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Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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April 26, 2024
26
Apr'24
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 ...
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April 25, 2024
25
Apr'24
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
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April 24, 2024
24
Apr'24
UK altnets claim to outpace Openreach in UK fibre
Research from Independent Networks Cooperation Association finds that despite challenges, alternative broadband providers enjoyed robust growth in 2023
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April 19, 2024
19
Apr'24
Nexfibre reaches million premises ready for service benchmark
Months after commitment to billion-pound investment in broadband infrastructure across the course of 2024, UK wholesale provider claims massive milestone in plan to deliver full-fibre gigabit network to five million premises by 2026
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April 19, 2024
19
Apr'24
Ciena optical tech makes light waves in Canada, Indonesia
Telcos from Europe and Asia deploy optical comms technology provider’s solutions to adapt to user and performance demand, reaching higher bandwidth and reducing energy requirements
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April 16, 2024
16
Apr'24
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
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April 16, 2024
16
Apr'24
SURF glides to 800Gbps transmission on existing fibre through Nokia
Comms tech provider and Dutch research organisation reach 800Gbps transmission over 1,648km existing fibre link to prepare for upgrade to connect to research facilities at world’s leading particle accelerator
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April 15, 2024
15
Apr'24
Fixed Wireless Access continues to fill crucial connectivity gap
Latest research finds fibre and FWA both play crucial roles in expanding internet connectivity and bridging digital divide – but on balance, fibre is still the fixed comms top gun
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April 15, 2024
15
Apr'24
Swisscom taps Ericsson for 5G RAN framework
Leading Swiss operator deploys 5G RAN products and services to underpin and upgrade its mobile network
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April 15, 2024
15
Apr'24
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
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April 15, 2024
15
Apr'24
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
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April 12, 2024
12
Apr'24
Toob, CityFibre extend gigabit reach
South of England broadband provider and largest independent network provider extend full-fibre footprint in Hampshire and Glasgow, laying enough fibre to stretch 10 times the length of River Clyde
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April 12, 2024
12
Apr'24
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
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April 12, 2024
12
Apr'24
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
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April 11, 2024
11
Apr'24
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
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April 10, 2024
10
Apr'24
Breakthrough may herald secure home quantum computing
An emerging approach to quantum security dubbed blind quantum computing may one day help spur mass adoption of quantum computing safely and securely, using technology that is already available today
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April 10, 2024
10
Apr'24
UK government claims added momentum for Project Gigabit
Record £714m said to have been committed to boosting UK rural fixed broadband coverage in 2024
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April 10, 2024
10
Apr'24
Shared Rural Network upgrade dials up 4G coverage in Lake District
UK government reveals that people living, working and travelling near Keswick in Cumbria will be first in England to benefit from its part in mobile infrastructure upgrades under Shared Rural Network scheme
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April 09, 2024
09
Apr'24
CityFibre ISPs team with TAL to boost business
Collaborations aim to accelerate UK altnet sector and reduce overheads, and increase incomes with no pressure of installation and router costs, to enhance cash flows
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April 09, 2024
09
Apr'24
Embedded World 2024: Eseye unveils entry-level IoT router
On day of note for internet of things, integrated cellular IoT connectivity services provider launches smallest-ever device to boost capability and transcend communications issues
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April 08, 2024
08
Apr'24
Virgin Media O2 rolls out smart support service
Operator launches smart support service to tackle customers’ network niggles as research finds more than one in three British broadband users claim they wouldn’t feel confident trying to fix their Wi-Fi if something went wrong
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April 08, 2024
08
Apr'24
Kloud9 aims to transform connectivity with full-fibre
Broadband roll-out by altnet said to mark a new era of digital connectivity for people in rural Shropshire by enabling access to high-speed internet
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April 08, 2024
08
Apr'24
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
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April 03, 2024
03
Apr'24
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
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April 02, 2024
02
Apr'24
Neos Networks, Instant On IT deliver connectivity to hold up in court
Critical network infrastructure provider partners with bespoke IT services provider to deliver reliable and secure connectivity for legal chambers
