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• May 30, 2025 30 May'25

  T-Mobile for Business ups 5G fixed wireless access offer

  5G enterprise cloud WAN provider teams with operator to deliver high-performance FWA connectivity for business customers throughout the US

• May 30, 2025 30 May'25

  Tech adaptability helps Zopa unwrap current account and test generative AI

  Zopa Bank’s current account, already used by thousands of existing customers, will be made available to the wider public before end of 2025

• May 29, 2025 29 May'25

  Sweden claims world’s first 6G, edge-connected vehicle test facility

  Independent test environment unveils first 6G, edge-computing facility to test the limits of traffic and vehicle communications with near-perfect connected vehicle system reliability

• May 28, 2025 28 May'25

  UK government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across nations

  UK government claims mobile signal boost across UK countryside covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches, with masts across England, Scotland and Wales, including natural parks such as Snowdonia and Lake District

• May 28, 2025 28 May'25

  Jersey Telecom goes live with 5G Standalone network

  Full-service telecommunications company switches on first sites of its 5G Standalone network, built in partnership with Ericsson

• May 27, 2025 27 May'25

  Satellite connectivity service keeps airports online

  Air transport industry’s IT provider launches space-based comms system to deliver ‘reliable, secure communication’ in more than 130 countries, even during blackouts and emergencies

• May 27, 2025 27 May'25

  Immersive content to stretch wireless networks to breaking point

  Research finds video accounts for 69% of all internet data traffic, far surpassing social media and gaming, and that by 2031, limitations of current networks are already apparent

• May 27, 2025 27 May'25

  CTO and ESA cooperate to launch European space-based 5G connectivity

  Forward-looking agreement signed to test 5G mmWave telecoms infrastructure in low Earth orbit, paving the way for hybrid, universal and autonomous connectivity

• May 23, 2025 23 May'25

  Three UK doubles Glasgow mobile speeds in UK-first Open RAN trial

  UK mobile operator claims successful completion of landmark trial of open radio access network in the UK’s first deployment of the technology in a dense urban environment, with 4G and 5G speeds doubled at peak times

• May 22, 2025 22 May'25

  Virgin Media O2 Business offers Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile

  UK operator’s business division looks to offer companies seamless, secure collaboration to support flexible working and gain enhanced productivity

• May 22, 2025 22 May'25

  European Wi-Fi firms make their call for 6GHz spectrum

  Trade body for Wi-Fi community calls on European Commission to grant access to coveted wireless spectrum band to ensure digital society objectives and support Europe’s Digital Decade

• May 22, 2025 22 May'25

  Google gets in gear with Volvo to drive connected vehicle AI

  Swedish car giant and IT behemoth expand partnership with integration of Gemini artificial intelligence to accelerate automotive innovation

• May 21, 2025 21 May'25

  Nokia trials 5G during Norway military exercise, gains award for private wireless

  Global comms tech provider reveals its part in test of 5G technology in a defence scenario during a Norwegian military exercise and scoops top rating for private 5G by leading analyst

• May 20, 2025 20 May'25

  DigiCert and Panasonic team to accelerate adoption of Matter smart home devices

  Partnership between industrial arm of technology giant and digital trust security firm aims to embed security into the DNA of metering devices during manufacturing for ‘swift’ and ‘seamless’ certification

• May 16, 2025 16 May'25

  Com4 selects Nokia 5G standalone core to power global IoT

  Norwegian managed internet of things connectivity provider installs 5G Standalone Core to power global IoT services with a flexible architecture to enable company to meet demand for connected devices

• May 15, 2025 15 May'25

  GSMA calls for governments to prioritise affordable mobile spectrum

  Global Spectrum Pricing Report from mobile trade association finds spectrum costs have risen sharply, increasing the cost burden on operators and constraining critical network investment

• May 15, 2025 15 May'25

  Lancashire Police extends use of Pronto tech for faster, more effective response

  Northwest of England force unveils next-gen approach to policing with voice-activated systems in vehicles and livestream body cameras that give the control room real-time visibility of incidents

