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• August 27, 2024 27 Aug'24

  US mobile users keep devices longer than ever

  Report reveals device age at trade-in or upgrade marks all-time high of 3.7 years, and increase in Samsung S21 trade-ins through introduction of Galaxy AI

• August 22, 2024 22 Aug'24

  Post Office apologises for IT problem text alert that was never sent

  After subpostmasters complained they received no communications from the Post Office when they could not log in to the Horizon IT system, the organisation admits a text message alert failed to be sent

• August 22, 2024 22 Aug'24

  Engine ‘anomaly’ suspected as cause of UK rocket test explosion

  First comments released after explosion on launch pad in test of rocket at first fully licensed vertical launch in Europe

• August 20, 2024 20 Aug'24

  Nokia, TIM team to expand 5G coverage in Brazil

  Partnership between Nokia and TIM designed to increase Brazilian municipalities with access to 5G, enabling enterprises to digitise operations, foster innovation and drive economic growth

• August 16, 2024 16 Aug'24

  AI-RAN Alliance beefs up executive leadership

  Collaborative consortium focused on enabling the evolution and advancement of AI into radio access networks appoints chair boasting over 30 years of experience in telecoms

• August 16, 2024 16 Aug'24

  Three slams ‘abysmal’ UK 5G after mixed H1 2024

  UK mobile operator posts first half results with growth in certain customer segments such as B2B and home broadband, but also negative EBITDA less CapEx, hindering ability to invest

• August 16, 2024 16 Aug'24

  EE’s first 5G small cells go live in London

  UK’s leading mobile operator uses street-level mini masts to take advantage of existing street infrastructure to boost mobile capacity in busy areas including first 5G small cells in London trial

• August 14, 2024 14 Aug'24

  Wialon fits out four million IoT-connected vehicles

  Global fleet management and IoT software platform racks up record number of vehicles connected on GPS tracking and internet of things software platform.

• August 14, 2024 14 Aug'24

  AT&T powers IoT for Oracle enterprise communications

  Integrated communications and cloud solutions provider incorporates leading US telco’s internet of things connectivity and network APIs into its Enterprise Communications Platform

• August 13, 2024 13 Aug'24

  UK businesses ready to deploy 5G standalone

  Vodafone research highlights UK businesses keen to invest in both 5G services, looking to improve operational efficiency of their business in an increasingly competitive digital environment

• August 13, 2024 13 Aug'24

  SITA climbs to the cloud to enhance air transport IT

  Latest implementation of comms solutions by leading provider of IT to the air transport industry taps global comms tech firm to unlock LTE and 5G networks with existing platforms

• August 13, 2024 13 Aug'24

  Orange claims gold in Olympic mobile coverage

  Telco reveals the challenges and triumphs in connecting more than 120 venues to assure the best connectivity experience for an estimated 15 million spectators and four billion television viewers

• August 09, 2024 09 Aug'24

  Nokia drones-as-a-service network takes flight for Swisscom

  Switzerland’s leading telecoms provider to deploy largest drones-as-a-service network to enhance safety and operational efficiency for public and industrial use cases

• August 08, 2024 08 Aug'24

  Indosat deploys AI to set network performance, reliability standards

  Leading Indonesian digital telecommunications company takes what it says is the largest digital intelligence operations centre in its region to ensure optimal network performance and reliability

• August 06, 2024 06 Aug'24

  SITA takes off with new enhanced global wireless solution

  Leading provider of IT to the air transport industry introduces mobile data access solution to deliver secure and reliable cellular data connectivity across 200 countries

• August 06, 2024 06 Aug'24

  Digital Catapult launches Sonic Labs Open RAN accelerator programme

  Advanced digital technology innovation centre advances work to give organisations the opportunity to work collaboratively to build, implement and test tangible solutions to help accelerate the adoption of Open RAN technology in the UK

• August 06, 2024 06 Aug'24

  Cloud-based networks to account for half of all cellular traffic by 2028

  Research reveals increased cloudification of network infrastructures with software-based services to hit tipping point for cellular traffic in five years’ time, enabling more dynamic 5G networks

