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Mobile networks
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June 20, 2024
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Jun'24
Sateliot signs Exolaunch deal for satellite launch and deployment services
Launch mission management, integration and satellite deployment services provider gains contract to support Spanish low Earth orbit 5G NB-IoT constellation platform
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June 19, 2024
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Jun'24
Nokia and Google Cloud collaborate to hasten 5G applications with telco APIs
Comms tech provider and leading cloud firm partner to help developers worldwide create 5G applications faster and enrich developer experience with generative AI capabilities
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June 18, 2024
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Jun'24
Bayanat and Oxa team up to drive innovation in autonomous vehicle technology
Autonomous vehicle software provider Oxa inks partnership with AI-powered geospatial solutions company Bayanat AI, aimed at advancing the development and deployment of AV systems
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June 17, 2024
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Jun'24
VMO2 boosts fibre, mobile comms in Essex, Manchester
Latest expansion for joint-venture UK fibre network to see it deliver network to over 12,000 premises east of London, boosting local connectivity
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June 14, 2024
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Jun'24
Nokia unveils software to expand and simplify APIs
Nokia’s Network Exposure Platform aims to expand and simplify the number of network application programming interfaces available to service providers, their partners and customer channels
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June 14, 2024
14
Jun'24
Amdocs simplifies eSIM activation with Google Cloud
Communications software provider and cloud giant announce partnership to streamline embedded subscriber identity module onboarding and activation with automated, remote real-time processes
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
General election 2024: Labour promises to boost digital infrastructure
The Labour Party manifesto for the UK general election promises a new industrial strategy and an overhaul of planning rules to help support the digital and tech sector
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
Carrefour taps BICS to launch eSIM travel data
Global travellers with embedded subscriber identity module-enabled phones now able to purchase data packages from multinational retail corporation over the air
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
Vonage, Telstra team to accelerate digital transformation with network APIs
Ericsson-owned cloud communications provider partners with Australian operator to combine network APIs with API platform and 5G network capabilities to enable enterprises to build applications for optimised customer experiences
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
Barcelona kicks off edge to cloud to customise fan experience
Aiming to fulfil its ‘mes que un club’ ethos, Spanish football giant pulls networking ‘palanca’ to offer fans customised experience at legendary stadium, becoming official edge-to-cloud partner for next four seasons
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
Enterprises scale private wireless for additional use cases, industrial sites
Study shows enterprises expanded private wireless networks use or deployed them in another location
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
eSIM Go checks in with Lufthansa on-brand global travel service
Aviation group partners with embedded subscriber identity module company to provide mobile data services to passengers across four of its airlines, enabling travellers to stay connected in more than 150 countries while avoiding data roaming charges
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June 11, 2024
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Jun'24
O2 Telefónica, Ericsson renew core network partnership
German operator and leading comms tech provider agree multi-year contract extension to realise network of the future
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June 10, 2024
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Jun'24
Telenor IoT launches testing facility for internet-connected tech
Nordic operator announces initial work being undertaken at its recently opened internet of things test lab, aiming to help customers understand how their connected IoT products behave before deployment
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June 07, 2024
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Jun'24
eSIM set to be next mobile industry disruptor
Even though its current acceptance and take-up is low, embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) pinpointed by industry report to be the next industry disruptor, bringing about lasting changes to the way people connect with mobile providers and ...
