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• 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 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

  Airtel to sell its in-house tech globally, inks deal with Singtel

  The Indian telecoms giant is commercialising the digital tools it built for its own vast network, using its subsidiary, Xtelify, to challenge cloud providers in India and sell its AI software to peers like Singtel and Globe Telecom

• August 05, 2025 05 Aug'25

  ProRail modernises GSM-Railway core network in Netherlands

  Four-year project to upgrade railway comms designed to reduce downtime, cut long-term costs and improve service reliability, paving the way for on-premise, cloud-native control

• August 05, 2025 05 Aug'25

  Autonomous logistics project gets into gear at Port of Tyne

  Port-Connected and Automated Logistics project looks to address unique demands of quayside operations, where vehicles must coordinate precisely with cranes and navigate a constantly changing environment

• August 04, 2025 04 Aug'25

  North Yorkshire sees 4G coverage boost through SRN

  Latest expansion of £5bn UK mobile coverage scheme takes place in North Yorkshire to offer improved connectivity in and around market towns

• August 04, 2025 04 Aug'25

  Low-band spectrum ‘indispensable’ to 5G evolution

  Research reveals how mobile spectrum characteristics, market maturity and use cases are shaping regulatory and operator strategies with low-band, mid-band and mmWave displaying different characteristics

• August 01, 2025 01 Aug'25

  Sunswift gears up for wireless WAN for World Solar Challenge racing

  Comms tech provider’s 4G, 5G systems working to deliver uninterrupted connectivity for the upcoming solar car race events in Australia, combining 5G and satellite connectivity through intelligent link bonding technology

• July 31, 2025 31 Jul'25

  Rakuten selects Cisco, Nokia, F5 as partners for 5G SA network

  Leading Japanese operator Rakuten unveils four key developments in 5G, cloud and AI, as well as key partners to facilitate plans to simplify operations, reduce costs and deliver better customer experiences across country

• July 30, 2025 30 Jul'25

  5G standalone adoption accelerates mobile core network market

  Study shows growing uptake of 5G SA takes MCN market growth to 6% CAGR, with AI set to drive next wave

• July 30, 2025 30 Jul'25

  Mixed Q2 for VMO2 with broadband dipping as mobile furthers reach

  Leading UK operator reveals mixed bag in terms of financial and customer performance at the end of the first half of 2025, with gains in wireless business division offset by headwinds in fixed arena

• July 30, 2025 30 Jul'25

  IoT connectivity revenues show strong rise

  Research finds internet of things market on the rise as connections reach four billion in 2024, but reveals connectivity revenues are growing at a slower rate than the number of connections

• July 29, 2025 29 Jul'25

  Australian LEO satellite spending to hit A$664m in 2026

  Research shows spending will increase by 6.6% from 2025, as applications for IoT, infrastructure backhaul and direct-to-device connectivity push LEO services into the enterprise mainstream

• July 25, 2025 25 Jul'25

  Orange Belgium, Proximus ink memorandum of understanding to expand Wallonia gigabit access

  Belgian operators plan to join forces and deploy accessible fibre to the home, with the intended partnership to benefit nearly 1.4 million residences and businesses in more medium-low populated areas

• July 25, 2025 25 Jul'25

  Interview: Cambridge Consultants CEO Monty Barlow scans for tech surprises

  Cambridge Consultants is a technology and consulting business unit of Capgemini. Its chief executive, Monty Barlow, talks about its heritage and vision for the future of digital technology

• July 25, 2025 25 Jul'25

  Viasat hails ‘revolution’ for global satellite IoT

  Satellite communications firm launches its next-generation internet of things connectivity service, which it says is set to revolutionise global IoT capabilities with two-way messaging connectivity

• July 24, 2025 24 Jul'25

  L4S adoption sees T-Mobile writing ‘next chapter of 5G’

  US operator claims first mover advantage through 5G Advanced network offering first steps towards programmable 5G, supporting use cases such as extended reality and remote driving

• July 23, 2025 23 Jul'25

  Partners revealed in UK’s £3.7bn connected and automated mobility sector drive

  Successful projects announced in next-gen automotive feasibility programme designed to help firms demonstrate commerciality of services

• July 23, 2025 23 Jul'25

  VodafoneThree enhances connectivity, digital learning in Wales

  As part of long-term commitment to closing the digital divide in rural communities, UK operator’s digital skills initiative provides students in Wales with interactive workshops and digital devices, and delivers high-capacity mobile coverage for ...

