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• June 20, 2022 20 Jun'22

  SES-17 begins delivering satellite connectivity services across Americas

  Very high throughput geostationary satellite enters into fully operational stage and is set to expand high-speed broadband network capabilities and accelerate digitisation

• June 20, 2022 20 Jun'22

  OPPO accelerates 5G enterprise network slicing deployment

  OPPO, Ericsson and Qualcomm collaborate to realise what they claim is industry-leading milestone of deploying 5G enterprise network slicing solution for commercially available Android 12 devices

• June 17, 2022 17 Jun'22

  Comau, Ericsson, TIM test factory of the future through 5G network slicing

  Robotics and automation company teams with comms tech provider and leading Italian operator to deliver solutions for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing by using the potential of the 5G network as part of EU-funded 5Growth project

• June 16, 2022 16 Jun'22

  India surges in international bandwidth demand

  Research shows undersupply has created an opportunity to serve ballooning bandwidth needs across regional hubs such as Mumbai and Chennai

• June 16, 2022 16 Jun'22

  Oxbotica taps metaverse to improve autonomous vehicle detection scenarios

  Software firm aims to use artificial intelligence to accelerate the safe and efficient deployment of autonomous vehicle technology, also reducing the carbon emissions generated by vehicles

• June 16, 2022 16 Jun'22

  Qualcomm acquires Cellwize to accelerate 5G, edge adoption, innovation

  Chip giant makes acquisition of 5G network deployment, automation and management software platform with intention of fuelling digital transformation of industries, powering the connected intelligent edge and supporting growth of cloud economy

• June 16, 2022 16 Jun'22

  Vodafone hits switch on UK’s first live ‘self-powering’ mobile phone mast

  Mast incorporates technology to not only reduce environmental impact, but also help bring connectivity to ‘not-spots’ in remote and rural areas

• June 14, 2022 14 Jun'22

  Port of Tyne lands BT 5G private network to boost smart port ambitions

  UK telco teams with leading North East of England port to develop services based on private 5G network to power applications including robotics and autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and internet of things

• June 06, 2022 06 Jun'22

  Micron to deploy mmWave in Singapore fab

  The US chipmaker is leveraging Singtel’s 5G mmWave connectivity to roll out a range of Industry 4.0 applications at its cleanroom in Singapore

• June 01, 2022 01 Jun'22

  SES and Vodafone team to deliver 4G and future 5G services via satellite to Papua New Guinea

  Latest development in satellite-based connectivity sees new mobile operator in southwestern Pacific island supported by terrestrial and satellite providers to boost further digital opportunities

• June 01, 2022 01 Jun'22

  BT inks partnership with Ericsson to support commercial 5G networks

  First commercial 5G private network agreement of its kind in the UK will drive Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of industrial sectors

• May 31, 2022 31 May'22

  Eutelsat, Telenor set sail on maritime connectivity deal

  Reflecting the buoyancy of the maritime connectivity market in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, French and Nordic providers showcase combination of in-orbit resources and managed connectivity services

• May 30, 2022 30 May'22

  Swim England takes the plunge with CaaS to reap remote work benefits

  England’s national body for swimming deploys communications-as-a-service platform to support remote work for employees and sees benefits such as 35% reduction in monthly platform costs

• May 27, 2022 27 May'22

  NUS students learn to handle agitated patients through VR

  Medical and nursing students at the National University of Singapore’s medical school will soon don virtual reality headsets to learn how to handle agitated patients

• May 26, 2022 26 May'22

  Verizon, AWS expand edge computing to more metro areas

  US comms provider teams with cloud giant to add new Wavelength Zones in Tennessee and Florida

• May 26, 2022 26 May'22

  Amdocs acquires MYCOM OSI to monetise next-generation 5G intelligent services

  Acquisition of UK SaaS-based cloud network and service assurance company designed to expand comms software and services provider’s network service assurance and monetisation offering

• May 25, 2022 25 May'22

  MEC to gain sharper edge over next five years

  Driven by autonomous vehicles, advances in the urban sprawl of smart cities and an increase in mobile cloud usage, spending on multi-access edge computing is set for 260% growth from 2022-2027

• May 25, 2022 25 May'22

  Nokia and T-Mobile team to build private 5G networks

  US operator and comms tech provider unite to deliver 5G private mobile networks that use telco cloud and 5G hybrid mobile networks in bid to allow enterprise customers to access an extra level of reliability, control and security to enable their ...