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June 06, 2024
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Jun'24
Vodafone, i2CAT unveil Open RAN management system
Vodafone reveals development of open RAN technology in series of joint research projects with academia and research institutions at expanding Innovation Centre in Málaga
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June 05, 2024
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Jun'24
Nokia, Telia claim successful outdoor trial in 6 GHz range with massive MIMO
Global comms tech provider teams with leading Nordic operator to complete field pilot in upper 6 GHz spectrum band range to add capacity and coverage to existing macro cell sites in dense urban environments for 5G-Advanced and 6G networks
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June 04, 2024
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Jun'24
HPE looks to simplify deployment of private enterprise 5G
Edge-to-cloud global enterprise infrastructure company launches dedicated service designed to remove the complexity of managing, deploying and purchasing enterprise private cellular networks
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June 04, 2024
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Jun'24
T-Mobile bolsters connected workplace with FWA
Expanded fixed FWA offering combines Cradlepoint 5G networking solutions and T-Mobile 5G Business Internet to offer more choice to more customers
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June 04, 2024
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Jun'24
Sateliot to launch four satellites in 5G IoT programme
Leading satellite operator continues on its programme of delivering 5G communications by deploying the first 5G-IoT satellite constellation
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June 03, 2024
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Jun'24
Police chief commissions ‘independent review’ of surveillance against journalists and lawyers
PNSI chief constable appoints lawyer to conduct review into police phone surveillance of journalists, lawyers and NGOs
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May 30, 2024
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May'24
US smartphone users kept same devices for longest time period yet
The latest investigation of the US mobile device trade-in market by risk management solutions provider shows for the auto, lifestyle and housing protection $874m put into consumers’ pockets in first quarter of 2024
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May 30, 2024
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May'24
Qatar Airways taps Starlink for complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi
Qatar Airways becomes first leading airline in MENA to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity via Elon Musk firm
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May 29, 2024
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May'24
Condor spreads wings with Intelsat in-flight connectivity
Germany’s leading leisure airline inks deal with integrated satellite and terrestrial network operator to extend Wi-Fi product to short- and medium-haul routes using Airbus A32xneo aircraft
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May 29, 2024
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May'24
UK rural mobile scheme in danger of missing coverage targets
House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts slams progress and reporting to date on flagship UK mobile connectivity scheme, and warns of potential funding issues that will hamper development
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May 28, 2024
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May'24
Japan Airlines takes off with Intelsat for enhanced in-flight connectivity
Leading aircraft manufacturer to complete satellite communications company’s electronically steered array factory installation on latest generations of 737 aircraft boasting wide coverage and low latency.
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May 28, 2024
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May'24
5G innovation fuelling deal flow and growth pipelines
Study highlights how business and enterprise market will become essential to commercial success of 5G industry, with network slicing and private wireless networks becoming areas of focus
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May 24, 2024
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May'24
AI, automation, private networks top UK enterprise tech agenda
Survey examining technology agenda for UK enterprises highlights that business priorities over the next 12 months include increasing sales, reducing operating costs, and growth via new business areas or geographies
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May 24, 2024
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May'24
AI set to improve network operational efficiency by 40% or more
Study of telecom and IT engineers exploring artificial intelligence’s impact on the network sees almost universal belief in need to upgrade fibre-optic networks to support more AI traffic
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May 24, 2024
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May'24
Arctic Semiconductor 5G private networks tech gains 3GPP accreditation
Low-power, RF and mixed-signal chipsets provider announces 3GPP Compliant Platform for 5G private networks boasting ‘pivotal’ capabilities in terms of performance and power consumption
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May 21, 2024
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May'24
TfL taps Thales and Nokia to renew underground multi-services network
Transport for London engages IT and networks firms to deliver integrated communications renewal to support system used by staff to handle radio, transmission and CCTV technology
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May 21, 2024
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May'24
CGI selected to streamline UK ESN programme
Controversial mobile network for UK emergency services mobile communications enters new phase with consulting firm appointed as technology delivery partner
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May 21, 2024
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May'24
Ericsson, Tele2 shake it off with 5G in Sweden for Taylor Swift
Swedish operator and global comms tech provider claim to have revolutionised mobile experiences with 5G technology milestone for music megastar’s concerts at Friends Arena in Stockholm
