Mobile networking

TomTom maps out support for Qualcomm IoT

Mobile platform giant to use location technology firm’s global map data to help provide asset tracking solutions to meet asset visibility needs and challenging use cases across industries Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia and Vodafone claim successful Open RAN trial in Italy

Leading comms tech provider and operator have successfully completed an end-to-end Open RAN trial on Vodafone Italy’s live 5G standalone network, including hybrid cloud application platform connected to dedicated 5G core Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SES agrees to acquire Intelsat

After abortive attempt a year ago, leading satellite operators present takeover deal that they say will result in creating a stronger multi-orbit operator with around 60% of revenue in high-growth segments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Digitisation sees eSIM adoption double in 2023

Analysis reveals how eSIM downloads more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year on year, driven by accelerating adoption within North America and strong growth in Asia and Western Europe Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Intelsat and CNH sow seeds of smart farming satellite connectivity

Firms partner to deliver field-ready connectivity in hard-to-reach locations to support precision agriculture applications, starting with deployment in Brazil Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia hails MENA successes with 5G and cloud

Nokia inks key tech deals in UAE and Qatar to upgrade connectivity and drive 5G enterprise innovation, as well as to offer cloud interconnect service layer to enhance services for hyperscalers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Digital Catapult welcomes new suppliers to test 5G Open RAN deployability

Advanced digital technology innovation centre that aims to drive early adoption of emerging technologies by UK businesses offers opportunity for Open RAN companies to test products in a real-world outdoor environment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global 5G non-terrestrial networks show growth but stay in infancy

Mobile industry trade body’s latest report on satellite networks for cellular comms shows that while satellites are rapidly gaining prominence, the full extent of their potential to complement terrestrial networks, phone services and broadband is still unclear Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK gigabit maintains steady progress

Latest study of UK communications market from national regulator finds access to gigabit broadband and 5G mobile coverage has risen over past 12 months Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Extreme Connect 2024: AI in networks to live or die by trust

Cloud networking provider unveils hub for research, development and innovation in networking previews, tapping AI to offer a new way to design, optimise and deploy networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE looks to go beyond standards requirements with Wi-Fi 7 access points

HPE announces Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points to provide managed ‘comprehensive’ edge IT solution to provide extended user and IoT connectivity, in-line processing, enhanced security and maximised performance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Extreme Connect 2024: Wi-Fi 6E to drive connectivity revolution in infinite enterprise

Extreme Networks kicks off annual conference with a launch it says will revolutionise outdoor connectivity through Wi-Fi 6E certification, with first significant customer deployments by leading entertainment company, major league baseball sports team and university Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone Business aims to help SMEs boost productivity and security

Following research showing how small and medium-sized businesses could increase profits and efficiency by making better use of digital tools, UK comms provider unveils campaign to help SMEs source digital tools to boost productivity and security Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sonatus opens software-defined vehicle R&D, engineering centre in Dublin

Software-defined vehicle partner establishes new design centre to take advantage of highly skilled pool of technical and engineering talent, and enable closer collaboration with customers and partners in the UK and EU Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wireless Logic enters Starlink orbit for IoT deployments

Global internet of things connectivity platform provider joins forces with satellite broadband constellation to offer fully managed service combining cellular and satellite connectivity to expand options for IoT and enterprises worldwide Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CIO interview: Attiq Qureshi, chief digital information officer, Manchester United

For any IT professional who is also a football fan, there can’t be many more appealing jobs than CIO of a Premier League club – we find out what it’s like to be the IT chief at Manchester United Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

How 5G technology can help ignite the creative spark

Have you ever reached for a special bottle of wine only to realise the bottle opener is nowhere to be found? So much potential but no way to access it. In a way, it’s a problem affecting businesses right now regarding comms Continue Reading

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• Kirsty Scott, The Scotland 5G Centre

VMO2 looks up to Starlink for remote location broadband backhaul

As it furthers its wireless comms reach in so-called hard-to-reach areas, UK operator taps leading satellite broadband constellation provider’s technology to provide mobile backhaul to boost service experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Swisscom taps Ericsson for 5G RAN framework

