Telecoms networks and broadband communications
Broadband communications and telecoms networks have been key enablers for the internet revolution and for organisations using the web to deliver new online services. Broadband is key to the UK's economic success and competiveness, and the roll out of superfast, fibre-based networks to deliver the next generation of services has become a political and technological issue, especially for rural networks on the wrong side of the digital divide. We analyse the implications and opportunities for IT managers as broadband adoption continues to grow.
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Feature
22 May 2024
Neom: The tip of the tech iceberg in the Saudi desert
What is known about plans for Saudi Arabian smart city Neom could be just the tip of the iceberg Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Feature
09 Aug 2023
CTO interview: Gavin Rea, Gulf Bridge International
GBI ensures service continuity of submarine cable networks, which bring high-speed internet to the Gulf states, supporting the region’s ambitious plans to be one of the world’s leading poles for technological innovation Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
06 Sep 2023
Nexfibre acquires Upp to expand gigabit network in East of England
Just weeks after officially switching on its network, full-fibre network provider nexfibre, in partnership with Virgin Media O2, is to acquire East of England fibre operator Upp to increase footprint by 175,000 premises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Sep 2023
Orange and Huawei seek platform opportunity in Saudi Arabia
Business services arm of leading operator and global communications technology provider cut key deals for internet of things, smart cities and cloud infrastructure in increasingly important part of EMEA region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Sep 2023
How startup Once.net and Cloudflare secured the 2023 Eurovision vote
When the Eurovision Song Contest introduced paid-for public voting from outside Europe in 2023, it faced new cyber challenges. Learn how Dutch startup Once.net and Cloudflare teamed up to secure and support the big night Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Sep 2023
Deutsche Telekom-led consortium demos multi-supplier non-real-time RAN optimisation
Partnership sees trail of non-real-time radio access network intelligent controller technology based on O-RAN specifications to bring intelligence and programmability to RAN by enabling third-party applications to manage and optimise radio resources Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Sep 2023
Zoom takes Notes to collaboration suite
Collaboration and comms technology firm unveils workspace technology to offer clean user experience that allows users to create agendas and notes while staying in core conferencing platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Sep 2023
TDC taps Ericsson to launch first 5G Standalone network in Denmark
Danish operator switches on 5G Standalone network to offer consumers, enterprises and industries opportunities across self-driving cars, remote work, healthcare and mission-critical operations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Aug 2023
Vodafone begins volume deployment of OpenRAN across England and Wales
In the largest deployment of the technology in the country, leading UK operator announces that it is replacing legacy technology with virtualised OpenRAN on 2,500 sites across Wales and South-West England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Aug 2023
SES furthers Asian satellite broadband services reach with Telemor
Satellite operator’s medium-Earth orbit system chosen to enable mobile operator in Timor-Leste to deliver improved broadband services across the island country in Asia Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Aug 2023
Cisco expands customer experience services portfolio
Lifecycle services technology launched to give businesses ability to align priorities with clear and measurable outcomes to ensure their technology investments support their business, technology and operational goals Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Aug 2023
5G network slicing value hits $19bn but growth stalls
Research finds that much anticipated and increasingly investigated aspect of next-gen mobiles has hit complexity headwinds, leading to slowdown in expansion market that is nearing $20bn in value Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Aug 2023
8x8 adds to AI self-service capabilities with voice interactions for customer assistant
Open beta programme sees launch of service based on conversational artificial intelligence designed to allow contact centre customers to add voice self-service capabilities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Aug 2023
CityFibre passes three million UK premises with full-fibre network
Independent provider’s nationwide full-fibre network has more than 2.6 million premises passed as ready for service to ISPs, with penetration on target across locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Aug 2023
R&M expands industrial networking application portfolio
Swiss cabling specialist expands portfolio to support network solutions for mining, municipal utilities, power plants, transport systems and construction Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Aug 2023
Premium shines as mid- to low-end smartphone market trends down in H1
Research group’s study of smartphone arena confirms general downward trend among major suppliers for the first half of 2023, with premium market holding up and slump in the mid- to low-end market expected to continue Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Aug 2023
Huawei, Ericsson ink long-term patent cross-licensing agreement
Rival tech firms and contributors of standard essential patents for mobile communication recognise value of each other’s intellectual property in agreement designed to create stronger patent environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Aug 2023
Baicells delivers LTE connectivity with Tohono O'odham Utility authority
Arizona-based tribal community based around small and remote villages teams up with network equipment vendor to deploy an LTE network to gain access to emergency services, telehealth and remote learning Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Aug 2023
5G Redcap, private networks gain momentum in IoT connectivity