• August 05, 2024 05 Aug'24

  BT/EE win Emergency Services Network contract

  £1.85bn contract win for UK’s leading telco and mobile subsidiary to supply mobile communications infrastructure for nation’s three emergency services in much-delayed project

• August 05, 2024 05 Aug'24

  UK mobile continues performance improvements in H1

  Study of UK mobile market shows continuous improvement in performance by nation’s leading operators, with average media downlink speed approaching 80 Mbps, and improved 5G availability and faster speeds in most cities

• August 05, 2024 05 Aug'24

  Satellite operators to launch 15,000 new craft over next five years to support IoT

  Research finds providers of space-based communications plan to rocket-propel growth over the next five years, in particular to drive internet of things applications

• August 05, 2024 05 Aug'24

  Cellular IoT connectivity revenues hit €12.4bn in 2023

  Research finds advancement of comms-based internet of things industry drives shift towards greater focus on reliability, security and support for international deployments, contributing to new types of market dynamics

• August 02, 2024 02 Aug'24

  Bounteous x Accolite, Nokia boost 5G API use-case development

  Global comms tech provider enters into collaboration with digital transformation services consultancy to deploy Network as Code platform with API developer portal, with initial focus on use cases in areas of healthcare, gaming and utilities

• August 01, 2024 01 Aug'24

  Ubotica claims further breakthroughs in live Earth satellite intelligence

  Space-based artificial intelligence company claims paradigm shift for Earth observation with Live Earth Intelligence, said to revolutionise capabilities and cost efficiency in space sector

• August 01, 2024 01 Aug'24

  Rising IoT market spurs cellular antenna shipments

  Berg Insight’s research into the cellular internet of things antenna market suggests there will be a rise in the market over next four years, and notes the challenge of deploying complex technology

• August 01, 2024 01 Aug'24

  BroadbandOne boosts IoT with expanded of next-gen TaaS

  Telco as a service claims to offer revolution deploying 5G 28GHz and LMDS 29-31GHz spectrum infrastructure with 357 FCC-approved mmWave licences

• July 30, 2024 30 Jul'24

  Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon mobile platform

  Chip giant’s next-generation mobile platform ‘leading the global transition’ from 4G to 5G to empower communities and industries alike with features such as on-device generative AI

• July 29, 2024 29 Jul'24

  Open RAN investment set to surge over next five years

  Research into open radio access network market shows rapidly growing and competitive market

• July 26, 2024 26 Jul'24

  OECD: Demand soars for future-proof fixed, mobile broadband access

  Research from global policy forum finds broadband technologies such as fibre and 5G mobile networks that help “future-proof” networks

• July 26, 2024 26 Jul'24

  APAC mobile industry to surpass $1tn by 2030

  The APAC region’s mobile industry is expected to exceed $1tn by 2030 due to the rapid adoption of 5G and AI technologies

• July 25, 2024 25 Jul'24

  Nokia launches FWA devices, streamlines fibre connectivity

  Raft of launches from comms tech provider sees subscription-based service based on AI and cloud-based to automate and optimise fibre connection process

• July 24, 2024 24 Jul'24

  The data, networking and GenAI driving The Open golf championship

  Computer Weekly goes behind the scenes at the 152nd Open golf tournament to find out how private 5G, data visualisation and deep learning tools are enhancing the ancient traditions of the sport

• July 23, 2024 23 Jul'24

  UK 5G reaches new heights in successful flight trials

  UK consortium completes flight trials for airborne next-generation mobile infrastructure designed to offer applications such as restoring networks after disasters where traditional mobile infrastructure has been disrupted

• July 23, 2024 23 Jul'24

  NTT Data unveils Edge AI platform for industry, manufacturing

  Infrastructure and services company claims to be breaking down IT/OT silos with what it says is industry’s first fully managed Edge artificial intelligence offering, enabling advanced AI use cases for industrial and manufacturing applications

• July 23, 2024 23 Jul'24

  Virgin Media O2 to begin 2G network transition

  After announcing that it will be turning off 3G in 2025, operator reveals plans to start moving customers off 2G network, claiming to be the first UK company of its kind to make such a move

