Mobile networking

Transport for London contracts TCS as it modernises taxi and private hire operation

TfL signs 10-year deal with Indian IT services giant to digitally transform taxi and private hire administration Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Flourishing fibre buildouts and SD-WAN spur network tech market

Studies find cable and passive optical networking infrastructure technology driving broadband access equipment market while SD-WAN continues its sharp upward trajectory in first half of 2021 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone: Tech will be driving force for UK achieving net-zero targets

Study urges UK government to deploy 5G, IoT and other digital and connectivity technologies in its forthcoming energy efficiency and sustainability strategy, claiming this could reduce emissions by up to 4% a year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability used by spyware firm NSO

Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability that was used to target political activists with spyware Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Smishing attacks up sevenfold in six months

Scam text messages are reaching pandemic proportions, thanks in part to the pandemic Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Virgin Media O2 and Fotokite trial 5G connected tethered drone

Swiss drone company partners with UK telecoms operator to test 5G-enabled, tethered drones in a simulated rescue mission as part of a trial to elevate possibilities for emergency services and first responders Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Providers drive into the core network fast lane as 5G race accelerates

Study finds that in the next-generation network arena, 5G standalone core dominates key service provider activity, with an enduring need for agility and responsiveness Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

National Broadband takes on UK fibre with 5G business broadband

New 5G-based broadband complements existing 4G infrastructure and aims to offer towns and cities compelling alternative to fibre broadband Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Microsoft, Nokia seal space, 5G agreement for South Australia

IT giant and leading communications technology provider team to work with South Australian development board and local companies to bring together interdisciplinary experts to develop, test, and deploy new space technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK full-fibre forges ahead but broadband digital divide persists

Comms regulator’s survey finds full-fibre networks are being built at a record rate, but work is still needed to get decent broadband to remote parts of the country Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

OneWeb achieves higher orbit with Eutelsat investment, AT&T deal

Controversial UK government and Bharti-owned satellite operator closes investment from leading French satellite operator and seals deal with US comms giant to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to hard-to-reach locations via satellite Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government reveals £4m trial to use streetlamps and bus shelters to boost 5G

Two-year project will begin to ramp up use of street furniture and public buildings to host 5G radio kit, with CCTV poles, traffic signals and other roadside infrastructure potentially used to boost coverage Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson gets smart with 5G network services deployment

Leading comms tech provider keeps up the pace of launches of technologies supporting next-generation network development with modular suite of tools and services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Only a tenth of global vehicles adopt ADAS

Huge opportunity knocks in the realm of advanced in-vehicle software as surprisingly low number of global cars make use of ADAS features Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm, Google bring premium and intelligent in-vehicle experiences to Renault Mégane

Electric version of French car range to use third-generation Snapdragon automotive cockpit platforms and Google Technologies to design ‘seamless and cutting-edge’ in-car experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How NZ schools are tapping managed network services

Using managed network services has freed up time and resources for New Zealand school teachers and alleviated the pressure and challenges of maintaining technology infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Hybrid work boom sees 170% increase in TalkTalk full-fibre footprint

Business growth and new ways of working have contributed to increasing investment in UK operator’s FTTP offering and wider business network over the past year as demand for reliable, gigabit broadband soars Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wirepas gains €10m injection to accelerate first non-cellular 5G tech development

Increased client demand ramps up commercial launch of new enterprise IoT and 5G standard technology, now slated for 2022 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone taps Ericsson to halve 5G energy consumption, reinforces 4G network

Vodafone announces update to its network strategy, in particular how it is transitioning and refarming 3G spectrum to 4G, and deployment of a new 5G radio that saw energy consumption decrease Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G-ENCODE reveals next phase of network slicing for industrial 5G

UK government backed next-generation network project 5G-ENCODE switches on the second phase of its network at the National Composites Centre, as it bids to move a step closer to realising the commercial benefits of 5G in manufacturing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Post-Covid home Wi-Fi consumer needs, expectations fundamentally altered

Study finds remote workers encounter significantly more home Wi-Fi issues than before the pandemic, with most reporting daily issues with their home wireless networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global smartphone sales grow 10.8% in Q2 2021