Telenor IoT’s annual report into the state of the internet of things finds that poor technology choices can result in inferior performance, higher cost and a hindrance of long-term scalability and future readiness Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Aug 2023
BT, Nokia team to boost 5G SA capabilities to meet future demand
Offering a boost in performance for its future 5G standalone network, leading UK telco teams with comms tech provider to demonstrate enhanced 5G SA uplink performance through aggregation of two spectrum carriers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Aug 2023
More Aussie apartments to get high-speed fibre
NBN will enter into Area Switch Agreements with corporate bodies to deliver high-speed fibre to some 700,000 apartments across Australia Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
24 Aug 2023
Adopting and adapting to the industrial metaverse
The industrial metaverse heralds commercial transformations, driving benefits across operations and industries. We look at the benefits an industrial version of the emerging computing environment can offer to corporations Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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24 Aug 2023
VMware appoints Federated Wireless to deliver private 4G, 5G mobile networks
Set to become initially available before the fourth quarter of 2023, managed connectivity service to accelerate edge digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Aug 2023
Ribbon sees optical solutions win and drives continued progress in sustainability
Communications software, IP and optical networking provider highlights social and environmental impact, governance and ethical conduct, and sees expanded capacity with joint packet and optical solution Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Aug 2023
Tata Communications launches global, 5G Roaming Lab
Global digital ecosystem enabler announces launch of cloud-based 5G Roaming Laboratory to allow trial of 5G standalone network use cases before introducing services to enterprise customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Aug 2023
Kura rolls out Avaya Enterprise Cloud to transform customer experience
UK’s largest independent outsourcer replaces five legacy systems to deliver lower TCO, advanced contact centre features on-demand, scalability and external platform integration Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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22 Aug 2023
Community Fibre tops UK gigabit broadband league table
Survey of UK gigabit broadband suppliers reveals rise and rise of independent sector despite recent financial struggles as increased reach and availability means users are no longer limited to majors for services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Aug 2023
Brsk brings in full-fibre broadband backing as CityFibre expands Reading net
Fast-growing UK altnet and leading independent provider Brsk announces advances in plans to develop full-fibre gigabit networks in key areas covering Manchester, the West Midlands, Lancashire and Berkshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Aug 2023
Vodafone, Ericsson successfully trial cloud gaming on 5G Standalone network slice
Trial at Coventry University said to showcase the transformative power of 5G Standalone network slicing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Aug 2023
Nokia expands manufacturing of BEAD fibre broadband optical modules
Comms tech provider adds optical modules to the list of technology services that will be produced in US and become available to programme regarded as critical to bridging digital divide Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
21 Aug 2023
The industrial metaverse drives benefits across operations and industries
Technological, human, and legal aspects will play a role in determining the pace of adoption and diffusion of industrial applications of the metaverse. Payoffs can be substantial in terms of collaboration, productivity, efficiency and cost reduction Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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18 Aug 2023
More than 400 Liberty Global IT staff move to Infosys as part of €1.5bn contract
TV and broadband giant outsources the build and operation of its entertainment and connectivity platforms to Indian supplier in five year deal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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18 Aug 2023
Average US trade-in value for smartphones increases for fifth consecutive quarter
Quarterly research of smartphone trade-in market reveals sustained rise in value of pre-owned devices in US over three-month period to 30 June 2023, with iPhones reaching their highest recorded value of $215 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Aug 2023
Curiosity Lab brings in the future of 5G electrification for pioneer smart city
Leader in charging solutions brings the latest in electric vehicle infrastructure, based on T-Mobile 5G technology to ensure constant connectivity in the pioneering US smart city of Peachtree Corners Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Aug 2023
Carlsberg turns tap on massive global SASE deployment
Global brewer addresses strategic IT challenges at scale, improving application delivery, modernising network security capabilities and standardising IT service delivery across more than 200 locations and 25,000 remote users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Aug 2023
BT flies into NATS network, cyber security project
Organisation tasked with managing air travel in the UK implements ‘transformational’ technology programme to keep skies safe and support customers worldwide Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Aug 2023
5G, eSIM now a must for IoT enterprises
Despite a recent step back by some tech players, research finds that enterprises are still embracing the internet of things and embedded subscriber identity module technology and are seeing positive outcomes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Aug 2023
London calling as Zoom opens hub heralding new era of modern work
Communications tech provider makes latest evolutionary step having gained reputation as breakthrough pandemic collaboration company, opening doors on hub in UK capital to support hybrid ways of working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Aug 2023
Nokia, Nomios Group to triple capacity for GÉANT European research network