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April 02, 2024
02
Apr'24
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
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April 02, 2024
02
Apr'24
Huawei hit the accelerator in 2023
Chinese tech giant posts annual results showing solid ICT infrastructure business, consumer business meeting expectations, steady growth in cloud computing and digital power businesses
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March 28, 2024
28
Mar'24
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
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March 28, 2024
28
Mar'24
Zayo lights up European fibre connectivity with Waves on Demand
Future-ready network and tailored edge services provider expands European connectivity with fibre service offering customers dedicated 100G Wave routes across the continent in five working days
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March 27, 2024
27
Mar'24
RingCentral goes global with AI-powered contact centre solution
Provider of artificial intelligence-driven cloud solutions expands global footprint and drives adoption momentum of contact centre products with CRM integrations that enable integrated, immersive agent experience
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March 26, 2024
26
Mar'24
Ogi, MS3 push altnet-delivered gigabit Britain
Wales and north of England-based gigabit broadband networks providers reveal strategies to cash in on accelerated roll-out of full-fibre gigabit services to businesses and homes alike
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March 26, 2024
26
Mar'24
Zoom aims to reimagine teamwork with Workplace AI collaboration platform
Comms and collaboration specialist unveils artificial intelligence-powered platform to help reimagine teamwork, facilitate connections and improve productivity intelligence within familiar experience
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March 26, 2024
26
Mar'24
RingCentral looks to ‘reimagine’ business phone system with real-time AI
Cloud business communications provider adds artificial intelligence to provide immersive employee experience, with capabilities including real-time call notes, conversation intelligence, message translator and generative search
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March 25, 2024
25
Mar'24
NEC, NTT claim success in first-of-its-kind subsea optical fibre cable trial
Tech giant and leading Japanese telecoms provider reveals research making progress towards increasing capacity of transoceanic optical submarine cable through use of over 7,000km using 12-core fibre net
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March 25, 2024
25
Mar'24
Marked growth in UK broadband proves elusive in 2023
Quarterly study from specialist comms analyst finds persistent challenging macro-economic conditions acting as headwind for overall fixed and wireless broadband market in final quarter of 2023, but with fibre still a shining light
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March 25, 2024
25
Mar'24
Vodafone Business aims to boost SME effectiveness with IT Hubs channel
UK IT experts and entrepreneurs are invited to join local franchise opportunity as part of strategic drive from Vodafone to help smaller businesses better manage their IT solutions
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March 25, 2024
25
Mar'24
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
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March 21, 2024
21
Mar'24
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
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March 21, 2024
21
Mar'24
BICS partners with SaaS startup
Recently rebranded software-as-a-service customer engagement company switching up its communication partner to BICS as it looks to consolidate and expand across Europe
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March 21, 2024
21
Mar'24
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
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March 21, 2024
21
Mar'24
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
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March 21, 2024
21
Mar'24
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
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March 21, 2024
21
Mar'24
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
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March 19, 2024
19
Mar'24
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
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March 19, 2024
19
Mar'24
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
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March 18, 2024
18
Mar'24
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
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March 18, 2024
18
Mar'24
Neos Networks beefs up C-suite to prep for new phase of accelerated growth
Following recent investments in its UK-wide high-capacity network, critical network infrastructure provider makes two C-level appointments aimed at making the company ready to embark on a new phase of accelerated growth
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March 18, 2024
18
Mar'24
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
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March 15, 2024
15
Mar'24
UK government calls on comms firms to limit installation of telegraph poles
After public demonstrations, minister urges communications industry to ‘do whatever it takes’ to share existing infrastructure to avoid ‘inappropriately or unnecessarily throwing up’ new telegraph poles
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March 15, 2024
15
Mar'24
CityFibre lights up footprint expansion with Lit Fibre acquisition
UK’s leading independent fibre network provider enters agreement to acquire alternative fibre network operator and add up to third of a million premises to ready-for-service footprint