• July 22, 2024 22 Jul'24

  Nokia, Bharti Airtel claim success in 5G NSA Cloud RAN trial

  Global comms tech provider successfully completes first 5G non-standalone Cloud RAN trial with leading Indian telco to deliver higher levels of service innovation, higher network automation, flexibility and efficient scaling of resources

• July 18, 2024 18 Jul'24

  Lawyers and journalists seeking ‘payback’ over police phone surveillance, claims former detective

  Former Durham detective will be required to give evidence to a tribunal investigating allegations that police unlawfully monitored journalists’ phones

• July 18, 2024 18 Jul'24

  Soracom takes Skylo satellite integration to initial service roll-out stage

  Global provider of advanced IoT connectivity announces that qualified customers can now use its CMP to activate and manage 3GPP non-terrestrial networks

• July 16, 2024 16 Jul'24

  Sita gains higher altitude for connectivity with Heathrow Airport

  Leading provider of IT to the air transport industry wins longest contract extension to date, with UK’s largest and Europe’s busiest airport to bolster network infrastructure services in expansive estate

• July 16, 2024 16 Jul'24

  Virgin Media O2, EE top GWS UK connectivity experience study

  Real-life testing of UK mobile and fixed connectivity services shine light on connectivity experiences as consumers spend nearly third of waking time on their phones

• July 15, 2024 15 Jul'24

  Ericsson, Oppo ink global patent cross-licence agreement

  Global comms tech firm teams with leading Asian smartphone provider on multi-year global cross licence covering cellular technology, including business cooperation on 5G-related projects such as device testing and customer engagements

• July 15, 2024 15 Jul'24

  Telecom Egypt makes nation’s 5G first

  Tech provider announces partnership with leading Egyptian telco to bring 5G technology to the country for first time, aiming to revolutionise its comms landscape

• July 12, 2024 12 Jul'24

  Brembo invests in connected mobility startup Spoke Safety

  Provider of digital communication technologies between vehicles and the road ecosystem joins portfolio of braking systems firm to strengthen expertise in software and cloud connectivity

• July 12, 2024 12 Jul'24

  BBC votes for multi-network IoT SIMs in general election

  Britain’s national broadcaster tapped mobile communications provider to enable streaming of UK general election counts

• July 12, 2024 12 Jul'24

  Autonomous trucking industry in fast lane

  Research reveals that autonomous truck industry is experiencing a revival after the initial hype, with vehicle delivery numbers breaking records - but pain points need to be addressed to ensure commercialisation

• July 11, 2024 11 Jul'24

  West End Live and London Pride gain from next-gen connectivity

  Attendees of recent large, free-entry public events in central London are said to have benefited from ultra-fast public Wi-Fi installed on street furniture, supporting the operation of key facilities and devices

• July 10, 2024 10 Jul'24

  Vodafone, Meta optimise short-form videos to improve network efficiency

  Operator and tech giant team on test leading to marked reduction in network traffic for popular applications across mobile network, freeing up resources on popular 4G/5G sites at locations such as shopping centres and transport hubs

• July 08, 2024 08 Jul'24

  Singtel, SK Telecom gear up for 6G future

  Both telcos will work together to develop advanced network slicing, telco APIs and edge AI infrastructure, among other capabilities, to pave way for 6G deployments

• July 08, 2024 08 Jul'24

  Motorola Solutions to open global R&D centre in Ireland

  Comms tech giant announces opening of research and development centre in Cork to focus on designing software for established land mobile radio portfolio

• July 05, 2024 05 Jul'24

  Nokia, BT Group, Qualcomm claim enhanced 5G Carrier Aggregation first

  Comms tech provider and operator reveal successfull aggregation of 5G Standalone spectrum using 5CC Carrier Aggregation, making the latter the first European operator to achieve this milestone

• July 04, 2024 04 Jul'24

  5G FWA on upward trajectory but global growth patchy

  Study from GSMA predicts the number of 5G FWA connections across 70 countries will increase by 358% by 2030, representing an increase from 17.3 million connections to 79.2 million