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Mobile networks

• February 24, 2023 24 Feb'23

  RAKwireless brings private 5G core closer to business

  LoRa/IoT technology developer launches what it calls world’s first small cell with integrated core network featuring 5G and LTE radio, LTE/5G core network, and edge computing capabilities

• February 23, 2023 23 Feb'23

  Samsung, DISH Wireless launch virtual Open RAN 5G network

  Partnership sees comms tech provider deliver an initial shipment of 24,000 5G radios

• February 22, 2023 22 Feb'23

  Orange and Vodafone work together to develop Open RAN sharing in rural Europe

  Open comms technology is being tested in Romania to provide real-life experience of operational model based on integration of multi-supplier hardware and software, paving the way for wider-scale deployments

• February 22, 2023 22 Feb'23

  Private mobile networks hit accelerator in 2022

  Driven by North America and Europe, but with Asia-Pacific expected to catch up soon, private mobile network market defies tough economic climate and shows robust growth over the course of 2022

• February 21, 2023 21 Feb'23

  Leading European operators team to accelerate Open RAN development

  Leading European operators show how they are addressing questions and challenges raised by experts and decision-makers regarding open radio access networks, with a particular focus on maturity, security and energy efficiency

• February 21, 2023 21 Feb'23

  Qualcomm intros platform to simplify, accelerate IoT across multiple industries

  Digital transformation platform combines edge and cloud technologies, coupled with API-first architecture and developer-friendly tools to simplify and scale the digital transformation

• February 20, 2023 20 Feb'23

  NBN nails down fixed wireless higher-speed tiers

  Rapidly growing digital backbone of Australia reveals tiers for FWA services with universally available option offering 100-130 Mbps download speed and upload speed of 8-20 Mbps

• February 20, 2023 20 Feb'23

  Multinet taps TIP for home region firsts in optical, Open Wi-Fi deployments

  Pakistan’s top service provider is building open and disaggregated Wi-Fi and transport networks across communications footprint

• February 20, 2023 20 Feb'23

  ServCity accelerates urban autonomous vehicle development

  Autonomous driving consortium creates blueprint for utilisation of city infrastructure

• February 17, 2023 17 Feb'23

  Telefónica, Ericsson and Qualcomm claim 5G mmWave commercial first in Spain

  Only days away from the eyes of the comms world turning to Barcelona, comms tech firms team with leading Spanish operator to demo first commercial 26GHz mobile network at Mobile World Congress

• February 16, 2023 16 Feb'23

  Nokia advances 5G network slicing, FWA across Europe and Asia

  Nokia extends 5G capability, working with Chinese operator on a first of its kind fixed wireless access trial in the country, while international communications platform company strengthens 5G network with SDN controller

• February 16, 2023 16 Feb'23

  Qualcomm looks to gain 5G Advanced edge with Snapdragon platform

  Processor firmQualcomm introduces mobile technology to drive the next stage of 5G evolution in key verticals including vehicles, PCs, industrial IoT and more

• February 16, 2023 16 Feb'23

  Kyndryl expands global network and edge computing alliance with Nokia

  Three-year agreement between comms tech and IT giants extends plans to co-innovate and accelerate deployment of flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity

• February 13, 2023 13 Feb'23

  Ice Norway looks for 4G, 5G Network revolution with converged packet core

  Norway’s third-largest mobile operator implements cloud-native converged packet core, supporting 4G, 5G NSA and 5G SA for network over cloud-native network software provider’s cloud automation for telco framework in private datacentres

• February 13, 2023 13 Feb'23

  KDDI selects Samsung Core tech to power commercial 5G standalone network

  As it continues its battle for market share in a market dominated by a powerful incumbent, Japanese operator taps Korean tech giant for cloud-native 5G standalone core to ensure high stability, reliability and optimised performance within the network

• February 13, 2023 13 Feb'23

  Ericsson boosts indoor 5G capacity, precise location services

  Comms tech provider introduces suite of indoor hardware and software to make indoor 5G easier for enterprises with precise-location software that enables enterprise use cases such as asset tracking and tool positioning