Leading Swiss operator deploys 5G RAN products and services to underpin and upgrade its mobile network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

eSIM Go joins GSMA as it expands global coverage

Embedded subscriber identity module provider becomes member of global mobile trade association to underline commitment to extending digital mobile ecosystem, which now covers over 1,000 networks in more than 190 countries Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Docomo, NTT, NEC and Fujitsu unveil 100 Gbps 6G device

Japanese tech and comms giants jointly announce development of a top-level wireless device capable of ultra-high-speed 100 Gbps transmissions in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz sub-terahertz bands Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G networks and biometric breakthroughs: Navigating opportunities and risks

Businesses are quickly adopting 5G to introduce advanced security features such as facial recognition, but while these technologies improve safety and ease of use, they also raise concerns about how sensitive biometric information is gathered and may be misused Continue Reading

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• Isla Sibanda

UK mobile operators ramp up Shared Rural Network commitments

Pace quickens in £1bn UK scheme to improve mobile coverage in so-called hard-to-reach areas, with leading operators making extension to footprint in rural Wales and Scotland Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Businesses expect significant revenue growth through 5G

Research reveals two-fifths of organisations are upgrading to cellular connectivity to take advantage of technologies such as IoT and AI, but they risk leaving networks exposed to cyber attacks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Embedded World 2024: Micron unveils platforms to power in-vehicle AI

Memory and storage solutions provider’s automotive products enable central compute, digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance systems for Qualcomm customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TIP creates user group to tap into neutral host business model

Trade association created to accelerate pace of innovation in worldwide mobile and fixed telecoms industries launches new chapter looking to address need for more efficient, less costly and sustainable infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Embedded World 2024: Qualcomm takes on-device AI to mid-tier IoT

Mobile platform provider uses Embedded World 2024 to announce what it claims is breakthrough Wi-Fi technology along with AI-ready internet of things and industrial platforms Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Police forces check intelligence and criminal databases after errors discovered in O2 phone data

Criminal Bar Association calls for information about reliability of communications data used in criminal trials to be disclosed Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

NGMN sets out plan to gain better energy consumption in virtualised networks

Report recommends global broadband industry to adopt open-source technology and focus on greater network transparency to ensure better energy consumption for virtualised RAN Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AiP advances ‘pivotal’ for 5G, 6G evolution

Research into antenna-in-package arena reveals how development in various substrate types and packaging methods can boost the roll-out of 5G mmWave networks and drive the forthcoming 6G market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

North America leads charge as global 5G connections surge

A 66% increase in 2023 sees 7.6 billion 5G global connections at the end of the year, driven by strong North American market, with total set to rise to 7.9 billion by 2028 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Merged Vodafone/Three could offer UK’s leading mobile coverage

Despite the possible merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK set for rigorous examination by competition watchdog, mobile analyst points to performance benefits of proposed deal Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone, Three merger faces further competition review

Blow to major UK operators’ merger plans as competition watchdog takes investigation to new level, concluding that combining firms could leave consumers and businesses worse off Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G-Advanced networks explained: Everything you need to know

In this guide, Computer Weekly investigates the prospects for the soon-to-be-launched iteration of fifth-generation mobile communications: 5G-Advanced, or 5.5G as some are calling it Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

US sues Apple, alleging smartphone monopoly

A major legal action against Apple over its dominance of the smartphone market has kicked off in the US, alleging anticompetitive practices on Apple’s part that have damaged the sector and restricted consumer choice Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK government takes measures to boost resilience of 999 call system

The government is introducing additional safeguards to ensure resilience of the 999 emergency call handling system following a technical fault in 2023 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three UK sees top-line revenue growth but first EBIT loss since 2010

UK mobile network operator reports earnings loss for the first time since 2010 but growth in certain customer segments driven by business-to-business, 5G, home broadband and Smarty service Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK mobile users satisfied with download speeds

Despite the UK having some of the lowest 5G download speeds in the G7, consumer needs are being met when it comes to mobile speeds delivering services that satisfy the majority of mobile users Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson establishes Federal Technologies Group in US

Comms tech provider ups engagement with US government services by creating entity designed to drive digital transformation and accelerate innovation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Port of Tyne sets sail on private 5G-enabled ‘smart port’ operations

