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• September 23, 2025 23 Sep'25

  Morse Micro secures $59m funding to lead the next era of IoT

  Fresh capital to accelerate Morse Micro’s expansion into international markets, scale production of its Wi-Fi HaLow chips and support the ecosystem shift toward IoT 2.0, characterised by high-throughput, long-range, scalable connectivity

• September 23, 2025 23 Sep'25

  Verizon launches 6G innovation forum

  Leading US communications company brings together comms technology producers to take early step in shaping the next generation of AI-enabled mobile

• September 23, 2025 23 Sep'25

  EU to shut door on Big Tech in financial data sharing

  US tech giants to be excluded from EU’s Financial Data Access initiative, which enables the sharing of certain customer financial data

• September 22, 2025 22 Sep'25

  Ericsson, Nokia join VodafoneThree £11bn network build out

  VodafoneThree announces signing of partnerships with global comms tech providers to supply technology across 17,000+ sites in one of Europe’s largest privately funded infrastructure projects

• September 22, 2025 22 Sep'25

  Tech consortium unveils private 5G, AI-powered edge innovation hub

  ‘Pioneering’ hub for startups and nonprofits to test advanced private 5G and AI-powered edge use cases without the usual cost or deployment challenges

• September 19, 2025 19 Sep'25

  AI investments threatened by ‘fundamentally unreliable’ IoT connectivity

  Study shows a third of businesses warn that poor internet of things connectivity is a barrier to AI adoption, with just 2% of deployments reliable enough for success

• September 19, 2025 19 Sep'25

  French court ruling may lead to legal challenges over state Sky ECC and EncroChat phone hack

  A decision by the French supreme court may pave the way for defendants to challenge the lawfulness of France’s hacking of the EncroChat and Sky ECC cryptophone networks used by organised crime groups

• September 17, 2025 17 Sep'25

  Federated Wireless, Cisco validate commercial standard power for Wi-Fi 6E, 7

  Networking and IT giant throws weight behind creating path to emerging wireless standard

• September 17, 2025 17 Sep'25

  GSA: NTN operator–satellite partnerships now in 80 territories

  Study shows Starlink leading the satellite landscape with 44 partnerships, followed by AST SpaceMobile and Lynk, while in spectrum Ka-band remains most widely used frequency range, supporting both feeder and service links

• September 16, 2025 16 Sep'25

  VMO2 5G standalone network reaches 500 UK locations

  Leading UK operator expands next-generation mobile network reaching more than 70% of the UK’s population, claiming to have the largest 5G standalone network in the UK

• September 16, 2025 16 Sep'25

  Nokia deploys world’s first 1900 MHz 5G radio network for Deutsche Bahn

  Germany’s national railway company expands relationship with comms tech provider to deploy ‘world’s first’ commercial 1900 MHz 5G radio network solution with a 5G Standalone core, running on live outdoor test tracks  

• September 15, 2025 15 Sep'25

  Space42, Viasat form joint venture to launch D2D 5G mobile satellite services

  UAE-based AI-powered space tech company forms partnership with global communications provider to enable global delivery of D2D services facilitating evolution to a 5G network environment

• September 15, 2025 15 Sep'25

  Swissto12, Astrum Mobile hit satellite preliminary design milestone

  Preliminary design review revealed for Astrum Mobile’s Neastar-1, said to be the first geostationary satellite-to-device mission in the region designed to change how mobile networks reach people across Asia Pacific

• September 15, 2025 15 Sep'25

  Smart headset gives visually impaired a new way to ‘see’

  Researchers at the National University of Singapore have created a wearable device that combines a camera with conversational AI powered by Meta’s Llama models to give sight to the visually impaired

• September 15, 2025 15 Sep'25

  Ericsson claims first enterprise 5G agentic AI agent

  Comms tech provider enhances NetCloud platform by integrating agentic AI technology framework to serve as enabler for future autonomously operating self-optimising 5G enterprise networks 

• September 11, 2025 11 Sep'25

  IAA Mobility: Mercedes-Benz gears up AI-driven experiences in all-electric vehicles

  Digital Chassis powers the next-generation MBUX system in CLA and all-new electric GLC car range to deliver immersive, AI-driven in-cabin functionality, real-time assistance and 5G connectivity

