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November 28, 2024
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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
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November 28, 2024
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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
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November 28, 2024
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Nov'24
Orange Business upgrades Live GenAI network offering
European network and digital integrator unveils range of plug-and-play GenAI services for businesses
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November 27, 2024
27
Nov'24
Stage is set for legal battles over Big Tech dominance
Having lost its case to drop a £7bn collective claim, Google is facing increased legal scrutiny on a number of fronts over its business practices
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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
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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
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November 26, 2024
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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
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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
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November 25, 2024
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Nov'24
More Google search woes
Summary judgment clears path for UK campaigner to pursue collective action against Google over search engine practices
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November 22, 2024
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Nov'24
CMA gets ready to take on Apple and Google over mobile browsing
Preliminary investigation finds a lack of fairness and choice of mobile browsing on iOS devices like the iPhone is holding back innovation
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November 22, 2024
22
Nov'24
Swiss encrypted messaging service, ePost, targets one million postal users
Swiss ePost chief Renato Stalder bets on encrypted communications as demand for letter delivery falls
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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
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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
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November 21, 2024
21
Nov'24
US Department of Justice wants Alphabet to sell Chrome browser
The regulator is looking to put a stop to what it sees as the search engine giant’s anti-competitive practices
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November 20, 2024
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Nov'24
Telenor unveils analytics and insights service for IoT devices
Leading Nordic operator unveils ‘game-changer’ analytics and insights service for businesses looking to make use of the full potential of their internet of things fleet data
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November 19, 2024
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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
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November 19, 2024
19
Nov'24
Morse Micro, Vantron team to boost IoT connectivity through Wi-Fi HaLow
Embedded IoT solutions provider inks partnership with fabless semiconductor company to drive development and application of Wi-Fi HaLow and ‘revolutionise’ IoT connectivity
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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
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November 18, 2024
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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
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November 15, 2024
15
Nov'24
Nvidia, SoftBank claim AI, 5G telecom pilot first
AI processor leader joins Japanese telco on AI Aerial platform for outdoor pilot of what is said to be world’s first combined AI and 5G network
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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
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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
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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
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November 13, 2024
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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
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November 13, 2024
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Nov'24
Ex-boxer fights US government over legality of Sky ECC cryptophone intercepts
Lawyers for former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic argue that US prosecutors’ reliance on messages obtained by a European police hacking operation into the SKY ECC encrypted phone network breaches the US constitution
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November 12, 2024
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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
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November 11, 2024
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Nov'24
UK Bolt drivers win legal claim to be classed as workers
Employment Tribunal ruling says Bolt must classify its drivers as workers rather than self-employed, putting drivers in line to receive thousands of pounds in compensation from the ride-hailing and delivery app
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November 11, 2024
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Nov'24
Dublin City Council teams with Ookla to tackle telecoms deficits
Local authority for Irish capital looks to close information gap and digital divide to understand 4G, 5G network performance across different times of day, device types, and both indoor and outdoor settings
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November 08, 2024
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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
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November 07, 2024
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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
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November 05, 2024
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Nov'24
CMA offers potential solution to Vodafone and Three’s merger issues
Remedies Working Paper published by UK competition watchdog into merger of leading telcos says deal may proceed if appropriate remedies are implemented
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November 05, 2024
05
Nov'24
Motorola Solutions expands emergency comms with 3tc acquisition
Public safety agencies and enterprises comms firm acquires provider of control room software solutions for police and fire and rescue services
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November 04, 2024
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Nov'24
Financiers isolate Middle East over sanctions-evading paytech
Cross-border payment system loses support of association of global central banks
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October 31, 2024
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Oct'24
Connectivity market places focus on value for money
Survey from leading consulting firm shows signs of throttling back in terms of digital services, with three-quarters of UK consumers wanting fixed price guarantees
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October 30, 2024
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Oct'24
SNS JU reveals raft of European 6G projects
EU-backed next-gen mobile technology flagship to evaluate and explore sustainable 6G technologies, methods and use cases focusing on energy smart grids, e-health, and telemedicine and agriculture
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October 29, 2024
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Oct'24
TP-Link UK, ASK4 unite to elevate multi-tenant building connectivity
Managed internet services provider announces strategic partnership with operational performance technology firm to use advanced switch technology to deliver enhanced connectivity across users in multi-tenant buildings
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October 29, 2024
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Oct'24
Ericsson, MásOrange team on European-first 5G SA integration
Global comms tech provider leader and leading Spanish service provider reveal ‘pioneering’ open programmable network integration project based on Open RAN-ready technology
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October 28, 2024
28
Oct'24
Deutsche Telekom leads on Euro mobile experience
Research reveals key differentiator in how operator groups compare in Europe and how they offer quality in service despite the issue of fragmentation
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October 28, 2024
28
Oct'24
Chunghwa Telecom preps for 5G-Advanced era
Comms tech provider wins deal with leading Taiwanese operator as it readies to deploy latest generation of 5G mobile technology
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October 28, 2024
28
Oct'24
Boldyn Networks unveils private 5G as a service
Shared network infrastructure provider offers dedicated wireless net to improve safety and cyber security, and enhance operational efficiency with first deployment at port in Finland
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October 25, 2024
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Oct'24
Cisco looks to transform customer experiences with Webex AI Agent
Collaboration and customer technology arm of Cisco automates contact centre inquiries with conversational intelligence to change how businesses interact with and support customers
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October 24, 2024
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Oct'24
Vodafone, Qualcomm and Ericsson trial 5G mmWave in UK
Global comms tech provider, mobile processor platform firm and telco unite on 5G mmWave trials demonstrating fixed mobile access and avoiding network congestion in stadium connectivity use case
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October 23, 2024
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Oct'24
Democracy campaigner to sue Saudi Arabia over Pegasus and QuaDream spyware in UK court
Pro-democracy campaigner Yahya Assiri given permission to file legal action in London court against Saudi Arabia over its use of Israeli spyware
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October 22, 2024
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Oct'24
Labour’s 10-year health service plan will open up data sharing
To save the health service, Labour is focusing on bolstering the NHS app and enabling greater sharing of patient records in England
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October 21, 2024
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Oct'24
Morse Micro unveils Wi-Fi HaLow GitHub repositories, community forum
Provider of long-range, low-power connectivity services intros multiple open-source software repositories, including assets, tools and resources designed to support and empower global developer community for wireless standard
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October 17, 2024
17
Oct'24
Private 5G network sets sail with Republic of Korea Navy
Samsung Electronics and KT Corporation selected to build private 5G network to power national naval security force by introducing advanced use cases for defence communications
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October 17, 2024
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Oct'24
Viasat, BSNL claim direct-to-device satellite first in India
Satellite communications firm demonstrates direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India for the first time
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October 17, 2024
17
Oct'24
MEA 5G driving rapid digital transformation
Comms tech provider’s Mobile Broadband Index for Middle East and Africa finds regional 5G adoption expected to reach one in four subscriptions by 2029, with particular strong growth of fixed wireless access
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October 15, 2024
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Oct'24
ST Engineering drives AI smart city transformation in Qatar
Digital infrastructure to connect and integrate with a range of smart city services and applications, with the aim of enhancing the efficiency and responsiveness of citywide operations and management
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October 15, 2024
15
Oct'24
KDDI advance Open RAN deployment in Japan through Samsung deal
CE and electronics giant deepens longstanding collaboration with leading Japanese operator to advance open radio access network, expanding deployment of virtual network services