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• November 15, 2024 15 Nov'24

  EE scales Ben Nevis mountain rescue connectivity

  Partnership with Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team sees 4G mast fitted with an antenna and cabling to support search and rescue operations in the area

• November 15, 2024 15 Nov'24

  Nvidia, SoftBank claim AI, 5G telecom pilot first

  AI processor leader joins Japanese telco on AI Aerial platform for outdoor pilot of what is said to be world’s first combined AI and 5G network

• November 14, 2024 14 Nov'24

  Nokia acquires Rapid tech assets, takes Ionian submarine cable to 800Gbps

  Acquisition designed to strengthen network API product development expanding ecosystem to use 5G, 4G network capabilities while comms tech company claims capacity-reach record for unrepeated transmission over 330km between Italy and Greece

• November 14, 2024 14 Nov'24

  UK government accelerates 4G roll-out in rural Wales

  Businesses in so-called hard-to-reach parts of UK principality now said to be able to benefit from mobile network upgrades to deliver faster and more reliable internet as part of the UK government’s £5bn scheme

• November 14, 2024 14 Nov'24

  GenAI apps boost interest in differentiated 5G connectivity

  Study shows over a third of 5G smartphone users are interested in paying for differentiated connectivity and almost a quarter are willing to pay up to 35% more for guaranteed fast and secure connectivity for high-capacity applications

• November 13, 2024 13 Nov'24

  Electric vehicle tipping point for US drivers expected in next 10 years

  Accenture report warns automakers to adopt a life-centric approach to understand the next wave of EV buyers and their individual values

• November 13, 2024 13 Nov'24

  Scottish Fire and Rescue enhances control room tech

  Investment in cloud-hosted command and communications service designed to mobilise firefighters, and help improve safety and security in Scotland

• November 13, 2024 13 Nov'24

  Ex-boxer fights US government over legality of Sky ECC cryptophone intercepts

  Lawyers for former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic argue that US prosecutors’ reliance on messages obtained by a European police hacking operation into the SKY ECC encrypted phone network breaches the US constitution

• November 12, 2024 12 Nov'24

  VMO2 claims SRN TNS first in South Uist

  Mobile total not spot site on Scottish island sees UK operator become first in country to successfully build such a facility as part of second phase of government-funded Shared Rural Network programme

• November 11, 2024 11 Nov'24

  Dublin City Council teams with Ookla to tackle telecoms deficits

  Local authority for Irish capital looks to close information gap and digital divide to understand 4G, 5G network performance across different times of day, device types, and both indoor and outdoor settings

• November 08, 2024 08 Nov'24

  Automotive drives strong Q4, fiscal year for Qualcomm

  Leading mobile platform processor manufacturer reveals robust end of year, with strong growth in segments such as handsets, PC, automotive and industrial IoT

• November 07, 2024 07 Nov'24

  5G redefines live events economics

  Study from leading comms tech provider reveals 5G elevates connectivity experiences at events, notably concerts, with 5G users being 20% more satisfied than 4G peers at 2024’s biggest events

• November 07, 2024 07 Nov'24

  VMO2 claims UK 5G standalone small cells first

  Service provider claims UK first with successful deployments of 5G standalone small cells on existing street furniture in England’s second city to increase mobile capacity in exceptionally busy areas surrounding main thoroughfares

• November 07, 2024 07 Nov'24

  US smart city lights up solid-state LiDAR technology

  Pioneer US smart city and associated 5G ecosystem collaborates with solid-state scanning light detection and tech provider to deploy latest range of sensors

• November 06, 2024 06 Nov'24

  Oracle taps Vodafone Business to provide global IoT connectivity

  Integrated communications and cloud services provider teams with operator’s internet of things division to bring connectivity to enterprise communications platform users

• November 05, 2024 05 Nov'24

  CMA offers potential solution to Vodafone and Three’s merger issues

  Remedies Working Paper published by UK competition watchdog into merger of leading telcos says deal may proceed if appropriate remedies are implemented