Research finds global smartphone arena showing double-digit growth despite supply constraints, production disruption, component shortages, factory shutdowns and closure of retail businesses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

The Gulf is counting on its smart cities for a sustainable and profitable future

The countries in the Gulf region are leading the way in the development of smart cities as part of their economic diversification Continue Reading

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• Alicia Buller

Nokia presses pause on O-RAN Alliance

Citation of leading Chinese technology firms by US government department leads to Finnish comms tech giant halting activities in open comms software body Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Singtel counts on telco edge to crack enterprise 5G market

Singtel is counting on its investments in its multi-access edge compute platform to stand out in the enterprise market for 5G services Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

AT&T teams with Cisco to boost enterprise-based IoT

Leading US operator and comms and networking tech giant say 5G network stands ready to deliver lower latency and faster speeds for enterprise customer internet-of-things deployments using 5G certified devices Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mobile trade-ins return more than half a billion dollars to US consumers in Q2

Second-quarter 2021 edition of mobile device tracker shows more than 150% year-on-year growth, with mobile device trade-in programmes back to pre-pandemic levels Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vilicom taps Mavenir for UK’s first offshore Open RAN private network for windfarm connectivity

Ending a week in which it announced technology for incorporating 2G into Open RAN standards and made a strategic acquisition to enhance its customer engagement platform, cloud-native networks software provider deploys private LTE network for windfarm application in Scotland Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zoom plots path to hybrid return to the workplace

Pandemic’s breakout conferencing tool provider plans to support the new normal of hybrid working with systems recognising both remote and in-office work Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mavenir acquires Telestax, demos world’s first 2G containerised architecture

Just after announcing technology for incorporating 2G into Open RAN standards, cloud-native networks software provider makes strategic acquisition to enhance its business messaging and customer engagement platform Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Extreme Networks strikes gold at Olympiastadion Berlin as official Wi-Fi solutions provider

New network set to be the first and largest end-to-end public Wi-Fi 6 deployment in a sporting arena in Europe Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

M1 deploys surveillance robots at Keppel Bay

Singapore telco M1 is deploying surveillance robots and other 5G-enabled equipment to beef up security and maintenance operations at Marina at Keppel Bay Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Optus unveils first Australian demo of 5G NR-DC

Australian operator and global comms tech firms demonstrate new radio dual connectivity technology in Sydney, boosting 5G coverage area while maintaining superfast 5G speeds Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Charge Analytics goes Soracom to connect advanced IoT monitoring and control

Internet-of-things solutions provider taps IoT connectivity firm to provide reliable cellular comms to simplify sending data to the cloud and support monitoring of environmental factors in highly regulated industries Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson takes core 5G tech to Taiwan, Faroe Islands operators

Ericsson supports Asia Pacific Telecom to launch first 5G non-standalone multi-operator core network, while Faroese Telecom inks exclusive 5G core and radio access network deal Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

OneWeb maintains momentum with launch of more than 30 satellites

Company’s latest batch of low Earth orbit craft bring total in-orbit constellation to 288 satellites and it remains on track to deliver connectivity to hard-to-reach places by the end of the year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

A1 selects Nokia, Ericsson tech for service roll-outs across middle Europe

Provider of digital services and communications solutions in Central and Eastern Europe chooses Nordic network technology suppliers for 5G roll-out in key selected markets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vilicom, Virgin Media O2 boost enterprise comms with commercial Open RAN

Global network design and management firm teams with recently merged operator to roll out one of the first commercial sites built on its Open RAN technology platform Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telekom Romania taps Mavenir to deliver cloud-native IMS, VoLTE and VoWi-Fi nets

Move to virtualised IMS with tech from open communications software provider will facilitate operator’s network transition to 4G/LTE and 5G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NEC, Fujitsu begin 5G base station Open RAN tech interoperability testing

Japanese tech giants team up to accelerate the global reach of base station equipment conforming to O-RAN specifications and aim to stimulate growth and innovation in the open 5G market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone aims for accelerated transformation in UK water industry with ‘unique’ IoT offering

