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September 09, 2021
09
Sep'21
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
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September 06, 2021
06
Sep'21
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
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September 03, 2021
03
Sep'21
Berlin court reverses ban on use of EncroChat evidence in criminal trials
Berlin Superior Court allows use of EncroChat evidence in criminal trials but lawyers say the question will ultimately need to be decided by the German Supreme Court
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September 03, 2021
03
Sep'21
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
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September 03, 2021
03
Sep'21
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
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September 03, 2021
03
Sep'21
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
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September 02, 2021
02
Sep'21
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
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August 31, 2021
31
Aug'21
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
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August 26, 2021
26
Aug'21
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 ...
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August 26, 2021
26
Aug'21
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
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August 25, 2021
25
Aug'21
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
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August 25, 2021
25
Aug'21
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
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August 24, 2021
24
Aug'21
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
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August 24, 2021
24
Aug'21
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
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August 24, 2021
24
Aug'21
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
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August 23, 2021
23
Aug'21
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
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August 23, 2021
23
Aug'21
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
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August 19, 2021
19
Aug'21
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
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August 19, 2021
19
Aug'21
Microsoft Azure first cloud to gain orbit with O3b mPOWER
As more critical workloads move to the cloud, SES medium Earth orbit satellite system will provide additional network diversity, service resiliency and gigabit connectivity for IT giant’s leading data platform
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August 18, 2021
18
Aug'21
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
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August 13, 2021
13
Aug'21
OneWeb satellite gains higher orbit with Hanwha investment, Northwestel connectivity MoU
Controversial satellite operator makes next step in its Five to 50 mission to cover regions north of 50 degrees latitude with Canadian coverage deal
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August 12, 2021
12
Aug'21
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
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August 12, 2021
12
Aug'21
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
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August 12, 2021
12
Aug'21
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
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August 11, 2021
11
Aug'21
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
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August 10, 2021
10
Aug'21
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
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August 09, 2021
09
Aug'21
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
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August 06, 2021
06
Aug'21
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
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August 06, 2021
06
Aug'21
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
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August 04, 2021
04
Aug'21
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.
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August 04, 2021
04
Aug'21
A million UK households reach to the skies for broadband
Satellite broadband is showing signs of beginning to take off in the UK, with further gains expected as Starlink arrives and BT teams with OneWeb
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July 30, 2021
30
Jul'21
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
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July 29, 2021
29
Jul'21
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’
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July 29, 2021
29
Jul'21
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
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July 28, 2021
28
Jul'21
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
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July 26, 2021
26
Jul'21
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
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July 22, 2021
22
Jul'21
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
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July 21, 2021
21
Jul'21
How IoT and machine learning are automating agriculture
A new generation of farmers is tapping the internet of things and machine learning to operate self-sustaining urban farms with minimal supervision
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July 15, 2021
15
Jul'21
Virgin Media outage: Electrical explosion takes down network in south-east London
Underground electrical network explosion causes ‘significant collateral damage’ to cabling infrastructure, with users in south-east London told to brace themselves for ‘at least’ 24 hours of disruption
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July 13, 2021
13
Jul'21
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
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July 13, 2021
13
Jul'21
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...
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
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
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
OneWeb confirms successful launch and contact with 36 new satellites
Controversial satellite operator OneWeb completes its ‘Five to 50’ mission to cover regions north of 50 degrees latitude, including UK, Canada, Alaska and Arctic region
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
TPG Telecom taps Nokia to launch world’s first live 5G standalone 700MHz service
Leading Australian telco unveils low-band 5G standalone service to cover wide outdoor areas, as well as deep indoor urban environments using Nokia’s triple-band remote radio unit
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July 05, 2021
05
Jul'21
Quarter of UK financial services staff want to continue working from home
Working from home looks set to stay in the finance sector after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, as staff express their preferences for remote working
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June 30, 2021
30
Jun'21
Google Cloud, Ericsson target telcos with 5G, edge cloud solutions
Google Cloud and Ericsson form partnership based on respective compute platform and 5G technology portfolios to help comms service providers deliver capabilities to the edge to unlock new possibilities for enterprises
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June 29, 2021
29
Jun'21
UK government reveals full extent of benefits of mobile, fibre development schemes
Scotland, Wales and North East England set to benefit most from mobile coverage boost under £1bn scheme with more than 230,000 Welsh homes and businesses to get access to faster broadband through Project Gigabit, and nearly 1,000 public buildings ...
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June 28, 2021
28
Jun'21
UK government announces high-tech lab to boost 5G diversification strategy
As a central pillar of strategy to build a more secure and innovative 5G supply chain, Sonic Labs test facility opens to explore ways of building 5G networks in a ‘simulated’ real-world environment
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June 25, 2021
25
Jun'21
Vodafone launches 5G standalone commercial pilots in UK cities
Operator launches commercial pilot of 5G standalone service in London, Manchester and Cardiff as it continues development of cutting-edge mobile technologies
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June 24, 2021
24
Jun'21
Nokia deploys AI services to cut complexity of network support and maintenance
Comms tech provider launches advanced suite of support services using artificial intelligence and automation to simplify network operations and maintenance