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Mobile networks
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April 19, 2023
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Apr'23
2022 becomes ‘graduation year’ as 5G reaches global tipping point
Seventh annual 5G progress report from provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions finds 47 of world’s 70 largest economies now have active 5G networks, with diverse and widespread interest in mmWave across the globe
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April 18, 2023
18
Apr'23
Industry 4.0 usage matures across industrial campuses
Nokia and ABI Research announce results of study highlighting the progress and plans for enterprise infrastructure investments in several key sectors made over the past year
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April 17, 2023
17
Apr'23
RWTH Aachen looks for educational edge with private 5G
Global IT infrastructure and services company announces a live private 5G installation for a leading university in Germany to support and develop research, innovation and education
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April 17, 2023
17
Apr'23
Cellcom, Parallel Wireless pilot independent 5G network in Israel
Leading Israeli cellular provider and Open RAN software platform launch what they claim is a unique, first-of-its-kind experiment to deploy a standalone fifth-generation network for autonomous 5G applications
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April 17, 2023
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Apr'23
Zayo expands connectivity with fastest direct network from Manchester to New York City
Future-ready network and tailored edge services provider adds to 16 fibre and route miles, marking additional transatlantic cable connection
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April 14, 2023
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Apr'23
San Francisco Giants hits home run for Extreme Networks with Wi-Fi 6E first
Technology implementation at the home of renowned baseball team set to improve fan experience and create operational efficiencies
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April 14, 2023
14
Apr'23
RAI Amsterdam deploys Wi-Fi 6, OpenRoaming to enhance conferencing experiences
OpenRoaming technology sees deployment in one of Europe’s largest exhibition facilities to connect delegates, exhibitors and attendees automatically and secure Wi-Fi with faster attach rates
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April 13, 2023
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Apr'23
Nokia expands industrial edge applications to accelerate Industry 4.0 transition
Four digital enablers designed to expand operational technology edge applications to connect, collect and analyse data from disparate sources – including video cameras – unlocking value
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April 13, 2023
13
Apr'23
ReadyLinks brings cloud-managed G.hn access networking knowledge to HomeGrid Forum
Industry alliance to promote globally recognised networking technology providing multi-gig access and in-building services for enterprise, industrial, smart grid and residential use cases welcomes cloud networking specialist to ranks
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April 11, 2023
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Apr'23
AMRC demos UK’s first, fully operational standalone 5G factory of the future
Centre for research into advanced manufacturing technologies used in the aerospace, automotive, medical and other high-value manufacturing sectors shows transformative effect of standalone 5G in £10m+ UK government-backed project
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April 11, 2023
11
Apr'23
UK government announces plans and investment to evolve future telecoms
As part of a national mission to connect all communities, government unveils an investment package worth almost £150m to put the UK at the forefront of future research and £40m to boost 5G tech take-up
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April 06, 2023
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Apr'23
Juniper checks in at CitizenM to boost hotel experiences with personalised engagement
Boutique hotel chain adopts network tech provider’s AI-driven wireless access and firewalls to streamline IT operations and provide enhanced services to guests
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April 05, 2023
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Apr'23
Careful regard needed to identify and prioritise 5G mmWave use cases
While 24-100 GHz band of 5G comms increasingly used for indoor/outdoor congested network hot zones, fixed wireless access and indoor enterprise, analyst cautions that deployment of 5G mmWave technology poses challenges beyond physical characteristics
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April 04, 2023
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Apr'23
Virgin Orbit hits ground after filing for redundancy
Days after announcing it was to cut 85% of its 750-strong workforce, responsive satellite launch provider files for bankruptcy
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March 31, 2023
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Mar'23
Parliamentary committee maintains criticism of UK space comms strategy
Even as satellite broadband industry rockets, report from Commons Science and Technology Committee criticises continued failures in key technical areas
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March 29, 2023
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Mar'23
Personal quality of experience metrics required to ensure 6G profitability
Study says development path for sixth-generation mobile technology services can offer opportunity to embrace a more comprehensive, user-centric service delivery path with direct focus on quality of experience
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March 29, 2023
29
Mar'23
Faroese Telecom, Ericsson set European 5G mmWave downlink speed record
Telco serving self-governing North Atlantic Ocean archipelago reveals details of 5G mmWave text aggregating 800MHz of 5G mmWave spectrum in n258 and 40 MHz of 4G FDD spectrum to achieve downlink speed of 5.9Gbps and upload speed of 1.6Gbps
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March 27, 2023
