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• July 14, 2025 14 Jul'25

  Potential £230bn boost from improved UK mobile coverage

  Economic study calls for UK government to support acceleration in investment in mobile networks through reforming planning laws and significantly increasing the availability of spectrum for operators to reap huge financial rewards

• July 14, 2025 14 Jul'25

  Nokia network APIs available on Google Cloud Marketplace

  Comms tech provider’s applications programming interface now available on Marketplace, specifically quality of service on demand, number verification and device location verification

• July 11, 2025 11 Jul'25

  London Underground expands 4G, 5G coverage

  More sections of the Tube gain high-speed mobile coverage as roll-out of 4G and 5G continues along further stretches of the Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines

• July 11, 2025 11 Jul'25

  European 5G landscape “on a rollercoaster”

  Research finds impact of spectrum availability across Europe leading to disparity of 5G download speeds with increases in the use of the 3.5GHz spectrum strongly correlating with faster 5G downloads

• July 10, 2025 10 Jul'25

  AI-RAN Alliance draws more than 100 members in first year

  Global consortium aiming to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into radio access networks passes milestone over the course of first 12 months and adds leading European telco to its ranks

• July 09, 2025 09 Jul'25

  Fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi takes off at Virgin Atlantic

  Elon Musk-led satellite operator engaged to provide leading UK airline with ‘the fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky’ with ‘no-charge’ streaming quality and gate-to-gate connectivity in all cabins

• July 09, 2025 09 Jul'25

  Mini gets into gear with Transatel to drive connected car services

  NTT subsidiary teams up with BMW Group division to enable connected car services for vehicles across 27 countries in Europe and deliver a more connected automotive ecosystem

• July 09, 2025 09 Jul'25

  Ofcom: use comms regulation to drive innovation

  As it looks to boost British business by achieving its ambitions in connectivity, UK comms regulator outlines three key areas to prioritise

• July 08, 2025 08 Jul'25

  UK among worst performers in Europe for fundamental 5G metrics

  Study from mobile network testing firm uncovers gaps in UK 5G performance compared with European leaders, with ‘significant’ disparity between theoretical population coverage and the daily reality for millions of users

• July 08, 2025 08 Jul'25

  Vodafone sees Glastonbury mobile data traffic usage rise 25%

  Official connectivity partner of the UK’s leading music festival reveals massive year-on-year uptick in mobile data traffic, and strong demand for official app and embedded subscriber identity module offer

• July 07, 2025 07 Jul'25

  Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Nokia reduce energy demand and support AI comms

  Comms tech provider’s autonomous networks portfolio deployed to enable Asian operator to shut idle and unused radio equipment automatically during low network demand periods

• July 07, 2025 07 Jul'25

  Zopa to embed into Manchester’s tech ecosystem

  Challenger bank Zopa plans to eventually have 500 staff in its Manchester office, which will launch next month

• July 07, 2025 07 Jul'25

  Boldyn Networks accelerates vision with new CEO, Smart Mobile Labs rebrand

  Leading neutral host provider bolsters European presence with new European leadership structure including CEO and CTO, as well as integration of Smart Mobile Labs under core banner

• July 04, 2025 04 Jul'25

  O2 boosts 4G, 5G network capacity

  Ahead of the forthcoming holiday rush this summer, leading UK operator announces mobile upgrades in over 13,000 Scottish postcodes

• July 04, 2025 04 Jul'25

  Boost for European space sovereignty as Open Cosmos gets Connected

  Open Cosmos acquires Portuguese startup Connected to offer affordable, standardised IoT services from space, with the firm claiming a 100% mission success rate in orbit across all its satellite missions

• July 04, 2025 04 Jul'25

  NHS to be ‘digital by default’

  Single Patient Records, a digitally enabled neighbourhood health service, and the NHS App becoming a ‘doctor in your pocket’ are all part of the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS

