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Telecoms networks and broadband communications

• January 30, 2024 30 Jan'24

  UK 5G providers up service game across the board

  Latest UK mobile performance review reveals how competition among UK mobile network operators continued to heat up in the second half of 2023, leading to performance and availability seeing significant improvement

• January 29, 2024 29 Jan'24

  CityFibre hits £100m revenue milestone in 2023

  Trading update shows UK’s largest independent fibre network reaps benefit from adding one million ready-for-service (RFS) homes in 2023, taking total RFS premises to over 3.2 million

• January 25, 2024 25 Jan'24

  Telefónica, Nova Labs launch helium mobile hotspots in Mexico

  Telco’s customer coverage extended in Mexico City and Oaxaca by using existing SIMs to offload mobile data to dedicated extended network

• January 25, 2024 25 Jan'24

  Additional spectrum needed for 5G-Advanced, 6G networks

  With more advanced mobile infrastructures set to be introduced over the next five years, report suggests wireless industry needs access to more spectrum to support applications such as XR, connected cars and metaverse

• January 25, 2024 25 Jan'24

  Meteoric growth in VSAT, BGAN, SatPhones and 5G mobile devices

  Research finds rapid deployment of non-geostationary orbit networks such as Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and soon Amazon’s Kuiper, quickly advancing innovation in the satellite ground segment

• January 25, 2024 25 Jan'24

  Virgin Media O2 boosts 4G connectivity in Shetland

  UK operator delivers enhanced mobile coverage to Scottish island businesses and communities as part of its commitment to £1bn programme building and upgrading six masts over the next few months

• January 24, 2024 24 Jan'24

  DE-CIX Dallas achieves peak traffic milestone of 1Tbps

  Leading global internet exchange operator achieves new peak traffic record of more through surge due to live-streaming of sports events and the area’s population density and low latency links

• January 24, 2024 24 Jan'24

  Altnets, ISPA present telecoms procurement research

  Key UK gigabit target in the balance as report suggests operators can ensure future commercial success built on robust network infrastructure by adopting procurement strategies that supplement in-house operational teams

• January 23, 2024 23 Jan'24

  Neos Networks enhances purchasing with API ordering and ‘quantum quoting’

  Features added to Neos Networks customer provision tool aim to simplify the overall wholesale buying experience through increased personalisation and parity between portal and API purchasing

• January 23, 2024 23 Jan'24

  Vodafone, Qualcomm, Xiaomi claim European first for enhanced 5G uplink

  Test by leading European mobile operator, mobile platform provider and handset manufacturer said to result in mobile customers being able to receive faster 5G upload speeds

• January 23, 2024 23 Jan'24

  EXA bolsters transatlantic cable presence

  Digital infrastructure platform launches new cable route and inks point of presence deal to bolster options in connecting Europe and North America, looking to enable businesses to traverse the digital landscape faster and more efficiently

• January 22, 2024 22 Jan'24

  Vocus rolls out 1.6 Tbps technology to light up Australia

  Australian network services provider deploying coherent optical technology to meet growing demands for bandwidth and cut energy usage across the network’s long-haul and metro links from Brisbane to Perth

• January 22, 2024 22 Jan'24

  Nokia, Etisalat by e& complete first Middle East Cloud RAN trial

  Benchmark in key, strategic territory for communications in trial of cloud-based radio access network technology using In-Line acceleration realised by leading regional operator’s network

• January 22, 2024 22 Jan'24

  Openreach accelerates digital network roll-out

  Added vigour to UK’s largest broadband provider’s digital network transformation play, with latest tranche of exchanges across furthest reaches of UK now able to offer digital comms based on full-fibre networks

• January 22, 2024 22 Jan'24

  AI ushering new era of intelligent CX

  Annual customer experience trends report reveals that 68% of UK customer experience leaders believe chatbots can help build a stronger emotional connection with clients, with AI now the norm

• January 19, 2024 19 Jan'24

  Yayzi to offer 2.5Gbps symmetrical speeds on CityFibre nationwide net

  After soft-launching multi-gig services in December 2023, Blackpool-based ISP illuminates nationwide full-fibre services across CityFibre’s network underpinned by XGS-PON capability supporting symmetrical speeds up to 10Gbps

