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• August 09, 2024 09 Aug'24

  Nokia drones-as-a-service network takes flight for Swisscom

  Switzerland’s leading telecoms provider to deploy largest drones-as-a-service network to enhance safety and operational efficiency for public and industrial use cases

• August 08, 2024 08 Aug'24

  Indosat deploys AI to set network performance, reliability standards

  Leading Indonesian digital telecommunications company takes what it says is the largest digital intelligence operations centre in its region to ensure optimal network performance and reliability

• August 06, 2024 06 Aug'24

  SITA takes off with new enhanced global wireless solution

  Leading provider of IT to the air transport industry introduces mobile data access solution to deliver secure and reliable cellular data connectivity across 200 countries

• August 06, 2024 06 Aug'24

  Digital Catapult launches Sonic Labs Open RAN accelerator programme

  Advanced digital technology innovation centre advances work to give organisations the opportunity to work collaboratively to build, implement and test tangible solutions to help accelerate the adoption of Open RAN technology in the UK

• August 06, 2024 06 Aug'24

  Cloud-based networks to account for half of all cellular traffic by 2028

  Research reveals increased cloudification of network infrastructures with software-based services to hit tipping point for cellular traffic in five years’ time, enabling more dynamic 5G networks

• August 05, 2024 05 Aug'24

  BT/EE win Emergency Services Network contract

  £1.85bn contract win for UK’s leading telco and mobile subsidiary to supply mobile communications infrastructure for nation’s three emergency services in much-delayed project

• August 05, 2024 05 Aug'24

  UK mobile continues performance improvements in H1

  Study of UK mobile market shows continuous improvement in performance by nation’s leading operators, with average media downlink speed approaching 80 Mbps, and improved 5G availability and faster speeds in most cities

• August 05, 2024 05 Aug'24

  Satellite operators to launch 15,000 new craft over next five years to support IoT

  Research finds providers of space-based communications plan to rocket-propel growth over the next five years, in particular to drive internet of things applications

• August 05, 2024 05 Aug'24

  Cellular IoT connectivity revenues hit €12.4bn in 2023

  Research finds advancement of comms-based internet of things industry drives shift towards greater focus on reliability, security and support for international deployments, contributing to new types of market dynamics

• August 02, 2024 02 Aug'24

  Bounteous x Accolite, Nokia boost 5G API use-case development

  Global comms tech provider enters into collaboration with digital transformation services consultancy to deploy Network as Code platform with API developer portal, with initial focus on use cases in areas of healthcare, gaming and utilities

• August 01, 2024 01 Aug'24

  Ubotica claims further breakthroughs in live Earth satellite intelligence

  Space-based artificial intelligence company claims paradigm shift for Earth observation with Live Earth Intelligence, said to revolutionise capabilities and cost efficiency in space sector

• August 01, 2024 01 Aug'24

  Rising IoT market spurs cellular antenna shipments

  Berg Insight’s research into the cellular internet of things antenna market suggests there will be a rise in the market over next four years, and notes the challenge of deploying complex technology

• August 01, 2024 01 Aug'24

  BroadbandOne boosts IoT with expanded of next-gen TaaS

  Telco as a service claims to offer revolution deploying 5G 28GHz and LMDS 29-31GHz spectrum infrastructure with 357 FCC-approved mmWave licences

• July 30, 2024 30 Jul'24

  Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon mobile platform

  Chip giant’s next-generation mobile platform ‘leading the global transition’ from 4G to 5G to empower communities and industries alike with features such as on-device generative AI

• July 29, 2024 29 Jul'24

  Open RAN investment set to surge over next five years

  Research into open radio access network market shows rapidly growing and competitive market

• July 29, 2024 29 Jul'24

  Q2 revenues slip as Virgin Media O2 hits financial headwinds

  UK’s second-largest network provider shows results for tough quarter for consumer fixed and mobile and B2B fixed business lines, but forecast advances in network evolution as targeted investments in future growth drivers continue

• July 26, 2024 26 Jul'24

  APAC mobile industry to surpass $1tn by 2030

  The APAC region’s mobile industry is expected to exceed $1tn by 2030 due to the rapid adoption of 5G and AI technologies

