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Mobile networks

• 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

  Vision 26: Motive gears up to drive improved fleet safety and productivity

  AI is changing behaviours and reducing accidents within fleet operations, helping teams deliver personalised feedback across safety, fuel and compliance, while engaging drivers

• 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

• May 21, 2026 21 May'26

  Stellantis drives Qualcomm partnership beyond cockpit and connectivity

  Car giant to use digital chassis solutions to support advanced, unified compute power across the entire vehicles, including cockpit, connectivity and advanced driver assist systems

• May 21, 2026 21 May'26

  Nokia, KDDI test energy-efficient 6G base station technology 

  Challenger Japanese operator and comms tech provider demo intelligent 4D resource optimisation technology for base stations designed to realise sustainable 6G networks

• May 20, 2026 20 May'26

  Ericsson and Telstra team up for Australian 6G development

  Australian operator and global comms tech provider join forces on 6G development work spanning research, standards and real-world testing looking to pave way for the next era of advanced connectivity

• May 19, 2026 19 May'26

  Ericsson, Net Feasa deliver maritime connectivity with 4G, 5G, agentic AI

  Partnership looks to provide the maritime industry with reliable, secure connectivity, integrated with agentic AI-driven tech in use cases including reefer monitoring, dangerous goods handling and early heat detection

• May 14, 2026 14 May'26

  BlackBerry doubles down on secure communications

  Having sold its Cylance endpoint security portfolio to Arctic Wolf, the former smartphone pioneer is doubling down on military-grade encryption and post-quantum cryptography to shield critical infrastructure from AI-driven threats

• May 13, 2026 13 May'26

  Implementation gap threatens progress in AI and 5G

  Despite current patchy deployment of key 5G services, study finds that across regions, company sizes and markets, telecoms leaders are strikingly confident about their ability to capture the next wave of growth

• May 12, 2026 12 May'26

  Vodafone to offer 5G fixed wireless access in the UK

  UK provider introduces 5G-based wireless broadband to deliver full-fibre-like speeds to a further 3.7 million homes across the country, especially areas and customers traditionally underserved by high-speed comms

• May 12, 2026 12 May'26

  Space42 appoints Skylo to power D2D satellite connectivity

  AI-powered SpaceTech company enlists non-terrestrial network service provider to enable standards-based D2D connectivity over Thuraya-4 geostationary satellite

• May 11, 2026 11 May'26

  BT scores Euro 2028 connectivity deal

  UK’s leading telco appointed Official Telecommunications Partner of the UEFA European Football Championship 2028, with BT launching products and services designed for customers nationwide

• May 08, 2026 08 May'26

  GSMA: €205bn funding gap leaving Europe’s critical infrastructure at risk

  The global mobile association calls on targeted regulatory reform from European governments to close the 5G funding gap by focusing on consolidation and smarter spectrum policy

• May 08, 2026 08 May'26

  Swissto12, HPS/LSS intro satellite unfurling antenna reflector

  Swiss manufacturer of advanced satellite solutions collaborates with German space subsystem provider for space tech system intended enable operations of small-GEO D2D satellite

• May 07, 2026 07 May'26

  Extreme Connect 26: Wi-Fi 7 line aims to address needs of 6GHz era

  Wi-Fi 7 access points designed to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity and key deployment made at University of Florida arena

• May 01, 2026 01 May'26

  First-quarter revenues fall but VMO2 sees brighter prospects for fiscal year

  Leading UK comms operator VMO2 says financial performance for the first three months of 2026 lays foundations for full fiscal year, with targeted network investments across expanding coverage area

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  Inseego to acquire Nokia fixed wireless access business

  Comms tech giant transfers ownership of fixed wireless access business as part of journey to explore strategic options for parts of its enterprise business

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  EE evolves 5G strategy after major usage surge

  UK’s leading mobile provider announces set of 5G+ network upgrades as it continues coverage roll-out while embarking on plan to improve overall performance at scale

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  T‑Mobile, Starlink aim to reinvent business internet from ground up, sky down

  US 5G internet provider inks deal with leading satellite constellation to deliver broadband with ‘virtually unbreakable’ connectivity

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  UK businesses being held back by growing ‘complexity trap’

  Research from O2 Business finds that rising technology and operational demands are undermining confidence in long-term growth

• April 29, 2026 29 Apr'26

  Boldyn, EE, TfL deploy ESN infrastructure across London Underground

  Neutral host provider selected to deliver 4G mobile network infrastructure to enable Emergency Services Network across London Underground, supporting delivery of a critical national comms programme

• April 29, 2026 29 Apr'26

  Leeds Bradford Airport takes mobile connectivity to higher altitude

  Neutral host provider installs all-operator 4G mobile connectivity to English airport’s refurbished terminal and newly opened extension as an ongoing managed service, ensuring connectivity for passengers and staff

• April 27, 2026 27 Apr'26

  Port of Tyne advances connected mobility, autonomous logistics

  Autonomous port logistics project delivering improvements in terms of real operational challenges, safety, efficiency and sustainability

