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Telecoms networks and broadband communications

• December 05, 2024 05 Dec'24

  UK government set to hit target for 85% gigabit broadband coverage in 2025

  The latest figures for full-fibre broadband roll-out from telecoms watchdog Ofcom show 83% of the country now has access to gigabit connectivity – even if many households are yet to use it

• December 05, 2024 05 Dec'24

  Sateliot closes €30m financing with EIB for satellite IoT

  Long-term lending institution of the European Union announces first venture debt operation with Spanish space company to aid internet of things connectivity

• December 04, 2024 04 Dec'24

  WBBA sets out roadmap for next-generation broadband

  Global connectivity association warns of pressing need for investment, legislation and deployment plans to enable the migration towards all-fibre broadband networks for next-gen internet

• December 04, 2024 04 Dec'24

  Vodafone UK, eSIM Go look to remove MVNO barriers to entry

  Embedded subscriber identity module provider and operator look to allow organisations with subscription model able to provide UK mobile services via rapid, automated MVNO-in-a-box enablement without upfront risk, cost or commitment

• December 04, 2024 04 Dec'24

  ITU launches advisory body to support submarine comms cable resilience

  Alliance created with mission statement that strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks – such as recently damaged C-Lion1 – is key to digital connectivity and economies

• December 04, 2024 04 Dec'24

  Neos Networks and CityFibre expand partnership to boost Ethernet availability

  Enhanced collaboration increases access to leading independent network provider’s national high-capacity Ethernet solutions, looking to offer more competitive connectivity options for businesses across the UK

• December 03, 2024 03 Dec'24

  US updates telco security guidance after mass Chinese hack

  Following the widespread Salt Typhoon hacks of US telecoms operators including AT&T and Verizon, CISA and partner agencies have launched refreshed security guidance for network engineers and defenders alike

• December 02, 2024 02 Dec'24

  Bin lorries drive Scotland’s largest mobile network study

  Study in Glasgow region to gather data about throughput speed, signal strength, network generation and frequency band from the UK’s four mobile operators while people’s bins are being emptied

• December 02, 2024 02 Dec'24

  UK broadband digital divide persists

  Study reveals that despite acceleration in pace of full-fibre access throughout the UK, broadband digital divide still exists, especially in “less attractive” areas

• November 28, 2024 28 Nov'24

  Eseye looks to Sateliot to ‘revolutionise’ global IoT

  Global IoT connectivity provider looks to the skies to expand and enhance internet of things reach, going beyond the current cellular offer

• November 28, 2024 28 Nov'24

  UK space agency issues funding call to improve hard-to-reach connectivity

  Government plans programme to back improved connectivity to support education, research, tourism, conservation, local businesses and healthcare in so-called hard-to-reach places

• November 28, 2024 28 Nov'24

  5G and LTE drive global cellular IoT connections past four billion mark

  Study finds growth of 5G IoT, particularly in automotive connectivity and fixed wireless access, transforming connectivity landscape by providing low-latency, high-speed networks to previously underserved regions

• November 28, 2024 28 Nov'24

  Orange Business upgrades Live GenAI network offering

  European network and digital integrator unveils range of plug-and-play GenAI services for businesses

• November 27, 2024 27 Nov'24

  Fierce competition and consolidation causing FTTP altnets to struggle

  Survey finds that with the accelerated fibre roll-out by UK broadband majors, UK’s individual suppliers face significant challenges

• November 27, 2024 27 Nov'24

  Nokia and Du deliver successful transport network slicing trial

  Further expansion of advanced wireless across the Middle East sees leading UAE operator test standalone network to gain benefits of dedicated infrastructure and reduce overall energy consumption

• November 27, 2024 27 Nov'24

  Airbus rolls out HBCplus connectivity for Emirates A350 fleet

  Leading Middle East airline unveils aircraft to fleet including ‘state-of-the-art’ aerodynamics, lightweight materials and HBCplus connectivity

• November 26, 2024 26 Nov'24

  Mobile industry poised for wave of 5G Standalone, 5G Advanced

  Global comms tech provider’s annual assessment of mobile industry shows network data traffic projected to grow almost 200% to the end of 2030, when there will be 6.3 billion global 5G subscriptions

