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January 29, 2021
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Jan'21
Dell, SK Telecom, VMware bring 5G edge to enterprises
IT giants team with telco to collaborate on an integrated multi-access edge computing system with the aim of providing more secure and reliable access to data at edge locations
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January 29, 2021
29
Jan'21
Telcos accelerate digital transformation but revenues remain store-based
Report reveals operators still rely mainly on physical channels to sell their products and services, but know the value that digital sales can create for them
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January 28, 2021
28
Jan'21
More than one in six households struggling to afford broadband in UK
With UK lockdown persisting and education online until March at the earliest, research finds broadband customers in receipt of low-income benefits almost twice as likely to struggle to pay their bill than other customers
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January 28, 2021
28
Jan'21
Smartphone industry roars back in Q4 2020 as iPhone propels Apple to new heights
The past 12 months as a whole may have been challenging for the smartphone industry, but the industry enjoyed an end-of-year renaissance driven by a staggering $66bn worth of iPhone sales
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January 28, 2021
28
Jan'21
JP Morgan Chase hires for UK digital bank launch
US banking giant hires in the UK in preparation for digital consumer bank launch
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January 27, 2021
27
Jan'21
UK broadband customers count cost of quietly expired contracts
Almost three million UK high-speed broadband customers – a third of those whose deal ended in the past year – say they were not informed when their contract ended, as mandated by the UK comms regulator, costing around £90 per household
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January 27, 2021
27
Jan'21
Grindr complaint results in €9.6m GDPR fine
Norway’s data protection authority plans to apply a fine totalling 10% of LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr’s revenues over its data sharing practices
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January 27, 2021
27
Jan'21
Emergency Apple updates patch exploited zero-days
Three vulnerabilities could give attackers full control of their target Apple devices, and must be patched immediately
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January 26, 2021
26
Jan'21
Virtualisation, automation and network slicing increasing operators’ focus
Research reveals added pressure on networks in the post Covid-19 world, with access network performance as the primary factor that most impacts subscriber experience
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January 26, 2021
26
Jan'21
Barratt enlists UK network leaders to install full-fibre broadband across all new homes
At a time when the country has never been so dependent on fast and reliable home broadband, leading house builder has teamed with UK broadband leaders to ensure new builds are in the digital fast lane
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January 26, 2021
26
Jan'21
Telia takes Ericsson 5G to transform industrial inspection as Project Reindeer runs
New partnership will benefit Swedish industry by performing livestream industrial inspections via drones, while more details are released on Ericsson’s EU-funded 6G initiative
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January 26, 2021
26
Jan'21
Virgin to enter UK 5G fray but regulator delays 5G spectrum auction
UK operator marks ‘milestone’ moment in its history with 5G offer to add to gigabit broadband, but Ofcom puts on hold the process to gain mid-band frequencies
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January 26, 2021
26
Jan'21
Wireless Broadband Alliance rolls out roadmap for 5G, Wi-Fi 6 convergence
New industry guidelines highlight critical role next-generation wireless technology will play in the long-term success of 5G, outlining convergence opportunities for optimising business innovation and customer experience
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January 25, 2021
25
Jan'21
NEC announces 3x MIMO capacity gain for mmWave 5G CPE
Aiming to contribute to the development of mmWave 5G mobile access networks and building ecosystems among operators and suppliers, tech giant claims landmark achievement
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January 25, 2021
25
Jan'21
GSMA: mmWave 5G showing signs of market readiness
With 5G roll-outs and adoption progressing quickly and with the mmWave ecosystem showing signs of readiness, the main question the mobile industry faces is where and when mmWave systems can be cost-effective
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Vodafone unveils ‘instant’ Wi-Fi
Telco targets digital households and small businesses with new mobile router for use cases including support for video calling, streaming and online learning
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
BT connects Dutch diplomatic missions
New software-defined network services designed to enable secure collaboration and support digital transformation of network supporting Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Nine out of 10 UK card payments in 2020 were contactless
Contactless cards payments accounted for around 90% of card payments in the UK in 2020
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Optus taps Nokia for 5G tech to enhance stadium experiences
With crowds slowly returning to outdoor venues in Australia after lockdown, comms tech provider and leading local operator deliver gigabit wireless in-stadium connectivity
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Nokia, Mobily unveil world’s first sliced FWA deployment
Global comms tech provider teams with Saudi Arabian telco to pilot world’s first 4G and 5G fixed wireless access network slicing on a live commercial network
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
European telecoms big guns team up to drive Open RAN deployments
Major regional operators embark upon collaboration to provide a framework for the creation of an interoperable market for Open RAN
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
Few workers see employers as ready for new normal
Study finds vast majority of workers feel employers are not fully prepared to support the longer-term move to a hybrid workforce, prompting a need for organisations to plan their ‘future workplace’ better
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
HSBC closing more branches as customers turn to digital channel
Bank announces branch closures as it reshapes its network for the digital age
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
Broadcast, media sector presents telcos with digital transformation opportunities
Analyst sets out potential winning strategy for telcos in entertainment sector with 5G, multi-access edge computing and network slicing, as well as virtualisation and cloud
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
Mavenir, VIAVI enter into collaboration to validate 5G RAN options for US market
Partnership will focus on lab testing of cloud-native radio access systems for major US mobile network operators
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
Legacy security architectures threaten to disrupt remote working
Annual survey of IT leaders finds network security is of prime concern as most companies continue with work-from-home policies
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
AE Aerospace claims 5G landmark in transforming manufacturing productivity
Leading UK manufacturing business and partners trial 5G to pioneer productivity improvements and drive recovery in key sector hit hard by Covid
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January 18, 2021
18
Jan'21
Three UK, Tata team to accelerate 5G network roll-out
IT services, consulting and business solutions provider employed to help UK operator configure and maintain its next-generation mobile network and ensure first time right network operations
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January 15, 2021
15
Jan'21
Google Cloud, Nokia accelerate readiness for cloud-native enterprise 5G solutions
Cloud platform provider and comms tech supplier announce plans to jointly develop cloud-native 5G core solutions for communications service providers and enterprise customers with cloud capabilities to the network edge to accelerate enterprise ...