• July 25, 2024 25 Jul'24

  Nokia launches FWA devices, streamlines fibre connectivity

  Raft of launches from comms tech provider sees subscription-based service based on AI and cloud-based to automate and optimise fibre connection process

• July 24, 2024 24 Jul'24

  Soracom unveils IoT connectivity platform with deeply embedded GenAI

  Advanced internet of things connectivity provider launches services designed to accelerate deployment of larger and more complex IoT projects by embedding generative artificial intelligence capabilities more deeply in the IoT connectivity stack

• July 24, 2024 24 Jul'24

  New tech could help 18.6 million more NHS patients get better treatment

  Study from a leading UK operator calculates that almost two-fifths of NHS staff believe new digital tools could help the health service reach 3% to 5% more patients, potentially benefiting at least 51,000 more people daily

• July 23, 2024 23 Jul'24

  UK 5G reaches new heights in successful flight trials

  UK consortium completes flight trials for airborne next-generation mobile infrastructure designed to offer applications such as restoring networks after disasters where traditional mobile infrastructure has been disrupted

• July 23, 2024 23 Jul'24

  NTT Data unveils Edge AI platform for industry, manufacturing

  Infrastructure and services company claims to be breaking down IT/OT silos with what it says is industry’s first fully managed Edge artificial intelligence offering, enabling advanced AI use cases for industrial and manufacturing applications

• July 23, 2024 23 Jul'24

  Virgin Media O2 to begin 2G network transition

  After announcing that it will be turning off 3G in 2025, operator reveals plans to start moving customers off 2G network, claiming to be the first UK company of its kind to make such a move

• July 22, 2024 22 Jul'24

  Nokia, Bharti Airtel claim success in 5G NSA Cloud RAN trial

  Global comms tech provider successfully completes first 5G non-standalone Cloud RAN trial with leading Indian telco to deliver higher levels of service innovation, higher network automation, flexibility and efficient scaling of resources

• July 18, 2024 18 Jul'24

  Soracom takes Skylo satellite integration to initial service roll-out stage

  Global provider of advanced IoT connectivity announces that qualified customers can now use its CMP to activate and manage 3GPP non-terrestrial networks

• July 16, 2024 16 Jul'24

  Sita gains higher altitude for connectivity with Heathrow Airport

  Leading provider of IT to the air transport industry wins longest contract extension to date, with UK’s largest and Europe’s busiest airport to bolster network infrastructure services in expansive estate

• July 16, 2024 16 Jul'24

  Virgin Media O2, EE top GWS UK connectivity experience study

  Real-life testing of UK mobile and fixed connectivity services shine light on connectivity experiences as consumers spend nearly third of waking time on their phones

• July 15, 2024 15 Jul'24

  Telecom Egypt makes nation’s 5G first

  Tech provider announces partnership with leading Egyptian telco to bring 5G technology to the country for first time, aiming to revolutionise its comms landscape

• July 12, 2024 12 Jul'24

  Brembo invests in connected mobility startup Spoke Safety

  Provider of digital communication technologies between vehicles and the road ecosystem joins portfolio of braking systems firm to strengthen expertise in software and cloud connectivity

• July 12, 2024 12 Jul'24

  BBC votes for multi-network IoT SIMs in general election

  Britain’s national broadcaster tapped mobile communications provider to enable streaming of UK general election counts

• July 12, 2024 12 Jul'24

  Autonomous trucking industry in fast lane

  Research reveals that autonomous truck industry is experiencing a revival after the initial hype, with vehicle delivery numbers breaking records - but pain points need to be addressed to ensure commercialisation

• July 11, 2024 11 Jul'24

  West End Live and London Pride gain from next-gen connectivity

  Attendees of recent large, free-entry public events in central London are said to have benefited from ultra-fast public Wi-Fi installed on street furniture, supporting the operation of key facilities and devices

• July 10, 2024 10 Jul'24

  Vodafone, Meta optimise short-form videos to improve network efficiency

  Operator and tech giant team on test leading to marked reduction in network traffic for popular applications across mobile network, freeing up resources on popular 4G/5G sites at locations such as shopping centres and transport hubs