27
Mar'23
Tata unveils integrated, simplified cloud-based calling service for global enterprises
Global digital ecosystem enabler launches cloud-based application with an integrated and simplified voice-calling offering to enhance employee experience and productivity with accessible collaboration features
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March 27, 2023
27
Mar'23
Brent hails open access era for West London telecoms
Leading telecoms infrastructure provider announces long-term agreement with London council as part of bid to ensure improvements in mobile coverage and capacity across the borough
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March 24, 2023
24
Mar'23
5G Americas: Mid-band spectrum essential for 5G capacity and coverage
Study reveals how improving access to dedicated, licensed mid-band spectrum for US mobile network operators is the key to seeing further gains for growing 5G industry
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March 24, 2023
24
Mar'23
Hidden opportunity emerges from low-loss materials for 5G
Study reveals major application areas driving the growth of low-loss materials market for 5G and 6G in CPEs, forecasting future revenue and area demand for low-loss materials for 5G
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March 23, 2023
23
Mar'23
5G to account for 35% of overall fixed wireless subscriptions by 2027
Study predicts advanced wireless connectivity will provide a competitive alternative to robust wired broadband and, driven by increased throughput, 5G will account for more than a third of such broadband connections
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March 22, 2023
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Mar'23
Anheuser-Busch InBev brews digital infrastructure with Orange
Global brewing giant partners with business services division of global telco company to help with digital transformation
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March 21, 2023
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Mar'23
Riedel Networks, Kalaam collaborate to connect motorsports
Digital services firm teams with international customised network provider to support real-time data transfer and broadcasting for one of the most active and data-driven sports in the world
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March 21, 2023
21
Mar'23
BT gets on Wavelength to bring 5G, cloud to mobile businesses
Long-term, multi-million-pound investment gives leading UK telco’s business customers access to edge computing services, combining EE mobile network’s 5G and 4G network infrastructure with cloud services from Amazon Web Services
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March 17, 2023
17
Mar'23
Virgin Media O2 brings 5G services to the London Underground
As 4G and 5G mobile coverage continue to be rolled out across the Tube network in London, leading UK operator enables customers travelling in tunnels between those stations to enjoy 5G coverage in sections of network in the West End and north London
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March 16, 2023
16
Mar'23
Three calls for easier corporate consolidation path as it reports solid 2022
Leading UK mobile operator releases annual results, claiming operational stability and network performance have seen it outperform the market in delivering customer growth, and calls for more regulatory freedom to consolidate business
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March 16, 2023
16
Mar'23
mu Space to distribute OneWeb capacity in mainland Southeast Asia
Multimillion, multiyear deal to provide satellite services in Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia, with LEO technology to connect those in the remotest parts of the region
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March 16, 2023
16
Mar'23
UK government announces open networks ecosystem competition
Open Networks Ecosystem Competition to form next phase of UK government’s £250m 5G telecoms supply chain diversification strategy and develop products for enhanced development and adoption of open and interoperable technology
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March 15, 2023
15
Mar'23
Virgin Media O2 extends Ericsson partnership to boost UK 5G connectivity
Commercial agreement will see tech provider’s 4G and 5G radio access network technology deployed across the UK, with hardware, software and service enhancements to improve connectivity while reducing energy consumption and accelerating upgrades
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March 14, 2023
14
Mar'23
London not calling in UK 4G to 5G mobile uplifts
Study shows mobile users in London see the smallest uplift from 5G in terms of download speeds compared with more rural regions, but also that there is little difference in the uplift in average download speeds seen by users in rural and urban areas...
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March 14, 2023
14
Mar'23
UK regulator gives green light to 5G mmWave development
Amid concerns by potential service providers and technology firms that the UK is in danger of falling behind other countries in enabling next-gen mobile services, Ofcom opens up over 6GHz of mmWave radio spectrum for mobile technology
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March 14, 2023
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Mar'23
Western Sydney airport to get nbn fibre
Australia’s upcoming Western Sydney International Airport will get 25km of fibre to service its airport terminal and business park
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March 09, 2023
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Mar'23
Vodafone rolls out reliable 4G to nearly 60 rural UK locations
Vodafone increases access to a reliable 4G connection across the UK, enabling businesses and customers in rural locations to enjoy faster, more reliable speeds and higher quality voice calls
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March 09, 2023
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Mar'23
Nokia lands African deals for iSIM, AVA software for Egypt smart city
Comms tech provider announces African deployments as Airtel plans to roll out iSIM secure connect technology in several countries while it also joins partnership to enable smart city dwellers in Egypt to use the internet to order, activate and pay ...