Latest part of UK’s 5G Innovation Regions project sees North East regional port gain funding to develop 5G and advanced wireless connectivity projects, and reap benefits such as enhanced operational efficiency, safety and sustainability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm brings more on-device AI to smartphones with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Chip giant unveils mobile platform using specially selected premium capabilities for next-level on-device generative AI features set to be adopted by major OEMs over the coming months Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government looks to end of 4G mobile blackspots in rural Wales

First of 86 UK government-funded 4G masts have been switched on as part of joint plan with telecoms firms in £1bn scheme to deliver mobile connectivity across 95% of UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 boosts mobile coverage in smart pole trial

UK operator claims successful innovation in trial using smart poles installed beside existing on-street broadband cabinets to accelerate mobile network roll-out across the UK by converting cabinets to mobile base stations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HUDs head automotive road safety initiatives

Tech firm examines the impact of road safety initiatives on heads-up display adoption in automotive industry as it looks for solutions to driver distractions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

eSIM to accelerate IoT automotive, smart city programmes

Research finds tech and market developments are accelerating eSIM adoption in IoT sectors such as automotive and smart cities, with the latter sector expected to witness highest demand for eSIM-enabled services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre, FWA set the pace in fixed broadband growth

OECD research reveals that optical fibre and fixed wireless access are the two fastest growing fixed broadband technologies in countries that it covers, with their dynamism in stark contrast to the decline in DSL Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Omnispace, MTN team to develop, deploy satellite IoT, 5G NTN services

African space-based mobile communications industry gains higher orbit as continent’s largest mobile operator enters partnership with non-geostationary satellite constellation firm Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

From grassroots to Wembley – how tech supports English football

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of The Football Association about how technology supports the national game from grassroots to the England teams. 5G Advanced is here – we report from MWC 2024 on the next steps for the mobile industry. And we examine the latest developments in the retail tech sector. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

UK government reconfirms satellite programme

2024 Budget sees continued approval for connectivity funding in plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ethernovia accelerates chip drive for software-defined vehicles

Silicon Valley-based startup announces sampling of scalable family of automotive PHY transceivers for software-defined vehicle applications aiming to meet rising bandwidth demands and deliver safety functionality Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Open Cosmos and Ubotica report success in satcoms launch

Space technology and data company launches first satellite of the year aiming to provide hyperspectral artificial intelligence data for marine monitoring and emergency responses across the Atlantic Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Apple patches zero-days amid ‘foundational’ post-quantum update

Apple’s iOS 17.4 update not only fixes zero-day flaws that are being actively exploited, but includes important new security protocols to safeguard users against future attacks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NanoAvionics jumps on SpaceX to expand 5G, IoT space comms

Smallsat bus manufacturer and mission integrator’s craft expand two constellations with upcoming SpaceX Transporter-10 mission Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Speedcast on board with connectivity for P&O maritime logistics

Comms and IT services provider sets sail to deliver multi-orbit, multi-path SD-WAN service across 59 vessels in fleet of provider of critical logistics support and marine offerings for offshore energy, port services and cargo transportation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TIM taps Cisco and NEC to improve Brazilian network quality

Firms team up to address quality of experience and quality of service objectives by expanding monitoring across all transport domains, including cell site routers, national backbone and backhaul Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Emerging low-loss materials pave road to 6G

As comms industry prepares for next generation of communications, research paper shows biggest challenges that will need to be addressed and why low-loss materials will be crucial for development Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone, Intel extend Open RAN research collaboration

Chip giant and leading European operator increase scope of established collaboration with University of Málaga towards planned UK commercial deployment of 4th Gen Intel Xeon processors with Intel vRAN Boost in first half of 2024 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Slow roll-out of standalone 5G risks UK SMEs taking annual £8.6bn hit

Research from UK telco suggests lack of availability of true 5G puts smaller businesses at disadvantage compared with continental European counterparts taking advantage of reliable superfast connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2024: Technology, business building blocks emerge for 5G Advanced

Summit shows how imminent mass introduction of 5G Advanced networks will likely see 2024 being a pivotal year for the mobile industry, breaking the traditional generational cycle in mobile communications technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Oxa hails first commercial deployment of self-driving software