• July 08, 2024 08 Jul'24

  Singtel, SK Telecom gear up for 6G future

  Both telcos will work together to develop advanced network slicing, telco APIs and edge AI infrastructure, among other capabilities, to pave way for 6G deployments

• July 08, 2024 08 Jul'24

  Motorola Solutions to open global R&D centre in Ireland

  Comms tech giant announces opening of research and development centre in Cork to focus on designing software for established land mobile radio portfolio

• July 05, 2024 05 Jul'24

  Nokia, BT Group, Qualcomm claim enhanced 5G Carrier Aggregation first

  Comms tech provider and operator reveal successfull aggregation of 5G Standalone spectrum using 5CC Carrier Aggregation, making the latter the first European operator to achieve this milestone

• July 04, 2024 04 Jul'24

  5G FWA on upward trajectory but global growth patchy

  Study from GSMA predicts the number of 5G FWA connections across 70 countries will increase by 358% by 2030, representing an increase from 17.3 million connections to 79.2 million

• July 04, 2024 04 Jul'24

  ADNOC, e& plan energy industry’s largest private 5G wireless network

  Abu Dhabi-owned energy and petrochemicals group enters agreement with leading MENA telco to create high-speed network spanning 11,000 square km, enabling AI-driven offerings to reach remote onshore and offshore operations

• July 04, 2024 04 Jul'24

  Nokia and Solis plough connectivity path for agribusinesses in Brazil

  Comms tech provider and telecoms infrastructure firm expand private wireless networks supporting agribusinesses in unconnected rural communities across Brazil to drive digital inclusion with real-time information to support farms

• July 03, 2024 03 Jul'24

  Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 announce long-term network-sharing agreement

  Network-sharing agreement aims to transform experience for tens of millions of customers across the UK and rebalance the mobile market by creating a third scaled network operator

• July 03, 2024 03 Jul'24

  North America surge drives global 5G connections to two-billion mark

  First quarter of 2024 sees 185 million new top-end mobile additions, with total now projected to hit 7.7 billion by 2028

• July 01, 2024 01 Jul'24

  Telefónica, Nokia offer ‘unique’ private 5G networks service in Spain

  Partnership to see companies – especially those in industrial and logistics sectors – able to implement up to 100 digitisation services in cloud, private mobile networks and edge computing with 5G connectivity

• July 01, 2024 01 Jul'24

  VMO2 hits high as it completes Shared Rural Network first phase

  Glencoe Mountain Resort in Scotland becomes 227th site to gain improved 4G coverage as part of VMO2 roll-out

• June 27, 2024 27 Jun'24

  Qt lands on LG advanced automotive content platform

  Software developer and CE giant extend partnership to power UI/UX development of in-car infotainment services

• June 27, 2024 27 Jun'24

  Nokia, Telefónica team to boost adoption of 5G SA network APIs

  Leading operator inks agreement to explore new API opportunities based on 5G standalone capabilities for businesses in Spain and Germany through use of comms tech provider’s Network Exposure Function

• June 27, 2024 27 Jun'24

  Verizon brings portable connectivity to events with Network in a Box

  Comms provider Verizon launches critical communications prototype to support operations, security, event production and fan experience in venues when a permanent private network is not available

• June 24, 2024 24 Jun'24

  Starlink, Comcast collaborate to expand enterprise managed connectivity

  Network giant’s broadband, wireless provider inks deal to claim to be first major network provider to team up with Elon Musk-led satellite communications company to offer enterprise customers services for improved network redundancy

• June 24, 2024 24 Jun'24

  Global Telco AI Alliance founders establish LLM joint venture

  Founders of a global consortium of telcos looking to make best use of artificial intelligence form joint venture to codevelop and launch multilingual large language model tailored to companies such as themselves

• June 20, 2024 20 Jun'24

  Three UK, Ericsson claim new standard for smart and sustainable mobile networks

  Leading comms tech provider and operator claim to have successfully improved energy efficiency by up to 70% at selected UK sites using AI-powered hardware and software services

• June 20, 2024 20 Jun'24

  Orange Mobile sets out 5G private SA deployment at Paris 2024 Olympics

  Orange outlines the mobile infrastructure for forthcoming Olympics, equipping 15,000 athletes and providing a range of offers for foreign visitors, relying on 5G private standalone to connect major venues