• February 10, 2023 10 Feb'23

  Telefónica checks in with Meliá Hotels to advance hotel of the future with 5G

  Hotel Meliá Madrid Serrano becomes the first establishment in Spain with 5G SA indoor coverage and network slicing supporting segmented network, which will allow guests to enjoy simultaneous translation and video streaming services, among others

• February 10, 2023 10 Feb'23

  Qualcomm looks to new wave of 5G devices with Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF

  Comms tech giant intros world’s first 5G NR-light Modem-RF system with lower cost, reduced complexity, decreased power consumption and smaller form factors

• February 09, 2023 09 Feb'23

  SPTel launches Singapore’s first LoRaWAN network

  The LoRaWAN network and its solar-powered gateways will alleviate the need for businesses and IoT service providers to build their own network to hook up sensor devices

• February 06, 2023 06 Feb'23

  Operator 5G revenue to 2027 to soar while 6G development emerges

  Research reveals hot streak for fifth-generation mobile communications, with revenues from networks set to double over the next four years, and identifies work needed to make sixth-generation a viable prospect

• February 03, 2023 03 Feb'23

  World's first self-driving bus gets in gear through UK government, industry funding

  UK government’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Connected and Automated Mobility programme reveals funding for commercial self-driving passenger and freight services projects including self-driving bus service and autonomous taxis

• February 02, 2023 02 Feb'23

  Ericsson, Intel and Microsoft demo enterprise laptop 5G network slicing capabilities

  Comms tech provider teams with chip and IT giants on ‘pioneering’ trial demonstrating the applicability of 5G networking slicing technology on devices beyond smartphones

• February 02, 2023 02 Feb'23

  Globe Telecom claims improved connectivity with MatSing lens antennas

  Philippines MNO announces first mobile network deployment of lens antenna technology in Southeast Asia designed to deliver improved 4G/LTE and 5G mobile capacity

• February 02, 2023 02 Feb'23

  Three UK goes data-driven with Amdocs for personalised customer experience

  Software and services provider to let UK-based operator migrate to a modern, cloud-based data architecture, enabling it to serve its customers contextual, timely recommendations and suggestions

• February 02, 2023 02 Feb'23

  EE unveils 5G connectivity for London Underground

  Just weeks after 4G landed on the Central and Northern lines for the first time, BT-owned operator now brings 5G to the Tube, with Archway, Notting Hill Gate and Tufnell Park the first stations to benefit

• February 01, 2023 01 Feb'23

  Picocom, Antevia collaborate to provide in-building private 5G for enterprises

  5G tech designer forges partnership with 5G silicon manufacturer to create new class of private network coverage for global enterprises, promising creation of cost-effective in-building networks faster than ever

• January 30, 2023 30 Jan'23

  BT tests out high-altitude flying antenna

  The trial with Stratospheric Platforms may lead to hydrogen-powered drones being used to provide 4G and 5G rural coverage

• January 27, 2023 27 Jan'23

  UK local authorities reveal connectivity priorities, challenges

  Study examining topics ranging from gigabit-capable broadband to 5G, smart places, telecoms and net-zero finds progress being made in UK local government, but challenges remain in the drive to improve digital connectivity

• January 27, 2023 27 Jan'23

  EE maintains mobile network leadership in UK

  Analyst finds that BT-owned mobile service sweeps board in terms of nationwide network quality through performance, reliability, speed, data, calls and texting

• January 25, 2023 25 Jan'23

  Juniper: 5G IoT milestone set to be reached while OTT messaging to drive CPaaS

  Analyst makes bullish predictions for next-gen mobile-based internet of things and communications platforms-as-a-service markets

• January 25, 2023 25 Jan'23

  Virgin Media O2 taps Juniper to upgrade core IP backbone for 800G readiness

  Need for increased data capacity and flexible scalability highlighted by 32% traffic growth on its mobile network,16% growth in broadband data downloads and a peak traffic load of 22TB over the past year

• January 24, 2023 24 Jan'23

  Samsung completes KDDI 5G SA network slicing field trial, inks Nokia patent licence

  Korean tech giant makes further strides in 5G in first demonstration of network slicing using RIC on a live 5G SA network with leading Japanese operator, and signs patent agreement with Finnish comms tech provider to combine 5G technology expertise

