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Telecoms networks and broadband communications

• 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

• December 18, 2023 18 Dec'23

  Global mobile trade body hails agreement on future mobile spectrum ranges

  ITU’s World Radiocommunication Conference concludes with consensus on roadmap for mobile services using designated low-band and mid-band frequencies

• December 18, 2023 18 Dec'23

  UK gigabit broadband furthers reach

  DSIT releases figures showing 2023 state-funded investment of more than £500m in gigabit connectivity, boosting broadband for over 330,000 hard-to-reach homes and businesses across the country

• December 15, 2023 15 Dec'23

  Jaguar Land Rover taps Tata Communications to drive production

  Car maker's new technology and connectivity framework is designed to power next-generation vehicle production by improving line performance and vehicle quality using AI and real-time data insights

• December 15, 2023 15 Dec'23

  Warwickshire Search and Rescue takes flight with Virgin Media O2 5G connected drone

  Virgin Media O2 delivers search and rescue team ‘signal from the sky’ with mobile base station small enough to be flown on a drone, bringing reliable 5G signal to remote areas to assist with rescue missions

• December 13, 2023 13 Dec'23

  Nokia hails Deutsche Telekom Open RAN, BT API wins

  Leading German operator works with Nokia and Fujitsu for open radio access network products integrated into its live commercial network with initial cluster to provide 2G, 4G and 5G commercial services to customers in Neubrandenburg, Germany

• December 12, 2023 12 Dec'23

  NTT reveals acceleration to the future for photonics comms innovation

  NTT releases annual report on the development of photonics-based wired and wireless communications infrastructure, claiming breakthrough in distributed datacentres and addressing communications for AI and LLM use cases

• December 12, 2023 12 Dec'23

  Nokia, du look to lead in UAE with 5G-Advanced RedCap

  Leading MENA operator says trial of low-load next-generation mobile wireless standard shows readiness to trial innovative use cases that could unlock revenue opportunities in the internet of things and Industry 4.0

• December 11, 2023 11 Dec'23

  BT Group makes net neutrality call as it looks to improve network efficiency

  Telco claims breakthrough technology that improves quality and reliability of live content for viewers while driving down costs for broadcasters and network operators, but calls for rethink in net neutrality debate

• December 11, 2023 11 Dec'23

  Vodafone: 5G SA to accelerate UK net-zero journey

  Research reveals 5G-enabled technologies could help deliver huge emissions savings, which could accelerate the UK’s renewable energy transition, especially in wind power generation

• December 11, 2023 11 Dec'23

  Telent to boost critical communications for Greater Manchester

  Telent offers support for Greater Manchester’s aim to become a world-class digital city-region with network to provide faster and more reliable connectivity to public sector organisations across the region

• December 08, 2023 08 Dec'23

  UK networks glow as Openreach hits halfway point in UK broadband upgrade plan

  Full-fibre forges ahead as Openreach progresses towards plan to extend gigabit to vast majority of UK promises over next three years, as it reveals its biggest ever hourly peak for network traffic was on 6 December

• December 06, 2023 06 Dec'23

  Nokia unveils gigabit multi-dwelling unit solution for cable operators

  Comms tech provider looks at increasingly important sector of fixed comms to offer solution designed to enable cable operators to deliver multi-gigabit services using existing coaxial cables in MDUs and buildings too difficult to serve with fibre

• December 06, 2023 06 Dec'23

  Verizon Business, Zebra Technologies team to accelerate private 5G

  Business comms provider certifies mobile device manufacturer to work with private 5G and LTE networks throughout the US to enable frontline workers in multiple industries to manage projects and comms on job sites more efficiently

• December 06, 2023 06 Dec'23

  AT&T taps Ericsson Open RAN to pioneer path to networks of the future

  US comms giant inks five-year network transformation agreement with Swedish comms tech company as it aims to pioneer path to programmable and intelligent networks of the future

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  EE fulfils 4G coverage commitments in remote Scottish islands

  UK mobile network operator extends mast-building programme to furthest reaches of Scotland to offer reliable 4G connectivity

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  BICS and Telcofan team up to streamline private networks

  Collaboration aims to simplify adoption of private networks and ease transition to internet of things ecosystem, removing complexities like provisioning SIM cards and enabling device roaming

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  Cubic gains SoftBank investment for software-defined connected vehicles, IoT