UK operator’s new internet of things offering enables water companies to integrate a range of devices and sensors into a single platform to reduce wastage and improve efficiency Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Adam Crozier to lead BT transformation as chairman

Business transformation specialist and nineties and noughties UK business golden boy to take the reins as BT chairman at the end of the year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm claims new era with 5G, AI-enabled autonomous drones

Global mobile chip leader says platform will accelerate and scale development for manufacturers to deliver ‘powerful’ purpose-built craft that will see use cases in enterprise and industrial 5G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How mobile operators can cope with staycation boom and sport lockdowns lifting

The periods of lockdown implemented in response to the Covid-19 pandemic led to new mobile network traffic patterns. How can operators adapt to shifting consumer behaviours and continue delivering high-quality experiences? Continue Reading

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• Kevin Hasley, RootMetrics

5G smartphone penetration to reach tipping point in 2025

As consumers adopt 5G smartphones to take advantage of high speeds and reduced latency of next-gen networks, hardware suppliers will need to build out new device capabilities to encourage consumers to upgrade regularly and avoid churn Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tbaytel wraps new voice communications network with Ribbon

Independently owned telecommunications provider aims to offer its customers premium-quality voice services while reducing power costs and accelerating time to market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G fixed wireless access broadband to rack up 60 million subscribers by 2026

Demand for efficient home broadband access expected to drive deployments and migration of FWA Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Project Endeavour concludes with autonomous vehicle passenger rides in London

Multi-city demonstration of autonomous vehicle services ends with public showcase in London using co-ordinated fleet of six vehicles to host passenger rides for first time Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Spectrum utilisation alliance calls for licence-exempt access to entire 6GHz band

Research reveals urgent need for access to 6GHz band which, when open, could add over $1tn to the world’s economy by 2025 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

United Group contract sees Nokia hail core 3G/4G/5G tech success

Southeast Europe alternative telecom enhances wireless network so that it can transfer large volumes of data fast, securely and with very low latency to cope with surge in connected devices and other demands from mobile users Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NTT claims first globally available private 5G network-as-a-service platform

Next-generation mobile comms infrastructure to provide a suite of services to help chief information officers and chief digital officers drive business outcomes and unlock ‘innovative’ business models Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global 5G market set for 3.2 billion connections by 2026

Study suggests that as network orchestration tools maximise monetisation, next-generation infrastructures will grow at a staggering rate of 940% over the next five years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Need for strong internet connection keeps Brits indoors

Study from leading UK communications provider highlights that although a new normal is coming for a significant number of UK workers, so are new problems and the need to create a better work-life balance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Healthcare providers to deliver 765 million teleconsultations globally by 2025

Research reveals patients will use remote consultation services 3.6 times per year on average, but need for mobile devices and connectivity will limit uptake of telehealth services to developed regions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone claims UK first with voice-integrated Wi-Fi booster with Alexa built-in

UK operator expands capability of in-home broadband infrastructure with Wi-Fi booster with built-in voice control, hybrid 4G broadband backup and dedicated Wi-Fi support Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Inmarsat, Atlantic Bridge Capital and Civic Connect dig deep for IoT in global mining sector

Insight Terra secures $5.45m in Series A funding to accelerate the delivery of an end-to-end full-stack risk management solution to support compliance with global standards and to meet ESG requirements Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon, AWS take mobile edge computing to 13 of top 20 US metro areas

Developers and businesses in three new locations now able to build and deploy applications at the edge of communication provider’s wireless network through AWS Wavelength Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone Spain modernises customer relationship management platform with Amdocs

Modernisation programme aims to enable Vodafone Spain to reduce the total cost of ownership and improve operational efficiency, automation and performance of its CRM system Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia, Taiwan Mobile claim first 5G carrier aggregation call in standalone architecture

Trial declared successful in aggregating spectrum in the 700MHz and 3500MHz bands for the first time to deliver enhanced connectivity and increased coverage and support Taiwanese operator’s vision to deliver 5G services. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IDC: Double-digit global smartphone growth in second quarter

Analyst finds global consumers around the world continue to show the need for mobile devices, and a particular increasing willingness to buy 5G devices as price points go down Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre to the fore as OECD countries add 21 million fixed broadband connections

