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Telecoms networks and broadband communications

• February 02, 2026 02 Feb'26

  Vodafone IoT, Skylo bring NTN NB-IoT connectivity to global users

  In a ‘notable’ step in enabling the next wave of internet of things solutions, the IoT division of telco teams with non-terrestrial network provider to deliver satellite-based narrowband connectivity

• January 27, 2026 27 Jan'26

  Public safety broadband spending to exceed $6bn by 2028

  Positive outlook of safety connectivity coincides with ‘meaningful’ progress in addressing challenge of direct mode/device-to-device comms, bridging last major hurdle in the transition from LMR systems to 3GPP

• January 22, 2026 22 Jan'26

  Airbus, Keysight collaborate on sovereign, standardised 5G NTN

  Design, emulation and test services firm embarks on partnership with aerospace manufacturer giant to explore how 5G non-terrestrial networks can operate from low Earth orbit while remaining interoperable with terrestrial networks

• January 22, 2026 22 Jan'26

  2025 a record year for CityFibre

  Full-fibre platform provider posts financial and operational update for the year ended 31 December 2025, showing unprecedented customer growth, revenue and profitability

• January 20, 2026 20 Jan'26

  UK public sector, CNI in Russian hacktivist crosshairs

  Hacktivists aligned to the Russian state are ramping up their targeting of UK organisations with denial of service attacks

• January 20, 2026 20 Jan'26

  Openreach puts a stop to copper for another million UK premises

  A year before PSTN deadline approaches, BT broadband provision division maintains momentum of national upgrade transition plan

• January 19, 2026 19 Jan'26

  Zayo expands network across Iberian Peninsula

  Infrastructure provider partners with largest dark fibre operator in Spain to launch 400GE-enabled wavelength network and deliver low-latency, high-capacity connectivity between key hubs across Iberian Peninsula

• January 19, 2026 19 Jan'26

  Europe’s fibre roll-out failing to deliver returns in key markets

  Analysis from global consultancy Kearney shows fibre investments across Europe are falling short of financial expectations

• January 15, 2026 15 Jan'26

  Chelsea shoots for enhanced mobile connectivity in and around Stamford Bridge

  Leading English football club upgrades mobile network in and around home stadium to deliver enhanced connectivity for fans attending matches and events, based on new and upgraded small cells

• January 14, 2026 14 Jan'26

  Bath Rugby scrums down with 5G private network

  Telecoms equipment supplier looks to address current performance challenges of legacy Wi-Fi and congested public mobile networks in sports and entertainment venues with dedicated cellular network

• January 14, 2026 14 Jan'26

  London’s Tube network extends 4G/5G connectivity

  London Underground reveals more progress on introducing high-speed mobile coverage across the Tube network, with stations including Euston Square, Cannon Street and Battersea Power Station now gaining coverage, with more to go live soon

• January 14, 2026 14 Jan'26

  Subsea cable worth $1bn to link Japan with Malaysia and Singapore

  The Intra-Asia Marine Cable will deliver 320Tbps capacity across the region, complementing subsea cable investments by hyperscalers such as Google and Meta in recent years

• January 13, 2026 13 Jan'26

  Samsung claims virtualised RAN first, accelerating AI-native, 6G-ready nets

  CE giant Samsung completes commercial call using its own vRAN solution powered by Intel Xeon 6700P-B processor series with up to 72 cores, on a Tier 1 US mobile operator’s live network

• January 13, 2026 13 Jan'26

  UK broadband revolution shows no sign of slowing down

  As BT broadband provision division reaches landmark anniversary, research finds UK’s internet habits have hit new heights in terms of working, streaming, gaming and living online

• January 13, 2026 13 Jan'26

  Samsung, Keysight validate satellite-to-satellite, direct-to-cell 5G mobility

  Technology design, emulation and test services firm collaborates with CE and comms tech giant to validate 3GPP Release 19 non-terrestrial networks band as industry moves towards direct-to-cell satellite services

• January 12, 2026 12 Jan'26

  Eutelsat extends Airbus contract for further low Earth orbit OneWeb satellites

  Satcoms constellation provider orders further 340 craft from space technology manufacturer to offer global connectivity services from LEO locations