• April 24, 2026 24 Apr'26

  Eseye boosts global IoT resilience with SGP.32 eSIM orchestration

  Internet of things connectivity provider combines SGP.32 remote provisioning with multi-IMSI, intelligent fallback and managed eSIM orchestration to ensure resilient global IoT connectivity

• April 23, 2026 23 Apr'26

  5G market enters selective and strategic phase of development

  Research finds 5G market no longer defined simply by how many 5G networks exist, but by what those networks are becoming, shaped by ability of operators to translate technical capability into commercial value

• April 23, 2026 23 Apr'26

  Freshwave claims next evolution of 5G indoor mobile

  In a claimed UK market first, a service powered by Ericsson’s Radio Dot System will offer all-operator 4G/5G signal indoors, with central London location already live

• April 23, 2026 23 Apr'26

  SITA launches campus network to keep airport operations connected

  Air transport industry technology provider taps networking giant to keep transport hubs connected and running smoothly, without the cost and effort of managing networks in-house

• April 16, 2026 16 Apr'26

  UAE education builds digital resilience as regional tensions accelerate shift to remote learning

  Ankabut CEO Tarek Jundi outlines how national infrastructure, AI-driven platforms and distance-learning capabilities are helping schools and universities maintain continuity amid geopolitical uncertainty

• April 14, 2026 14 Apr'26

  SES gains altitude for in-flight connectivity with Boeing, Japan Airlines

  Satellite operator claims milestone towards line-fit offer for multi-orbit connectivity, with streamlined factory installation on Boeing craft and deal with Japanese carrier

• April 13, 2026 13 Apr'26

  Sateliot launches €100m series C financing round

  Barcelona-based satellite operator announces investment that will see use in financing deployment of constellation and starts selection process for a lead investor in new round expected to close in summer

• April 08, 2026 08 Apr'26

  XCOM RAN intros end-to-end private 5G for physical AI

  Next-generation private 5G technology provider unveils plans to expands spectrum and partners for global reach of dedicated wireless network

• April 02, 2026 02 Apr'26

  Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service

  Joint development brings AI-ready, automated monitoring and real-time service assurance to indoor distributed antenna system and private network deployments

• April 02, 2026 02 Apr'26

  North America drives video telematics market to 22 million units by 2030

  Study from M2M/IoT market research firm finds installed base of active video telematics systems growing at a steady clip driven by North America and camera technology enhancements

• April 01, 2026 01 Apr'26

  AI-driven operating model key to cloud-native, autonomous networks

  Operator-driven guidance outlines how mobile network operators can adopt AI-based operating models to enable increasingly autonomous network operations

• April 01, 2026 01 Apr'26

  SpaceLocker launches first shared satellite mission

  French startup looks to redefine space infrastructure by turning satellites into shared platforms, and claims faster, more sustainable missions

• March 31, 2026 31 Mar'26

  Delta in-flight connectivity takes off with Amazon Leo

  Global airline looks to satellite provider to introduce connectivity on hundreds of aircraft, starting with an initial installation on 500 aircraft in 2028, working to expand its Wi‑Fi and seatback experiences

• March 30, 2026 30 Mar'26

  Orange steams ahead in French railway connectivity

  Analysis of data across 20 major French rail corridors reveals sharp operator disparities in throughput, latency and quality of experience

• March 30, 2026 30 Mar'26

  Cambridge Mobile Telematics lands $350m strategic investment

  Major investment in automotive telematics company, accompanied by new long-term commercial agreements, seeks to expand global road safety platform and real-time AI risk models

• March 30, 2026 30 Mar'26

  Mobile network operators urged to help commercialise 5G live production

  Private 5G connectivity provider gains support from broadcasters and tech giants to calls on mobile network operators to enable on-demand network quality for live 5G broadcasts

• March 30, 2026 30 Mar'26

  Starlink reshapes satellite communications as industry enters terabit era

  Lower-cost capacity, rapid scaling and improved service quality are all factors resetting expectations across the satcom market, with the entire ecosystem being pushed to innovate, differentiate and rethink strategic positioning

• March 27, 2026 27 Mar'26

  Pave Space raises $40M to hasten satellite deployment

  Swiss startup building orbital transfer vehicles capable of delivering satellites to operational orbits in under 24 hours, addressing a growing bottleneck in the space economy

• March 27, 2026 27 Mar'26

  Antevia joins O-RAN Alliance to simplify enterprise 5G deployment

  Private network technology provider looks to strengthen commitment to development of open, interoperable and simplified enterprise cellular deployments and scale enterprise 5G

• March 26, 2026 26 Mar'26

  Proptivity, Telehouse team for reliable indoor 4G, 5G in London workplaces

  Datacentre service provider and indoor mobile infrastructure firm look to address connectivity blind spot inside modern office buildings, enabling scalable indoor 4G, 5G across London workplaces via neutral host model

• March 26, 2026 26 Mar'26

  Connectivity to the fore as Sunderland commits to 2035 digital strategy

  North eastern English city expands its smart city commitments with 2035 strategy to ensure every resident can “thrive in an increasingly digital world”

• March 25, 2026 25 Mar'26

  SES, K2 Space further meoSphere satellite network

  Next-generation medium Earth orbit multi-mission constellation targeted at meeting fast-growing commercial and defence needs with flexible scaling approach