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Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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October 29, 2019
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Oct'19
Openreach: momentum needed now to hit all IP UK network target
Openreach says time is very much of the essence if it is to meet its 2025 target of upgrading the UK’s comms infrastructure to a full fibre and All-IP technologies
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October 29, 2019
29
Oct'19
Europe, MENA and enterprise adds colour to modest Orange Q3
Solid commercial performance in France, Africa and the Middle East, as well as increased revenues from the Europe and enterprise segments, are drivers for modest profit and revenue growth for Orange
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October 29, 2019
29
Oct'19
C-Band Alliance offers new spectrum proposal to hasten US 5G roll-out
In its goal of clearing and repurposing C-band spectrum to support fast 5G wireless deployment, C-Band Alliance updates its spectrum clearing proposal to US regulator the FCC
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October 29, 2019
29
Oct'19
AT&T puts major acquisitions on hold for three years after mixed Q3
Acquisitions on hold at AT&T after third quarter growing strategic and managed business services, US wireless and IP broadband are offset by declines in revenues from legacy wireline services, recently acquired WarnerMedia assets and domestic video
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October 28, 2019
28
Oct'19
Birmingham 5G tests show +450 Mbps maximum download speed
New RootMetrics report shows that early 5G roll-out brings breakneck speeds in limited availability, with vast promise moving forward
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October 28, 2019
28
Oct'19
Eutelsat launches satellite-based IoT connectivity service
Satellite operator aims to address connectivity challenges of industries ranging from retail, banking and security to energy, mining and agriculture
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October 28, 2019
28
Oct'19
5G projected to bring $1.4tn to global economy over next decade
Survey from Huawei and STL Partners calculates that 5G mobile technologies are set to create an extra $1.4tn in gross domestic product for worldwide economies over the next decade
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October 28, 2019
28
Oct'19
Ofcom updates mobile airwaves plan
UK broadcast regulator reveals plans to release airwaves to improve mobile services for customers aiming to help more areas get better comms services
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October 25, 2019
25
Oct'19
London announces £10m cash injection for full-fibre connectivity
New fibre-optic cabling scheme will use Tube network and public buildings to create a fibre backbone across the capital
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October 25, 2019
25
Oct'19
IT professionals question networks’ readiness to support digital strategies
Cisco’s Global Networking Trends report shows there’s a long way to go for today’s networks to meet the demands of the emerging digital era
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October 25, 2019
25
Oct'19
UK government proposes £1.3bn scheme to improve rural mobile coverage
UK government sets out its plans for a £1.3bn scheme dubbed the Shared Rural Network which will aim to wipe not-spots from the map
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October 25, 2019
25
Oct'19
StreetWise gets into gear with London driverless car trials
The StreetWise consortium, led by technology startup FiveAI in partnership with insurance firm Direct Line Group and the Transport Research Laboratory, announces testing of autonomous vehicles in South London in October and November 2019
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October 24, 2019
24
Oct'19
Global broadband market sees fibre push
Trend towards fibre and dropping copper for broadband links continues in second quarter, but at a slower rate
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October 24, 2019
24
Oct'19
Verizon to give 5G, Fios customers a year’s worth of free Disney content
US comms giant will offer all new and existing 4G LTE and 5G unlimited wireless customers access to the forthcoming Disney+ direct-to-consumer service
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October 22, 2019
22
Oct'19
IoT connectivity management platforms flourish
Berg Insight research reveals huge potential growth in devices managed on commercial internet of things connectivity management platforms, predicting a rise from 770 million in 2018 to 3.15 billion by 2023