• January 09, 2026 09 Jan'26

  Ofcom sets out plans for mobile, Wi-Fi to share upper 6 GHz spectrum band

  In an aim to provide a boost for the country’s economy, UK comms regulator Ofcom reveals proposals for mobile and Wi-Fi to share some of the same airwaves

• January 09, 2026 09 Jan'26

  Volkswagen looks to deliver advanced infotainment and connectivity capabilities

  Global auto manufacturer unveils primary tech provider for the launch of its zonal software-defined vehicle architecture, providing high-performance system-on-chips for infotainment capabilities starting in 2027

• January 08, 2026 08 Jan'26

  CES 2026: Toyota enhances SUV range with added infotainment

  New version of RAV4 now available with Snapdragon Digital Chassis for personalisation and immersive infotainment, as well as advanced safety, convenience and real-time connected features

• January 06, 2026 06 Jan'26

  The networks that will turn potential into profit in 2026

  What’s ahead in networking over the course of the next 12 months? It will be less a case of a rush to tech, but rather a move from what is possible to what business benefits can be unlocked

• January 05, 2026 05 Jan'26

  Singtel trials 50Gbps fibre to support future AI and cloud workloads

  Singtel kicks off technical pilot for ultra-high-speed broadband, targeting the bandwidth requirements of immersive media, remote enterprise workflows and AI-driven systems

• December 24, 2025 24 Dec'25

  Top 10 networking stories of 2025

  As enterprises become more extended, dealing with network complexity has become almost as important as network performance. The key to this is AI – but only if properly deployed. Discover more in Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories of 2025

• December 23, 2025 23 Dec'25

  UK government further expands rural 4G coverage through SRN

  Over 100 mobile masts have been upgraded across rural Wales, Scotland and England, delivering 4G coverage from all mobile network operators for the first time as part of an ongoing development scheme

• December 23, 2025 23 Dec'25

  Aftermarket car telematics arena drives past 90 million subscriptions

  Study of aftermarket car telematics finds growing value in technology for application areas including stolen vehicle tracking and recovery, vehicle diagnostics, Wi-Fi hotspots, convenience applications and usage-based insurance

• December 23, 2025 23 Dec'25

  Sama X to commence operations in Jordan with Starlink services

  Regional tech venture aims to bridge connectivity gaps in industry, education, enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors in the Middle East and North Africa with regional roll-out

• December 23, 2025 23 Dec'25

  Top 10 telecoms stories of 2025

  The telecoms market has delivered a wave of innovation over the course of the past 12 months, but in 2025 the sector shifted focus with eyes very much on the skies. Find out more in Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories of 2025

• December 19, 2025 19 Dec'25

  Digital Twin Consortium opens doors on four new testbeds

  Testbeds accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation digital twin technologies across industries including manufacturing, medicine, aerospace and defence

• December 19, 2025 19 Dec'25

  BT: UK’s next phase of quantum progress hinges on network build

  UK’s leading network provider reflects on the country’s quantum progress to date, and proposes what needs to happen next as funding and focus shift towards delivery

• December 19, 2025 19 Dec'25

  Kodiak AI looks to transform trucking with autonomous tech, IoT connectivity

  5G telematics and ThingSpace IoT management services enable autonomous vehicle technology operating model and manage massive amounts of data generated from its driverless trucks

• December 19, 2025 19 Dec'25

  UK mobile improves but digital divides persist

  Mobile network analyst finds UK-wide median mobile download speed rose 15% year-on-year to 63.03Mbps in 2025, while upload speeds improved from 7.80 to 8.21Mbps

• December 18, 2025 18 Dec'25

  Virgin Media O2 reveals record-breaking year of UK data use

  UK operator releases data exploring how British people lived online in 2025, finding record-levels of data consumption including a rise in both broadband usage and mobile traffic

• December 18, 2025 18 Dec'25

  Freshwave, O2 enhance mobile connectivity for Guildford

  Neutral host provider teams with leading UK comms operator and Surrey County Council to deliver 13 4G/5G outdoor small cells to country’s largest conurbation, with nine already live

• December 18, 2025 18 Dec'25

  GCC operators line up behind 10GIGA vision as 5G-Advanced moves from trials to scale

