freight services projects including self-driving bus service and autonomous taxis

• February 02, 2023 02 Feb'23

  Ericsson, Intel and Microsoft demo enterprise laptop 5G network slicing capabilities

  Comms tech provider teams with chip and IT giants on ‘pioneering’ trial demonstrating the applicability of 5G networking slicing technology on devices beyond smartphones

• February 02, 2023 02 Feb'23

  Globe Telecom claims improved connectivity with MatSing lens antennas

  Philippines MNO announces first mobile network deployment of lens antenna technology in Southeast Asia designed to deliver improved 4G/LTE and 5G mobile capacity

• February 02, 2023 02 Feb'23

  Three UK goes data-driven with Amdocs for personalised customer experience

  Software and services provider to let UK-based operator migrate to a modern, cloud-based data architecture, enabling it to serve its customers contextual, timely recommendations and suggestions

• February 02, 2023 02 Feb'23

  EE unveils 5G connectivity for London Underground

  Just weeks after 4G landed on the Central and Northern lines for the first time, BT-owned operator now brings 5G to the Tube, with Archway, Notting Hill Gate and Tufnell Park the first stations to benefit

• February 01, 2023 01 Feb'23

  Picocom, Antevia collaborate to provide in-building private 5G for enterprises

  5G tech designer forges partnership with 5G silicon manufacturer to create new class of private network coverage for global enterprises, promising creation of cost-effective in-building networks faster than ever

• January 27, 2023 27 Jan'23

  EE maintains mobile network leadership in UK

  Analyst finds that BT-owned mobile service sweeps board in terms of nationwide network quality through performance, reliability, speed, data, calls and texting

• January 25, 2023 25 Jan'23

  Juniper: 5G IoT milestone set to be reached while OTT messaging to drive CPaaS

  Analyst makes bullish predictions for next-gen mobile-based internet of things and communications platforms-as-a-service markets

• January 25, 2023 25 Jan'23

  Virgin Media O2 taps Juniper to upgrade core IP backbone for 800G readiness

  Need for increased data capacity and flexible scalability highlighted by 32% traffic growth on its mobile network,16% growth in broadband data downloads and a peak traffic load of 22TB over the past year

• January 24, 2023 24 Jan'23

  Samsung completes KDDI 5G SA network slicing field trial, inks Nokia patent licence

  Korean tech giant makes further strides in 5G in first demonstration of network slicing using RIC on a live 5G SA network with leading Japanese operator, and signs patent agreement with Finnish comms tech provider to combine 5G technology expertise

• January 23, 2023 23 Jan'23

  UK government reveals further ESN contract details

  Latest chapter in UK Emergency Services Network saga sees termination of Motorola contract for comms equipment and supplies, software packages and software development services

• January 20, 2023 20 Jan'23

  Deloitte: Four major comms trends to navigate in year ahead

  Consultancy’s predictions for the coming 12 months highlight challenges from macroeconomic headwinds, complex capital funding, sustainability and the transformation towards more tech-centric models

• January 19, 2023 19 Jan'23

  Sateliot collaborates with Sensefinity for at-sea satellite 5G IoT

  Leading IoT provider for asset tracking teams with owner of low-Earth orbit nanosatellites constellation under 5G protocol to support at-sea connectivity

• January 18, 2023 18 Jan'23

  David Anderson KC to review UK surveillance laws

  Home Office commissions independent review of the Investigatory Powers Act, known as the snoopers’ charter. It will include a review of bulk datasets and government access to internet connection records held by phone and internet companies

• January 18, 2023 18 Jan'23

  Ukraine cyber teams responded to more than 2,000 attacks in 2022

  The Ukrainian authorities responded to more than 2,000 major cyber incidents during 2022, and are blocking thousands more potential attacks every day

• January 18, 2023 18 Jan'23

  Optical lights up nascent space communications applications market

  Research highlights potential of what it calls “exciting and rapidly developing” global market for optical communications terminals driven by NGSO broadband constellations

• January 16, 2023 16 Jan'23

  SES and Du boost 5G enterprise comms with first satellite backhaul network

  Pervasive connectivity delivered via satellite accommodates Middle East telco’s 5G backhaul requirements over remote areas across the region

• January 13, 2023 13 Jan'23

  Tech firms add to private 5G offer, but ABI warns of no mass take-off in 2023

  Even as comms tech providers announce partnership to extend technical capability of private 5G platform, analyst warns private 5G will not yet take off in 2023, even if outdoor use cases drive private cellular in general

• January 11, 2023 11 Jan'23

  eSIM market to be worth over $4bn globally by end of 2023

  2023 set to be the year of embedded subscriber identity module as Google and Samsung look likely to emulate rival Apple, leading to a drastic increase in the number of smartphones with eSIM connectivity