• July 04, 2025 04 Jul'25

  Orange France, Samsung establish vRAN, Open RAN first pilot

  Samsung and Orange France partner to progress open radio access network tech from lab to field, further exploring the performance maturity and operational effectiveness of open, virtualised RAN

• July 03, 2025 03 Jul'25

  Glastonbury hits higher note for mobile performance

  Data from mobile network performance analyst shows mobile quality at UK’s leading music festival rising across the board each year, but with much variance between individual operators

• July 03, 2025 03 Jul'25

  VodafoneThree and Currys ink exclusive multiyear partnership

  Newly merged telco seals exclusive multiyear partnership with UK omnichannel retailer of technology products and services to become its sole mobile network operator and expand mobile broadband

• July 03, 2025 03 Jul'25

  Space comms reaches commercialisation inflection point

  Study finds satellite communications industry gaining altitude with commercialisation increasing apace, especially in enterprise IoT

• July 02, 2025 02 Jul'25

  Google fixes type confusion flaw in Chrome browser

  An actively exploited type confusion vulnerability in the Google Chrome web browser needs immediate attention from users

• July 02, 2025 02 Jul'25

  Digital Catapult claims milestone in UK advanced connectivity landscape

  Deep tech innovation organisation awarded accreditation as the UK’s only European Open Testing and Integration Centre.

• July 02, 2025 02 Jul'25

  Ericsson recommits to UK 6G research programme

  Global tech provider offers commitment to UK government in driving research and playing an active role in shaping the technologies and standards that will define 6G

• July 02, 2025 02 Jul'25

  GlobalLogic, Volvo Cars drive future of automotive mobility

  Partnership to take advantage of global delivery engine, deep industry expertise and scalable distributed model to design and build software-upgradable applications across connected vehicle’s entire lifecycle

• July 02, 2025 02 Jul'25

  Virgin Media O2 boosts mobile network through Vodafone spectrum acquisition

  Details released of spectrum transfer agreement between leading UK telcos, which is expected to materially enhance Virgin Media O2’s network position and improve connectivity experience of businesses across the country

• June 30, 2025 30 Jun'25

  Government launches Gov.uk App

  The public beta version of the app will allow users to access government services on their phones, based on their needs and interests

• June 26, 2025 26 Jun'25

  Next phase of fintech reflected in strong financials, says World Economic Forum

  Digital-powered finance firms might not be growing their customer base as fast as the immediate post-pandemic period, but revenue and profits are strong

• June 26, 2025 26 Jun'25

  UK rail network gets on track for enhanced connectivity

  Partnership between UK rail infrastructure provider and communications firm aims to boost 4G/5G connectivity on trains and in stations, tackle signal blackspots in tunnels, and pave the way for train performance improvements across Britain

• June 26, 2025 26 Jun'25

  Aviva Stadium upgrades 5G infrastructure

  Ireland’s premier sporting venue upgrades communications infrastructure to offer 5G capability claiming to have improved significantly mobile performance, coverage and capacity

• June 25, 2025 25 Jun'25

  Satellite data to drive innovation in UK public services

  UK Space Agency announces £2.5m funding for research into applications for the use of satellite data to help transform the delivery of public services

• June 25, 2025 25 Jun'25

  Thames Freeport lands multisite private 5G network

  Verizon Business and Nokia to deliver multiple dedicated infrastructures to enhance port operations with AI-driven data analytics, autonomous vehicle control and real-time logistics orchestration

• June 24, 2025 24 Jun'25

  FWA flies with global 5G subs set to near three billion by end of 2025

  This year’s edition of analysis of mobile communications sector highlights a significant shift in how service providers are monetising 5G, particularly through fixed wireless access, and points to a dramatic increase in 5G traffic over the next five...

• June 24, 2025 24 Jun'25

  Zopa Bank launches current account earlier than expected

  Zopa launches its UK current account, five years after reinventing itself as a challenger bank

• June 23, 2025 23 Jun'25

  Eutelsat secures €1.35bn to expand satellite offer

  Contemplated major capital increase designed to secure Eutelsat’s long-term strategic vision has been anchored by the French state and other reference shareholders

• June 23, 2025 23 Jun'25

  Autonomous vehicle technology market set to roll

  Research from internet of things specialist analyst projects rapid adoption of autonomous vehicle technology over the next five years.

