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• February 27, 2026 27 Feb'26

  UK direct-to-device satellite connectivity takes off with Virgin Media O2

  Leading UK mobile operator switches on pace comms service in a move to make UK the first country in Europe to go live with direct-to-cell satellite mobile data connectivity

• February 27, 2026 27 Feb'26

  NTT Data, Ericsson team to scale private 5G, physical AI for enterprises

  Global comms tech provider forges global partnership with business and technology services firm to establish 5G as the foundational operating layer for enterprise AI, looking to scale AI-driven operations securely and consistently

• February 27, 2026 27 Feb'26

  Connectivity, AI drive fleet safety, productivity and decision-making

  Report into state of fleet technology across US reveals three key priorities for the year: increasing productivity, reducing costs and enhancing driver safety – with AI and connected technology serving as engines behind all three

• February 27, 2026 27 Feb'26

  UK has laid track for open banking, but failed to run trains

  The UK risks losing its fintech leadership, with open banking progress slow, as countries such as the UAE and India advance rapidly

• February 26, 2026 26 Feb'26

  Firecell, CloudRAN.AI collaborate to cut cost and complexity of private 5G

  Hot on the heels of the Accelleran merger, purpose-built private 5G connectivity company unveils radio portfolio integration to give system integrators faster, more affordable deployment route across industrial, enterprise sites

• February 25, 2026 25 Feb'26

  Nokia, AWS demo agentic AI network slicing with Du, Orange

  ‘Industry-first’ intent-based 5G-Advanced slicing with agentic AI to offer providers with premium network slicing services that respond to real-world situations and enable autonomous intelligence

• February 25, 2026 25 Feb'26

  Alcatel-Lucent looks to make Wi-Fi 7 affordable for everyday connectivity

  Enterprise networking and communication services provider offers entry-level access point based on latest wireless standard to deliver advanced wireless capabilities at a cost-effective price

• February 24, 2026 24 Feb'26

  Aeris, Verizon Business aim to simplify global IoT expansion

  Wireless IoT provider announces inbound internet of things connectivity relationship with US operator to simplify how multinational enterprises deploy and manage IoT at scale

• February 24, 2026 24 Feb'26

  In-orbit test of Atlas-1 laser terminals sees 100x comms speed gains

  Industry first test of compact and energy-efficient satellite laser terminals in orbit to pave way for more secure, high-bandwidth and affordable space-to-Earth communication for small satellite operators

• February 24, 2026 24 Feb'26

  AIDA Cruises fleet sets sail with OpenRoaming for Wi-Fi connectivity

  Global wireless ecosystem consortium deploys technology for cruise ship operator with Wi-Fi for all passengers and staff, as well as 24/7 cruise operations, safety, guest services and entertainment

• February 23, 2026 23 Feb'26

  SK Telecom outlines mid- to long-term 6G network evolution

  A paper on 6G development by South Korean operator highlights direction of infrastructure in the AI era, with vision rooted in fundamental network values such as security, stability and quality

• February 23, 2026 23 Feb'26

  Improved UK mobile could add £6.6bn to economy

  Research finds improved mobile connectivity could deliver massive annual boost to UK economy by enabling tens of thousands of new businesses

• February 20, 2026 20 Feb'26

  WBA publishes initial guidance on artificial intelligence and machine learning for intelligent Wi-Fi

  Report from wireless connectivity trade body outlines frameworks and priorities needed to scale intelligent Wi-Fi through artificial intelligence and machine learning without industry fragmentation

• February 20, 2026 20 Feb'26

  Telefónica accelerates its transformation to autonomous networks

  Spain-based global telco reveals progress made in Autonomous Network Journey programme, closing last year with 12 Level 4 use cases driven by the joint work of Spain, Brazil and Germany

• February 19, 2026 19 Feb'26

  PromptSpy Android malware may exploit Gemini AI

  A newly uncovered malware targeting the Android operating system seems to exploit Google’s Gemini GenAI tool to help it maintain persistence

• February 19, 2026 19 Feb'26

  Artificial intelligence drives autonomous networks, customer service gains

  Survey from AI tech leader reveals growing advances of AI in telecoms, underscoring strong AI adoption, impact and investment in the industry

