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				March 16, 2023
				
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				UK government announces open networks ecosystem competitionOpen Networks Ecosystem Competition to form next phase of UK government’s £250m 5G telecoms supply chain diversification strategy and develop products for enhanced development and adoption of open and interoperable technology 
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				March 15, 2023
				
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				Virgin Media O2 extends Ericsson partnership to boost UK 5G connectivityCommercial agreement will see tech provider’s 4G and 5G radio access network technology deployed across the UK, with hardware, software and service enhancements to improve connectivity while reducing energy consumption and accelerating upgrades 
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				March 15, 2023
				
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				Qualcomm aims to become one-stop shop for IoT developmentMobile technology giant announces intention to become dedicated destination for developers across the IoT space 
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				March 14, 2023
				
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				London not calling in UK 4G to 5G mobile upliftsStudy shows mobile users in London see the smallest uplift from 5G in terms of download speeds compared with more rural regions, but also that there is little difference in the uplift in average download speeds seen by users in rural and urban areas... 
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			March 14, 2023
			
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			UK regulator gives green light to 5G mmWave developmentAmid concerns by potential service providers and technology firms that the UK is in danger of falling behind other countries in enabling next-gen mobile services, Ofcom opens up over 6GHz of mmWave radio spectrum for mobile technology 
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			March 14, 2023
			
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			Western Sydney airport to get nbn fibreAustralia’s upcoming Western Sydney International Airport will get 25km of fibre to service its airport terminal and business park 
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			March 09, 2023
			
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			Vodafone rolls out reliable 4G to nearly 60 rural UK locationsVodafone increases access to a reliable 4G connection across the UK, enabling businesses and customers in rural locations to enjoy faster, more reliable speeds and higher quality voice calls 
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			March 09, 2023
			
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			Nokia lands African deals for iSIM, AVA software for Egypt smart cityComms tech provider announces African deployments as Airtel plans to roll out iSIM secure connect technology in several countries while it also joins partnership to enable smart city dwellers in Egypt to use the internet to order, activate and pay ... 
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			March 09, 2023
			
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			Eutelsat, Intelsat and SES, CFE ink multi-orbit contracts enhancing satellite connectivityLeading satellite operators add multi-orbit assets providing connectivity service for air, land and sea customers where demand is booming, and SES collaboration accelerates Mexican Government’s ‘internet for all’ initiative 
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			March 09, 2023
			
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			Orange signs agreement with OneWeb to enhance and expand global connectivityTelco Orange partners with satellite operator OneWeb to improve and expand connectivity, particularly in rural and remote areas across Europe, Latin America and Africa, and enhance business offering with broadband and low latency solutions 
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			March 09, 2023
			
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			Hispasat launches projects to drive satellite integration in 5G, 6G developmentIberian and Latin American satellite operator announces three programmes designed to facilitate the standardisation of space communications usage and enable 5G, and potentially 6G, to have universal deployment 
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			March 08, 2023
			
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			Global fixed and mobile business broadband to flourish from 5GImprovements in quality of services and changes in the way business buyers use 5G network services will drive uptick in enterprise comms in the office and on the road, finds Omdia study 
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			March 08, 2023
			
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			UK National Audit Office slams mistakes as ESN bill soars to £2bnFinancial watchdog bites UK government in report investigating £2bn Emergency Services Network project, which has been plagued by delays, budget overruns and rows over value for money 
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			March 03, 2023
			
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			MWC 2023: 5.5G to deliver true promise of 5GAs 5G adoption accelerates, industry leaders are already getting ready for the next-generation of mobile technology, and looking at new 5G innovations that are strengthening the sector's foundations 
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			March 03, 2023
			
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			MWC 2023: Ooredoo upgrades networks across MENA in partnership with Nokia, HuaweiComms tech providers tasked to modernise parts of leading MENA and Asia operator’s existing networks, including deploying new sites and preparing for potential future launch of 5G 
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			March 02, 2023
			
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			MWC 2023: Orange taps Ericsson for 5G first in SpainLeading Spanish telco implements 5G Standalone technology for mobile users, with improved network capabilities designed to transform mobile user experiences 
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			March 02, 2023
			