• January 10, 2023 10 Jan'23

  Juniper Networks and NEC charge up Wi-Fi user experience for Powerco

  Leading global IT and network transformation services provider and AI-driven networks selected by leading New Zealand gas and electricity distributor to design and deploy new Wi-Fi network infrastructure across nationwide sites

• January 10, 2023 10 Jan'23

  Launch window opens for UK’s first orbital mission

  All systems go for first space mission in UK as project partners announce the official opening of the Start Me Up launch window

• January 05, 2023 05 Jan'23

  LG announces technical collaboration for the future of mobility

  Global CE giant unveils infotainment slate, including partnership to develop next-generation autonomous driving solution proof of concept, and launches TV featuring real-time video and audio wireless transmission at up to 4K 120Hz

• January 05, 2023 05 Jan'23

  Qualcomm, Salesforce team up to provide connected automotive experiences

  Mobile tech giant uses CES to reveal more of automotive tech slate in partnership with leading customer relationship management company

• January 04, 2023 04 Jan'23

  Qualcomm goes up a gear in driver assistance and autonomous driving

  Mobile tech giant sees flagship platform adopted by leading automotive companies to rapidly create safe, scalable and updateable advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems

• December 20, 2022 20 Dec'22

  CityFibre lights up Luton with gigabit broadband

  UK’s largest independent broadband infrastructure provider rounds off hugely active year by successfully completing full-fibre network roll-out in large parts of East Luton, including Stopsley and Wigmore

• December 20, 2022 20 Dec'22

  EE goes live in first-of-its-kind mobile infrastructure pilot in London

  BT-owned mobile division announces first outdoor 4G and 5G small cell network in the UK capable of hosting all four mobile network operators from day one through bespoke technical solution and centralised radio access network

• December 20, 2022 20 Dec'22

  Top 10 telecoms stories of 2022

  Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories of 2022

• December 19, 2022 19 Dec'22

  BT C-RAN 5G architecture pilot scheme live in Leeds

  BT takes next-gen mobile connectivity a stage further with a 5G pilot scheme to enhance coverage and connectivity in key UK city enabling local customers to access faster, more reliable speeds

• December 15, 2022 15 Dec'22

  Microsoft, Viasat team to deliver internet access to global underserved communities

  New collaboration through IT giant’s Airband Initiative designed to increase satellite broadband availability for people across Africa and the rest of the world by the end of 2025

• December 15, 2022 15 Dec'22

  Qualcomm unveils lowest-power IoT-optimised LTE modem

  Integrated terrestrial positioning support to the fore as Qualcomm launches IoT-optimised LTE modem with integrated positioning support for greater connectivity, location and compute processing capabilities on device and at the edge

• December 15, 2022 15 Dec'22

  NCA officer questioned in Investigatory Powers Tribunal over failure to disclose EncroChat notes

  EncroChat hacking warrant was unlawful and in breach of human rights law, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hears

• December 14, 2022 14 Dec'22

  Telstra tunes up with orchestration to enhance automation, customer experience

  Leading Australian operator taps global comms tech provider to support network-as-a-service (NaaS) strategies, enabling an enhanced experience for business customers through reusable and shared platform for improved network management and ...

• December 14, 2022 14 Dec'22

  ETSI creates new working group for Terahertz 6G comms

  Newly launched industry specification group on Terahertz holds kick-off meeting and decides on work priorities for new candidate technology for 6G communications infrastructures

• December 13, 2022 13 Dec'22

  Nokia and O2 Telefónica Germany claim 5G carrier aggregation breakthrough

  Comms tech provider and leading German operator claim industry-first milestone achieved on live 5G network with Nokia’s commercial 5G AirScale portfolio and MediaTek’s mobile platform

• December 13, 2022 13 Dec'22

  UK government expands investment in 5G and 6G R&D

  UK universities awarded £28m to develop next-generation 6G network technology, and an £80m fund will help set up a lab for testing network equipment, as government aims to boost telecoms infrastructure

• December 13, 2022 13 Dec'22

  More Uber data exposed in possible supply chain attack

  A second incident affecting ride-sharing app Uber appears to have originated through a third party in a supply chain attack

• December 13, 2022 13 Dec'22

  Porsche accelerates connected vehicle development with Vodafone private 5G

  Europe’s first 5G hybrid mobile private network opens at Nardò Technical Centre, a leading automotive proving ground in Italy, to offer customers an improved infrastructure to develop and test intelligent, autonomous, connected vehicles

• December 08, 2022 08 Dec'22

  Vodafone makes first European deployment of OpenRAN in urban location

  Vodafone announces European OpenRAN deployment first for a live urban environment, demonstrating the technology is a viable alternative to traditional RAN in all scenarios, not just rural locations