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Mobile networks
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July 28, 2022
28
Jul'22
BT sees challenging Q1 but beats the heat to ‘smash’ network development objectives
UK incumbent telco ends first quarter facing continued challenging enterprise market conditions offsetting growth in other segments, in particular strong growth of business with core fibre and 5G network assets
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July 28, 2022
28
Jul'22
Teams in Grenoble work on 6G breakthrough technology
Even as 5G networks are being rolled out, new requirements are driving scientists, and engineers in Europe are back to the lab to start developing 6G
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July 27, 2022
27
Jul'22
UK 5G operators make strides in first half of 2022
Latest analysis by Ookla-owned mobile network performance measurement firm RootMetrics finds UK 5G market in fine fettle, particularly as regards download speeds, latency reliability and availability
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July 27, 2022
27
Jul'22
Telstra and Microsoft deepen cloud and connectivity ties
Telstra will use Azure as a preferred cloud while Microsoft will look at boosting its capacity on Telstra’s subsea cable network in a wide-ranging deal
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July 26, 2022
26
Jul'22
Eutelsat confirms OneWeb merger after ‘robust’ financial year
As it posts results showing growth in connectivity and mobile services, satellite operator inks agreement with joint venture satellite broadband provider to create what they claim will be a global connectivity leader
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July 26, 2022
26
Jul'22
UK government looks to universities, Korea to develop 5G diversity plans
UK government has created a body for telecoms innovation and inked milestone R&D partnership with Republic of Korea
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July 26, 2022
26
Jul'22
Orange Spain, Masmóvil confirm merger plans
Spanish telcos sign binding agreement to combine their businesses in a move they say will drive competition, digitisation and innovation in the market
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July 26, 2022
26
Jul'22
OneWeb merger plans with Eutelsat confirmed
French satellite operator reveals talks with UK government and Bharti Global-owned company that they say would be the first multi-orbit satellite operator offering integrated GEO and LEO solutions
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July 21, 2022
21
Jul'22
GCHQ experts back scanning of encrypted phone messages to fight child abuse
Ian Levy, technical director of the NCSC, and Crispin Robinson, technical director of GCHQ, back client-side scanning software on mobile phones to detect child abuse
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July 19, 2022
19
Jul'22
5G connections in APAC to surpass 400 million by 2025
The number of 5G connections in Asia-Pacific will grow to more than 400 million by 2025, but a usage gap due to the lack of digital skills and affordability will still exist
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July 18, 2022
18
Jul'22
NHS Digital seeks out wireless healthcare innovation
Funding is available across the NHS for innovative projects that use wireless technology within healthcare
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July 13, 2022
13
Jul'22
Freight forwarding and logistics firm gains extra mileage through CallSwitch UCaaS
International logistics firm achieves improved business efficiency by replacing legacy VoIP system with hosted telephony solution supporting unified collaboration and communications platform
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July 13, 2022
13
Jul'22
Scotland 5G Centre turns to Vodafone for 5G networks to support economic growth
Leading UK operator designs and deploys two new 5G mobile private network deployments in Aberdeen and Kilmarnock to support the digitisation and diversification of local economies
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July 13, 2022
13
Jul'22
ICO calls for review into government use of private email and WhatsApp messages
Information Commissioner’s Office reprimands Department of Health and Social Care after ministers and officials conducted government business on their own email accounts and messaging apps
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July 12, 2022
12
Jul'22
Ericsson, Qualcomm, Thales team to validate space-based 5G
Comms technology providers enter into partnership with aerospace firm to provide global 5G coverage including areas currently not served by terrestrial networks
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July 11, 2022
11
Jul'22
Nokia deploys passive optical LAN at Orange France, delivers 5G for AT&T Mexico
Leading comms tech provider strikes partnership with French operator to deploy a passive optical LAN service at more than 20 sites across the country
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July 08, 2022
08
Jul'22
Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 commit to mobile access across London Underground
Global communications infrastructure provider announces that all four major mobile networks have now committed to high-speed 4G and 5G-ready mobile connectivity across the Tube network
