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Mobile networking

• June 18, 2025 18 Jun'25

  New era of connectivity required to unlock power of AI

  Leading comms tech provider’s report reveals how outdated connectivity is restricting businesses’ ability to capitalise on emerging technologies such as AI

• June 16, 2025 16 Jun'25

  Long-range drones to fly across UK’s critical national infrastructure

  UK’s air transport regulator gives green light for BVLOS drones in non-segregated airspace to fly over the country’s critical national infrastructure to improve safety, security and efficiency

• June 16, 2025 16 Jun'25

  Digital Catapult explores quantum innovation for advanced connectivity

  Deep tech innovation organisation highlights how quantum networking innovation is being embedded across UK industries such as telecoms, aerospace, automotive and ports to address real-world operational challenges

• June 16, 2025 16 Jun'25

  Nokia private wireless flies at Leonardo as Elisa extends for 5G advanced

  Comms tech provider works with global aerospace and defence firm to deliver integrated mission-critical services over private wireless networks for public safety and critical infrastructure, and wins long-term extension with key telco

• June 13, 2025 13 Jun'25

  European telcos team to gain edge, AI factories

  Orange, Fastweb, Swisscom, Telefónica and Telenor announce partnership with AI technology leader to build infrastructure to support generative and agentic AI services for regional enterprises

• June 11, 2025 11 Jun'25

  NHS IT the big winner in Reeves’ Spending Review

  The chancellor of the exchequer has significantly upped spending on digital and technology initiatives in the current Spending Review period, with the NHS receiving a 50% tech funding increase

• June 09, 2025 09 Jun'25

  Nokia takes the helm of Proactif to deliver ‘state-of-the-art’ UxV platforms

  Comms tech provider selected to lead major project backed by initiative aiming to redefine how Europe uses robotics and unmanned vehicle technologies to manage emergencies and critical infrastructure

• June 05, 2025 05 Jun'25

  Verizon Business opens availability for V2X connected-driving platform

  Integrated mobile network vehicle-to-everything communication platform allows connected vehicles to talk to each other, road users and infrastructure

• June 05, 2025 05 Jun'25

  Real AI use cases emerge for SDVs but readiness gaps persist

  Research finds nearly two-thirds of global automakers believe artificial intelligence use cases – such as predictive maintenance, over-the-air optimisation and personalisation – will drive software-defined vehicle adoption

• June 05, 2025 05 Jun'25

  Istres deploys private 5G network to bolster smart city safety

  Southern French city establishes dedicated mobile infrastructure to improve coordination and emergency rapid response capabilities, and support fixed and mobile video surveillance and encrypted communications

• June 04, 2025 04 Jun'25

  Legends ASM taps Boldyn to enhance fans’ entertainment experience

  Leading UK neutral host provider boosts connectivity at first direct bank arena, laying groundwork for all UK mobile operators to provide uninterrupted, high-speed 5G coverage at the venue

• June 04, 2025 04 Jun'25

  Greenerwave opens hub to offer French revolution in space comms

  Deep-tech startup specialising in the control of electromagnetic waves announces the opening of offices in Toulouse to accelerate its growth in space-based comms and to offer technology addressing major industrial challenges

• June 03, 2025 03 Jun'25

  Nokia, Andorix build up private 5G, Edge in real estate

  Private 5G, neutral host network and edge application OT services enabled by Nokia digital automation cloud to enable efficient building operations and improve tenant’s satisfaction

• June 03, 2025 03 Jun'25

  South Korea grants regulatory licence for LEO services

  Regulatory approval seen as representing a major inflection point for low Earth orbit services in key region, reflecting forward-looking commitment to next-gen connectivity and innovation

• June 03, 2025 03 Jun'25

  CEO change for AccelerComm as it closes $15m funding round

  Comms provider gains significant cash injection to develop and accelerate deployments that enable direct-to-device comms between phone handsets and space-based satellite networks

• June 03, 2025 03 Jun'25

  Vodafone, Three UK complete UK merger

  Mobile operators’ consolidation saga ends, with plans to invest £11bn over next 10 years to create advanced 5G network