• November 04, 2024 04 Nov'24

  Virgin Media O2 forges ahead with SME partnerships

  UK operator launches new partnerships to benefit small business customers aiming to deliver more than just reliable connectivity and equip them with the technology, resources and networks to succeed

• November 04, 2024 04 Nov'24

  How AI is impacting global connectivity

  Jürgen Hatheier, international CTO of Ciena, discusses the role of connectivity in the age of artificial intelligence and how the company is helping service providers navigate this transformative period

• November 01, 2024 01 Nov'24

  Rivada, Colt collaborate to claim ‘unique’ LEO satellite connectivity

  Global digital infrastructure company teams with satco to provide next-generation connectivity low Earth orbit network attributed with necessary speed, security and performance

• October 30, 2024 30 Oct'24

  SNS JU reveals raft of European 6G projects

  EU-backed next-gen mobile technology flagship to evaluate and explore sustainable 6G technologies, methods and use cases focusing on energy smart grids, e-health, and telemedicine and agriculture

• October 30, 2024 30 Oct'24

  VMO2 Q3 revs slip back but fixed-line customer growth returns

  UK operator posts third-quarter results claiming delivery on both volume and value in consumer fixed

• October 30, 2024 30 Oct'24

  Global satellite IoT revenue to double by 2027

  Study predicts further strengthening of satellite internet of things market, with government and defence sectors to generate bulk of revenue globally in the sector by 2030, but also stresses need for beefed up cyber security

• October 29, 2024 29 Oct'24

  TP-Link UK, ASK4 unite to elevate multi-tenant building connectivity

  Managed internet services provider announces strategic partnership with operational performance technology firm to use advanced switch technology to deliver enhanced connectivity across users in multi-tenant buildings

• October 29, 2024 29 Oct'24

  Oxa gears up for autonomous Ford E-Transit van, minibus

  Leading connected vehicle software provider inks deal with global motor company to support reference autonomy designs on electric version of iconic van range

• October 29, 2024 29 Oct'24

  Ericsson, MásOrange team on European-first 5G SA integration

  Global comms tech provider leader and leading Spanish service provider reveal ‘pioneering’ open programmable network integration project based on Open RAN-ready technology

• October 28, 2024 28 Oct'24

  Deutsche Telekom leads on Euro mobile experience

  Research reveals key differentiator in how operator groups compare in Europe and how they offer quality in service despite the issue of fragmentation

• October 28, 2024 28 Oct'24

  Chunghwa Telecom preps for 5G-Advanced era

  Comms tech provider wins deal with leading Taiwanese operator as it readies to deploy latest generation of 5G mobile technology

• October 28, 2024 28 Oct'24

  Boldyn Networks unveils private 5G as a service

  Shared network infrastructure provider offers dedicated wireless net to improve safety and cyber security, and enhance operational efficiency with first deployment at port in Finland

• October 24, 2024 24 Oct'24

  Wireless Broadband gets on the move for seamless Wi-Fi connectivity

  Wireless Broadband releases its report on wireless connectivity for moving networks, inviting global wireless ecosystem to join its moving network trials

• October 24, 2024 24 Oct'24

  Vodafone, Qualcomm and Ericsson trial 5G mmWave in UK

  Global comms tech provider, mobile processor platform firm and telco unite on 5G mmWave trials demonstrating fixed mobile access and avoiding network congestion in stadium connectivity use case

• October 23, 2024 23 Oct'24

  Snapdragon Summit 2024: Qualcomm gains mileage with automotive offer

  Qualcomm accelerates automotive offering designed to drive success with leading OEMs such as GM, BMW, Li Auto and Mercedes as cars become new computing space

• October 22, 2024 22 Oct'24

  Snapdragon Summit 2024: PC, mobile reach AI first inflection point

  Annual conference of leading mobile technology platform sees launch of processors, and mission to set the pace of innovation in PC, mobile, automotive and spatial computing

• October 21, 2024 21 Oct'24

  Leicestershire Fire and Rescue goes live with emergency response comms

  English Midlands fire service enhances control room communications backbone of emergency response operations, with mobilisation system designed to enhance ability to swiftly and accurately handle emergency calls