• June 20, 2025 20 Jun'25

  European satellite operators take comms services to higher orbit

  Kyivstar advances direct-to-cell services in Ukraine with Starlink integration and regulatory approval for testing, while Constellation Technologies and Operations announces the imminent launch of its first regenerative 5G mmWave payload

• June 19, 2025 19 Jun'25

  Nokia launches autonomous network fabric

  Nokia’s platform aims to accelerate full network automation in an open, cloud-native, multi-supplier environment including telco-trained models, integrated security, and AI apps for automation workflows

• June 19, 2025 19 Jun'25

  University of Oulu shows machine vision can replace expert presence

  Leading Finnish university and tech hub reveals advances in immersive augmented reality technologies to support remote work and operations and address unique challenges and skill shortages of northern regions

• June 19, 2025 19 Jun'25

  Brazil’s defence, public safety agencies unify comms with federal network

  Comms service to integrate existing land mobile radio networks with broadband technology to strengthen collaboration for national security in key Latin America territory

• June 18, 2025 18 Jun'25

  Nokia, Telstra team for network API development

  Comms tech provider partners with Australia’s leading telco to give developers access to network APIs to create enterprise applications, including managing network traffic during large events and prioritising connectivity for critical services

• June 18, 2025 18 Jun'25

  New era of connectivity required to unlock power of AI

  Leading comms tech provider’s report reveals how outdated connectivity is restricting businesses’ ability to capitalise on emerging technologies such as AI

• June 17, 2025 17 Jun'25

  Patients to access clinical trials via NHS App

  As government plans a £50m upgrade of the NHS App, people will be able to sign up to clinical trials that will match them to available studies

• June 16, 2025 16 Jun'25

  Long-range drones to fly across UK’s critical national infrastructure

  UK’s air transport regulator gives green light for BVLOS drones in non-segregated airspace to fly over the country’s critical national infrastructure to improve safety, security and efficiency

• June 16, 2025 16 Jun'25

  Digital Catapult explores quantum innovation for advanced connectivity

  Deep tech innovation organisation highlights how quantum networking innovation is being embedded across UK industries such as telecoms, aerospace, automotive and ports to address real-world operational challenges

• June 16, 2025 16 Jun'25

  Nokia private wireless flies at Leonardo as Elisa extends for 5G advanced

  Comms tech provider works with global aerospace and defence firm to deliver integrated mission-critical services over private wireless networks for public safety and critical infrastructure, and wins long-term extension with key telco

• June 13, 2025 13 Jun'25

  European telcos team to gain edge, AI factories

  Orange, Fastweb, Swisscom, Telefónica and Telenor announce partnership with AI technology leader to build infrastructure to support generative and agentic AI services for regional enterprises

• June 13, 2025 13 Jun'25

  VodafoneThree begins operation with 5G SA, broadband push

  UK’s largest communications company comes to life backed by £11bn infrastructure investment with push on 5G Standalone networks and partnerships with full-fibre fixed broadband providers

• June 11, 2025 11 Jun'25

  WhatsApp seeks to join Apple in legal challenge against Home Office encryption orders

  WhatsApp today applied to intervene in an Investigatory Powers Tribunal case that is considering the UK’s ability to issue a technical capability notice on Apple to ‘weaken encryption’

• June 11, 2025 11 Jun'25

  West Brom Building Society project to meet customers’ digital demands

  Calls from customers for a choice of digital channels drove West Brom Building Society’s digital transformation project

• June 09, 2025 09 Jun'25

  Nokia takes the helm of Proactif to deliver ‘state-of-the-art’ UxV platforms

  Comms tech provider selected to lead major project backed by initiative aiming to redefine how Europe uses robotics and unmanned vehicle technologies to manage emergencies and critical infrastructure