• February 19, 2026 19 Feb'26

  European politicians amplify disinformation about UN rapporteur

  Government officials from the US and Europe have condemned UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese for remarks about Israel she never made, based on a truncated clip circulating online that takes her statements out of context

• February 19, 2026 19 Feb'26

  Ericsson strikes Microsoft, AWS deals for enterprise 5G

  Comms tech provider opens Yokohama-based research facility and enters collaborations to make connected PCs easier to deploy and manage remotely as well as boost agentic network operations

• February 18, 2026 18 Feb'26

  Global 5G standalone dynamic shifts from coverage to capability

  Annual study of 5G SA market reveals coverage gap between major economic blocs narrowing by the end of 2025, but with growing signs of more consequential signs of divergent spectrum strategies, investment depth and network optimisation

• February 18, 2026 18 Feb'26

  HP bets on edge AI and regional investment to power Middle East enterprise transformation

  Ertug Ayik, managing director for Middle East and Africa at HP Inc, outlines how on-device artificial intelligence, embedded security and a partner-first model are positioning the company at the heart of MENA’s digital transformation

• February 17, 2026 17 Feb'26

  Silverstone takes mobile connectivity to full throttle

  Permanent 5G connectivity for fans, race teams and broadcasters comes to the home of British motorsport in major network upgrade from neutral host and private network provider

• February 17, 2026 17 Feb'26

  Rakuten Mobile proposal selected for Jaxa space strategy

  Mobile comms provider and University of Tokyo has secured up to £53m in funding from Japan’s national aerospace agency for an R&D project into AI-based next-gen satellite communications

• February 17, 2026 17 Feb'26

  Government pumps £20m into using tech to fight addiction

  Funding grants from Innovate UK will be used for medical technologies and digital tools such as artificial intelligence and wearables to reduce substance misuse and addiction

• February 16, 2026 16 Feb'26

  Myriota introduces satellite-based scalable global asset tracking

  Global provider of satellite IoT connectivity unveils long-life asset tracker designed to deliver reliable global visibility beyond the reach of traditional cellular networks and overcome traditional barriers

• February 13, 2026 13 Feb'26

  Direct-to-device connectivity set to underpin next generation of industrial IoT

  Research from satellite comms firm finds D2D connectivity will underpin the next generation of industrial internet of things, with almost all IoT decision-makers set to adopt the technology in the next 18 months

• February 13, 2026 13 Feb'26

  UK government calls for review into mobile market

  UK government creates programme to anticipate how the mobile market, and technologies that underpin it, will evolve over the next decade

• February 12, 2026 12 Feb'26

  European Commission: TikTok’s addictive design breaches EU law

  In a preliminary ruling, European Commission says TikTok’s additive design features are in breach of laws designed to create safer digital spaces

• February 11, 2026 11 Feb'26

  Cisco shapes up for delivery of critical infrastructure in the AI era

  Annual European expo reveals what IT and networking behemoth claims will be a leap forward in AI adoption, with new products encompassing switches, optics, agentic operations and SASE

• February 10, 2026 10 Feb'26

  Apple and Google pledge to improve app fairness

  The CMA is seeking views on Apple and Google’s commitments to ensure fair app store practices to stoke the UK’s app economy, fintech and improve developer confidence

• February 06, 2026 06 Feb'26

  Private LTE/5G networks reached 6,500 deployments in 2025

  Analysis of private 5G market finds steadily growing market that is increasingly driven by organic demand from end users, with WAN and enterprise segments of near equal worth

• February 06, 2026 06 Feb'26

  Virgin Media O2 accelerates automation across mobile network

  UK telco teams with cloud-first tech modernisation firm to deploy AI-driven automation technology to minimise downtime across mobile network, resolve issues faster and anticipating faults before escalation

• February 05, 2026 05 Feb'26

  Hyundai Motor Group and Vodafone IoT deploy connected cars across MENA region

  Internet of things division of leading European telco partners with Korean motor giant to power connected cars in five countries across the Middle East, claiming reliable and secure in-car connectivity that is fully compliant with regional laws

• February 05, 2026 05 Feb'26

  Telna launches $100m travel eSIM growth fund

  Telna unveils investment fund to provide minority capital investment for eSIM startups, the first of which focuses on MVNOs and travel apps