  Industry leaders say spectrum clarity, AI-native networks and ecosystem coordination will define the next phase of ultra-wideband connectivity and lay the foundations for future 6G services

• December 16, 2025 16 Dec'25

  Port of Tyne charts successful course with private 5G

  One of the UK’s most dynamic and key deep-sea gateways reports strong operational gains after several years using private 5G across its 620-acre estate using sensor-driven processes

• December 16, 2025 16 Dec'25

  Abra launches in-flight connectivity through SES multi-orbit craft

  Latin American airline strikes deal to be leading provider of satellite-powered broadband inflight service in region

• December 16, 2025 16 Dec'25

  2025 a ‘transformative year’ for private connectivity

  Research finds standalone private 5G networks well-positioned to become predominant wireless connectivity medium for Industry 4.0 applications in manufacturing and process industries, as well as critical communications

• December 16, 2025 16 Dec'25

  Keysight and KT SAT claim satellite first with GEO to LEO link

  Keysight Technologies and KT SAT complete successful handover from a live GEO connection to an emulated LEO link, creating a dependable way to study real NTN behaviour before constellations are deployed

• December 15, 2025 15 Dec'25

  Top IT predictions in APAC in 2026

  Enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region are expected to prioritise sovereign architectures, double down on securing agentic systems and rewrite their infrastructure playbooks, among other tech trends

• December 15, 2025 15 Dec'25

  GMV advances satellite navigation to boost autonomous transport and logistics

  UK technology business group looks to advance resilient satellite navigation with new beamforming capability and resilient C-band navigation capabilities, improving performance in challenging and interference-prone environments

• December 15, 2025 15 Dec'25

  Starlink broadband skyrockets as internet gets fundamentally rewired

  Research from leading connectivity cloud company finds several internet milestones throughout the year

• December 15, 2025 15 Dec'25

  UK flat owners to get rights to faster, more reliable broadband

  Proposals designed to enable UK flats to gain access to gigabit-capable broadband access empower leasehold owners with right to request a connection

• December 12, 2025 12 Dec'25

  US nears universal adoption as North America leads 5G

  Study finds over 99% 5G penetration in US, almost three times more than global average, with global 5G connections reaching 2.8 billion and global cellular IoT subscriptions surpassing four billion

• December 12, 2025 12 Dec'25

  ESA promises smarter flights for ITA Airways through sat comms

  Italian airline deploys comms system designed to enable digital, real-time connectivity and offload current ground systems for air traffic management, showing how satellites can complement terrestrial infrastructure

• December 11, 2025 11 Dec'25

  Harrow Council votes on Cellnex to advance borough connectivity

  North London council announces a partnership with telecoms infrastructure operator to deploy small cell technology and target connectivity blackspots around high streets and transport hubs

• December 09, 2025 09 Dec'25

  Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia team to deliver end-to-end enterprise network services

  Enterprise secure networking services provider and global comms tech firm expand partnership to provide joint networking, driving digital transformation at deployment sites

• December 08, 2025 08 Dec'25

  UK altnet market ‘entering its most dangerous phase yet’

  Research predicts shakeout for UK’s independent broadband sector, with likely survivors being those companies that build infrastructure where it matters, invest where returns can be realised and collaborate where value can be unlocked

• December 08, 2025 08 Dec'25

  SBB undertakes Europe’s first major railway with IMS, VoLTE comms

  Infrastructure upgrade offers onboard 4G service designed to ensure nationwide comms for rail network ahead of planned decommissioning of 3G, redefining connectivity and reliability

• December 04, 2025 04 Dec'25

  Fujitsu police contract ‘complicates’ Post Office investigation

  National Police investigation into Post Office scandal uses IT infrastructure provided by Fujitsu

• December 03, 2025 03 Dec'25

  Ericsson teams with LotusFlare to accelerate network API adoption

  Partnership complements comms tech provider’s offering to expose and monetise advanced capabilities via APIs, providing common solution blueprints that describe typical integration scenarios

• December 03, 2025 03 Dec'25

  General availability for IoT-focused Myriota HyperPulse 5G NTN

  Internet of things connectivity specialist announces general availability of what it calls the world’s first commercial 5G non-terrestrial network engineered for IoT