• October 17, 2024 17 Oct'24

  Private 5G network sets sail with Republic of Korea Navy

  Samsung Electronics and KT Corporation selected to build private 5G network to power national naval security force by introducing advanced use cases for defence communications

• October 17, 2024 17 Oct'24

  Viasat, BSNL claim direct-to-device satellite first in India

  Satellite communications firm demonstrates direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India for the first time

• October 17, 2024 17 Oct'24

  MEA 5G driving rapid digital transformation

  Comms tech provider’s Mobile Broadband Index for Middle East and Africa finds regional 5G adoption expected to reach one in four subscriptions by 2029, with particular strong growth of fixed wireless access

• October 15, 2024 15 Oct'24

  Global satellite IoT subscriber base gains higher orbit

  Study shows incumbent satellite operators and more than two dozen new initiatives are now betting on the internet of things connectivity market, with hybrid satellite-terrestrial connectivity opportunities becoming common

• October 15, 2024 15 Oct'24

  KDDI advance Open RAN deployment in Japan through Samsung deal

  CE and electronics giant deepens longstanding collaboration with leading Japanese operator to advance open radio access network, expanding deployment of virtual network services

• October 15, 2024 15 Oct'24

  Soracom brings connected car strategy into higher gear

  MVNO IoT platform provider unveils global connected car strategy to address what it sees as ongoing industry connectivity and cloud management challenges

• October 15, 2024 15 Oct'24

  Nokia Bell Labs, Vale dig deep for mining network service

  Mining connectivity programme looks to boost productivity and worker safety to create cognitive monitoring network service, enabling performance, reliability and safety enhancement of mining operation

• October 11, 2024 11 Oct'24

  European Commission commits €865m funding for 5G, fibre networks

  Latest part of the Connecting Europe Facility sees huge investment to bring about fast, secure digital wireless and wired connectivity across EU member states

• October 11, 2024 11 Oct'24

  NFL and Cisco gain yardage with network and security partnership

  Cisco scores contract extension with US sports body NFL to connect and protect 2024 roster of International Games in the UK, Germany, Brazil and Spain in 2025

• October 10, 2024 10 Oct'24

  Nokia sharpens edge for industrial communications

  Global comms tech provider unveils suite of offerings based on MXIE platform designed to drive efficiency, productivity and operational technology security, and improve worker safety

• October 09, 2024 09 Oct'24

  Private 5G takes off at Schiphol airport

  Ericsson partners with Amsterdam airport to implement a private 5G network as part of Airport 4.0 digital transformation plan supporting use cases such as IoT monitoring and real-time safety

• October 09, 2024 09 Oct'24

  Norway’s Ice offers slice of 5G for military communications

  Commercial 5G standalone network uses Mavenir 5G core to enable secure tailored end-to-end communications and network slicing to meet specific needs of armed forces

• October 09, 2024 09 Oct'24

  Vodafone, Google deepen strategic partnership with 10-year, multibillion-dollar deal

  Vodafone and Google expand strategic relationship to bring generative AI-powered devices through Google’s Gemini models to telco’s customers across Europe and Africa

• October 09, 2024 09 Oct'24

  Celona, HCLTech team to deliver advanced private 5G

  Partnership claims to mark a significant milestone in the advancement of private 5G, in particular revolutionising how industries use the latest wireless connectivity to achieve Industry 4.0 goals

• October 08, 2024 08 Oct'24

  Nokia, NTT Data expand global private 5G partnership

  Nokia and NTT Data expand multi-year partnership to drive private 5G adoption and innovation across key sectors like cities, ports, and airports, and claim to have transformed Southern Texas city from being the worst-connected conurbation

• October 08, 2024 08 Oct'24

  SoftBank, Ericsson enhance AI-RAN collaboration

  Collaboration aims to develop techno-economic analyses, build prototypes and run lab demos to optimise RAN and AI convergence at the edge

• October 08, 2024 08 Oct'24

  UK ranks last in major economy 5G connectivity league

  Briefing paper from a cross-party think tank offers damming indictment of the UK’s 5G industry, rating the country as bottom of 15 developing and advanced international markets on 5G availability and download speeds