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July 24, 2026 24 Jul'26
VMO2 sees revs drop but hits subs milestone in Q2

Quarter sees total revenue fall 7.9% and EBITA hover just under the £1bn mark, but progress made on full-fibre with footprint reaching nine million and 18.8 million homes serviceable able to access gigabit
July 23, 2026 23 Jul'26
MI5 and PSNI ordered to pay damages to BBC journalist Vincent Kearney over unlawful surveillance

The Security Service, MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have been ordered to pay damages to former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney following multiple attempts to identify his confidential sources
July 23, 2026 23 Jul'26
Samsung brings Galaxy ecosystem into eyewear

Smart devices developed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker intended to show how intelligent eyewear can become part of a user’s personal style
July 23, 2026 23 Jul'26
Global mobile RAN market stabilises as high-end routers rise

Study finds growth in the high-routers and switches shifting from telecom networks toward cloud connectivity and data centre interconnect, while RAN industry set to inch upwards but various growth options exist

July 22, 2026 22 Jul'26
‘Modest but notable’ regional spread of fintech funding in UK

Hubs outside London have made some headway in the UK fintech sector, but overall funding has dropped
July 21, 2026 21 Jul'26
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital goes live with all-operator mobile

Neutral host provider delivers all-operator 4G mobile connectivity to leading medical facility as part of UK government’s ambition to shift services from analogue to digital
July 21, 2026 21 Jul'26
O2 hits Giga Site mobile network milestone

UK operator reveals latest part of Mobile Transformation Plan passing the halfway mark on plan to have 1,000 advanced mobile sites across the country
July 21, 2026 21 Jul'26
Ofcom green-lights UK Wi-Fi access across entire 6 GHz band

UK comms regulator announces prioritised spectrum sharing framework for Wi-Fi in the Upper 6 GHz band, available on the same licence exempt basis as the Lower 6 GHz band
July 21, 2026 21 Jul'26
UK regulator crackdown on finfluencers gathers pace

After a slow start, the Financial Conduct Authority’s is taking action to curb the activities of unregulated individuals who use social media to give financial advice
July 16, 2026 16 Jul'26
VodafoneThree calls for policy changes to drive UK mobile growth

Mobile network operators in the UK are battling with energy costs, planning red tape and regulations, all of which are impacting their investment plans

July 13, 2026 13 Jul'26
Singtel and Thales launch multi-operator IoT eSIM network

Bridge Alliance service will allow enterprises to provision and manage connected devices across four Asia-Pacific mobile operators through a single platform
July 12, 2026 12 Jul'26
Singapore investors embrace AI but still lean on human advisers

Singapore’s affluent investors are among the world’s keenest adopters of AI for investment research, but most still want a professional adviser to validate machine-generated insights
July 10, 2026 10 Jul'26
Verizon gears up as BMW US vehicle connectivity provider

Leading comms provider named as US connectivity provider for global car manufacturer’s newly manufactured vehicles, delivering 5G standalone and LTE connectivity through partnership with Japanese telco
July 09, 2026 09 Jul'26
R&A drives AI critical networking infrastructure refresh at Open

Golf governing body partners with networking and comms giant to deliver critical networking infrastructure to major championships and new global headquarters bringing AI-based next-gen connectivity
July 08, 2026 08 Jul'26
Road to higher vehicle automation accelerates

Research reveals how vehicle autonomy systems are advancing steadily, with as many as eight million new passenger cars sold globally in 2025 equipped with L2+ advanced driver assistance systems capabilities
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
AI workloads to test mobile network capability

Research across 22 markets finds which 5G network metrics emerging AI use cases will place under stress, relative to standard internet traffic
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Druid Software acquires Node-H to accelerate private 4G, 5G

Core network software provider adds team and IP assets of RAN software and user equipment technologies developer to increase capacity to support customers and partners
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
How 5GA and AI are reshaping heritage tourism

From Xi’an’s immersive heritage experiences to Dubai’s smart tourism ambitions, Shaanxi’s blend of 5G-Advanced networks, generative AI and digital cultural preservation offers a blueprint for the future of destination experiences
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Space comms enters next phase as SpaceX raises the stakes

Research finds satellite industry that is seeing results of Elon premium in a frontier economy, with ownership of data and services becoming a key issue.
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Complaint urges ban on ‘unlawful’ Europol processing of personal data

Migration campaign group Front-Lex has filed a complaint to Europe’s data protection watchdog, calling for a ban on Europol’s data processing operations that do not comply with EU law, following an investigation by Computer Weekly, Solomon and ...
July 03, 2026 03 Jul'26
AI to revolutionise industrial internet in oil and gas markets

Research shows how the global industrial internet market is experiencing rapid expansion, with upstream segment at the forefront of adoption
July 02, 2026 02 Jul'26
UKtech50 2026: The most influential people in UK technology

Computer Weekly has announced the 16th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector
July 01, 2026 01 Jul'26
Open Cosmos takes Earth observation into near-real time

Space company unveils next generation of Earth observation satellites designed to deliver near-real-time intelligence from space, and transform how large enterprises respond to climate disasters and security threats
June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
Samsung, KDDI complete AI-based 5G SA network optimisation trial

CE giant and leading Japanese telco reveal AI-powered radio access network optimisation service designed to deliver up to 52% improvement in 5G downlink throughput
June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
Vodafone looks to serve 5G+ ace at Wimbledon