• January 19, 2024 19 Jan'24

  Telstra, Google, APTelecom to connect Pacific subsea cable system

  Telstra partners with APTelecom and Google to deliver central Pacific Connect initiative to increase digital connectivity, delivering two new intra-Pacific cables

• January 19, 2024 19 Jan'24

  Telcom installs 10Gbps full-fibre for £400m Manchester office development

  Businesses full-fibre and final mile wireless connectivity to deliver connected building solution to Manchester office spaces, allowing access to business internet of up to 10Gbps within 24 hours

• January 18, 2024 18 Jan'24

  PSTN switch-off threatens access to adult social care services

  The Public Switched Telephone Network switch-off is threatening vulnerable Londoners access to adult social care and other vital services, as councils are left to manage the cost without financial support from the centre, says London chief digital ...

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  EE completes first stage of Shared Rural Network commitments

  UK’s largest mobile provider reveals it has expanded its 4G network to over 1,600 more communities, completing 4G coverage upgrades six months ahead of schedule

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  Vodafone looks to ‘hyperscale’ IoT through Microsoft strategic partnership

  IT giant and telco unite with plan to transform customer experience using generative AI, looking to scale standalone IoT business and accelerate digital transformation

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  Connexin, Toob advance altnet gigabit reach in UK

  Further acceleration in the UK’s independent broadband industry sees Hampshire-based broadband provider invest £8m in full-fibre network roll-out, while Humberside-based digital provider launches business offer

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  US CBRS market to be driven by energy, mining and manufacturing

  Research predicts growth of over 280% for Citizens Broadband Radio Service from 2023 to 2028, driven by its ability to offer lower-cost 5G services to industries such as energy, mining and manufacturing

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  Four-fifths of UK gains access to gigabit broadband

  Drive by leading commercial players and Project Gigabit programme sees milestone for gigabit broadband in UK including access for almost a million premises in so-called hard-to-reach places

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  5G-Advanced, RedCap set to drive 5G market in 2024

  Latest evolution of next-generation mobile technology and low-load next-generation mobile wireless standard set to be key engines of 5G market

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  Banco Santander funds Sateliot with €6m to support 5G IoT

  Creator of LEO satellite constellation based on 5G standard secures additional €6m in funding through high-growth enterprise programme to total €13.5m over the past year to aid progress towards a full commercial launch

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  Shaka closes $1m eSIM seed funding round

  London-based embedded connectivity startup announces $1m seed round led by Haatch, Purple Ventures, Antler and telco angel investors to use eSIM technology

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  Digital Realty opens datacentre in Chennai

  Datacentre developed through joint venture will support high-density power requirements and tap Jio’s connectivity infrastructure across India

• January 12, 2024 12 Jan'24

  Parallel Wireless partners to bring wireless connectivity across Africa

  Open RAN technology provider inks deals with regional players to ensure 2G, 3G, 4G and soon 5G Open RAN connectivity is contributing to communications across African continent, expanding access to critical health and educational services

• January 11, 2024 11 Jan'24

  Hawaiki opens up optical 400GbE subsea services

  Asia-Pacific digital infrastructure operator announces the availability of commercial 400GbE services on its trans-Pacific 15,000km high-capacity cable powered by optical networking technology

• January 09, 2024 09 Jan'24

  CES 2024: Qualcomm claims new era of mobility and inks Bosch deal for digital cockpit

  Mobile platform giant takes to CES with automotive product portfolio claiming industry-leading performance for all tiers of mobility platforms

• January 09, 2024 09 Jan'24

  Software-defined vehicles market to be worth over $700bn by 2034

  Research finds there is plenty of opportunity ahead for software-centric experiences surrounding connected vehicles, but warns that too many OEMs are continuing to equip vehicles with limited and sluggish tech

• January 09, 2024 09 Jan'24

  Neos Networks launches 10Gbps managed dedicated internet access

  Infrastructure upgrade sees managed dedicated internet access service customers now able to access higher bandwidths, alongside active monitoring and management of devices and service