• September 11, 2025 11 Sep'25

  EE claims 5G world-first with advanced RAN coordination

  UK’s leading operator becomes first company to launch Advanced RAN Coordination technology in distributed network to deliver more reliable 5G connectivity and 20% faster download speeds, with standalone network offering biggest boost

• September 10, 2025 10 Sep'25

  UK contactless card payment limits could be unlimited

  The UK Financial Conduct Authority says contactless payment technology and fraud protections have advanced enough for firms to adjust the limit

• September 09, 2025 09 Sep'25

  IAA Mobility 2025: Qualcomm and Google Cloud team to enhance in-car experience

  So-called ‘landmark’ technical collaboration brings together Gemini models and Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions to help automakers create deeply personalised and advanced AI agents to redefine customer experience

• September 09, 2025 09 Sep'25

  IAA Mobility 2025: Cerence AI develops AI agent for working on the go

  Artificial intelligence-based conversational user experience firm develops voice AI agent for the car that integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot to address the rise of mobile work and associated distracted driving risks

• September 09, 2025 09 Sep'25

  IAA Mobility: BMW drives to software-driven future with Snapdragon Ride Pilot

  AI-enabled automated driving system, powered by latest system-on-chips and an automated driving software stack, debuts in the BMW iX3

• September 09, 2025 09 Sep'25

  Nokia readies for comms AI super cycle with R&D facility

  Research centre in Oulu to address comms industry on verge of next generation of mobile, as well as global marketplace in flux

• September 08, 2025 08 Sep'25

  IDTechEx: significant confusion surrounds SDV core meaning

  Research firm questions whether software-defined vehicles are built for those actually driving them or for the industry selling them

• September 05, 2025 05 Sep'25

  Q2 2025 strongest second quarter on record for smartphone trade-ins

  Quarterly investigation of US phone trade-in market shows record value

• September 04, 2025 04 Sep'25

  AI in driver’s seat for real-time, in-vehicle experience

  Platform designed to help automakers bring AI-powered features to vehicles faster, without waiting for new chips or cloud connectivity

• September 04, 2025 04 Sep'25

  EE boosts City of London mobile coverage with added outdoor small cells

  Deployment of nearly 50 outdoor small cell sites go live for leading mobile network operator in UK’s financial hub, expanding coverage, and improving 4G and 5G connectivity

• September 04, 2025 04 Sep'25

  Some 87% of enterprises see private wireless, edge ROI in a year

  Research reveals surge of ROI and AI-enabled use cases with on-premise edge and private wireless sectors blossoming with many industrial enterprises deploying edge with AI-driven applications

• September 01, 2025 01 Sep'25

  Enterprise 5G set for ‘potentially intensive’ growth over next five years

  Whitepaper notes rise of enterprise 5G use cases through AI, the cloud and 5G Standalone/5G Advanced with the support of key stakeholders such as regulators, governments, CSPs and connectivity ecosystem

• August 29, 2025 29 Aug'25

  8x8 lines up for Southampton FC to boost customer experience

  Integrated customer experience platform provider extends role as official partner of English Football League Championship team, with cloud platform supporting ticketing and hospitality and delivering unique fan experiences

• August 28, 2025 28 Aug'25

  Nokia signals commercial 5G offering for next-gen digital railways

  Rail communications service features commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz (n101) band, purpose-built to accelerate the sector’s digital transformation

• August 28, 2025 28 Aug'25

  5G mobile core market surges in Q2 2025

  Research predicts robust growth for 5G mobile core market driven by RedCap-enabled IoT devices, 5G smartwatches, expanding MEC deployments and dynamic network slicing

• August 26, 2025 26 Aug'25

  Private mobile network deployments return to growth

  Research finds that mobile private network landscape is diversifying, with specialist and smaller players gaining traction

• August 26, 2025 26 Aug'25

  Boldyn powers up 5G for VMO2 users at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light

  Virgin Media O2 mobile users are first to benefit from Sunderland stadium’s 5G neutral host network, delivered under the auspices of the Open Network EcosysTem project

