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• November 19, 2025 19 Nov'25

  UK government unveils essential signals safeguarding scheme

  Funding intended to boost national security, deliver national renewal and better safeguard critical services

• November 19, 2025 19 Nov'25

  Fibre flies as improved 5G sees record UK mobile data consumption

  Research from comms regulator finds UK mobile data use climbs to over 1.2 billion gigabytes each month, as networks deliver 5G SA to 83% of the UK to meet rising demand

• November 19, 2025 19 Nov'25

  Qatar Airways claims Starlink in-flight connectivity benchmark

  MENA airline accelerates programme to equip widebody aircraft with Starlink-based connectivity and now operates up to 200 daily such connected flights to key destinations

• November 19, 2025 19 Nov'25

  Emirates preps for world’s largest Starlink-enabled wide-body fleet

  Leading MENA region-based airline to debut the world’s first Starlink-equipped A380 aircraft and attempt to lead the industry as part of aircraft retrofit programme

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  Ericsson teams with Orange on ‘adaptable, eco-conscious’ networks

  Global telco and comms tech provider collaborate on trials aiming to create more efficient, flexible and sustainable 5G networks, with initiatives including massive MIMO radios, 5G energy-saving, AI, cloud and open RAN

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  Global on-device AI market tops $10bn in 2024

  Research displays the strength of the on-device artificial intelligence device arena as industrial, and embedded AI – as well as micro-power Wi-Fi silicon on chip platforms – enable intelligent computing everywhere

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  NTT Docomo claims successful outdoor 6G AI-driven interface trial

  Japanese operator NTT Docomo accelerates trial of next-generation mobile technologies, resulting in throughput improving by ‘up to 100%’ under real-world outdoor conditions

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Ericsson opens Bengaluru R&D unit to drive 5G software development

  Research facility enhances comms tech provider’s presence in India, including the growth of application-specific integrated circuit development announced in June 2025

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Singapore Sports Hub to get Wi-Fi 7 network

  The upgrade will provide faster, more reliable connections for visitors during concerts and sporting events, and will help manage crowds and improve services

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Lenovo to power FIFA World Cup 2026

  Lenovo will provide its consumer and enterprise technology capabilities to power the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which has been deemed the most technologically advanced tournament in the game’s history

• November 13, 2025 13 Nov'25

  10 World Trade office tower boosts connectivity with indoor 5G solution

  Investors, real estate firm and tech provider deliver small-cell based neutral host network at premier commercial building to provide high-capacity, multi-operator indoor coverage with scalable, sustainable performance

• November 13, 2025 13 Nov'25

  Abu Dhabi hits accelerator on autonomous mobility commercialisation

  Investment arm of Emirates development agency reveals 29 strategic partnerships to drive development of autonomous mobility in increasingly important region for smart mobility

• November 11, 2025 11 Nov'25

  Nokia Bell Labs and KDDI team to research 6G energy efficiency

  Comms research facility enters joint research agreement with leading Japanese operator to explore ways to boost resiliency and energy efficiency on forthcoming generation of mobile networks

• November 11, 2025 11 Nov'25

  North American fleet management systems to show double-digit growth to 2029

  Research from IoT analyst reveals installed base of fleet management systems in North America to reach 33 million units over the next three years, dominated by a handful of providers with installed bases in the millions

• November 10, 2025 10 Nov'25

  Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile form base for EU satellite constellation

  Looking to further strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, European operator and space comms leader advance partnership and select Germany for satellite operations centre

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Vodafone IoT teams with Iridium for NTN NB-IoT connectivity

  Global voice, data and PNT satellite services firm forges a partnership with comms operator’s IoT division to deliver narrow band internet of things connectivity to devices even in the most remote locations

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  IAG aircraft to take off with Wi-Fi Starlink connectivity

  Leading airline group announces strategic investment in satellite-based Wi-Fi connectivity for its aircraft starting from early 2026, with speeds claimed to enable fast downloads, smooth streaming and cloud-based work

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Broadband Forum: 5G FWA offers broadband fix for multi-dwelling units