• November 26, 2024 26 Nov'24

  Iona enters digital age with full fibre

  Businesses on historic holy Scottish island get connectivity prayers answered with full-fibre broadband being made available to premises

• November 26, 2024 26 Nov'24

  Cisco, NTT Data simplify 5G connectivity for global mobile workforce

  IT and comms giant expands global partnership with digital business to enhance secure wireless access, digital services and experiences for mobile enterprises across 180 countries

• November 26, 2024 26 Nov'24

  Verizon reports 1.6 Tbps data transmission field trial

  Optical technology provider reveals successful data transmission test using coherent service to move data at almost two terabits per second in live fibre network on a single-carrier wavelength

• November 25, 2024 25 Nov'24

  5G, AI reshape mobile trade-ins in record-breaking Q3

  Latest quarterly analysis from business services company finds that for the first time, 5G devices have become the top turned-in models for Android and Apple

• November 25, 2024 25 Nov'24

  National 5G Standalone could save UK police 11 million hours a year

  National roll-out of 5G Standalone network could save 11 million hours annually for UK police – around seven working days per officer per year – freeing them up for front-line operations

• November 22, 2024 22 Nov'24

  Broadband set for potential £66bn boost to UK economy

  Research commissioned by UK’s leading broadband provider points to potential huge economic and social benefits to be gained from rolling out full-fibre connectivity

• November 22, 2024 22 Nov'24

  EU promotes plan to usurp US Big Tech with digital market

  European Union is at an important point in its plan to build a single market and strengthen its cloud computing sector

• November 22, 2024 22 Nov'24

  Indoor 6G trial shows major throughput gain

  Trial of indoor communications shows AI propels 6G throughput by 6-16% and stationary tests conducted at 25 points along a test route confirm 18% improvement

• November 22, 2024 22 Nov'24

  Deloitte: GenAI paving the way for transformative future for comms

  Annual report into prospects for global technology, media and telecommunications industry paints a challenging picture as GenAI reshapes limits of comms tech and aggregation comes to streaming

• November 20, 2024 20 Nov'24

  Virgin Media O2 streamlines fixed and mobile service delivery

  UK operator claims major milestone in its long-term network evolution strategy by switching on Converged Interconnect Network to rationalise and enhance service delivery

• November 19, 2024 19 Nov'24

  Essential tech for optical data comms, sensing and AI hits headwinds

  Paper on future of optical modulators and integrated photonics reveals research moving beyond traditional silicon platforms to thin-film LiNbO3 and III-V semiconductors for applications in artificial intelligence, quantum information processing and ...

• November 19, 2024 19 Nov'24

  5G and LTE CBRS market to exceed $1.3bn by 2027

  Study finds regulatory, standardisation and technical implementation activities are leading to a renewed wave of enthusiasm for coordinated shared use of 150MHz of spectrum in the 3.5GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service band

• November 19, 2024 19 Nov'24

  Alight looks to enhance Microsoft Teams Experience with Worklife

  Human capital technology provider works with Microsoft expert on integration to simplify collaboration, boost awareness and enhance overall employee experience and wellbeing

• November 18, 2024 18 Nov'24

  Midlands, North East fire and rescue services to use Motorola control room platform

  Comms tech provider continues momentum in UK emergency arena, working with four services in the Midlands and North East to deploy shared control room service

• November 18, 2024 18 Nov'24

  Fibre to drive Asia-Pacific fixed broadband

  Research finds national broadband network projects will leave optical infrastructure as the virtual universal platform for fixed broadband services in key market until 2029

• November 18, 2024 18 Nov'24

  Red Hat and SoftBank enhance wireless network orchestration

  Leading open source provider and Japanese IT business and comms operator team to advance integration of AI technology within the radio access network infrastructure and enable faster data processing and resource optimisation

• November 18, 2024 18 Nov'24

  Ubotica and Kongsberg ‘pioneer’ new era of autonomous smart satellites

  Satellite AI firm teams with satellite mission integrator to accelerate mainstream autonomous satellite missions powered by edge AI and enable efficient satellite operations with cloud removal, data compression and real-time feature detection