The future is arriving fast in the broadband industry in developed nations, as OECD research finds fibre deployment is gaining traction at the expense of traditional copper-wire connections in a post-Covid environment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 unveils UK fibre upgrade plan

Newly merged operator announces FTTP upgrade of fixed network starting this year with completion in 2028, taking advantage of what it says is efficient fibre deployment with ‘value accretive roll-out economics’ Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Investigatory Powers Tribunal finds UK spy agencies unlawfully collected personal data

Campaign groups Privacy International and Liberty are gearing up to bring further legal action after a court found that UK spy agencies unlawfully collected phone and internet records Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Verizon, Samsung complete fully virtualised C-band 5G data session

Tech giant and US operator announce C-band trial that they say paves the way for a more programmable, efficient and scalable 5G network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G adoption ‘purposely delayed’ by European network strategy decision-makers

Aiming to gain a deeper understanding of user perspectives on 5G, including adoption plans and implementation obstacles, research from IoT and wireless solutions provider claims to have found alarming lack of purpose to explore next-gen networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Apple posts all-time high for Q3 revenues

Global tech giant continues storming the consumer electronics industry, reporting record revenues for its June quarter featuring double-digit growth in each of its product categories and significant improvements in its services segment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G offers potential £6.3bn boost to UK manufacturing by 2030

In addition to outlining the potential of adding multi billions to the value of the UK manufacturing industry by the end of the decade, the UK operator recommends support for manufacturers to invest in 5G mobile private networks, and the creation of 5G test and innovation centres Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G roamers to surpass 200 million by 2026

With travel restrictions around the world being slowly phased out, analyst predicts 4,500% growth in 5G roaming subscribers over the next five years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 goes with Ericsson for 5G standalone core

Leading 5G infrastructure technology provider selected by newly merged UK operator to deploy its cloud-native, container-based, dual-mode 5G standalone core to pave the way to deliver connectivity to enable what are claimed to be the ‘most advanced’ enterprise applications and services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three UK calls for policy reform to supercharge rural gigabit broadband

Operator says 5G-based wireless internet could deliver gigabit broadband access to rural areas more quickly and cheaply than with standard fixed-line technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm claims world first for 5G mmWave data connection

Showcasing what it believes will be features required in anticipated 5G mmWave roll-outs in China, mobile comms tech provider unveils mmWave capabilities for global expansion with support for 200MHz carrier bandwidth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Plume surpasses a billion connected devices on software-defined network

Research from SaaS experience platform provider finds consumers have accelerated investment in smart home devices during the pandemic Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone widens reach with UK narrowband IoT coverage

UK mobile network operator announces NB-IoT infrastructure expansion to support ongoing investments in platforms and services that will support the growing number of businesses implementing such technology to increase operational efficiency and grow new revenues Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Dynamic UK mobile landscape continues to evolve and improve

BT-owned network, EE, comes to the fore as competition drives 5G roll-outs, and leading operators show marked performance improvements across first half of 2021 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Satellite and 5G firms announce ubiquitous UK communications trial

Space agencies and leading technology businesses test ubiquitous UK communications coverage for transportation market in region of south-west England notorious for poor communications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson, MediaTek claim 5G mmWave milestone

Swedish comms tech giant and Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company team up to double current millimetre wave uplink speed ceiling to almost 500Mbps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Pegasus mobile RAT abused to monitor journalists and activists

Israel-based surveillance specialist NSO Group is facing renewed pressure after it emerged its Pegasus mobile surveillance tool may be being widely abused by repressive regimes Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Legacy SonicWall kit exploited in ransom campaign

Users of older versions of SonicWall Secure Mobile Access 100 and Secure Remote Access products are at risk from a new ransomware campaign Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Ericsson lands landmark Verizon 5G deal as it reports strong Q2

Just as it was announcing a robust end to its first half, global comms tech provider reveals massive contract with US communications giant to deliver 5G solutions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ODA reaches milestone as TM Forum calls on telcos to grab cloud opportunity

Industry association set up for driving digital transformation through collaboration calls on comms providers to take advantage of industry-defining cloud native standards Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