• May 15, 2025 15 May'25

  Myriota and ETSI team to boost NTN IoT satellite comms standardisation

  Global IoT-optimised satellite connectivity provider becomes associate member of leading communications standards body to boost delivery to mobile devices

• May 14, 2025 14 May'25

  London Fire Brigade improves emergency response network

  UK’s largest fire service turns to advanced comms tech – including real-time data analytics and social media integration – to make it easier and quicker for the public to contact it and improve its response to emergencies across UK capital

• May 13, 2025 13 May'25

  Surrey Search & Rescue taps Ericsson and UK Connect for critical connectivity

  Advanced connectivity solution that includes vehicle router and ruggedised devices deployed under SARNET initiative helps search and rescue teams respond faster, improving survival outcomes

• May 13, 2025 13 May'25

  KDDI, DriveNets team to accelerate open network architecture

  Strategic partner to see leading carrier and software-based network services provider promote openness, disaggregation and innovation from the core network to the edge and aggregation layers

• May 13, 2025 13 May'25

  O2 upgrades Wembley Stadium connectivity

  Upgrade around major UK sporting arena to see fans gaining access to dedicated distributed antenna system-based 5G standalone network inside the stadium, in addition to small cells and upgraded masts in surrounding area

• May 13, 2025 13 May'25

  Private cellular business deployments to reach more than 7,000 by 2030

  Research finds enhanced security features and neutral host deployments will be central to expediting growth across all sectors for key sector of mobile industry

• May 12, 2025 12 May'25

  Wi-Fi 7 trials show ‘significant’ performance gains in enterprise environments

  Wireless technology consortium reveals industry trials of latest Wi-Fi standard in enterprise scenarios revealing increased throughput, lower latency and enhanced efficiency for high-demand applications

• May 08, 2025 08 May'25

  Leading European telcos call for exclusive access to 6GHz band

  Open letter from Europe’s leading telcos demands exclusive access to key wireless spectrum band for the benefit of Europe’s economy and to ensure successful roll-out of 6G, underpinning digital societies

• May 08, 2025 08 May'25

  UK government websites to replace passwords with secure passkeys

  Government websites are to replace difficult-to-remember passwords with highly secure passkeys that will protect against phishing and cyber attackers

• May 07, 2025 07 May'25

  Meta awarded $167m in court battle with spyware mercenaries

  WhatsApp owner Meta is awarded millions of dollars in damages and compensation after its service was exploited by users of mercenary spyware developer NSO’s infamous Pegasus mobile malware

• May 07, 2025 07 May'25

  Schools pilot exam results app that could save £30m

  Exam results and certificates will be provided digitally in a pilot the government hopes will lead to huge financial savings

• May 06, 2025 06 May'25

  Fintech summit reveals what’s next for sector

  The UK’s fintech sector attracted $3.6bn investment last year, which was only bettered by the US, but how will UK fintech continue to grow?

• May 06, 2025 06 May'25

  Defra taps BT to connect workers, sensors across UK

  UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs inks deal to provide 34,000 mobile connections to support real-time reporting on issues from flooding to farming disease outbreaks, and improve connectivity and safety for remote workforce

• May 02, 2025 02 May'25

  Myriota scales up satellite IoT constellation with 16 more craft

  Myriota extends partnership with direct-to-orbit satellite internet of things connectivity provider to design, build and operate 16 satellites with enhanced second-generation payloads

• May 01, 2025 01 May'25

  Thomas Herdman’s legal battle over Sky ECC encrypted phone distribution set to enter fifth year

  Computer Weekly speaks to Julie Kawai Herdman, daughter of Thomas Herdman, the only person in custody for distributing Sky ECC encrypted phones

• April 30, 2025 30 Apr'25

  Connectivity crucial to allaying drivers’ hacking concerns

  Study warns that automotive interfaces and infotainment systems at risk of hacking, but predictive maintenance, enhanced safety features and autonomous driving features most likely to drive recurring revenue