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January 14, 2021
14
Jan'21
BT cries foul on rivals’ coverage claims as O2, EE extend UK 5G nets
Two of the UK’s mobile giants make significant additions to next-gen networks, but BT consumer CEO warns that rivals are not giving customers meaningful levels of coverage and quality in their 5G offers
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January 14, 2021
14
Jan'21
Port of Felixstowe lands funding for UK government 5G trial
UK’s largest and busiest container port to test the potential of 5G across two use cases: enabling remotely controlled cranes and optimising predictive maintenance though IoT and AI
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January 14, 2021
14
Jan'21
Zoom reveals phone product spike, public offer price
Strong service performance, reliability and enterprise-grade features drive uptake of Zoom Phone as still rapidly growing conferencing firm announces $1.75bn share offering
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January 13, 2021
13
Jan'21
Yearly expectations smashed with £105bn spent on mobile apps in 2020
With the world of work changed forever due to the Covid-19 pandemic, mobile apps cash in, with consumer spend increasing 20% annually with business apps showing particular spike in usage
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January 13, 2021
13
Jan'21
EE 5G to deliver BBC Green Planet augmented reality experience
Increased 5G network capacity will enable AR experience for landmark BBC series using holographic video to explore the world from the perspective of plants
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January 13, 2021
13
Jan'21
Covid-19 immunity passport tests to begin in UK
A Covid-19 immunity and vaccination passport developed by two UK firms and backed by Innovate UK has entered the live testing phase
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January 12, 2021
12
Jan'21
Virgin Media aims for in-home connectivity transformation with Intelligent WiFi Plus
As it ramps up gigabit network development in locations across the UK, cableco launches Wi-Fi access devices to work with new access system to bring up to three times faster in-home wireless speeds
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January 11, 2021
11
Jan'21
BT removes mobile data charges for BBC Bitesize educational content
As part of a broader partnership between the UK’s public broadcaster and its incumbent telco, hugely popular and award-winning BBC Bitesize programming slot is to be zero rate for all EE, BT Mobile and PlusNet Mobile customers
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January 11, 2021
11
Jan'21
Used smartphone sales to dial in near double-digit growth in 2020
Research shows refurbished and used devices continue to provide cost-effective alternatives for businesses looking to save money when buying a smartphone
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January 08, 2021
08
Jan'21
Government use of 'general warrants' to authorise computer and phone hacking is unlawful
A court has ruled that the security and intelligence services can no longer rely on ‘general warrants’ to authorise the hacking of large numbers of computers and phones belonging to UK citizens
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January 08, 2021
08
Jan'21
BT offers unlimited data for remote learning
UK incumbent telco joins campaign to make sure disadvantaged children can get connected as Covid-19 lockdown closes schools and other educational establishments
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January 07, 2021
07
Jan'21
Nordic digital innovation offers a proactive approach to mental health
Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to support people suffering mental health issues – and digital technology can help
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January 07, 2021
07
Jan'21
Jeremy Darroch steps down as Sky Group chief executive
Exec who transformed former satellite TV provider into Europe’s largest multi-platform communications provider with mobile, telephony and FTTH steps down after 13 years
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January 06, 2021
06
Jan'21
Qualcomm appoints new CEO
Claiming validation of its business model and leadership in 5G, the communications chip giant appoints successor to retiring chief executive with brief to drive value
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January 06, 2021
06
Jan'21
Viasat checks in with Delta to boost in-air connectivity
US airline adds next-generation Ka-band satellite technology to mainline fleet to help modernise how passengers stay connected and enjoy content during travel
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January 06, 2021
06
Jan'21
Operators join UK government’s kids’ mobile access scheme
UK mobile operators join scheme to help families that need access to connectivity to support their child’s learning needs during the latest lockdown, while BCS calls for free mobile access to education sites
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January 05, 2021
05
Jan'21
Banking trade body calls for increased contactless payment limit
UK Finance proposes an increase in the limit on spending using contactless cards
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January 05, 2021
05
Jan'21
Ooredoo Group expands Ericsson 5G tech agreement
New agreement promises new functionalities with faster time-to-market and enhancements to the digital experience for people, enterprises and industries across operating companies in 10 countries
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January 05, 2021
05
Jan'21
Qualcomm expands 5G capabilities of Snapdragon 480 mobile devices
Enhanced mobile platform line claimed to be able to accelerate global 5G commercialisation and deliver ‘series-defying’ features to mass-volume smartphone segment
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January 04, 2021
04
Jan'21
Ericsson to power DTAC 5G network in Thailand
Almost half of Thailand’s 70 million population to be served by a new 5G radio access network from leading local communications service provider DTAC
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December 30, 2020
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Dec'20
Top 10 telecoms and mobile stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms and mobile stories of 2020