10-year frame agreement pegs comms provider as sole IP critical-network provider for massive backbone network migration to deliver capacity to support long-term scientific collaboration Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Aug 2023
Verizon Business forges managed network services partnership with HCLTech
Information technology services and consulting company inks partnership with telco’s business services division, with aims of ushering in new era of large-scale wireline service delivery for enterprise customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
14 Aug 2023
Industrial metaverse heralds commercial transformations
Despite the best of intentions, sometimes rebrands just don’t work. Yet while the adoption issues of the metaverse in the consumer market are real, in the industrial world, the metaverse’s payoffs are tangible Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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11 Aug 2023
Cisco to boost internet of things offer with Working Group Two
Networking technology and services giant looks to enhance internet of things proposition with strategic acquisition of Norwegian pioneer of API consumable and programmable cloud native mobile services platform. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Aug 2023
CityFibre and toob accelerate gigabit broadband across south of England
Surrey and Berkshire commuter towns gain high-speed broadband bonus with ISP and network provider laying tracks down for gigabit future Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Aug 2023
BT, Ericsson claim 5G first with wideband FDD trial
UK’s top telco and leading global comms tech provider reveal results of trial demonstrated the benefits of configuring spectrum to pave way to standalone mobile networks supporting advanced applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Aug 2023
USDM Life Sciences grants Cloud Assurance Certification to PTC AR design kit
As it ramps up its foray into immersive technologies, engineering tech company sees AR development kit gain certification from compliance firm, allowing users to generate audit-ready documents to serve as regulatory evidence Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Aug 2023
ShapesXR draws $8.6m in bid to become XR prototyping industry standard
Key investment round secured for virtual reality design and collaboration platform favoured by Meta founder Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Aug 2023
Three UK expands business offering with device management proposition
Cloud-based offering to enable UK operator to offer businesses ability to manage over-the-air configuration of devices, simplifying complex IT admin while securely increasing employee productivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Aug 2023
DISH Network pivots to 5G as it recombines with EchoStar
Almost 15 years since they split, US communications and media companies enter definitive agreement to recombine to create global connectivity company and cash in on US 5G sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Aug 2023
Increased security, resilience key drivers for 5G private mobile networks adoption
Study from global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks Spirent highlights critical importance of service-level management to enable enterprise business outcome Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Aug 2023
brsk banks on Neos Network to gain seven-figure broadband reach
As it looks to accelerate network roll-out across some of the UK’s most underserved regions, altnet calls on fibre connectivity firm to provide diverse national backhaul services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
09 Aug 2023
CTO interview: Gavin Rea, Gulf Bridge International
GBI ensures service continuity of submarine cable networks, which bring high-speed internet to the Gulf states, supporting the region’s ambitious plans to be one of the world’s leading poles for technological innovation Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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09 Aug 2023
Sourcewell awards Avaya unified communications and contact centre contract
Leading purchasing consortium selects customer experience technology provider for unified communications and contact centre contract covering government, education and non-profit organisations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Aug 2023
Dutch authorities vouch for security of ZTE optical networking products
Leading Chinese technology provider reveals it has successfully passed one of the most authoritative security certifications in the world for its optical transport network products Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Aug 2023
Eutelsat and Thaicom team for software-defined satellite across Asia
Leading satellite operator expands in-orbit assets to address surging demand for connectivity in Asian region, closing collaborative partnership model to deliver ubiquitous telecommunication services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Aug 2023
Solid Q2 results as Three builds 100th Shared Rural Network site
In midst of dealing with strategic merger with erstwhile rival, telco announces construction completion of 100 sites as part of network build-out designed to provide 4G connectivity to 37,000+ rural premises across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Aug 2023
Soracom expands partners for iSIM Commercial IoT growth
Advanced internet of things connectivity provider collaborates with Israeli semiconductor division of CE giant, Kigen, Murat and Quectel to accelerate iSIM deployments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Aug 2023
Vodafone teams with DCC to upgrade Britain’s smart meter system
UK operator provides 4G and IoT expertise to help company responsible for overseeing and managing the UK’s smart meter infrastructure deliver on strategy to develop, manage and optimise energy assets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Aug 2023
UK government explores plan to open £160m satellite broadband fund
Second UK government connectivity funding announcement in two days sees plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Aug 2023
UK altnets make further advances in gigabit
CityFibre passes 1,000km reach in growing south coast of England region, while independent mobile phone retailer to offer Welsh provider Ogi’s ultrafast full-fibre broadband and voice packages in its high street stores Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Aug 2023
Virgin Media O2 claims UK 5G SA private network first