• June 02, 2025 02 Jun'25

  Major shift predicted for IoT connection strategies

  Arrival of SGP.32 eSIM standard, as well as regulations and evolving industry dynamics, seen as transforming the market for cellular-based IoT connectivity, including emergence of orchestrator role

• May 30, 2025 30 May'25

  T-Mobile for Business ups 5G fixed wireless access offer

  5G enterprise cloud WAN provider teams with operator to deliver high-performance FWA connectivity for business customers throughout the US

• May 30, 2025 30 May'25

  Nokia unveils Wi-Fi 7 gateways as high-end router market sees growth

  As high-end segment of the router market is dominated by four firms and eases back into profit, leading comms tech provider introduces entry-level and mid-tier devices that can deliver speeds over three times faster than Wi-Fi 6 devices

• May 29, 2025 29 May'25

  Value of mobile device trade-ins up 40% in US

  Analysis for first quarter of 2025 sees value of turned-in mobile handsets reach $1.24bn, with trend towards newer models even as average device age rises

• May 29, 2025 29 May'25

  Sweden claims world’s first 6G, edge-connected vehicle test facility

  Independent test environment unveils first 6G, edge-computing facility to test the limits of traffic and vehicle communications with near-perfect connected vehicle system reliability

• May 28, 2025 28 May'25

  UK government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across nations

  UK government claims mobile signal boost across UK countryside covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches, with masts across England, Scotland and Wales, including natural parks such as Snowdonia and Lake District

• May 28, 2025 28 May'25

  Jersey Telecom goes live with 5G Standalone network

  Full-service telecommunications company switches on first sites of its 5G Standalone network, built in partnership with Ericsson

• May 27, 2025 27 May'25

  Immersive content to stretch wireless networks to breaking point

  Research finds video accounts for 69% of all internet data traffic, far surpassing social media and gaming, and that by 2031, limitations of current networks are already apparent

• May 27, 2025 27 May'25

  CTO and ESA cooperate to launch European space-based 5G connectivity

  Forward-looking agreement signed to test 5G mmWave telecoms infrastructure in low Earth orbit, paving the way for hybrid, universal and autonomous connectivity

• May 23, 2025 23 May'25

  Three UK doubles Glasgow mobile speeds in UK-first Open RAN trial

  UK mobile operator claims successful completion of landmark trial of open radio access network in the UK’s first deployment of the technology in a dense urban environment, with 4G and 5G speeds doubled at peak times

• May 22, 2025 22 May'25

  European Wi-Fi firms make their call for 6GHz spectrum

  Trade body for Wi-Fi community calls on European Commission to grant access to coveted wireless spectrum band to ensure digital society objectives and support Europe’s Digital Decade

• May 22, 2025 22 May'25

  Google gets in gear with Volvo to drive connected vehicle AI

  Swedish car giant and IT behemoth expand partnership with integration of Gemini artificial intelligence to accelerate automotive innovation

• May 21, 2025 21 May'25

  Nokia trials 5G during Norway military exercise, gains award for private wireless

  Global comms tech provider reveals its part in test of 5G technology in a defence scenario during a Norwegian military exercise and scoops top rating for private 5G by leading analyst

• May 20, 2025 20 May'25

  DigiCert and Panasonic team to accelerate adoption of Matter smart home devices

  Partnership between industrial arm of technology giant and digital trust security firm aims to embed security into the DNA of metering devices during manufacturing for ‘swift’ and ‘seamless’ certification

• May 15, 2025 15 May'25

  GSMA calls for governments to prioritise affordable mobile spectrum

  Global Spectrum Pricing Report from mobile trade association finds spectrum costs have risen sharply, increasing the cost burden on operators and constraining critical network investment

• May 15, 2025 15 May'25

  Lancashire Police extends use of Pronto tech for faster, more effective response

  Northwest of England force unveils next-gen approach to policing with voice-activated systems in vehicles and livestream body cameras that give the control room real-time visibility of incidents

• May 15, 2025 15 May'25

  Myriota and ETSI team to boost NTN IoT satellite comms standardisation

  Global IoT-optimised satellite connectivity provider becomes associate member of leading communications standards body to boost delivery to mobile devices