UK operator claims world-first 5G+ Serve experience as official connectivity partner of tennis championships uses network slicing to make shots from robotic arm
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
BT Group, Verizon to form enterprise comms joint venture

UK, US comms giants unite to create a scaled international connectivity platform for customers focused on multinational connectivity underpinned by a platform designed for the age of cloud and AI
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
Cellular IoT reached new heights in 2025

Research finds highly diverse IoT market divided into multiple ecosystems, with approximately 4.8 billion devices connected to wide area networks based on cellular or low-power tech
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
Contrivian broadens Horizon for first response connectivity

Mission-critical enterprise and government comms provider claims to be redefining connectivity, bringing reliable field communications with intelligent 5G/LTE routing and SD-WAN
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
Online retail accessibility is failing disabled customers

Those with disabilities are consistently faced with accessibility issues during the retail experience, forcing them to use workarounds or give up entirely
June 26, 2026 26 Jun'26
SES, Tototheo global expand multi-orbit maritime services

Space solutions company expands partnership with connectivity and technology firm promising to deliver worldwide maritime customers with consistent, reliable connectivity that supports critical vessel operations
June 26, 2026 26 Jun'26
US sports venues score with Extreme, MatSing multi-beam Wi-Fi

Strategic partnership delivers stadium connectivity promising increased capacity, simplified operations and reduced infrastructure requirements
June 25, 2026 25 Jun'26
Nokia accelerates AI for networking drive

Spate of activity sees global comms tech provider announce expanded collaboration with hyperscaler, as well as a joint proof of concept with data and AI company to support autonomous networks for the AI era
June 25, 2026 25 Jun'26
MWC 2026 Shanghai: Huawei bets on token economy as telecoms seeks new AI revenues

AI-native networks, intelligent computing and token-based business models are emerging as the next frontier of digital infrastructure
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
WEI intros Starlink-powered managed enterprise connectivity

Managed connectivity solution pairs leading satellite network with enterprise integration and field technicians to deliver resilient primary and backup internet across every site
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
Truecaller rings up Telna to power in-app travel eSIM service

Caller ID and spam call-blocking service selects multi-network infrastructure to power its recently launched travel eSIM service, allowing users to buy and activate a global eSIM directly in app
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
GSMA launches global satellite regulatory playbook

Guide designed to provide practical recommendations for regulators seeking to create harmonised, technology-neutral satellite frameworks that prioritise societal needs, consumer protection and sustainable investment
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
Physical AI to drive private 5G market

Study finds non-public networks based on 3GPP-defined 5G specifications are increasingly replacing LTE across many verticals, with a market potential far exceeding that of previous technology generations
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
South Essex councils deploy IoT networks to power smart city services

Councils create a shared regional network to help roll out smarter local services faster and at lower cost, with the project delivered £40,000 under budget while achieving 98% regional coverage
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
Blue Planet, Telefónica unveil AI-powered 5G slicing design proof of concept

German telco joins forces with optical tech provider on joint proof of concept demonstrating how AI agents can support the design and fulfilment of 5G network slicing services, reducing complex service design tasks
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
HMD Secure, Qualcomm and StreamWIDE forge NR Sidelink collaboration

Partnership unveils NR Sidelink-powered device-to-device communications boasting tech firsts for first responders and critical infrastructure teams operating beyond network coverage
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
VodafoneThree extends CityFibre partnership to support broadband services

Leading independent broadband provider secures new mobile network transmission contract to reach 5G Standalone ambitions supporting retail services, enabling greater capacity, faster speeds and new retail products
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
Ericsson and unveils national 5G, 6G, AI test centre in Sweden

Global comms tech provider invests more than SEK 300m to create ‘unique’ test environment for next-generation mobile networks to shorten time for market-ready solutions
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
Wimbledon’s ‘hidden court 19’ uses IBM Bob to complete 10 years’ work in months

IBM unleashed its artificial intelligence-driven software development technology in preparation for the latest Wimbledon tennis tournament
June 19, 2026 19 Jun'26
Scotland officially launches own NHS app

People in Scotland are able to download the first version of the MyCare.scot app on their smartphones, following the roll-out of the web-based version
June 19, 2026 19 Jun'26
4G persists as 5G availability and usage gap widens across Europe

Research reveals that the vast majority of Europe’s connectivity is still over 4G, and while the performance uplift of 5G Standalone is real, deployment in the region is localised to just 11 networks
June 19, 2026 19 Jun'26
Keysight’s chief technologist on the path to 6G

Balaji Raghothaman, Keysight’s chief technologist for 6G, discusses what it takes for the telecoms industry to move to 6G, from supporting AI workloads to integrating with satellites connectivity and driving enterprise use cases
June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26
Rising memory costs reshape smartphone economics

Smartphone trade-in market data reveals new dynamics as higher device prices drive greater reliance on trade-ins and refurbished units
June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26
F1 Japanese Grand Prix podiums with 5G SA and mmWave use cases

Ericsson and SoftBank reveal Formula One success in balancing diverse communication services on a single 5G network through the convergence of network slicing and mmWave
June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26
Applied Materials unveils integrated visual system for next-gen smart glasses

Co-optimised smart glasses system designed to bring high-performance augmented reality displays to market faster, featuring improved visual performance, integration and scalable manufacturing
June 17, 2026 17 Jun'26
Uplink traffic gains momentum as 5G subscriptions top three billion

Research from Ericsson counts 162 million new 5G subscriptions in the first quarter of 2026, bringing the total to 3.1 billion, with steadily growing service offerings based on 5G SA network slicing