• April 30, 2025 30 Apr'25

  Digital Catapult joins EU 6G innovation consortia

  Deep tech innovation organisation to participate in European Union-funded initiative to advance the development and deployment of 6G technologies

• April 29, 2025 29 Apr'25

  Three Business launches business eSIM trial

  Business arm of UK mobile operator unveils what it says is the UK’s first large-scale embedded subscriber identity module trial for business in two of the country’s largest cities to allow customers to test network capabilities before possible switch

• April 29, 2025 29 Apr'25

  T-Mobile rolls out 5G Advanced across US

  So-called US ‘un-carrier’ highlights AI automation, immersive technology like AR/XR and ‘seemingly infinite’ new industrial use cases to benefit from next-generation mobile network

• April 25, 2025 25 Apr'25

  M&S suspends all online sales as cyber attack worsens

  M&S shuts down online sales as it works to contain and mitigate a severe cyber attack on its systems

• April 24, 2025 24 Apr'25

  Nokia seals strategic 5G RAN deal with T-Mobile US

  US ‘un-carrier’ deploys enhanced radio access network technology to boost 5G network, expanding footprint, modernising cell sites and enhancing connectivity to additional subscribers across the country

• April 24, 2025 24 Apr'25

  ASEAN telcos going beyond the 5G hype

  Telcos from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are moving beyond the 5G hype as they focus on driving enterprise 5G and AI adoption to drive value for customers

• April 23, 2025 23 Apr'25

  Telenor IoT unveils ‘future-proof’ eSIM solution

  Internet of things division of leading Nordic telco becomes latest in glut of providers to launch solution in flourishing embedded subscriber identity module market with standardised SGP.32 product

• April 23, 2025 23 Apr'25

  Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles with SoC first

  Automotive technology arm of chip giant Intel unveils product and customer development that it says marks a step forward in software-defined vehicle strategy

• April 23, 2025 23 Apr'25

  Vodafone, A1, Ericsson unveil first 5G Standalone international roaming

  Global comms tech provider teams with operators in Germany and Bulgaria to confirm feasibility of cross-border 5G SA roaming to enhance responsiveness and reliability of services

• April 22, 2025 22 Apr'25

  Virgin Media O2 cuts carbon emissions 56% against its 2020 baseline

  Virgin Media O2 reveals that it is on track to achieve net zero across its operations, products and supply chain by the end of 2040, 10 years ahead of UK’s net-zero goal

• April 22, 2025 22 Apr'25

  Automotive OEMs accelerate AI integration for in-cabin mobility

  Research note highlights how upcoming regulatory requirements are shaping the future of smart mobility with technology, playing a crucial role in improving safety, convenience and experiences

• April 17, 2025 17 Apr'25

  ETSI highlights integrated sensing, communication 6G use cases

  European standards organisation releases report identifying the first use cases for next generation of mobile in sensing, spanning indoor, outdoor, mixed environments applications with targets including people, vehicles, UAVs and robots

• April 17, 2025 17 Apr'25

  London falling behind in 5G mobile experience

  Research reveals mobile users in UK capital spend more time in mobile signal not-spots and experience slower 5G speeds than residents of other UK cities, resulting in poorer performance in everyday tasks

• April 16, 2025 16 Apr'25

  Video telematics systems set for solid growth in North America, Europe

  Research from dedicated machine-to-machine and IoT analyst finds integration of cameras in commercial vehicle environments will be significant trend for fleet telematics

• April 15, 2025 15 Apr'25

  EU launches €104m call to advance European role in 6G

  EC announces investment in Europe’s journey towards 6G leadership bringing together vertical industries, academia and research institutions

• April 14, 2025 14 Apr'25

  Qualcomm, Epec team to drive digital transformation in mobile machinery 

  Collaboration aims to transform off-highway heavy machinery sector combining machine system solutions and automation expertise with computing, AI and connectivity technologies

• April 11, 2025 11 Apr'25

  Nokia claims alien wavelength record, boosts event wireless connectivity

  Leading comms tech provider seals deals for 1,000km 800Gbps trial and to deliver private wireless connectivity for large domestic and international mass events.