• May 14, 2025 14 May'25

  London Fire Brigade improves emergency response network

  UK’s largest fire service turns to advanced comms tech – including real-time data analytics and social media integration – to make it easier and quicker for the public to contact it and improve its response to emergencies across UK capital

• May 13, 2025 13 May'25

  Surrey Search & Rescue taps Ericsson and UK Connect for critical connectivity

  Advanced connectivity solution that includes vehicle router and ruggedised devices deployed under SARNET initiative helps search and rescue teams respond faster, improving survival outcomes

• May 13, 2025 13 May'25

  KDDI, DriveNets team to accelerate open network architecture

  Strategic partner to see leading carrier and software-based network services provider promote openness, disaggregation and innovation from the core network to the edge and aggregation layers

• May 13, 2025 13 May'25

  O2 upgrades Wembley Stadium connectivity

  Upgrade around major UK sporting arena to see fans gaining access to dedicated distributed antenna system-based 5G standalone network inside the stadium, in addition to small cells and upgraded masts in surrounding area

• May 13, 2025 13 May'25

  Private cellular business deployments to reach more than 7,000 by 2030

  Research finds enhanced security features and neutral host deployments will be central to expediting growth across all sectors for key sector of mobile industry

• May 12, 2025 12 May'25

  Wi-Fi 7 trials show ‘significant’ performance gains in enterprise environments

  Wireless technology consortium reveals industry trials of latest Wi-Fi standard in enterprise scenarios revealing increased throughput, lower latency and enhanced efficiency for high-demand applications

• May 08, 2025 08 May'25

  Leading European telcos call for exclusive access to 6GHz band

  Open letter from Europe’s leading telcos demands exclusive access to key wireless spectrum band for the benefit of Europe’s economy and to ensure successful roll-out of 6G, underpinning digital societies

• May 06, 2025 06 May'25

  Defra taps BT to connect workers, sensors across UK

  UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs inks deal to provide 34,000 mobile connections to support real-time reporting on issues from flooding to farming disease outbreaks, and improve connectivity and safety for remote workforce

• May 02, 2025 02 May'25

  Myriota scales up satellite IoT constellation with 16 more craft

  Myriota extends partnership with direct-to-orbit satellite internet of things connectivity provider to design, build and operate 16 satellites with enhanced second-generation payloads

• April 30, 2025 30 Apr'25

  Connectivity crucial to allaying drivers’ hacking concerns

  Study warns that automotive interfaces and infotainment systems at risk of hacking, but predictive maintenance, enhanced safety features and autonomous driving features most likely to drive recurring revenue

• April 30, 2025 30 Apr'25

  Digital Catapult joins EU 6G innovation consortia

  Deep tech innovation organisation to participate in European Union-funded initiative to advance the development and deployment of 6G technologies

• April 29, 2025 29 Apr'25

  Three Business launches business eSIM trial

  Business arm of UK mobile operator unveils what it says is the UK’s first large-scale embedded subscriber identity module trial for business in two of the country’s largest cities to allow customers to test network capabilities before possible switch

• April 29, 2025 29 Apr'25

  T-Mobile rolls out 5G Advanced across US

  So-called US ‘un-carrier’ highlights AI automation, immersive technology like AR/XR and ‘seemingly infinite’ new industrial use cases to benefit from next-generation mobile network

• April 24, 2025 24 Apr'25

  Nokia seals strategic 5G RAN deal with T-Mobile US

  US ‘un-carrier’ deploys enhanced radio access network technology to boost 5G network, expanding footprint, modernising cell sites and enhancing connectivity to additional subscribers across the country

• April 24, 2025 24 Apr'25

  ASEAN telcos going beyond the 5G hype

  Telcos from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are moving beyond the 5G hype as they focus on driving enterprise 5G and AI adoption to drive value for customers

• April 23, 2025 23 Apr'25

  Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles with SoC first

  Automotive technology arm of chip giant Intel unveils product and customer development that it says marks a step forward in software-defined vehicle strategy

• April 23, 2025 23 Apr'25

  Vodafone, A1, Ericsson unveil first 5G Standalone international roaming

  Global comms tech provider teams with operators in Germany and Bulgaria to confirm feasibility of cross-border 5G SA roaming to enhance responsiveness and reliability of services