Culmination of 10 years of software engineering, hardware integration, machine learning and testing in the virtual and real worlds sees connected vehicle technology provider deliver automation in AV Shuttles in Florida, US. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2024: Open Gateway, AI drive future mobile networks

Mobile industry’s flagship event reveals that more than 40 mobile operator networks across five continents have now commercially launched network API services to the developer community to unlock 5G’s full potential Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson, Intel look to double down on Open RAN, AI innovation with Tech Hub

Tech Hub establishes itself as incubator for advancements and new hardware technology exploration, building open, resilient, sustainable and intelligent mobile networks, including recent successful Cloud RAN call using future Xeon processor Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT launches smart city NB-IoT offer

UK’s leading comms provider launches multi-million-pound narrowband internet of things network to pave way for more smart cities and industries, creating cost-efficiency gains and costs savings for public sector Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How TeamViewer is charting its growth beyond remote connectivity

TeamViewer CEO Oliver Steil outlines the company’s efforts to build on its remote connectivity and control capabilities to support emerging use cases such as smart factories Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

MWC 2024: Huawei looks to advance 5.5G opportunity

Comms tech giant lays out course it will follow to take advantage of forthcoming next standard in 5G mobile communications offering the prospect of native 10Gbps connectivity, native green technology and native intelligence Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How CIOs around the world are 5G future-proofing businesses

5G has come with the promise of revolutionising Industry 4.0 and driving new revenues while delivering efficiencies and cost savings. While this remains the case, it is fair to say reality has not yet lived up to expectations everywhere Continue Reading

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• Alex Sinclair, GSMA

Ericsson, Telefónica claim to redefine 5G experiences with on-demand slicing

Proof of concept from telco and leading comms tech provide said to provide superior service experience for mobile consumers, enhancing performance of 5G services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global households shift toward 5G fixed wireless access

Report finds that nearly three-quarters of homes with 5G fixed wireless access choose it as a full replacement for previously used connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NAO report finds UK mobile connectivity programme behind schedule

Financial watchdog report slams progress of government in flagship mobile roll-out scheme to expand 4G mobile connectivity in rural UK areas, casting doubt on whether it will be delivered on time Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Singtel rolls out network slicing on 5G network

Singtel’s app-based network slicing capabilities will boost the performance of 5G applications and cater to different experience, security and privacy requirements Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Virgin Media O2 switches on 5G Standalone

UK operator continues to advance 5G roll-out in line with UK government’s Wireless Infrastructure Strategy Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BICS, Skylo unite to deliver GEO satellite NB-IoT connectivity

Connectivity enabler announces partnership with non-terrestrial network operator to deliver ubiquitous satellite-based narrowband internet of things connectivity for enterprises, letting IoT devices travel outside of their home country Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mobile’s next generation: The 6G-based hyper-connected future of living and work

We continue our look at the work in the field of 6G communications in the Finnish city of Oulu, most notably at its university, and see what products and services the new network will support Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mobile’s next generation: 6G development finds its north star

The 6G industry and technology ecosystem is truly global. Yet if a single country could be singled out as a leader, then it could be argued that this would be Finland, in particular thanks to the city of Oulu Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone looks to ease AR loads with HyperRealityHub

Telco unveils standalone solution powered by Qualcomm technology utilising fast, secure connectivity computing to be shared between a hub, extended reality glasses and across the cloud Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Dell, Nokia team to advance network cloud transformation, private 5G

Comms tech provider adopts technology and services as its preferred infrastructure and preferred private wireless partner for enterprise edge use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Samsung accelerates Open RAN development

Electronics giant beefs up fund to advance Open RAN interoperability, performance and security and teams, with telco and testing firm to advance commercial conformance and interoperability testing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Samsung, AMD and Vodafone claim Open RAN data call first

Leading processor and electronics company team with telco to reinforce open radio access network expansion, using technical expertise from existing large-scale commercial network deployments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia, A1, Microsoft claim first for enterprise 5G edge cloud network slicing

Telco teams with IT giant and comms tech provider to offer network slicing solution designed to deliver secure virtual private network services to enterprise customers integrated with edge-based enterprise cloud applications over 4G and 5G networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 Shared Rural Network roll-out reaches new heights