• February 03, 2026 03 Feb'26

  Broadcom claims enterprise Wi-Fi 8 first

  Unified, wireless-first architecture based on latest wireless standard designed to address rising demand for hybrid work, and deliver performance, efficiency and security for next-gen enterprise networking

• February 03, 2026 03 Feb'26

  5G and Wi-Fi battle for dominance in APAC

  Analysis from Opensignal reveals that the Asia-Pacific region is no longer converging on a single connectivity model, with some markets pivoting to Wi-Fi while others double down on mobile

• February 03, 2026 03 Feb'26

  EE, Three claim UK’s best mobile internet performance in 2025

  Analysis of mobile internet connection data in the UK shows traditional market dominance by BT-owned mobile company challenged by new rival set for infrastructure boost after recent merger

• February 02, 2026 02 Feb'26

  Vodafone IoT, Skylo bring NTN NB-IoT connectivity to global users

  In a ‘notable’ step in enabling the next wave of internet of things solutions, the IoT division of telco teams with non-terrestrial network provider to deliver satellite-based narrowband connectivity

• January 28, 2026 28 Jan'26

  Platforms must adapt to IoT demand to support eSim growth

  Research on embedded subscriber identity module markets reveal rapid growth and shifting consumer attitudes, with sustained growth especially in internet of things use cases

• January 27, 2026 27 Jan'26

  GSMA transforms Formula E circuit into 5G testbed

  Global mobile trade association highlights initiative showcasing how mobile connectivity performs in real-world, high-pressure environments

• January 27, 2026 27 Jan'26

  Saudi Arabia ordered to pay £3m to UK dissident targeted with Pegasus spyware

  A court has found that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia subjected a London-based human rights activist to abuse and physical violence after infecting his phone with Pegasus spyware

• January 27, 2026 27 Jan'26

  Public safety broadband spending to exceed $6bn by 2028

  Positive outlook of safety connectivity coincides with ‘meaningful’ progress in addressing challenge of direct mode/device-to-device comms, bridging last major hurdle in the transition from LMR systems to 3GPP

• January 26, 2026 26 Jan'26

  Spanish court acquits suspects denied access to ‘raw’ Sky ECC intercepts in landmark decision

  Prosecutors have been told they cannot rely on intercept evidence from the Sky ECC encrypted phone network in the absence of other evidence, unless they disclose the raw intercept data to defendants in decision that could have a significant impact ...

• January 22, 2026 22 Jan'26

  Airbus, Keysight collaborate on sovereign, standardised 5G NTN

  Design, emulation and test services firm embarks on partnership with aerospace manufacturer giant to explore how 5G non-terrestrial networks can operate from low Earth orbit while remaining interoperable with terrestrial networks

• January 22, 2026 22 Jan'26

  Vodafone, Netcompany aim to deliver global travel eSIM at scale

  Telco teams with IT systems provider to launch embedded subscriber identity module platform offering borderless connectivity for global travellers

• January 22, 2026 22 Jan'26

  ESA invests in Swissto12 to accelerate European spacecom sovereignty

  European Space Agency member states commit funding towards advanced satellite systems and RF products provider in partnership project supporting development and industrialisation of spacecraft

• January 22, 2026 22 Jan'26

  UK government begins trials of digital driving licence

  The digital version of the physical driving licence will be made available through an app-based digital wallet, with testing underway before wider roll-out later this year

• January 22, 2026 22 Jan'26

  Wireless Broadband Alliance looks to boost enterprise private 5G security

  Global wireless communications association report outlines unified security framework and guidelines to help enterprises integrate private 5G into existing IT

• January 20, 2026 20 Jan'26

  Three Sweden launches commercial 5G SA network

  Leading Swedish operator implements end-to-end 5G standalone network with focus on enterprises in urban areas and the fixed wireless access broadband market

• January 20, 2026 20 Jan'26

  Swedish government software developer counters poor health apps claim

  As national election season approaches, political opponents of Sweden’s lead coalition party make hay of survey that claims unsatisfactory health apps deter doctor visits

• January 19, 2026 19 Jan'26

  Volvo EX60 hits accelerator on in-vehicle connectivity and AI

  Auto maker unveils comms, infotainment and artificial intelligence in all-electric vehicle, including system on a chip said to deliver the highest level of processing power found in its cars to date