• November 15, 2024 15 Nov'24

  RealWear looks to reshape industrial AR with Almer acquisition

  In what is said to mark a pivotal moment in a key part of the spatial computing sector and boost frontline worker productivity, industrial wearable technology firm acquires manufacturer of ultra-compact, user-friendly AR headsets

• November 15, 2024 15 Nov'24

  Broadband upstream growth rate doubles downstream increase in Q3

  Latest broadband consumption research by OpenVault shows significant change in dynamics, with demographic factors also influencing speed and consumption

• November 15, 2024 15 Nov'24

  EE scales Ben Nevis mountain rescue connectivity

  Partnership with Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team sees 4G mast fitted with an antenna and cabling to support search and rescue operations in the area

• November 14, 2024 14 Nov'24

  Nokia acquires Rapid tech assets, takes Ionian submarine cable to 800Gbps

  Acquisition designed to strengthen network API product development expanding ecosystem to use 5G, 4G network capabilities while comms tech company claims capacity-reach record for unrepeated transmission over 330km between Italy and Greece

• November 14, 2024 14 Nov'24

  UK government accelerates 4G roll-out in rural Wales

  Businesses in so-called hard-to-reach parts of UK principality now said to be able to benefit from mobile network upgrades to deliver faster and more reliable internet as part of the UK government’s £5bn scheme

• November 14, 2024 14 Nov'24

  GenAI apps boost interest in differentiated 5G connectivity

  Study shows over a third of 5G smartphone users are interested in paying for differentiated connectivity and almost a quarter are willing to pay up to 35% more for guaranteed fast and secure connectivity for high-capacity applications

• November 13, 2024 13 Nov'24

  Electric vehicle tipping point for US drivers expected in next 10 years

  Accenture report warns automakers to adopt a life-centric approach to understand the next wave of EV buyers and their individual values

• November 13, 2024 13 Nov'24

  Scottish Fire and Rescue enhances control room tech

  Investment in cloud-hosted command and communications service designed to mobilise firefighters, and help improve safety and security in Scotland

• November 12, 2024 12 Nov'24

  Network complexity and visibility blind spots an issue for 80% of firms

  Study finds that as cloud adoption flourishes, organisations believe they are being hampered by lack of proper network operations, skilled workers and observability tools

• November 12, 2024 12 Nov'24

  Neos, Vorboss enhance enterprise fibre connectivity for London

  Leading business connectivity provider strikes deal with fibre infrastructure firm to enhance connectivity options for enterprises in London

• November 12, 2024 12 Nov'24

  VMO2 claims SRN TNS first in South Uist

  Mobile total not spot site on Scottish island sees UK operator become first in country to successfully build such a facility as part of second phase of government-funded Shared Rural Network programme

• November 11, 2024 11 Nov'24

  Fibertime broadens fibre access across South Africa’s underserved communities

  South African community broadband provider expands coverage to five cities and 14 townships using fibre service in bid to provide affordable broadband access to millions of low-income customers, many connecting for the very first time

• November 08, 2024 08 Nov'24

  Automotive drives strong Q4, fiscal year for Qualcomm

  Leading mobile platform processor manufacturer reveals robust end of year, with strong growth in segments such as handsets, PC, automotive and industrial IoT

• November 08, 2024 08 Nov'24

  5G and fibre shine, but revenue and profits fall in BT half-year results

  UK’s leading telco BT sees under-performing business division apply brakes in disappointing half-year results, despite record-making fibre net build

• November 08, 2024 08 Nov'24

  IOWN furthers pace of next-gen optical net development

  Next-gen networking project reveals proof of concepts encompassing transforming infrastructure through innovations centred on an APN, spatial experiences with communication technologies, real-time, long-distance connectivity in manufacturing and ...

• November 07, 2024 07 Nov'24

  5G redefines live events economics

  Study from leading comms tech provider reveals 5G elevates connectivity experiences at events, notably concerts, with 5G users being 20% more satisfied than 4G peers at 2024’s biggest events