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May 20, 2024
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May'24
Swiss International Air Lines takes off with global eSIM service
Switzerland’s largest air carrier collaborates with eSIM Go to launch global embedded subscriber identity module designed to provide passengers with convenient and affordable mobile data connectivity during their travels
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May 16, 2024
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May'24
Virgin Media O2 claims Shared Rural Network milestone
Community-owned island In the Hebrides becomes 150th site to benefit from improved mobile connectivity after operator deploys helicopters, boats and off-road vehicles to deliver and install a 4G mast to Isle of Eigg
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May 15, 2024
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May'24
Continental implements cross-domain high-performance computer in a car
Qualcomm teams with automotive firm to implement a cross-domain high-performance computer in a car based on cloud-based Automotive Edge Framework and Snapdragon system-on-chip
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May 03, 2024
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May'24
Nokia, Infobip team to accelerate CPaaS API development
Global cloud communications platform teams with comms services provider to enable developers to build wider array of network-powered applications
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May 02, 2024
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May'24
Broadband Forum forges enhancements to 5G convergence standards
Latest 5G work by developer of broadband standards sees major enhancements building on 3GPP’s Release 18 to advance next-generation applications, network resilience and support of converged services
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May 01, 2024
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May'24
TomTom maps out support for Qualcomm IoT
Mobile platform giant to use location technology firm’s global map data to help provide asset tracking solutions to meet asset visibility needs and challenging use cases across industries
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April 30, 2024
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Apr'24
Nokia and Vodafone claim successful Open RAN trial in Italy
Leading comms tech provider and operator have successfully completed an end-to-end Open RAN trial on Vodafone Italy’s live 5G standalone network, including hybrid cloud application platform connected to dedicated 5G core
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April 30, 2024
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Apr'24
SES agrees to acquire Intelsat
After abortive attempt a year ago, leading satellite operators present takeover deal that they say will result in creating a stronger multi-orbit operator with around 60% of revenue in high-growth segments
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April 30, 2024
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Apr'24
Digitisation sees eSIM adoption double in 2023
Analysis reveals how eSIM downloads more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year on year, driven by accelerating adoption within North America and strong growth in Asia and Western Europe
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April 30, 2024
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Apr'24
Bad bot traffic in Australia grew 23% in 2023
Traffic from bad bots that perform malicious tasks accounted for 30.2% of Australia’s internet traffic in 2023
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April 29, 2024
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Apr'24
Nokia hails MENA successes with 5G and cloud
Nokia inks key tech deals in UAE and Qatar to upgrade connectivity and drive 5G enterprise innovation, as well as to offer cloud interconnect service layer to enhance services for hyperscalers
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April 29, 2024
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Apr'24
Digital Catapult welcomes new suppliers to test 5G Open RAN deployability
Advanced digital technology innovation centre that aims to drive early adoption of emerging technologies by UK businesses offers opportunity for Open RAN companies to test products in a real-world outdoor environment
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April 26, 2024
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Apr'24
Global 5G non-terrestrial networks show growth but stay in infancy
Mobile industry trade body’s latest report on satellite networks for cellular comms shows that while satellites are rapidly gaining prominence, the full extent of their potential to complement terrestrial networks, phone services and broadband is ...
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April 25, 2024
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Apr'24
UK gigabit maintains steady progress
Latest study of UK communications market from national regulator finds access to gigabit broadband and 5G mobile coverage has risen over past 12 months
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April 24, 2024
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Apr'24
HPE looks to go beyond standards requirements with Wi-Fi 7 access points
HPE announces Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points to provide managed ‘comprehensive’ edge IT solution to provide extended user and IoT connectivity, in-line processing, enhanced security and maximised performance
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April 23, 2024
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Apr'24
Extreme Connect 2024: Wi-Fi 6E to drive connectivity revolution in infinite enterprise
Extreme Networks kicks off annual conference with a launch it says will revolutionise outdoor connectivity through Wi-Fi 6E certification, with first significant customer deployments by leading entertainment company, major league baseball sports ...
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April 23, 2024
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Apr'24
Nokia boosts Industry 4.0 with MX Grid, Visual Position and Object Detection
Comms tech provider makes series of announcements to enable more effective, responsive and agile decision-making for Industry 4.0 segments by processing, and unveils visual position and object detection technology to track industrial assets via ...