  Trade association publishes report highlighting simplification of delivering 5G broadband to apartment buildings through new specification that allows a single 5G fixed wireless access modem to deliver high speed connectivity to multiple tenants

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Verizon Business delivers neutral host network to KPMG’s New York City office

  Leading comms provider takes Manhattan headquarters of audit, tax and advisory firm to new levels of communication with a dedicated network powered by 5G network

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Global Open RAN suppliers scale advanced connectivity in UK

  Comms tech research hub announces latest cohort of international open radio access providers it’s working with to trial, validate and scale advanced connectivity offerings across the UK

• November 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  Nordic investors drive investment in region’s defence sector

  Slush Startup in Helsinki will feature dual-use, defence and security events that bring suppliers together

• November 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  Nokia, Rohde & Schwarz collaborate on AI-powered 6G receiver

  As development of technology to support the next generation of mobile accelerates, global comms tech provider and test and measurement company look to deploy AI and machine learning to take mobile to next level

• November 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  Ionx, Virgin Media O2 claim UK 5G standalone first

  Neutral host small cell platform integrates offer with live 5G SA network to show how neutral host models are not just viable, but essential to delivering high-performance 5G where customers actually need it

• October 30, 2025 30 Oct'25

  Vodafone goes for Dell in major Open RAN network modernisation

  European operator selects global IT giant to power regional strategic five-year RAN infrastructure programme to improve connectivity across Europe

• October 30, 2025 30 Oct'25

  Nvidia, Nokia ‘pioneer’ AI platform for 6G comms

  Global comms tech provider and AI leader establish a strategic partnership to enable accelerated development and deployment of next generation AI native mobile networks and AI networking infrastructure

• October 29, 2025 29 Oct'25

  E.ON taps Nokia for comms network modernisation

  Five-year deal sees energy supplier deploy network service across optical, IP and fibre domains, laying the foundations for future advancements, including support for sustainability goals in quantum-safe networks

• October 29, 2025 29 Oct'25

  Extreme lands enterprise Wi-Fi 7 wins

  AI-powered networking automation firm reveals number of significant deployments of services based on latest wireless comms standard

• October 28, 2025 28 Oct'25

  VodafoneThree network sharing unlocks ‘significant’ coverage improvements

  Network analyst finds recently merged company’s strategy to pool network resources is paying off for users from broader reach to faster, more reliable connectivity

• October 27, 2025 27 Oct'25

  AT&T unveils Open RAN call milestone

  US communication giant pushes forward on evolution of wireless networks and the industry’s move towards open architectures with first Open RAN call using third-party radios over commercial network

• October 27, 2025 27 Oct'25

  Requtech retrofit programme sees creation of Satcom hub

  Long-standing antenna design company that boasts deployments of parabolic, phased array and troposcatter antennas expands portfolio into the infrastructure side of the Satcom industry

• October 21, 2025 21 Oct'25

  US healthcare providers tap Verizon for neutral host, private 5G combo nets

  Leading comms provider shows continued momentum in the healthcare space for neutral host network and private 5G network products

• October 21, 2025 21 Oct'25

  Scottish university claims mobile net breakthrough for remote medicine

  Scottish university engineers use off-the-shelf hardware to build haptic controller for robot arm

• October 21, 2025 21 Oct'25

  T‑Mobile unveils Edge Control, T-Platform business networks

  5G Advanced network to support networks designed to cut latency, costs and security risk, controlled by ‘first-of-its-kind’ unified management platform for business solutions.

