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July 13, 2026 13 Jul'26
Singtel and Thales launch multi-operator IoT eSIM network

Bridge Alliance service will allow enterprises to provision and manage connected devices across four Asia-Pacific mobile operators through a single platform
July 10, 2026 10 Jul'26
Verizon gears up as BMW US vehicle connectivity provider

Leading comms provider named as US connectivity provider for global car manufacturer’s newly manufactured vehicles, delivering 5G standalone and LTE connectivity through partnership with Japanese telco
July 09, 2026 09 Jul'26
R&A drives AI critical networking infrastructure refresh at Open

Golf governing body partners with networking and comms giant to deliver critical networking infrastructure to major championships and new global headquarters bringing AI-based next-gen connectivity
July 08, 2026 08 Jul'26
Road to higher vehicle automation accelerates

Research reveals how vehicle autonomy systems are advancing steadily, with as many as eight million new passenger cars sold globally in 2025 equipped with L2+ advanced driver assistance systems capabilities

July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
AI workloads to test mobile network capability

Research across 22 markets finds which 5G network metrics emerging AI use cases will place under stress, relative to standard internet traffic
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Druid Software acquires Node-H to accelerate private 4G, 5G

Core network software provider adds team and IP assets of RAN software and user equipment technologies developer to increase capacity to support customers and partners
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
How 5GA and AI are reshaping heritage tourism

From Xi’an’s immersive heritage experiences to Dubai’s smart tourism ambitions, Shaanxi’s blend of 5G-Advanced networks, generative AI and digital cultural preservation offers a blueprint for the future of destination experiences
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Space comms enters next phase as SpaceX raises the stakes

Research finds satellite industry that is seeing results of Elon premium in a frontier economy, with ownership of data and services becoming a key issue.
July 03, 2026 03 Jul'26
AI to revolutionise industrial internet in oil and gas markets

Research shows how the global industrial internet market is experiencing rapid expansion, with upstream segment at the forefront of adoption
July 01, 2026 01 Jul'26
Open Cosmos takes Earth observation into near-real time

Space company unveils next generation of Earth observation satellites designed to deliver near-real-time intelligence from space, and transform how large enterprises respond to climate disasters and security threats

June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
Samsung, KDDI complete AI-based 5G SA network optimisation trial

CE giant and leading Japanese telco reveal AI-powered radio access network optimisation service designed to deliver up to 52% improvement in 5G downlink throughput
June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
Vodafone looks to serve 5G+ ace at Wimbledon

UK operator claims world-first 5G+ Serve experience as official connectivity partner of tennis championships uses network slicing to make shots from robotic arm
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
BT Group, Verizon to form enterprise comms joint venture

UK, US comms giants unite to create a scaled international connectivity platform for customers focused on multinational connectivity underpinned by a platform designed for the age of cloud and AI
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
Cellular IoT reached new heights in 2025

Research finds highly diverse IoT market divided into multiple ecosystems, with approximately 4.8 billion devices connected to wide area networks based on cellular or low-power tech
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
Contrivian broadens Horizon for first response connectivity

Mission-critical enterprise and government comms provider claims to be redefining connectivity, bringing reliable field communications with intelligent 5G/LTE routing and SD-WAN
June 26, 2026 26 Jun'26
SES, Tototheo global expand multi-orbit maritime services

Space solutions company expands partnership with connectivity and technology firm promising to deliver worldwide maritime customers with consistent, reliable connectivity that supports critical vessel operations
June 26, 2026 26 Jun'26
US sports venues score with Extreme, MatSing multi-beam Wi-Fi

Strategic partnership delivers stadium connectivity promising increased capacity, simplified operations and reduced infrastructure requirements
June 25, 2026 25 Jun'26
Nokia accelerates AI for networking drive

Spate of activity sees global comms tech provider announce expanded collaboration with hyperscaler, as well as a joint proof of concept with data and AI company to support autonomous networks for the AI era
June 25, 2026 25 Jun'26
MWC 2026 Shanghai: Huawei bets on token economy as telecoms seeks new AI revenues

AI-native networks, intelligent computing and token-based business models are emerging as the next frontier of digital infrastructure
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
WEI intros Starlink-powered managed enterprise connectivity

Managed connectivity solution pairs leading satellite network with enterprise integration and field technicians to deliver resilient primary and backup internet across every site
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
Truecaller rings up Telna to power in-app travel eSIM service

Caller ID and spam call-blocking service selects multi-network infrastructure to power its recently launched travel eSIM service, allowing users to buy and activate a global eSIM directly in app
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
GSMA launches global satellite regulatory playbook

Guide designed to provide practical recommendations for regulators seeking to create harmonised, technology-neutral satellite frameworks that prioritise societal needs, consumer protection and sustainable investment
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
Physical AI to drive private 5G market

Study finds non-public networks based on 3GPP-defined 5G specifications are increasingly replacing LTE across many verticals, with a market potential far exceeding that of previous technology generations
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
South Essex councils deploy IoT networks to power smart city services

Councils create a shared regional network to help roll out smarter local services faster and at lower cost, with the project delivered £40,000 under budget while achieving 98% regional coverage
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
Blue Planet, Telefónica unveil AI-powered 5G slicing design proof of concept

German telco joins forces with optical tech provider on joint proof of concept demonstrating how AI agents can support the design and fulfilment of 5G network slicing services, reducing complex service design tasks
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
HMD Secure, Qualcomm and StreamWIDE forge NR Sidelink collaboration

Partnership unveils NR Sidelink-powered device-to-device communications boasting tech firsts for first responders and critical infrastructure teams operating beyond network coverage
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
VodafoneThree extends CityFibre partnership to support broadband services