Operator claims major milestone in commitment to £1bn UK rural communications programme after it rolled out reliable 4G coverage across 100 sites on Scotland’s second-largest island Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Revolut launches eSIM plan for 100 countries

Financial institution claims to be first company of its kind in the UK to launch embedded subscriber identity module offering a cost-effective way to access data plans without unexpected roaming charges in over 100 countries Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone announces alert-based CCTV over mobile connectivity

Operator announces IoT smart surveillance that offers business customers live video-over-mobile network on unlimited data plan designed to overcome challenges faced by existing CCTV infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MSB strengthens Sweden’s national critical network with 5G

Comms tech and service company becomes part of Sweden’s next-generation mission-critical network infrastructure, Rakel G2, whose 5G core network is designed to ensure fast and secure sharing of voice, data, images and video Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson intros AI-powered premium 5G intent-based operations

Leading comms technology and service provider deploys artificial intelligence and automation use case libraries to simplify network operations by managing conflicting intents to meet desired business outcomes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Jersey Telecom, RoamsysNext claim IoT game changer

Telco teams with development partner to introduce internet of things certification manager and solve network congestion and performance issues caused by uncertified IoT devices Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson, Qualcomm drive 5G Standalone benefits in UK, Finland

Leading comms tech provider and mobile platform provider reveal projects in key European territories showing differentiated connectivity enabled by network slicing on 5G core and radio access network technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon deploys 130,000 O-RAN capable radios in network

Second big commitment to open radio access network technology from a major US operator within a couple of months indicates a ‘significant industry shift’ in momentum for open networking Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK 5G providers up service game across the board

Latest UK mobile performance review reveals how competition among UK mobile network operators continued to heat up in the second half of 2023, leading to performance and availability seeing significant improvement Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

private 5G

Private 5G is a wireless network technology that delivers 5G cellular connectivity for private network use cases. Continue Reading

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• Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks

Ford Pro accelerates vehicle insights and control

Commercial division of Ford gasses up connected car offer by expanding suite of telematics productivity solutions to give commercial customers more insight and control over their fleet vehicles Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wi-Fi HaLow begins real-world commercial IoT deployments

New Wi-Fi standard to address wide range of IoT applications and offer support for use cases including smart home, smart city, building automation, smart retail, industrial IoT and agriculture technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NFVi (network functions virtualization infrastructure)

NFVi (network functions virtualization infrastructure) encompasses all of the networking hardware and software needed to support and connect virtual network functions in carrier networks. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Alissa Irei, Senior Site Editor

Telefónica, Nova Labs launch helium mobile hotspots in Mexico

Telco’s customer coverage extended in Mexico City and Oaxaca by using existing SIMs to offload mobile data to dedicated extended network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Additional spectrum needed for 5G-Advanced, 6G networks

With more advanced mobile infrastructures set to be introduced over the next five years, report suggests wireless industry needs access to more spectrum to support applications such as XR, connected cars and metaverse Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Meteoric growth in VSAT, BGAN, SatPhones and 5G mobile devices

Research finds rapid deployment of non-geostationary orbit networks such as Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and soon Amazon’s Kuiper, quickly advancing innovation in the satellite ground segment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 boosts 4G connectivity in Shetland

UK operator delivers enhanced mobile coverage to Scottish island businesses and communities as part of its commitment to £1bn programme building and upgrading six masts over the next few months Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

WebKit vulnerability sparks Apple’s first major security update of 2024

A zero-day in the open source WebKit browser engine that powers Safari has sparked Apple’s first major patch roll-out of the new year Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Tēnaka teams with Orange Business to scale coral reef restoration

Enterprise services arm of global telco looks to allow social business to undertake digital transformation, as well as automate and scale coral reef and marine biodiversity monitoring Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G

Fifth-generation wireless (5G) is the latest iteration of cellular technology. Continue Reading

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• Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
• Kate Gerwig, Editorial Director

Vodafone, Qualcomm, Xiaomi claim European first for enhanced 5G uplink

Test by leading European mobile operator, mobile platform provider and handset manufacturer said to result in mobile customers being able to receive faster 5G upload speeds Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly