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July 13, 2026 13 Jul'26
Singtel and Thales launch multi-operator IoT eSIM network

Bridge Alliance service will allow enterprises to provision and manage connected devices across four Asia-Pacific mobile operators through a single platform
July 09, 2026 09 Jul'26
R&A drives AI critical networking infrastructure refresh at Open

Golf governing body partners with networking and comms giant to deliver critical networking infrastructure to major championships and new global headquarters bringing AI-based next-gen connectivity
July 08, 2026 08 Jul'26
Lumen completes Alkira acquisition to boost enterprise networking

Acquisition designed to bring together network and digital services with intelligent networking software and simplify enterprise connections across cloud, AI and hybrid environments
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Druid Software acquires Node-H to accelerate private 4G, 5G

Core network software provider adds team and IP assets of RAN software and user equipment technologies developer to increase capacity to support customers and partners

July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
How 5GA and AI are reshaping heritage tourism

From Xi’an’s immersive heritage experiences to Dubai’s smart tourism ambitions, Shaanxi’s blend of 5G-Advanced networks, generative AI and digital cultural preservation offers a blueprint for the future of destination experiences
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Space comms enters next phase as SpaceX raises the stakes

Research finds satellite industry that is seeing results of Elon premium in a frontier economy, with ownership of data and services becoming a key issue.
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Singtel’s AI push could lift its digital business to a third of earnings

Singtel’s group CEO, Yuen Kuan Moon, says the telco is investing in datacentres, GPUs and AI services while staying focused on shareholder returns
July 02, 2026 02 Jul'26
UK competition authority fast-tracks Nexfibre altnet acquisition

UK regulatory watchdog approves next phase of UK broadband provider’s acquisition of leading independent company, but rivals warn of diminished competition
July 02, 2026 02 Jul'26
Berlin Fire and Rescue Service enhances passive network infrastructure

Looking to ensure that rescue and fire-fighting operations continue to run seamlessly in the future, Germany’s largest professional fire department modernises passive network infrastructure
July 01, 2026 01 Jul'26
Tata Communications strengthens India-Singapore connectivity corridor

AI-ready connectivity investments look to enable enterprises to connect across continents with secure, high-speed, dynamic, self-managed and low-latency infrastructure

July 01, 2026 01 Jul'26
Myriota launches hybrid 5G satellite and cellular IoT network

Satellite IoT connectivity firm adds cellular connectivity to its 5G non-terrestrial network and asset tracker device to create a hybrid IoT network that is claimed to deliver ‘seamless’ satellite and cellular coverage
July 01, 2026 01 Jul'26
Open Cosmos takes Earth observation into near-real time

Space company unveils next generation of Earth observation satellites designed to deliver near-real-time intelligence from space, and transform how large enterprises respond to climate disasters and security threats
June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
Samsung, KDDI complete AI-based 5G SA network optimisation trial

CE giant and leading Japanese telco reveal AI-powered radio access network optimisation service designed to deliver up to 52% improvement in 5G downlink throughput
June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
MWC Shanghai 2026: Gulf operators look to U6GHz as the next step in 5G Advanced evolution

As AI dominates conversations across the telecoms industry, operators are increasingly facing a parallel challenge: ensuring that mobile networks can evolve fast enough to support the next generation of intelligent applications
June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
Vodafone looks to serve 5G+ ace at Wimbledon

UK operator claims world-first 5G+ Serve experience as official connectivity partner of tennis championships uses network slicing to make shots from robotic arm
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
BT Group, Verizon to form enterprise comms joint venture

UK, US comms giants unite to create a scaled international connectivity platform for customers focused on multinational connectivity underpinned by a platform designed for the age of cloud and AI
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
Cellular IoT reached new heights in 2025

Research finds highly diverse IoT market divided into multiple ecosystems, with approximately 4.8 billion devices connected to wide area networks based on cellular or low-power tech
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
Contrivian broadens Horizon for first response connectivity

Mission-critical enterprise and government comms provider claims to be redefining connectivity, bringing reliable field communications with intelligent 5G/LTE routing and SD-WAN
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
ITS, Nufibre extend UK broadband offerings

UK business connectivity full-fibre operator strengthens access to purpose-built business connectivity across England, Scotland and Wales, while fellow altnet looks to make broadband management simpler and more accessible
June 26, 2026 26 Jun'26
SES, Tototheo global expand multi-orbit maritime services

Space solutions company expands partnership with connectivity and technology firm promising to deliver worldwide maritime customers with consistent, reliable connectivity that supports critical vessel operations
June 26, 2026 26 Jun'26
AI surge sees fibre become nervous system of thinking economy

Study shows how fibre broadband and AI infrastructure are becoming increasingly interdependent – from datacentre interconnection and middle-mile capacity to edge connectivity, resilient transport and real-time applications
June 25, 2026 25 Jun'26
Nokia accelerates AI for networking drive

Spate of activity sees global comms tech provider announce expanded collaboration with hyperscaler, as well as a joint proof of concept with data and AI company to support autonomous networks for the AI era
June 25, 2026 25 Jun'26
MWC 2026 Shanghai: Huawei bets on token economy as telecoms seeks new AI revenues

AI-native networks, intelligent computing and token-based business models are emerging as the next frontier of digital infrastructure
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
WEI intros Starlink-powered managed enterprise connectivity

Managed connectivity solution pairs leading satellite network with enterprise integration and field technicians to deliver resilient primary and backup internet across every site
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
Truecaller rings up Telna to power in-app travel eSIM service

Caller ID and spam call-blocking service selects multi-network infrastructure to power its recently launched travel eSIM service, allowing users to buy and activate a global eSIM directly in app
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
GSMA launches global satellite regulatory playbook

Guide designed to provide practical recommendations for regulators seeking to create harmonised, technology-neutral satellite frameworks that prioritise societal needs, consumer protection and sustainable investment
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
Physical AI to drive private 5G market

Study finds non-public networks based on 3GPP-defined 5G specifications are increasingly replacing LTE across many verticals, with a market potential far exceeding that of previous technology generations
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
South Essex councils deploy IoT networks to power smart city services

Councils create a shared regional network to help roll out smarter local services faster and at lower cost, with the project delivered £40,000 under budget while achieving 98% regional coverage
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
Blue Planet, Telefónica unveil AI-powered 5G slicing design proof of concept

German telco joins forces with optical tech provider on joint proof of concept demonstrating how AI agents can support the design and fulfilment of 5G network slicing services, reducing complex service design tasks
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
Nokia, t3 Broadband, Aureon team to deploy optical AI connectivity

Comms tech provider teams with US operator to provide AI-ready optical route connecting North Dakota datacentre to Chicago metro area
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
VodafoneThree extends CityFibre partnership to support broadband services

Leading independent broadband provider secures new mobile network transmission contract to reach 5G Standalone ambitions supporting retail services, enabling greater capacity, faster speeds and new retail products
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
Ericsson and unveils national 5G, 6G, AI test centre in Sweden

Global comms tech provider invests more than SEK 300m to create ‘unique’ test environment for next-generation mobile networks to shorten time for market-ready solutions
June 19, 2026 19 Jun'26
4G persists as 5G availability and usage gap widens across Europe

Research reveals that the vast majority of Europe’s connectivity is still over 4G, and while the performance uplift of 5G Standalone is real, deployment in the region is localised to just 11 networks
June 19, 2026 19 Jun'26
Keysight’s chief technologist on the path to 6G

Balaji Raghothaman, Keysight’s chief technologist for 6G, discusses what it takes for the telecoms industry to move to 6G, from supporting AI workloads to integrating with satellites connectivity and driving enterprise use cases
June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26
Rising memory costs reshape smartphone economics

Smartphone trade-in market data reveals new dynamics as higher device prices drive greater reliance on trade-ins and refurbished units
June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26
F1 Japanese Grand Prix podiums with 5G SA and mmWave use cases

Ericsson and SoftBank reveal Formula One success in balancing diverse communication services on a single 5G network through the convergence of network slicing and mmWave
June 17, 2026 17 Jun'26
Uplink traffic gains momentum as 5G subscriptions top three billion

Research from Ericsson counts 162 million new 5G subscriptions in the first quarter of 2026, bringing the total to 3.1 billion, with steadily growing service offerings based on 5G SA network slicing
June 16, 2026 16 Jun'26
XR market rewriting its own rules as smart glasses use surges

Research finds that eyewear-form-factor devices are no longer the niche in extended reality, they are the market as devices encompassing AR, XR, MR and VR grew 86% annually in Q1 2026
June 16, 2026 16 Jun'26
Cisco: 36 months to modernise networks before AI overwhelms capacity

Research finds capacity and performance the top network challenge for UK organisations, with 81% of respondents saying their network does not have room to house evolving AI demands
June 15, 2026 15 Jun'26
Boldyn enhances transport communications for TfL, BART

Global neutral host provider updates major transport projects in the US and UK with free Wi‑Fi at four additional stations in US, while London Underground sees new 4G, 5G connections to tunnels, key stations and major hubs
June 15, 2026 15 Jun'26
FCC gives assist to World Cup nets as Virgin Media O2 warns of broadband surge

US comms and broadcast regulator reveals role in supporting World Cup network infrastructure, while leading UK operator warns of broadband and mobile network surges
June 15, 2026 15 Jun'26
European Union unveils €8m 6G smart networks security project

‘Landmark’ project brings together 19 international partners across industry, academia and SMEs, designed to shape future European 6G network architecture
June 11, 2026 11 Jun'26
Finland, Sweden strengthen joint 6G programme

Finnish, Swedish researchers team to make 6G communication networks more capable, robust, secure and trusted through a programme offering a foundation for stable societies
June 11, 2026 11 Jun'26
Wi-Fi 7 gains ground but advanced Wi-Fi standards lag in Europe

Study reveals wireless internet market in flux with Wi-Fi 4 in rapid decline, Wi-Fi 6 the net recipient, and Wi-Fi 7 beginning to scale but only in the most advanced markets
June 10, 2026 10 Jun'26
London not calling as planning regs mar mobile development

The UK capital is losing mobile coverage in some of its busiest areas as operators are being forced to close cell sites faster than replacements can be secured
June 09, 2026 09 Jun'26
BT looks to strengthen network defences with Project Glasswing

Comms provider becomes the first UK company to confirm it has joined AI provider’s Project Glasswing scheme
June 09, 2026 09 Jun'26
CityFibre breaks one million connections barrier

UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform announces significant landmark with the number of premises connected to its UK-wide broadband network now hitting seven figures
June 05, 2026 05 Jun'26
Widespread struggle to gain effective connectivity on UK trains

Study from national regulator reveals mobile performance was poor on 58% to 83% of tests carried out on UK trains
June 05, 2026 05 Jun'26
ViaTunisia subsea segment reaches ready-for-service status

Subsea cable segment connecting Marseilles in France and Bizerte in Tunisia has officially reached ready-for-service status, making leap from infrastructure design to live connectivity
June 04, 2026 04 Jun'26
AI boom creates connectivity challenge for integrators

Whitepaper from connectivity expert Altnets highlights growing infrastructure pressure, as artificial intelligence demand reshapes the future of digital economies