Leading independent broadband provider secures new mobile network transmission contract to reach 5G Standalone ambitions supporting retail services, enabling greater capacity, faster speeds and new retail products
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
Ericsson and unveils national 5G, 6G, AI test centre in Sweden

Global comms tech provider invests more than SEK 300m to create ‘unique’ test environment for next-generation mobile networks to shorten time for market-ready solutions
June 19, 2026 19 Jun'26
4G persists as 5G availability and usage gap widens across Europe

Research reveals that the vast majority of Europe’s connectivity is still over 4G, and while the performance uplift of 5G Standalone is real, deployment in the region is localised to just 11 networks
June 19, 2026 19 Jun'26
Keysight’s chief technologist on the path to 6G

Balaji Raghothaman, Keysight’s chief technologist for 6G, discusses what it takes for the telecoms industry to move to 6G, from supporting AI workloads to integrating with satellites connectivity and driving enterprise use cases
June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26
F1 Japanese Grand Prix podiums with 5G SA and mmWave use cases

Ericsson and SoftBank reveal Formula One success in balancing diverse communication services on a single 5G network through the convergence of network slicing and mmWave
June 17, 2026 17 Jun'26
Uplink traffic gains momentum as 5G subscriptions top three billion

Research from Ericsson counts 162 million new 5G subscriptions in the first quarter of 2026, bringing the total to 3.1 billion, with steadily growing service offerings based on 5G SA network slicing
June 17, 2026 17 Jun'26
Motorola Solutions looks to boost public safety with expanded Assist AI

Tech firm rolls out mission-critical AI for public safety use cases to reduce administrative burden and accelerate incident response
June 17, 2026 17 Jun'26
KDDI inks Aeris IoT accelerator connectivity management agreement

Contract will see internet of things accelerator platform deliver unified global IoT solutions for automotive manufacturers and utilities, allowing scale without complexity and providing agentic AI capability
June 15, 2026 15 Jun'26
More than 2,000 global organisations deploy private mobile networks

Private mobile network sector continues to show growth in enterprise LTE and 5G customer deployments, with research showing 2,003 organisations deploying networks with a contract value above €100,000 across 88 countries by end of Q1 26
June 15, 2026 15 Jun'26
Boldyn enhances transport communications for TfL, BART

Global neutral host provider updates major transport projects in the US and UK with free Wi‑Fi at four additional stations in US, while London Underground sees new 4G, 5G connections to tunnels, key stations and major hubs
June 15, 2026 15 Jun'26
FCC gives assist to World Cup nets as Virgin Media O2 warns of broadband surge

US comms and broadcast regulator reveals role in supporting World Cup network infrastructure, while leading UK operator warns of broadband and mobile network surges
June 15, 2026 15 Jun'26
European Union unveils €8m 6G smart networks security project

‘Landmark’ project brings together 19 international partners across industry, academia and SMEs, designed to shape future European 6G network architecture
June 11, 2026 11 Jun'26
Telefónica and Halotech drive smart industrial safety with IoT and AI

Firms unite to offer advanced industrial safety solutions, combining IoT connectivity with AI-powered sensors, to anticipate risk situations
June 11, 2026 11 Jun'26
Finland, Sweden strengthen joint 6G programme

Finnish, Swedish researchers team to make 6G communication networks more capable, robust, secure and trusted through a programme offering a foundation for stable societies
June 11, 2026 11 Jun'26
Motive AI Coach connected vehicle tech drives into UK

Connected vehicle solution deploys AI to deliver high-impact, personalised video feedback at scale, dynamically tailoring each script to drivers’ needs
June 11, 2026 11 Jun'26
Wi-Fi 7 gains ground but advanced Wi-Fi standards lag in Europe

Study reveals wireless internet market in flux with Wi-Fi 4 in rapid decline, Wi-Fi 6 the net recipient, and Wi-Fi 7 beginning to scale but only in the most advanced markets
June 10, 2026 10 Jun'26
London not calling as planning regs mar mobile development

The UK capital is losing mobile coverage in some of its busiest areas as operators are being forced to close cell sites faster than replacements can be secured
June 05, 2026 05 Jun'26
Widespread struggle to gain effective connectivity on UK trains

Study from national regulator reveals mobile performance was poor on 58% to 83% of tests carried out on UK trains
June 02, 2026 02 Jun'26
Direct-to-cell growth hits headwinds while 6G set for rapid uptake

Research predicts monthly active satcom users to reach over 130 million by 2031, but usage forecast to be lower than anticipated, while 6G services set to grow from 4.6 million in 2029 to 2.9 billion in 2035
June 02, 2026 02 Jun'26
Virgin Media O2 to switch on O2 Satellite for iPhone

Leading UK operator offers satellite comms links direct to leading Apple devices, initially supporting messaging and data across a range of apps
June 02, 2026 02 Jun'26
EE accelerates UK 5G+ roll-out and teams with Meta to boost mobile video

UK mobile provider activates advanced 5G connectivity at more than 25 major events and in more than 30 tourist destinations, and teams with social media giant to bring about smoother video
May 27, 2026 27 May'26
Vision 26: Motive offers vision of new era of physical AI operations

New products aim to shift operational burden from people to technology, automating ‘busy work’ so fleets can prioritise strategic safety, productivity and profitability
May 27, 2026 27 May'26
Viasat hosts first satellite-enabled phone comms in Uzbekistan

Satellite communications successfully demonstrates direct-to-device satellite connectivity in Uzbekistan for the first time, looking to position the country as a key market pioneering the progression of satellite services
May 26, 2026 26 May'26
Ignite, OST drive to solve autonomous vehicle challenges with AI

Collaboration aims to tackle one of autonomous vehicle industry’s biggest challenges, namely proving how systems make independent decisions as the sector moves towards higher levels of autonomy