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			MWC 2023: Huawei chooses not to choose on network energy efficiencyComms tech firm rebuts assumed binary choice in comms arena and assures simultaneous green ICT and ICT development is possible if the right balance is struck between energy efficiency, renewable energy utilisation and user experience 
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			February 28, 2023
			
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			Two years on from the Kalifa report, UK fintechs speak outTwo years after the UK government’s Kalifa fintech report, entrepreneurs warn of a continuing Brexit headache and slow regulatory reform 
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			February 28, 2023
			
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			MWC 23: Beacon Wi-Fi 6E gateway shines for NokiaAddressing the widespread roll-out of gigabit fibre powered by XGS-PON, comms tech provider unveils its first gateway supporting Wi-Fi 6E to provide premium, high-performance Wi-Fi in the home using high-capacity mesh networking. 
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			February 28, 2023
			
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			MWC 2023: GSMA launches open network API initiativeLooking to support its industry in what it believes will be a new era of digital services and mobile apps, mobile trade association announces initiative designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers to boost quality of ... 
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			February 28, 2023
			
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			MWC 2023: Cisco and NTT team to accelerate enterprise digital transformation through private 5GLeading network technology firms announce plans to bring private 5G services to enterprise customers, helping accelerate industry transformation through managed private 5G solution integrated within pre-existing LAN, WAN and cloud infrastructures 
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			February 24, 2023
			
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			European Commission unveils plans for gigabit futureBrussels presents set of actions aimed to make gigabit connectivity available to all EU citizens and businesses across EU by 2030 
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			February 24, 2023
			
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			RAKwireless brings private 5G core closer to businessLoRa/IoT technology developer launches what it calls world’s first small cell with integrated core network featuring 5G and LTE radio, LTE/5G core network, and edge computing capabilities 
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			February 23, 2023
			
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			Samsung, DISH Wireless launch virtual Open RAN 5G networkPartnership sees comms tech provider deliver an initial shipment of 24,000 5G radios 
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			February 22, 2023
			
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			Nokia bolsters mission-critical industrial edge capabilitiesComms tech provider bolsters MX Industrial Edge to support the increasing processing needs of Industry 4.0, and unlock future business-critical AI and machine learning OT use cases 
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			February 22, 2023
			
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			Orange and Vodafone work together to develop Open RAN sharing in rural EuropeOpen comms technology is being tested in Romania to provide real-life experience of operational model based on integration of multi-supplier hardware and software, paving the way for wider-scale deployments 
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			February 21, 2023
			
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			Singtel eyes retailers with enterprise 5G offeringsSingtel teams up with Apple’s enterprise solution partners to drive 5G adoption among retailers with industry-specific offerings aimed at improving retail operations and customer experience 
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			February 21, 2023
			
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			Leading European operators team to accelerate Open RAN developmentLeading European operators show how they are addressing questions and challenges raised by experts and decision-makers regarding open radio access networks, with a particular focus on maturity, security and energy efficiency 
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			February 21, 2023
			
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			Gap grows between users and providers in digital service deliveryGlobal survey of 10,000 consumers finds demand for self-service channels is twice as high as current usage, and reveals a large gap between providers’ reported rates of digitisation and consumer behaviour 
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			February 21, 2023
			
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			Qualcomm intros platform to simplify, accelerate IoT across multiple industriesDigital transformation platform combines edge and cloud technologies, coupled with API-first architecture and developer-friendly tools to simplify and scale the digital transformation 
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			February 20, 2023
			
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			NBN nails down fixed wireless higher-speed tiersRapidly growing digital backbone of Australia reveals tiers for FWA services with universally available option offering 100-130 Mbps download speed and upload speed of 8-20 Mbps 
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			February 20, 2023
			
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			Multinet taps TIP for home region firsts in optical, Open Wi-Fi deploymentsPakistan’s top service provider is building open and disaggregated Wi-Fi and transport networks across communications footprint 
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			February 20, 2023
			
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			ServCity accelerates urban autonomous vehicle developmentAutonomous driving consortium creates blueprint for utilisation of city infrastructure 
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			February 17, 2023
			
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			Telefónica, Ericsson and Qualcomm claim 5G mmWave commercial first in SpainOnly days away from the eyes of the comms world turning to Barcelona, comms tech firms team with leading Spanish operator to demo first commercial 26GHz mobile network at Mobile World Congress 
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			February 17, 2023
			