Low-cost plug-and-play private network launched to unlock connectivity for industries whenever and wherever they need it Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Aug 2023
Scotland’s most remote emergency services connected by 4G coverage
Operator reveals role in partnership to deliver hitherto unavailable 4G coverage across the Highlands and Islands to help close signal blackspots and connect emergency services across the most remote areas of Scotland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Aug 2023
Improved rural connectivity could add £65bn to UK economy
Study from leading operator and economic consultancy points to potential massive economic boost to UK rural communities through increased digital connectivity and if long-standing obstacles are removed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Aug 2023
Vodafone, Nokia team to introduce business-focused converged charging
Cloud-based system designed to support operator’s business arm’s move towards digital services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Aug 2023
Two million more Australian households ready to upgrade to nbn
Australia’s national broadband network on track to enable up to 10 million premises, or up to 90% of homes and businesses, to access wholesale download speeds of 500Mbps to near 1Gbps by the end of 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Aug 2023
UK government announces 5G Innovation Regions fund
Applications now open for £40m financing designed to unlock 5G benefits across the UK with aim of sparking local ‘digital revolutions’ and pioneer digital connectivity for residents and businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Aug 2023
Investment flows towards Nile to redefine enterprise networks
Latest funding round designed to allow next-generation enterprise network provider to accelerate market expansion amid growing global customer demand Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jul 2023
Mobile satellite connectivity soars for Eutelsat across fiscal year
Financial year sees leading satellite operator bring into service three new craft, and also sees it justify business pivot to supporting fast-growing space connectivity sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jul 2023
Telia president and CEO Allison Kirkby to take over as BT chief executive
CEO of leading Baltics and Nordics telco to take the reins at BT Group in early 2024, offering support for current business strategy and next phase of development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jul 2023
Sateliot, Telefónica claim 5G first for roaming connection from space
Low-earth orbit 5G IoT satellite constellation provider teams with Spain-based global telco to extend cellular network roaming to space in test supervised by European Space Agency Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jul 2023
Baicells, Alef, Sky Packets team to take LTE networks across unserved communities
Community connectivity programme takes advantage of funding options and Private CBRS networks to deliver affordable broadband and digital equity for the unconnected Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Jul 2023
Fibre growth drives revenue uptick but BT sees broadband losses in first quarter
BT posts first-quarter 2024 results vindicating strategy of focus on core networks and benefit of inflation-linked price rises, but broadband division sees overall fall in customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Jul 2023
Church of England gives blessing to Vodafone Open RAN to boost rural mobile
Leading UK operator joins hands with church to improve 4G mobile coverage in rural UK locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Jul 2023
Smallsat market defies challenges to fly higher
Research finds that despite supply challenges and market leader moving to larger form factors, small-form satellite market keeps growing in all metrics due to increasing government investments and new commercial entrants Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Jul 2023
Xcel Energy deploys Nokia private LTE for US grid modernisation
Comms tech provider’s private LTE network technologies to see use in supporting new levels of automation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Jul 2023
Community Fibre gigabit broadband network passes a million London homes
UK capital’s largest 100% full-fibre broadband provider passes seven figures in its bid to offer over two million residential properties the ability to access its gigabit services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Jul 2023
ETSI launches OpenSlice group to deliver mobile network slicing as a service
Association for ICT development, ratification and testing of standards introduces software development group for dedicated portions of mobile networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Jul 2023
EE and Three make strides, but no clear leader in UK 5G stakes
Latest figures from mobile network testing experts find UK consumers are the clear winners to emerge from continued 5G competition, though two players stand out in terms of download speeds Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Jul 2023
Digital transformation to drive tenfold rise in 5G mobile connections in Asia-Pacific
Survey finds APAC’s uptake of 5G will continue gathering pace until the end of the decade, but barriers in certain countries mean the region still has one of the largest usage gaps in the world Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Jul 2023
Subscriptions dip, jobs to be cut, but Virgin Media O2 sees positives in Q2
Second-quarter 2023 results see UK operator increase revenue generation and expand network with particular emphasis on full-fibre, but 2,000 employees set to be axed by the end of the year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Jul 2023
Tetra radio users’ comms may have been exposed for years
A number of flaws in the encryption algorithms used in the secure Tetra radio communications standard have potentially left users exposed to snooping Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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25 Jul 2023
Soracom teams with Skylo to deliver cloud-native IoT non-terrestrial network connectivity
Advanced IoT connectivity company inks deal with non-terrestrial network service provider to deliver cloud-native, space-based connectivity solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Jul 2023
Airbus extends Astrocast partnership to enhance satellite IoT technology