3G net to be retired in 2023 as BT promises 5G across entire UK by 2028

UK’s incumbent telco unveils new mobile and convergence ambitions with almost universal next-generation wireless over next seven years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EC approves pan-Nordic payments platform

Pan-Nordic payments platform will move to its next phase after receiving merger approval from the European Commission Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Mastercard, Verizon Business team to bring 5G to global payments industry

Global payments company harnesses comms provider’s 5G network to innovate in payments and commerce sector, delivering solutions to support immersive retail technology and point-of-sale Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

O2 Business improves in-store customer experiences with advanced connectivity-based AI technology

Technology uses artificial intelligence and video analytics to help retail businesses improve the in-store experience, with processes boosted by 5G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone Spain deploys Ericsson 5G Core Standalone for pre-commercial operation

Spanish subsidiary of Vodafone follows UK and German counterparts in selecting Ericsson for core standalone solution to unlock the full potential of next-generation networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

More women in South Asia using mobile internet

A GSMA study found that the gender gap is closing for mobile internet usage in South Asia, along with higher smartphone ownership fuelled by the falling cost of handsets and data Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Buoyant Nokia expects to raise 2021 guidance

Comms tech provider says positive news likely in forthcoming Q2 results and despite some headwinds in the second half, it has good foundation for the full year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SNCF on track for industrial 5G in France

French train operator and technical partners unveil 5G Living Lab devoted to industrial practices, designed to extend 5G tests in local station and support modernisation of the group’s industrial entities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

GSMA calls for 2GHz of mid-band spectrum to meet UN targets

Starting from the position that meeting mid-band spectrum needs is vital to the future of 5G and requires forward-planning from policy-makers, mobile industry trade association warns that without additional spectrum, it will be impossible to realise the full potential of 5G in some cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

KUKA taps Nokia to facilitate industrial 5G SA private wireless network

German industrial robot manufacturer turns to comms technology provider for 5G private wireless for reliable connectivity in the development of intelligent automation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Liverpool 5G Create, Blu Wireless develop industry-boosting IP

5G mmWave networking equipment provider teams with Liverpool-based part of 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme to develop new multi-sector intellectual property Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CMA consults on market investigation into emergency services’ mobile radio network

Competition watchdog considers whether to launch market investigation into role played by Motorola’s mobile radio network used by all emergency services in UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Enterprise 5G, cloud and IoT disrupting the comms service provider market

Research predicts major uptick in enterprise IT spending, spurred by edge, 5G and private network investments, representing significant opportunity for communications service providers in 2022 and beyond Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IoT at tipping point but multi-region connectivity, device deployment hinder UK adoption

Research from connectivity specialist finds three-quarters of UK respondents say their internet-of-things project is at best only somewhat successful in meeting expectations and realising benefits, but 91% still plan increased investment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Enterprise private LTE, 5G networks projected to realise more than $7bn in annual spend by 2026

Study finds mission-critical use cases in manufacturing and energy/utilities driving demand for dedicated comms networks, but ecosystem remains challenging Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone creating indoor OpenRAN solution for business customers

UK operator Vodafone continues its momentum in developing OpenRAN solutions by partnering with Mavenir to create an indoor small cell solution for business customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 unveils ‘significant’ 4G and 5G boost

Ahead of the summer holidays, newly merged communications company announces what it says is a significant 4G and 5G boost to holiday hotspots Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CSP share of enterprise 5G deals falls 5% in 2021

Study shows that while the number of enterprise 5G projects doubled over the past year, competition from alternative service providers has significantly impacted CSPs’ share of the market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW Middle East: Pandemic speeds up edtech revolution in Gulf

One of the lessons the Covid-19 pandemic has taught governments across the world is that education providers can still teach when their premises are inaccessible. Read how organisations in the Gulf region’s education sector have been quick to adopt the latest education technology, known as edtech, to help in this endeavour. Also read in this issue how Indian IT services company TCS is bringing together universities, businesses, tech startups and government to work on sustainability challenges. Continue Reading

How the pandemic accelerated the Gulf’s edtech revolution

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