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			BT launches IoT national roaming networkUK’s leading telco switches on dedicated internet of things frameworks for businesses across the UK, allowing them to keep smart devices connected wherever they are, using both its own EE network and those of other MNOs, where required 
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			February 16, 2023
			
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			Nokia advances 5G network slicing, FWA across Europe and AsiaNokia extends 5G capability, working with Chinese operator on a first of its kind fixed wireless access trial in the country, while international communications platform company strengthens 5G network with SDN controller 
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			February 16, 2023
			
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			Qualcomm looks to gain 5G Advanced edge with Snapdragon platformProcessor firmQualcomm introduces mobile technology to drive the next stage of 5G evolution in key verticals including vehicles, PCs, industrial IoT and more 
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			February 16, 2023
			
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			Kyndryl expands global network and edge computing alliance with NokiaThree-year agreement between comms tech and IT giants extends plans to co-innovate and accelerate deployment of flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity 
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			February 13, 2023
			
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			Ice Norway looks for 4G, 5G Network revolution with converged packet coreNorway’s third-largest mobile operator implements cloud-native converged packet core, supporting 4G, 5G NSA and 5G SA for network over cloud-native network software provider’s cloud automation for telco framework in private datacentres 
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			February 13, 2023
			
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			KDDI selects Samsung Core tech to power commercial 5G standalone networkAs it continues its battle for market share in a market dominated by a powerful incumbent, Japanese operator taps Korean tech giant for cloud-native 5G standalone core to ensure high stability, reliability and optimised performance within the network 
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			February 13, 2023
			
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			Ericsson boosts indoor 5G capacity, precise location servicesComms tech provider introduces suite of indoor hardware and software to make indoor 5G easier for enterprises with precise-location software that enables enterprise use cases such as asset tracking and tool positioning 
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			February 10, 2023
			
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			Telefónica checks in with Meliá Hotels to advance hotel of the future with 5GHotel Meliá Madrid Serrano becomes the first establishment in Spain with 5G SA indoor coverage and network slicing supporting segmented network, which will allow guests to enjoy simultaneous translation and video streaming services, among others 
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			February 10, 2023
			
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			Qualcomm looks to new wave of 5G devices with Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RFComms tech giant intros world’s first 5G NR-light Modem-RF system with lower cost, reduced complexity, decreased power consumption and smaller form factors 
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			February 08, 2023
			
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			India launches homegrown BharOSThe homegrown Android-based mobile operating system could reduce India’s reliance on foreign software, but uncertainties around market adoption and software updates remain 
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			February 06, 2023
			
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			Operator 5G revenue to 2027 to soar while 6G development emergesResearch reveals hot streak for fifth-generation mobile communications, with revenues from networks set to double over the next four years, and identifies work needed to make sixth-generation a viable prospect 
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			February 03, 2023
			
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			World's first self-driving bus gets in gear through UK government, industry fundingUK government’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Connected and Automated Mobility programme reveals funding for commercial self-driving passenger and freight services projects including self-driving bus service and autonomous taxis 
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			February 02, 2023
			
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			Ericsson, Intel and Microsoft demo enterprise laptop 5G network slicing capabilitiesComms tech provider teams with chip and IT giants on ‘pioneering’ trial demonstrating the applicability of 5G networking slicing technology on devices beyond smartphones 
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			February 02, 2023
			
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			Globe Telecom claims improved connectivity with MatSing lens antennasPhilippines MNO announces first mobile network deployment of lens antenna technology in Southeast Asia designed to deliver improved 4G/LTE and 5G mobile capacity 
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			February 02, 2023
			
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			Three UK goes data-driven with Amdocs for personalised customer experienceSoftware and services provider to let UK-based operator migrate to a modern, cloud-based data architecture, enabling it to serve its customers contextual, timely recommendations and suggestions 
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			February 02, 2023
			
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			EE unveils 5G connectivity for London UndergroundJust weeks after 4G landed on the Central and Northern lines for the first time, BT-owned operator now brings 5G to the Tube, with Archway, Notting Hill Gate and Tufnell Park the first stations to benefit 

 
		