• January 23, 2023 23 Jan'23

  UK government reveals further ESN contract details

  Latest chapter in UK Emergency Services Network saga sees termination of Motorola contract for comms equipment and supplies, software packages and software development services

• January 20, 2023 20 Jan'23

  Deloitte: Four major comms trends to navigate in year ahead

  Consultancy’s predictions for the coming 12 months highlight challenges from macroeconomic headwinds, complex capital funding, sustainability and the transformation towards more tech-centric models

• January 18, 2023 18 Jan'23

  Ukraine cyber teams responded to more than 2,000 attacks in 2022

  The Ukrainian authorities responded to more than 2,000 major cyber incidents during 2022, and are blocking thousands more potential attacks every day

• January 18, 2023 18 Jan'23

  Optical lights up nascent space communications applications market

  Research highlights potential of what it calls “exciting and rapidly developing” global market for optical communications terminals driven by NGSO broadband constellations

• January 17, 2023 17 Jan'23

  StarHub to undertake major network transformation

  Singapore telco StarHub is deploying a hybrid cloud architecture that will enable it to launch sovereign cloud services, among other capabilities

• January 16, 2023 16 Jan'23

  SES and Du boost 5G enterprise comms with first satellite backhaul network

  Pervasive connectivity delivered via satellite accommodates Middle East telco’s 5G backhaul requirements over remote areas across the region

• January 13, 2023 13 Jan'23

  Tech firms add to private 5G offer, but ABI warns of no mass take-off in 2023

  Even as comms tech providers announce partnership to extend technical capability of private 5G platform, analyst warns private 5G will not yet take off in 2023, even if outdoor use cases drive private cellular in general

• January 12, 2023 12 Jan'23

  UK net neutrality regulation failing all stakeholders

  Leading analyst releases study showing net neutrality regulation is failing consumers, innovators and investors, calling for evidence-based broadband policy

• January 10, 2023 10 Jan'23

  Juniper Networks and NEC charge up Wi-Fi user experience for Powerco

  Leading global IT and network transformation services provider and AI-driven networks selected by leading New Zealand gas and electricity distributor to design and deploy new Wi-Fi network infrastructure across nationwide sites

• January 10, 2023 10 Jan'23

  Launch window opens for UK’s first orbital mission

  All systems go for first space mission in UK as project partners announce the official opening of the Start Me Up launch window

• January 09, 2023 09 Jan'23

  Qualcomm enters space race with Snapdragon Satellite

  Mobile platform giant teams with satellite operator to claim world’s first satellite-based service, providing global coverage from pole to pole

• January 09, 2023 09 Jan'23

  Edge computing key for rapid Industry 4.0 adoption

  As edge computing is set to disrupt many sectors in the Industry 4.0 era, study finds edge computing holds a promise to dramatically improve data processing for mission-critical applications and accelerate uptake

• January 05, 2023 05 Jan'23

  LG announces technical collaboration for the future of mobility

  Global CE giant unveils infotainment slate, including partnership to develop next-generation autonomous driving solution proof of concept, and launches TV featuring real-time video and audio wireless transmission at up to 4K 120Hz

• January 05, 2023 05 Jan'23

  Qualcomm, Salesforce team up to provide connected automotive experiences

  Mobile tech giant uses CES to reveal more of automotive tech slate in partnership with leading customer relationship management company

• January 04, 2023 04 Jan'23

  Qualcomm goes up a gear in driver assistance and autonomous driving

  Mobile tech giant sees flagship platform adopted by leading automotive companies to rapidly create safe, scalable and updateable advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems

• December 20, 2022 20 Dec'22

  CityFibre lights up Luton with gigabit broadband

  UK’s largest independent broadband infrastructure provider rounds off hugely active year by successfully completing full-fibre network roll-out in large parts of East Luton, including Stopsley and Wigmore

• December 20, 2022 20 Dec'22

  EE goes live in first-of-its-kind mobile infrastructure pilot in London

  BT-owned mobile division announces first outdoor 4G and 5G small cell network in the UK capable of hosting all four mobile network operators from day one through bespoke technical solution and centralised radio access network

• December 20, 2022 20 Dec'22

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