• May 25, 2022 25 May'22

  Three UK aims for medium-sized firms with business comms offers

  Marking a significant moment in its growth strategy, UK operator targets business market with service that puts firms with 25-250 staff in control of their monthly spend

• May 24, 2022 24 May'22

  Oxbotica completes Europe-first on-road zero-occupancy autonomous vehicle journey

  Driverless vehicle software provider collaborates with regulators and insurers to facilitate autonomous vehicle testing and announces landmark deployment with zero-occupancy, fully autonomous, new-type electric vehicle on UK roads

• May 24, 2022 24 May'22

  Virgin Media brings gigabit broadband to O2 arena

  Gigabit broadband provider opens service at leading London entertainment venue bolstered by 5G mobile network which it claims will provide ‘unrivalled’ connected experience for the millions of fans who visit every year

• May 23, 2022 23 May'22

  Three UK claims 5G network population coverage leadership

  With £2bn network transformation said to be gathering pace, UK operator reveals 5G network population coverage has reached 54%, available in over 400 locations across more than 3,000 sites

• May 23, 2022 23 May'22

  Q1 2022 mobile device trade-in programmes see $784m returned to US consumers

  A study from Assurant shows continued growing uptake of 5G devices and highlights role mobile trade-ins and upgrade programmes play in promoting a circular economy

• May 20, 2022 20 May'22

  Liverpool Football Club signs Extreme Networks to kick up Anfield Wi-Fi experiences

  England’s most successful football team installs high-capacity Wi-Fi and network analytics to drive ‘exceptional’ experiences for fans and more fluid operations for the club

• May 19, 2022 19 May'22

  Three UK boosts business offer with Currys partnership

  Telco claims game-changer in long-term partnership with technology retail chain in plans to reshape the business connectivity market with business services offered across all B2B sales channels and via retail referral programme

• May 19, 2022 19 May'22

  Marsden building society deploys UCaaS to enhance employee, customer experiences

  Regional financial services leader chooses unified communications as a service offering for more agile, flexible and scalable communication to support both immediate needs and long-term growth

• May 19, 2022 19 May'22

  OneWeb sets sail with Navarino to extend connectivity to commercial shipping

  Growing satellite broadband provider agreement expands availability of low Earth orbit connectivity for commercial shipping in bid to transform operational efficiency and support smarter shipping

• May 19, 2022 19 May'22

  AMD, Qualcomm collaborate to optimise business connectivity

  Joint effort between chip firm and processor platform provider brings remote Wi-Fi management capabilities to IT administrators through AMD PRO technologies suite of enterprise technology offerings

• May 18, 2022 18 May'22

  Virgin Media O2 Business launches tech fund for medium businesses

  UK-based cableco launches tech fund for new and existing medium business customers, as well as a free digital review to ensure businesses are set up for the future of hybrid working

• May 17, 2022 17 May'22

  Etisalat takes stake as Vodafone reports ‘good’ fiscal year

  In the wake of major MENA provider buying 9% share, global operator claims satisfactory fiscal year with continued growth in both Europe and Africa

• May 17, 2022 17 May'22

  Nokia and University of Technology Sydney unveil 5G-connected microbrewery

  5G-connected microbrewery located in the Tech Lab of leading Australian educational establishment, which forms part of Industry 4.0 research facility, uses comms tech provider’s 5G backhaul connectivity solution and digital twin technology to ...