  Leading Japanese mobile network operator makes significant investment in connected vehicle software provider to accelerate growth of software-defined vehicle market and enter new sectors

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  Lone workers hook onto connected safety solutions

  New safety regulations, higher employee insurance costs, greater awareness of risks workers face and better understanding of efficiency benefits associated with protection services drive connectivity demand in emerging market

• December 04, 2023 04 Dec'23

  eSIM adoption drives growth and market disruption in cellular IoT

  Study reveals that embedded subscriber identity modules have gained more popularity from users and device makers than mobile operators but that is changing thanks to a new specification for IoT eSIMs

• December 04, 2023 04 Dec'23

  5G to be the last 'G' for Orange as comms hits singularity

  Telco believes mobile communications has hit tipping point with imminent end of traditional generational paradigm and delivery of products to be replaced by services enhanced on a continuous basis

• December 01, 2023 01 Dec'23

  BT Group simplifies network for quicker live services

  BT’s digital unit simplifies orchestration and delivery of its network services for customer orders, reducing engineering costs and complexities, and leaving infrastructure better prepared to scale to meet future demands

• December 01, 2023 01 Dec'23

  Cologne Bonn Airport extends Tetra digital radio network

  German Airport taps Motorola Solutions in 10-year agreement to provide essential radio technology supporting safe and reliable airport services

• December 01, 2023 01 Dec'23

  Altnets spread wings across UK

  Alternative broadband providers from northern and southern countries, plus leading indie provider in metropolitan area, boost gigabit options  

• November 29, 2023 29 Nov'23

  Aerodyne taps AWS to power drone platform

  The Malaysia-based startup is running its Dronos platform on AWS to expand its footprint globally and support a variety of drone use cases, from agriculture seeding to cellular tower maintenance

• November 28, 2023 28 Nov'23

  Carlsberg serves up IoT to bring bars into digital world

  Brewer taps into global internet of things network to obtain real-time data on what’s selling at what time of day in which type of outlet and to obtain early warning of any technical problems

• November 27, 2023 27 Nov'23

  5G service expansion to drive APAC mobile

  Study forecasts 5G service expansion will drive mobile services market in Asia-Pacific to 2028, with revenue prospects for mobile data segment remaining strong in key territories

• November 27, 2023 27 Nov'23

  Lack of government incentives stifling UK business broadband expansion

  Research from UK connectivity provider reveals that while 42% of UK businesses plan vital connectivity upgrades as part of growth strategy, one in every five are receiving insufficient internet speeds

• November 24, 2023 24 Nov'23

  Ooredoo Qatar claims milestone for private networks in Middle East

  Leading operator in MENA region reveals first-of-its-kind project designed to provide dedicated voice and customer data services in most remote and challenging locations

• November 24, 2023 24 Nov'23

  Eir Ireland transforms contact centres to enhance customer experience

  IT service provider announces partnership with leading Irish telco and technology firm to transform customer service, replacing legacy call centre systems with an API-first experience orchestration platform

• November 23, 2023 23 Nov'23

  Expereo on tap for Carlsberg to deliver connectivity in 40 countries

  SD-WAN/SASE and internet provider brings brewing giant ‘unrivalled’ connectivity in global network

• November 23, 2023 23 Nov'23

  Growing European mobile data traffic drives pressure on network investment

  Research from global mobile trade association shows that mobile contributed €910bn to Europe’s economy in 2022

• November 22, 2023 22 Nov'23

  NTT Docomo deploys energy-efficient multi-supplier Open RAN 5G network

  Leading Japanese operator and mobile technology pioneer deploys high-performance Open RAN-compliant portfolio in commercial multi-supplier network based on energy-efficient technology to support sustainability objectives

• November 22, 2023 22 Nov'23

  Improved rural connectivity set to unlock £8.8bn for British manufacturers

  Economic modelling from Virgin Medio O2 reveals great rural revival with improved rural connectivity having the potential to unlock huge gains for British manufacturers

• November 22, 2023 22 Nov'23

  Slow or fast UK 5G Standalone deployment could make £7.4bn difference

  Research shows transformative potential of 5G Standalone technology for the UK economy beyond NHS cost savings and shorter travel times

• November 22, 2023 22 Nov'23

  BT and Telstra Broadcast Services team to enhance global network connectivity

  Five-year agreement delivers broadcast services firm an expanded media and broadcast network footprint across Asia-Pacific and key regions worldwide, with enhanced access to global markets