• October 21, 2025 21 Oct'25

  Viasat unveils smartphone connectivity via satellite first in Mexico

  Satellite operator demonstrates the potential of D2D networks to bridge the connectivity gap in areas where traditional wireless comms services are unreliable or non-existent

• October 20, 2025 20 Oct'25

  Open Cosmos to build Spanish Atlantic satellite constellation

  Spanish space technology company wins right to construct eight satellites in largest Earth observation constellation to boost European climate resilience, security and sovereignty

• October 17, 2025 17 Oct'25

  HPE, Ericsson validate dual-mode 5G core technology

  Leading IT provider and comms tech giant establish joint validation lab to tackle critical challenges faced by telco service providers while deploying a multi-supplier infrastructure stack

• October 16, 2025 16 Oct'25

  Backhaul shows near-equal split between fibre, wireless

  Study finds that comms market is heading towards a near-even split between microwave and fibre backhaul, with advanced economies showing signs of decreasing use of fibre, and renewed interest in microwave for high-capacity and resilient networks

• October 16, 2025 16 Oct'25

  UK networks commit to pay £39m to secure mmWave 5G spectrum

  UK comms regulator reveals conclusion of principal bidding stage for latest wireless spectrum auction, which will see boost for mobile services in crowded areas like sports stadiums and train stations

• October 15, 2025 15 Oct'25

  Real-time analytics tops priorities for 82% of IoT enterprise

  Research finds IoT is evolving from simple data collection to process automation, with enterprises starting to layer additional services like AI and machine learning to process data from IoT deployment

• October 15, 2025 15 Oct'25

  Vodafone chooses Ericsson as exclusive RAN supplier across key territories

  Swedish comms tech firm to become leading European operator’s sole radio access network provider, deploying advanced 5G hardware and software to modernise networks and enable 5G Standalone for differentiated connectivity needs

• October 15, 2025 15 Oct'25

  AI becomes major accelerator for IoT

  Survey reveals ‘soaring’ enthusiasm for IoT, with multiple emerging technologies acting as catalysts, and efficiency and productivity gains demonstrating return on investment

• October 14, 2025 14 Oct'25

  Regulatory pressures, development bottlenecks stall UK SDV progress

  Key findings from survey of UK automotive software developers reveal regulatory compliance and long development cycles as the biggest challenges in software development, with cyber vulnerability the biggest risk to successful SDV roll-out

• October 10, 2025 10 Oct'25

  Fastweb + Vodafone claims 5G network milestone for Italy

  Italian operator unveils ‘groundbreaking’ achievement on commercial 5G network in Rome, reaching a peak speed of 2.5 Gbps, accelerating the nation’s journey towards 5G Advanced and an era of hyper-connected services

• October 10, 2025 10 Oct'25

  AT&T, Ericsson launch cloud-based IoT marketplace

  Marketplace hosted on Microsoft Azure developed by leading comms provider and comms tech company designed to simplify selling, contracting, provisioning and billing for IoT services

• October 10, 2025 10 Oct'25

  WBA enhances emergency services Wi-Fi comms in challenging environments

  Report outlines framework for how Wi-Fi and wireless standard can be used to deliver reliable emergency calling and priority communications between the public, first responders, public safety organisations and emergency services

• October 09, 2025 09 Oct'25

  AI and autonomous vehicles drive UAE’s first commercial electric truck fleet

  Evocargo and RAK Ceramics deploy AI-powered autonomous vehicles, marking a new era for logistics and sustainable mobility

• October 07, 2025 07 Oct'25

  Airbus climbs in industrial digitisation with private 5G deployment

  Global aircraft manufacturer advances factory digitisation with private 5G connectivity at production sites supporting critical initiatives such as 3D simulation, augmented reality, improved traceability and predictive maintenance

• October 07, 2025 07 Oct'25

  OPCSA terminal gains sharper edge with private 5G connectivity

  Neutral host provider to design, deploy and operate a private 5G network at the Canary Islands’ largest container terminal, reducing costs associated with inefficiencies in the maintenance and monitoring of refrigerated containers

• October 03, 2025 03 Oct'25

  VMO2 looks to boost UK mobile connectivity with Giga Site

  UK comms provider switches on first Giga Site in London, and claims to be marking a major step forward in delivering faster and more reliable mobile connectivity across the UK

• October 03, 2025 03 Oct'25

  BT reveals plan for 99% 5G standalone coverage by 2030

  UK’s leading comms provider rebrands 5G standalone into 5G+ while revealing ambition to deliver almost universal population coverage over mobile standard by 2030, taking huge leap compared with rival UK MNOs