• May 16, 2022 16 May'22

  Verizon Business and Visionable open connected healthcare centre

  Verizon Business and Visionable to open technology-led centre dedicated to accelerating the adoption of connected healthcare technologies for patient-centric care

• May 13, 2022 13 May'22

  Record Wi-Fi 6/6E demand as digital-first European homes make wireless indispensable

  Products based on next generation of wireless internet standard flourish as the past two years results in dramatic shift in home connectivity demands

• May 13, 2022 13 May'22

  Pharrowtech raises Series A funding to develop first ‘viable’ wireless fibre alternative

  Millimetre wave hardware and software design and developer gains investment to accelerate go-to-market for cutting-edge gigabit-per-second wireless solutions for internet access, consumer applications, 5G and smart cities

• May 12, 2022 12 May'22

  Three UK to switch off 3G network in two years’ time

  End of UK’s first third-generation network planned as operator announces its investments in 4G and 5G gather pace, with next-gen network hitting new usage milestone, increasing by over 358% over the past year

• May 12, 2022 12 May'22

  Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon, readies virtualised Open RAN with Viettel, advances robotics

  Chip giant reveals next-generation of core Snapdragon platform with emphasis on smart transit and mmWave solutions, and deployment of virtualised and modular 5G networks

• May 11, 2022 11 May'22

  Vodafone sharpens Edge Innovation Programme focused on distributed, dedicated MEC

  UK operator introduces Edge Innovation Programme 2.0 to inspire the creation of new products and services using multi-access edge compute technology and its 5G infrastructure

• May 11, 2022 11 May'22

  Ofcom outlines plans to make mmWave 5G spectrum available for new uses

  UK comms regulator reveals roadmap to take advantage of opportunities for users and applications across the country to access high-frequency spectrum for new uses

• May 10, 2022 10 May'22

  EE hits coverage landmark with 5G network

  UK operator hits key milestone in its ambition to offer 5G anywhere in the UK by 2028 through its macro network and on-demand connectivity solutions

• May 09, 2022 09 May'22

  5G connections set to double year-on-year by the end of 2022

  Leading analyst says that while next-generation mobile infrastructure growth is set to be strong, providers should look to bundle-rich 5G apps and services to drive demand and sate consumer needs

• May 09, 2022 09 May'22

  Qualcomm announces Wi-Fi 7 product line

  Chip giant announces product line that supports latest version of wireless standard, anticipating a new class of customer systems for current applications and emerging Wi-Fi 7 ecosystem

• May 09, 2022 09 May'22

  Verizon Business opens gates to international stadium, deploys SD-WAN at Bertelsmann

  Business services division of US comms giant announces dedicated strategy aimed at stadiums and venues located in Europe and Asia Pacific, offering specific technologies designed to benefit their requirements

• May 09, 2022 09 May'22

  Amdocs launches Americas 5G Experience Lab

  Communications software and services provider opens up 5G Experience Lab to capitalise on a diverse mobile communications partner ecosystem to unlock new applications and services

• May 05, 2022 05 May'22

  iPhone sales soar even as global smartphone shipments decrease in 2022 Q1

  Study into global smartphone arena finds Apple on a high while shipments by Chinese manufacturers have fallen sharply due to the slowdown in their domestic market, leading to global device industry maintaining negative growth trend

• May 04, 2022 04 May'22

  5G finds voice as Nokia, Optus claim first 3CC carrier aggregation standalone 5G data

  Voice-over-5G market shows strong growth as tech provider and Australian operator establish 3 components carrier data sessions using a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone and Nokia’s 5G AirScale portfolio on Optus’ 5G network

• May 04, 2022 04 May'22

  Almost 2,000 5G cities globally at end of 2021

  Research shows 23 live open radio access network deployments and 24 standalone 5G networks in addition to almost 2,000 cities in the world having a next-generation mobile network

• May 04, 2022 04 May'22

  Samsung serves DISH for 5G Open RAN roll-out

  Networks division of electronics giant selected by US operator for the deployment of open 5G network solutions based on virtual and open radio access network technology to play an integral role in Smart 5G Network development

• May 03, 2022 03 May'22

  UScellular taps Qualcomm, Inseego to launch 5G mmWave fixed wireless in 10 US cities

  US provider’s Home Internet+ service will use high-frequency 5G technology to provide high-speed internet to homes and businesses, with expansion from 10 to dozens of cities throughout 2022

• April 28, 2022 28 Apr'22

  Oracle teams with Verizon as it expands global network of industry innovation labs

  New facility outside Chicago will explore how 5G can create and test use cases to solve industry challenges, from carbon reduction to worker safety and sustainable building

• April 28, 2022 28 Apr'22

  Huawei demands innovation for greener world based on 5.5G

  Communications technology giant outlines three pillars for innovation in a greener world, including advancing the connectivity industry