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July 08, 2022
08
Jul'22
Effect Photonics, Rural Dorset roll out fixed wireless 5G access to rural UK
Fixed wireless access gains boost across hard-to-reach areas in rural Wales and Dorset, making 5G services available to homes in island of Anglesey
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July 06, 2022
06
Jul'22
Virgin Media O2 Business switches on 5G-connected hospital
Business division of UK cable provider announces switch-on of what it calls UK’s first 5G-connected hospital
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July 01, 2022
01
Jul'22
Enterprise Wi-Fi 6E access points to more than treble by 2024
Wi-Fi 6E market set to flourish in next two years thanks to innovation and prospect of greatly improved throughput and latency rates
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June 30, 2022
30
Jun'22
WBA sets out how Wi-Fi 6/6E enables Industry 4.0
Report highlights next-gen wireless use cases, including detailed autonomous mobile robots, automatic guided vehicles, augmented and virtual reality, and posts IIoT deployment guidelines
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June 30, 2022
30
Jun'22
5G investment could deliver £7bn a year to UK economy
Benefits of next-gen networks are clear, but research warns that more needs to be done to ensure the UK doesn’t miss out on the full economic benefits of 5G technology
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June 30, 2022
30
Jun'22
Nokia and Proximus demo 5G network slicing innovation to support demanding network conditions
Leading comms tech provider enters into partnership with incumbent Belgian operator to deliver dedicated next-generation spectrum to support demanding conditions such as congested networks in use cases including Industry 4.0, fixed wireless access ...
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June 28, 2022
28
Jun'22
UK telecoms industry agrees to cost-of-living plan
UK wireless operators make commitment to do more to help customers cope with global price rises and stay connected
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June 28, 2022
28
Jun'22
Qualcomm expands its RF front end with range of Wi-Fi 7 front-end modules
Mobile chip giant aims to take business beyond smartphones with launch of next-gen Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radio frequency front-end modules that are claimed to offer superior wireless performance in automotive and internet-connected devices
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June 23, 2022
23
Jun'22
5G set for rapid growth phase as world nears 750 million connections
Study shows global 5G rise of 17% from the end of 2021, accelerated by North American migration to 5G from LTE
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June 22, 2022
22
Jun'22
Nokia, Elisa, Qualcomm claim record 5G uplink speeds over mmWave spectrum
Chip giant, comms tech provider and Finnish operator reveal 5G trial hitting record-breaking uplink speeds of 2.1Gbps over 2Gbps on mmWave spectrum to enable ultra-high-performing, low-latency services
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June 22, 2022
22
Jun'22
Seven in 10 UK businesses already using, planning to deploy 5G for competitive advantage
Research from national innovation network for next-generation mobile connectivity reveals a significant number of UK businesses are already embracing the benefits of 5G
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June 21, 2022
21
Jun'22
Leading Belgian telcos land key 5G spectrum
Once seen as behind the curve in next-gen infrastructures, Belgium now comes out strongly for 5G, with telcos Orange and Telenet snaffling up additional spectrum capability to offer advanced mobile services
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June 21, 2022
21
Jun'22
North America drives soaring global 5G market
The latest Ericsson Mobility Report reveals that 5G coverage in the UK is still at only around 40%, but growth in fixed wireless access could play a crucial role in ‘levelling up’
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June 21, 2022
21
Jun'22
New coalition lifts Finland’s 6G status
Finland is laying the foundations for future European leadership in 6G research and development
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June 20, 2022
20
Jun'22
Hyundai taps Singtel’s 5G network in electric vehicle manufacturing
Automotive giant is tapping Singtel’s 5G network and multi-access edge computing platform to manage and power its electric vehicle factory in Singapore
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June 20, 2022
20
Jun'22
City of Dublin aims to realise smart city vision with OpenRoaming Wi-Fi trial
Proof-of-concept trial showcases how wireless internet standard has been deployed to provide residents, tourists and businesses in Irish capital with convenient access to municipal services
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June 20, 2022
20
Jun'22
SES-17 begins delivering satellite connectivity services across Americas
Very high throughput geostationary satellite enters into fully operational stage and is set to expand high-speed broadband network capabilities and accelerate digitisation
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June 20, 2022
20
Jun'22
OPPO accelerates 5G enterprise network slicing deployment
OPPO, Ericsson and Qualcomm collaborate to realise what they claim is industry-leading milestone of deploying 5G enterprise network slicing solution for commercially available Android 12 devices
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June 17, 2022
17
Jun'22
Comau, Ericsson, TIM test factory of the future through 5G network slicing
Robotics and automation company teams with comms tech provider and leading Italian operator to deliver solutions for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing by using the potential of the 5G network as part of EU-funded 5Growth project
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June 16, 2022
16
Jun'22
Qualcomm acquires Cellwize to accelerate 5G, edge adoption, innovation
Chip giant makes acquisition of 5G network deployment, automation and management software platform with intention of fuelling digital transformation of industries, powering the connected intelligent edge and supporting growth of cloud economy
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June 14, 2022
14
Jun'22
Port of Tyne lands BT 5G private network to boost smart port ambitions
UK telco teams with leading North East of England port to develop services based on private 5G network to power applications including robotics and autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and internet of things
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June 06, 2022
06
Jun'22
Micron to deploy mmWave in Singapore fab
The US chipmaker is leveraging Singtel’s 5G mmWave connectivity to roll out a range of Industry 4.0 applications at its cleanroom in Singapore
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May 31, 2022
31
May'22
Eutelsat, Telenor set sail on maritime connectivity deal
Reflecting the buoyancy of the maritime connectivity market in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, French and Nordic providers showcase combination of in-orbit resources and managed connectivity services
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May 31, 2022
31
May'22
Nokia beefs up Microsoft partnership to enhance mission-critical industrial edge performance
Comms tech provider forges partnership with cloud provider to enhance the performance of critical use cases pairing 5G private wireless, offering enterprises more options to tap into Azure for their OT environments
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May 30, 2022
30
May'22
Majority of organisations are hiring more IT staff to work remotely
IT leaders are increasingly recruiting staff to work remotely as changing working methods brought by the Covid-19 pandemic look set to stay
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May 30, 2022
30
May'22
Omnispace Spark-2 puts global satellite mobile 5G into orbit
Completion of initial phase of space-based comms programme designed to advance delivery of the first global, mobile network with direct-to-device connectivity from satellite constellation
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May 27, 2022
27
May'22
Taiwan Mobile taps Nokia in energy-efficient 5G coverage expansion deal
Deal will see delivery of enhanced 5G Standalone Core technology to support expanded 5G coverage across key Asian territory using energy-efficient technology portfolio, including slicing and low-latency edge cloud
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May 26, 2022
26
May'22
Verizon, AWS expand edge computing to more metro areas
US comms provider teams with cloud giant to add new Wavelength Zones in Tennessee and Florida
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May 26, 2022
26
May'22
Amdocs acquires MYCOM OSI to monetise next-generation 5G intelligent services
Acquisition of UK SaaS-based cloud network and service assurance company designed to expand comms software and services provider’s network service assurance and monetisation offering
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May 25, 2022
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May'22
MEC to gain sharper edge over next five years
Driven by autonomous vehicles, advances in the urban sprawl of smart cities and an increase in mobile cloud usage, spending on multi-access edge computing is set for 260% growth from 2022-2027
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May 25, 2022
25
May'22
Three UK aims for medium-sized firms with business comms offers
Marking a significant moment in its growth strategy, UK operator targets business market with service that puts firms with 25-250 staff in control of their monthly spend
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May 23, 2022
23
May'22
Three UK claims 5G network population coverage leadership
With £2bn network transformation said to be gathering pace, UK operator reveals 5G network population coverage has reached 54%, available in over 400 locations across more than 3,000 sites
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May 19, 2022
19
May'22
OneWeb sets sail with Navarino to extend connectivity to commercial shipping
Growing satellite broadband provider agreement expands availability of low Earth orbit connectivity for commercial shipping in bid to transform operational efficiency and support smarter shipping