• January 05, 2024 05 Jan'24

  LG finds higher gear with autonomous driving and infotainment

  Latest collaboration between Korean CE giant and global mobility tech company combines in-vehicle infotainment capabilities with ADAS and AD technologies

• January 04, 2024 04 Jan'24

  AMD aims to reshape automotive industry with AI engines, in-vehicle experiences

  Chip giant to use forthcoming CES to introduce Versal AI Edge XA adaptive SoCs and Ryzen Embedded V2000A Series processors to power next-generation automotive systems

• January 04, 2024 04 Jan'24

  Record-breaking 2023 for UK home broadband

  Research from UK’s leading comms provider finds more broadband data used than ever before, as bumper traffic during Christmas and New Year contributes to the busiest days

• January 03, 2024 03 Jan'24

  Openreach claims connectivity landmark with Fair Isle full fibre

  UK’s leading broadband provider furthers Scottish roll-out of gigabit connectivity with full fibre to the UK’s most geographically remote inhabited island, with funding from Scottish government’s R100 programme and UK government

• December 21, 2023 21 Dec'23

  Elizabeth Line intros 4G connectivity

  UK operators announce delivery of 4G mobile coverage to four key stations on London Underground’s latest and state-of-the-art train line, stretching from the West End to the financial heart of the UK capital

• December 21, 2023 21 Dec'23

  Global private wireless networks hit accelerator in 2023

  Study shows good times rolling for private networks industry, with major tech suppliers playing significant roles as integrated solution providers and total deployments set to grow by 33% to 2028

• December 21, 2023 21 Dec'23

  XR2 industry initiative targets European XR headset for Industry 5.0

  European tech suppliers reveal plan to take on global extended reality leaders and become the reference for mixed reality in region by targeting Industry 5.0 and addressing user needs

• December 21, 2023 21 Dec'23

  Top 10 networking stories of 2023

  This year has seen the continued adoption of software-defined wide area networks and secure access service edge as firms phase out multi-protocol label switching infrastructures, with artificial intelligence also stepping into the networking ...

• December 20, 2023 20 Dec'23

  Orange Business boosts digital ambitions with Expertime acquisition

  Acquisition of consulting company by business services division of global telco becomes latest part of strategic ambition to accelerate growth in digital services and support growth in digital, public cloud, AI and data

• December 20, 2023 20 Dec'23

  Nokia drones-as-a-service business gains altitude in North America

  Tech provider and partners make drone network backed by 4G/LTE and 5G connectivity available for purchase, lease or one-off flight hire, bundled with services so more enterprises can take advantage of industrial drones

• December 20, 2023 20 Dec'23

  AMRC North West showcases Industry 4.0 smart factory, smart building demonstrator

  UK university’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre announces internet of things deployment powered by telco’s IoT.nxt management platforming showcase of low carbon smart building demonstrator and smart factory

• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  5G continues momentum growth and drives spectrum demand

  Survey from mobile trade association finds 1.6 billion global 5G connections by the end of third quarter of 2023, growing 71% annually

• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  More than 17 million UK homes gain full-fibre broadband access

  Ofcom report into state of UK fixed and wireless communications shows surge in full-fibre uptake over the past 12 months and 5G mobile coverage continuing to grow rapidly

• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  Virgin Media O2 network traffic rises 13% over 2023

  Leading UK operator’s year in review reveals connectivity, digital and TV habits of 2023, with continuation of working from home, online gaming, and streaming live sport, films and TV shows seeing usage on broadband network increase

• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  Nokia and HellasQCI complete quantum-safe networks proof of concept

  Trial showcase by leading networking tech firm and communication infrastructure consortium shows hybrid approach with both classic and quantum physics key to reach goal of quantum-safe networks

• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  Top 10 telecoms stories of 2023

  Over the past 12 months, the telecoms market has been defined by the three Fs – fibre, 5G and flying objects. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories from 2023

• December 18, 2023 18 Dec'23

  Qualcomm allies with Airties for 5G fixed wireless, home Wi-Fi

  Mobile tech giant teams with wireless connectivity technology provider to further enhance FWA offers, driving user experiences and managed network optimisations