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March 09, 2023
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Mar'23
Eutelsat, Intelsat and SES, CFE ink multi-orbit contracts enhancing satellite connectivity
Leading satellite operators add multi-orbit assets providing connectivity service for air, land and sea customers where demand is booming, and SES collaboration accelerates Mexican Government’s ‘internet for all’ initiative
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March 09, 2023
09
Mar'23
Orange signs agreement with OneWeb to enhance and expand global connectivity
Telco Orange partners with satellite operator OneWeb to improve and expand connectivity, particularly in rural and remote areas across Europe, Latin America and Africa, and enhance business offering with broadband and low latency solutions
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March 09, 2023
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Mar'23
Hispasat launches projects to drive satellite integration in 5G, 6G development
Iberian and Latin American satellite operator announces three programmes designed to facilitate the standardisation of space communications usage and enable 5G, and potentially 6G, to have universal deployment
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March 08, 2023
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Mar'23
Global fixed and mobile business broadband to flourish from 5G
Improvements in quality of services and changes in the way business buyers use 5G network services will drive uptick in enterprise comms in the office and on the road, finds Omdia study
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March 08, 2023
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Mar'23
UK National Audit Office slams mistakes as ESN bill soars to £2bn
Financial watchdog bites UK government in report investigating £2bn Emergency Services Network project, which has been plagued by delays, budget overruns and rows over value for money
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March 03, 2023
03
Mar'23
MWC 2023: 5.5G to deliver true promise of 5G
As 5G adoption accelerates, industry leaders are already getting ready for the next-generation of mobile technology, and looking at new 5G innovations that are strengthening the sector's foundations
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March 03, 2023
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Mar'23
MWC 2023: Ooredoo upgrades networks across MENA in partnership with Nokia, Huawei
Comms tech providers tasked to modernise parts of leading MENA and Asia operator’s existing networks, including deploying new sites and preparing for potential future launch of 5G
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March 02, 2023
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Mar'23
MWC 2023: IBM and Nokia strike private 5G partnership
Comms tech provider and IT giant become latest to address growing sector so that enterprises can benefit from secure, customised connectivity services enabled by a highly available 5G cloud network
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March 02, 2023
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Mar'23
MWC 2023: Orange taps Ericsson for 5G first in Spain
Leading Spanish telco implements 5G Standalone technology for mobile users, with improved network capabilities designed to transform mobile user experiences
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February 28, 2023
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Feb'23
MWC 2023: HPE boosts enterprise wireless offer with Athonet acquisition
Acquisition aims to strengthen global edge-to-cloud company’s private networking capabilities to help enterprise customers accelerate 5G deployments and telco customers drive new revenue streams
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February 28, 2023
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Feb'23
Korea telecom giant SKT doubles down on AI
SKT plans to broaden the use of AI across its business, from delivering AI-powered services to improving customer experience using generative AI models
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February 28, 2023
28
Feb'23
MWC 2023: GSMA launches open network API initiative
Looking to support its industry in what it believes will be a new era of digital services and mobile apps, mobile trade association announces initiative designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers to boost quality of ...
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February 28, 2023
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Feb'23
MWC 2023: ICT infrastructure investment to drive Industry 4.0
Study reveals how digital economy will account for more than half of global GDP by end of 2023 and how growth of 5G and intergenerational evolution of connectivity technology will increase global economic benefits by approximately 15%
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February 28, 2023
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Feb'23
MWC 2023: Cisco and NTT team to accelerate enterprise digital transformation through private 5G
Leading network technology firms announce plans to bring private 5G services to enterprise customers, helping accelerate industry transformation through managed private 5G solution integrated within pre-existing LAN, WAN and cloud infrastructures
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February 24, 2023
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Feb'23
European Commission unveils plans for gigabit future
Brussels presents set of actions aimed to make gigabit connectivity available to all EU citizens and businesses across EU by 2030