Satellite internet of things tech provider extends business relationship with Defence and Space division of global aerospace leader Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Jul 2023
Business segment boon for Vodafone in first quarter
As it works out how to merge business with erstwhile rival, UK operator posts first-quarter results showing green shoots of recovery, after fiscal 2023 leading to turnaround strategy based on customers, simplicity and growth Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Jul 2023
BT, OneWeb demonstrate high-speed satellite connectivity delivery to island community
UK’s leading telco and satellite communications provider join UK government to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to island in country traditionally under served by high-speed broadband Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Jul 2023
digital signal processing (DSP)
Digital signal processing (DSP) refers to various techniques for improving the accuracy and reliability of digital communications. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2023
Commsignia wheels out vehicle-to-everything for bicycles
Vehicle-to-everything technology provider turns attention from four wheels to two, looking to apply technology expertise to solve traffic information issues from cycling and micro-mobility sectors Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Jul 2023
Broadband Forum, Fiber Broadband Association team to drive broadband service delivery
Agreement between trade bodies in fibre and broadband industries to combine advocacy, industry research, workforce development and educational experience with technical standards and interoperability expertise Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Jul 2023
BT Group taps Juniper to enable services at increased scale and quality
AI-driven networks provider selected by UK’s largest telecommunications group for technology to meet experience and sustainability requirements of network applications across broadband, mobile and fixed networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Jul 2023
Attention-seeking KillNet hacktivists becoming more dangerous
The KillNet DDoS gang seems to be becoming more dangerous, but its primary goal remains to create a lot of noise and draw media attention, according to latest analysis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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20 Jul 2023
Project Gigabit ‘failing to deliver’
Research finds half of UK homes with unusable broadband have yet to receive funding from flagship government scheme to develop gigabit connectivity across UK, especially hard-to-reach areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Jul 2023
Vodafone deploys Ericsson single antenna technology to accelerate 5G roll-out
UK operator makes ‘game-changer’ in deployment of tech to increase 5G capacity without growing visual antenna footprint and do more with less, especially with regard to power consumption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Jul 2023
Utilities bank on satellite IoT to secure future of national power grids
Global research reveals three-quarters of electrical utilities leaders believe satellite connectivity and technology partnerships will help mitigate emerging industry threats over next five years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Jul 2023
Cloud service providers, OEMs, chip firms form Ultra Ethernet Consortium
Consortium formed to deliver on Ethernet-based open, interoperable, high-performance, full-communications stack architecture to meet the growing network demands of AI and high-performance computing at scale Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Jul 2023
Openreach claims ‘game-changer’ for wholesale optical Ethernet
BT broadband provision division ups the ante in enterprise broadband with optical networking product designed to address demand for 100G point-to-point managed services in the access network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Jul 2023
Nokia, Starlink, Speedcast collaborate to drive private networks in Brazil
Comms tech firm and satellite broadband connectivity leader to expand coverage with LTE private wireless networks in Brazil Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Jul 2023
Fibre glides past two-thirds of global broadband subscriptions in Q1 2023
Updated analysis of trends in global and regional broadband subscriptions and technology adoption in first three months of year reveals robust growth in high-speed broadband offerings such as FTTH/B Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Jul 2023
Nexfibre gains £250m to accelerate UK gigabit expansion
UK government-owned policy bank provides debt investment to joint venture gigabit network that aims to offer real competition in growing broadband sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Jul 2023
Can Africa deliver on its ambitious digital transformation goal?
The African Union is targeting a continent-wide digital single market by 2030 and there's much progress being made, but some fundamental challenges have yet to be overcome Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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18 Jul 2023
Sateliot joins project to bring rural broadband connectivity out of the Ether
Provider of satellite constellation offering standard 5G IoT connectivity from space becomes member of European consortium looking to create a telecom network, bringing connectivity to 25 million people in rural areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Jul 2023
Broadband power users stream more than 2.2TB of data per month
Latest quarterly insight from the network improvement services provider report identifies nearly six times difference from average user streaming consumption among those who use most data Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Jul 2023
Home Office failures on £2bn ESN project see “significant” costs to emergency services
Public Accounts Committee slams government for appearance of complacency in its confidence over much delayed, over-budget emergency services network and calls for revised delivery plan Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Jul 2023
Fibre to the fore in data usage but mobile usage continues at slower pace
Study from global policy forum finds fibre outshining mobile sector in terms of consumption growth, with fibre firmly established as the leading connection technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly