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Mobile networks
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June 13, 2025
13
Jun'25
European telcos team to gain edge, AI factories
Orange, Fastweb, Swisscom, Telefónica and Telenor announce partnership with AI technology leader to build infrastructure to support generative and agentic AI services for regional enterprises
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June 13, 2025
13
Jun'25
VodafoneThree begins operation with 5G SA, broadband push
UK’s largest communications company comes to life backed by £11bn infrastructure investment with push on 5G Standalone networks and partnerships with full-fibre fixed broadband providers
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June 09, 2025
09
Jun'25
Nokia takes the helm of Proactif to deliver ‘state-of-the-art’ UxV platforms
Comms tech provider selected to lead major project backed by initiative aiming to redefine how Europe uses robotics and unmanned vehicle technologies to manage emergencies and critical infrastructure
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June 09, 2025
09
Jun'25
Orange, Eutelsat expand LEO satellite partnership
Multi-year agreement enhances access to the benefits of low Earth orbit satellite communications to telco’s enterprise and government customers, and supports mobile backhaul to meet global demand
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June 05, 2025
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Jun'25
Verizon Business opens availability for V2X connected-driving platform
Integrated mobile network vehicle-to-everything communication platform allows connected vehicles to talk to each other, road users and infrastructure
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June 05, 2025
05
Jun'25
Istres deploys private 5G network to bolster smart city safety
Southern French city establishes dedicated mobile infrastructure to improve coordination and emergency rapid response capabilities, and support fixed and mobile video surveillance and encrypted communications
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June 04, 2025
04
Jun'25
Legends ASM taps Boldyn to enhance fans’ entertainment experience
Leading UK neutral host provider boosts connectivity at first direct bank arena, laying groundwork for all UK mobile operators to provide uninterrupted, high-speed 5G coverage at the venue
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June 04, 2025
04
Jun'25
Greenerwave opens hub to offer French revolution in space comms
Deep-tech startup specialising in the control of electromagnetic waves announces the opening of offices in Toulouse to accelerate its growth in space-based comms and to offer technology addressing major industrial challenges
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June 03, 2025
03
Jun'25
South Korea grants regulatory licence for LEO services
Regulatory approval seen as representing a major inflection point for low Earth orbit services in key region, reflecting forward-looking commitment to next-gen connectivity and innovation
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June 03, 2025
03
Jun'25
CEO change for AccelerComm as it closes $15m funding round
Comms provider gains significant cash injection to develop and accelerate deployments that enable direct-to-device comms between phone handsets and space-based satellite networks
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June 03, 2025
03
Jun'25
Vodafone, Three UK complete UK merger
Mobile operators’ consolidation saga ends, with plans to invest £11bn over next 10 years to create advanced 5G network
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June 02, 2025
02
Jun'25
Major shift predicted for IoT connection strategies
Arrival of SGP.32 eSIM standard, as well as regulations and evolving industry dynamics, seen as transforming the market for cellular-based IoT connectivity, including emergence of orchestrator role
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May 30, 2025
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May'25
T-Mobile for Business ups 5G fixed wireless access offer
5G enterprise cloud WAN provider teams with operator to deliver high-performance FWA connectivity for business customers throughout the US
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May 29, 2025
29
May'25
Value of mobile device trade-ins up 40% in US
Analysis for first quarter of 2025 sees value of turned-in mobile handsets reach $1.24bn, with trend towards newer models even as average device age rises
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May 29, 2025
29
May'25
Sweden claims world’s first 6G, edge-connected vehicle test facility
Independent test environment unveils first 6G, edge-computing facility to test the limits of traffic and vehicle communications with near-perfect connected vehicle system reliability
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May 28, 2025
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May'25
UK government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across nations
UK government claims mobile signal boost across UK countryside covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches, with masts across England, Scotland and Wales, including natural parks such as Snowdonia and Lake District
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May 28, 2025
28
May'25
Jersey Telecom goes live with 5G Standalone network
Full-service telecommunications company switches on first sites of its 5G Standalone network, built in partnership with Ericsson
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May 27, 2025
27
May'25
Satellite connectivity service keeps airports online
Air transport industry’s IT provider launches space-based comms system to deliver ‘reliable, secure communication’ in more than 130 countries, even during blackouts and emergencies
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May 27, 2025
27
May'25
Immersive content to stretch wireless networks to breaking point
Research finds video accounts for 69% of all internet data traffic, far surpassing social media and gaming, and that by 2031, limitations of current networks are already apparent
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May 27, 2025
27
May'25
CTO and ESA cooperate to launch European space-based 5G connectivity
Forward-looking agreement signed to test 5G mmWave telecoms infrastructure in low Earth orbit, paving the way for hybrid, universal and autonomous connectivity
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May 23, 2025
23
May'25
Three UK doubles Glasgow mobile speeds in UK-first Open RAN trial
UK mobile operator claims successful completion of landmark trial of open radio access network in the UK’s first deployment of the technology in a dense urban environment, with 4G and 5G speeds doubled at peak times
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May 22, 2025
22
May'25
European Wi-Fi firms make their call for 6GHz spectrum
Trade body for Wi-Fi community calls on European Commission to grant access to coveted wireless spectrum band to ensure digital society objectives and support Europe’s Digital Decade
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May 21, 2025
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May'25
Nokia trials 5G during Norway military exercise, gains award for private wireless
Global comms tech provider reveals its part in test of 5G technology in a defence scenario during a Norwegian military exercise and scoops top rating for private 5G by leading analyst
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May 16, 2025
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May'25
5GAA claims first-ever satellite, 5G-V2X direct vehicle connectivity
Leading car manufacturers demonstrate what is said to be a world-first for emergency messaging and hazard warnings showing the ability for vehicles to connect over non-terrestrial networks, complementing terrestrial 4G and 5G
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May 16, 2025
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May'25
Com4 selects Nokia 5G standalone core to power global IoT
Norwegian managed internet of things connectivity provider installs 5G Standalone Core to power global IoT services with a flexible architecture to enable company to meet demand for connected devices
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May 15, 2025
15
May'25
GSMA calls for governments to prioritise affordable mobile spectrum
Global Spectrum Pricing Report from mobile trade association finds spectrum costs have risen sharply, increasing the cost burden on operators and constraining critical network investment
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May 15, 2025
15
May'25
Lancashire Police extends use of Pronto tech for faster, more effective response
Northwest of England force unveils next-gen approach to policing with voice-activated systems in vehicles and livestream body cameras that give the control room real-time visibility of incidents
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May 15, 2025
15
May'25
Myriota and ETSI team to boost NTN IoT satellite comms standardisation
Global IoT-optimised satellite connectivity provider becomes associate member of leading communications standards body to boost delivery to mobile devices
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May 14, 2025
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May'25
London Fire Brigade improves emergency response network
UK’s largest fire service turns to advanced comms tech – including real-time data analytics and social media integration – to make it easier and quicker for the public to contact it and improve its response to emergencies across UK capital
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May 13, 2025
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May'25
Surrey Search & Rescue taps Ericsson and UK Connect for critical connectivity
Advanced connectivity solution that includes vehicle router and ruggedised devices deployed under SARNET initiative helps search and rescue teams respond faster, improving survival outcomes
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May 13, 2025
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May'25
KDDI, DriveNets team to accelerate open network architecture
Strategic partner to see leading carrier and software-based network services provider promote openness, disaggregation and innovation from the core network to the edge and aggregation layers
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May 13, 2025
13
May'25
O2 upgrades Wembley Stadium connectivity
Upgrade around major UK sporting arena to see fans gaining access to dedicated distributed antenna system-based 5G standalone network inside the stadium, in addition to small cells and upgraded masts in surrounding area
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May 13, 2025
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May'25
Private cellular business deployments to reach more than 7,000 by 2030
Research finds enhanced security features and neutral host deployments will be central to expediting growth across all sectors for key sector of mobile industry
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May 12, 2025
12
May'25
Virgin Media O2, Daisy Group merge to form B2B comms company
Comms provider and IT services company unite to offer digital-first connectivity and managed services
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May 09, 2025
09
May'25
UK broadband hits 2025 target with strong first quarter
Study from UK communications regulator finds gigabit broadband on track to become virtually universally available across country by 2023, with the number of full-fibre broadband connections in particular increasing to nine million in past six months
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May 08, 2025
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May'25
Leading European telcos call for exclusive access to 6GHz band
Open letter from Europe’s leading telcos demands exclusive access to key wireless spectrum band for the benefit of Europe’s economy and to ensure successful roll-out of 6G, underpinning digital societies
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May 07, 2025
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May'25
Nokia supplies 1.2Tbps backbone in Pakistan and private wireless to Maersk fleet
Comms tech provider lands large-scale contracts for optical fixed network in Pakistan and IoT connectivity platform with mobile network to enhance operational efficiency at shipping firm
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May 07, 2025
07
May'25
DCC signs contracts for major smart meter network upgrade
UK energy and utilities data company inks major contract with industry partners in IT and communications sector to enable modernisation of Data Service Provider platform
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May 06, 2025
06
May'25
Belfast Digital Twin Centre to fast track industrial adoption of deep tech
Tech centre designed to create conditions for digital twins to be better understood, more easily developed and more meaningfully applied, giving businesses real-time capabilities to make smarter decisions
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May 06, 2025
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May'25
Defra taps BT to connect workers, sensors across UK
UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs inks deal to provide 34,000 mobile connections to support real-time reporting on issues from flooding to farming disease outbreaks, and improve connectivity and safety for remote workforce
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May 02, 2025
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May'25
Myriota scales up satellite IoT constellation with 16 more craft
Myriota extends partnership with direct-to-orbit satellite internet of things connectivity provider to design, build and operate 16 satellites with enhanced second-generation payloads
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May 01, 2025
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May'25
Thomas Herdman’s legal battle over Sky ECC encrypted phone distribution set to enter fifth year
Computer Weekly speaks to Julie Kawai Herdman, daughter of Thomas Herdman, the only person in custody for distributing Sky ECC encrypted phones
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April 30, 2025
30
Apr'25
Connectivity crucial to allaying drivers’ hacking concerns
Study warns that automotive interfaces and infotainment systems at risk of hacking, but predictive maintenance, enhanced safety features and autonomous driving features most likely to drive recurring revenue
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April 30, 2025
30
Apr'25
Digital Catapult joins EU 6G innovation consortia
Deep tech innovation organisation to participate in European Union-funded initiative to advance the development and deployment of 6G technologies
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April 29, 2025
29
Apr'25
Three Business launches business eSIM trial
Business arm of UK mobile operator unveils what it says is the UK’s first large-scale embedded subscriber identity module trial for business in two of the country’s largest cities to allow customers to test network capabilities before possible switch
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April 29, 2025
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Apr'25
UK National Parks deploys AI, IoT to transform environmental monitoring
Telco and parks authority form technology-led partnership, showcasing how advanced AI, IoT and mobile network innovation are being deployed to protect and future-proof the UK’s most important natural spaces
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April 29, 2025
29
Apr'25
T-Mobile rolls out 5G Advanced across US
So-called US ‘un-carrier’ highlights AI automation, immersive technology like AR/XR and ‘seemingly infinite’ new industrial use cases to benefit from next-generation mobile network
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April 24, 2025
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Apr'25
Nokia seals strategic 5G RAN deal with T-Mobile US
US ‘un-carrier’ deploys enhanced radio access network technology to boost 5G network, expanding footprint, modernising cell sites and enhancing connectivity to additional subscribers across the country
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April 23, 2025
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Apr'25
Telenor IoT unveils ‘future-proof’ eSIM solution
Internet of things division of leading Nordic telco becomes latest in glut of providers to launch solution in flourishing embedded subscriber identity module market with standardised SGP.32 product
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April 23, 2025
23
Apr'25
Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles with SoC first
Automotive technology arm of chip giant Intel unveils product and customer development that it says marks a step forward in software-defined vehicle strategy