• July 22, 2025 22 Jul'25

  EE 5G standalone network ready to scale for mass usage

  UK’s leading mobile comms provider reveals latest evolution of 5G network has passed a tipping point after reaching over half of the UK population

• July 21, 2025 21 Jul'25

  Urban-rural connectivity gap widens in OECD countries

  Dataset reveals urban-rural connectivity gap across 60 countries worldwide, highlighting that while access and quality have been improving, divides continue to persist

• July 18, 2025 18 Jul'25

  Soracom unveils Connectivity Hypervisor to expand IoT flexibility 

  IoT technology and services provider takes step towards intelligent connectivity management, giving deployments ‘unprecedented’ flexibility and control over cellular connectivity

• July 18, 2025 18 Jul'25

  Sizewell C deploys VodafoneThree dedicated 5G

  UK operator inks strategic agreement as a tier one contractor for currently underway nuclear power station project deploying dedicated 5G masts and fibre installations, ensuring Wi-Fi, LAN and WAN connectivity

• July 18, 2025 18 Jul'25

  European 5G suffers from fragmentation, two-speed competitiveness  

  Carrot-and-stick mix of spectrum management, subsidies and coverage obligations sees Northern and Southern territories lead in European 5G availability

• July 17, 2025 17 Jul'25

  UK government-funded mobile mast upgrades mark milestone in Wales

  Latest development in £1.3bn mobile upgrade scheme sees upgrade of existing mobile masts which previously only connected EE customers and anyone making 999 calls

• July 17, 2025 17 Jul'25

  ASEAN’s first driverless bus service debuts in Singapore

  The fully autonomous shuttle will operate at Resorts World Sentosa, marking a significant step in Singapore’s push to integrate autonomous vehicles into its public transport network

• July 16, 2025 16 Jul'25

  UK mobile, broadband outpace delivery targets

  Second year of government department said to be driving the UK’s leading position in science and technology, and makes clear the success of current broadband roll-out plans

• July 15, 2025 15 Jul'25

  Memphis Light, Gas and Water deploys private 5G for grid modernisation

  Collaboration said to mark a milestone in building a smarter, more resilient and future-ready utility infrastructure with private 5G wireless network to modernise comms, cyber defence and operations

• July 15, 2025 15 Jul'25

  SailGP unfurls private, public 5G connectivity across UK event sites

  Leading UK operator and comms tech provider forge partnership with global racing championship that will see its 5G Standalone network slicing capabilities deliver real-time communications, telemetry and live video

• July 15, 2025 15 Jul'25

  Enhanced mobile connectivity takes flight at Manchester Airport

  Passengers to UK’s third busiest airport now served by enhanced indoor wireless network coverage and capacity, especially when the outdoor signal from cell towers doesn’t effectively penetrate into buildings

• July 15, 2025 15 Jul'25

  UK government adds funding for connected and automated mobility

  Funding added for UK connected and automated mobility pathfinder programme that addresses the challenges of bringing CAM vehicles to market

• July 14, 2025 14 Jul'25

  Potential £230bn boost from improved UK mobile coverage

  Economic study calls for UK government to support acceleration in investment in mobile networks through reforming planning laws and significantly increasing the availability of spectrum for operators to reap huge financial rewards

• July 14, 2025 14 Jul'25

  Nokia network APIs available on Google Cloud Marketplace

  Comms tech provider’s applications programming interface now available on Marketplace, specifically quality of service on demand, number verification and device location verification

• July 11, 2025 11 Jul'25

  London Underground expands 4G, 5G coverage

  More sections of the Tube gain high-speed mobile coverage as roll-out of 4G and 5G continues along further stretches of the Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines

• July 11, 2025 11 Jul'25

  European 5G landscape “on a rollercoaster”

  Research finds impact of spectrum availability across Europe leading to disparity of 5G download speeds with increases in the use of the 3.5GHz spectrum strongly correlating with faster 5G downloads

• July 10, 2025 10 Jul'25

  AI-RAN Alliance draws more than 100 members in first year

  Global consortium aiming to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into radio access networks passes milestone over the course of first 12 months and adds leading European telco to its ranks

• July 09, 2025 09 Jul'25

  Fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi takes off at Virgin Atlantic

  Elon Musk-led satellite operator engaged to provide leading UK airline with ‘the fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky’ with ‘no-charge’ streaming quality and gate-to-gate connectivity in all cabins

• July 09, 2025 09 Jul'25

  Mini gets into gear with Transatel to drive connected car services

  NTT subsidiary teams up with BMW Group division to enable connected car services for vehicles across 27 countries in Europe and deliver a more connected automotive ecosystem

• July 09, 2025 09 Jul'25

  Ofcom: use comms regulation to drive innovation

  As it looks to boost British business by achieving its ambitions in connectivity, UK comms regulator outlines three key areas to prioritise