• August 21, 2025 21 Aug'25

  Apple iOS update fixes new iPhone zero-day flaw

  Latest Apple zero-day found in the ImageIO framework opens the door for targeted zero-click attacks on iPhone users

• August 21, 2025 21 Aug'25

  Interview: Simon Goodyear, chief information and technology officer, Redwood Bank

  Redwood Bank’s new IT boss is a problem solver who wants to eradicate every unnecessary Excel spreadsheet

• August 20, 2025 20 Aug'25

  UK government looks to boost space sector growth

  UK government departmental reform plan includes ambition to help streamline support for growing satellite sector, from tackling space junk to building and repairing craft in orbit

• August 19, 2025 19 Aug'25

  O2 to upgrade Haven holiday parks mobile networks

  O2 continues programme of mobile upgrades at holiday locations with announcement of enhancements to networks at 22 UK sites, aimed at ensuring connectivity can keep up with increasing customer demand

• August 19, 2025 19 Aug'25

  Concierge now on call 24/7 for Zoom Phone

  AI-first work platform provider unveils integration of virtual agent with phone platform to deliver concierge experience for organisations that ‘goes beyond’ basic call answering services or auto-attendants

• August 18, 2025 18 Aug'25

  China Unicom 5G-A network powers world’s first humanoid robot games

  Leading Chinese telco offers robot showcase next-gen 5G network that supports embodied AI realising seamless connectivity for both spectators and robots even during peak usage

• August 18, 2025 18 Aug'25

  EE continues UK mobile leadership in first half of 2025

  Study of UK mobile market reveals ‘measurable’ performance differences between operators, with median 5G download speeds varying by more than 140Mbps between the fastest and slowest networks in some cities

• August 14, 2025 14 Aug'25

  Private 5G market ‘nears mainstream’ with $5bn surge

  Study finds private cellular networks based on 3GPP-defined 5G specifications are just on the cusp of becoming a mainstream technology, with a market potential exceeding that of established private LTE

• August 14, 2025 14 Aug'25

  AST SpaceMobile hits launch button on satellite expansion

  Space-based cellular broadband network reveals plans to expand its satellite fleet by almost 10 times over the next 18 months

• August 12, 2025 12 Aug'25

  600 VodafoneThree UK sites now offer integrated coverage

  Newly formed operator releases details on key element of merger, claiming hundreds of sites now offer ‘seamless’ integration with aim of unlocking greater capacity, eliminating 4G notspots and expanding 5G coverage across the UK

• August 11, 2025 11 Aug'25

  Overlooking IoT TCO risks millions in hidden costs

  Research finds concentrating on cheap connectivity while overlooking the total cost of internet of things ownership risks millions in hidden costs, but accurate TCO assessments can identify multimillions in net savings

• August 11, 2025 11 Aug'25

  EDGX closes €2.3m funding to boost AI compute for satellites

  Belgian space tech company gains funding to aid its mission to deliver the world’s fastest edge computing service for satellite constellations, enabling fast and efficient data processing from space

• August 11, 2025 11 Aug'25

  Arqit to join Vodafone network and ecosystem innovation centre

  Innovation centre for leading-edge technologies welcomes encryption software service to scale its quantum-safe technology across operator’s ecosystem

• August 08, 2025 08 Aug'25

  O2 deploys small cells to boost mobile in Cornwall

  Equipment upgrade will see customers in St Ives and Newquay benefit from better mobile connectivity after deployment of 13 small cells, with sites now live ahead of the peak summer season

• August 06, 2025 06 Aug'25

  US comms on verge of tipping point

  Research from PwC finds that from fibre roll-outs to 5G breakthroughs, America’s broadband and mobile markets are undergoing major shifts, with cable’s grip slipping, the true 5G era beginning and mobile revenues set to surge

• August 06, 2025 06 Aug'25

  AerFlex takes flight as first cloud-controlled AP-only private 5G platform

  ‘Breakthrough’ architecture claimed to be designed to eliminate deployment complexity without compromising security, performance or control

• August 06, 2025 06 Aug'25

  CEO appointed to lead Space Scotland as orbital launch approaches

  Space tech firm says chief exec will enable company to realise opportunities across sustainability, launch, data and advanced manufacturing, while also enabling innovation in sectors like life sciences, AI and fintech