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• March 24, 2026 24 Mar'26

  Tata Communications unveils self-healing network

  Platform from digital ecosystem enabler aims to provide greater than 99.99% service availability to help enterprises reduce data centre operational costs by up to 30%

• March 24, 2026 24 Mar'26

  US government bans imported routers, raising tough questions

  The US communications regulator has enacted a ban on all router hardware made outside America citing security concerns, but experts say the move may risk creating more issues than it solves

• March 24, 2026 24 Mar'26

  BT boosts connectivity, security for Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

  UK’s comms provider inks deal worth up to £200m to help modernise infrastructure, strengthen resilience against cyber threats, and support delivery of electricity to around a million homes, farms and businesses

• March 23, 2026 23 Mar'26

  Zayo provides critical connectivity infrastructure for AI, cloud datacentres  

  Enterprise network provider deploys connectivity infrastructure to one of the UK’s largest AI cloud datacentre campuses to support up to 720 MW of AI-ready infrastructure

• March 23, 2026 23 Mar'26

  Trade-ins returned $6.4bn to US mobile consumers in 2025

  Quarterly study of US mobile trade-in arena finds that strong interest in new features – paired with clear, competitive promotions – drove record trade-in value in full‑year 2025 data

• March 20, 2026 20 Mar'26

  Agentic AI to make data uplink the next mobile bottleneck

  Report shows that as distributed intelligence systems scale, they will reshape mobile network traffic patterns and accelerate the need for advanced AI operations for the comms industry

• March 20, 2026 20 Mar'26

  Ericsson, SK Telecom ink memorandum of understanding to strengthen AI-RAN, 5G to 6G innovation

  Global comms tech provider and Korean telco hold joint R&D to advance AI-powered RAN, 5G monetisation, open and autonomous networks, zero-trust security, and 6G standardisation

• March 19, 2026 19 Mar'26

  HPE taps Nvidia to transform distributed AI factories into intelligent AI grid

  IT giant unveils slew of releases for Nvidia GTC 2026 based on scalable production-ready AI encompassing next-generation artificial intelligence factory, supercomputing and intelligent AI grid

• March 19, 2026 19 Mar'26

  Infrastructure is back as Orange Business drives trusted agentic platforms

  Annual customer gathering of enterprise arm of global telco sees launch of four key applications taking advantage of agentic AI capabilities and emphasising the need for robust and secure infrastructure

• March 18, 2026 18 Mar'26

  Ofcom sets out regulation to push UK gigabit broadband to ‘final phase’

  UK communications regulator lays down regulation required to drive full-fibre roll-out through its end phase to universal access across the country, aiming to allow businesses to unlock economic gains

• March 16, 2026 16 Mar'26

  C-suite execs flag core nature of edge AI to business strategy

  Research from edge computing provider observes enterprise edge AI is now an intrinsic part of core business infrastructure, driven by rapid uptake of agentic operations

• March 16, 2026 16 Mar'26

  UK government unveils gigabit broadband upgrade tracker

  As full-fibre broadband deployments maintain steady pace across the nation, UK government introduces tool to allow businesses across England and Wales to discover if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade

• March 13, 2026 13 Mar'26

  Openreach trials ‘pioneering’ fibre-optic water leak detection

  UK’s leading broadband provider embarks on test of fibre‑optic leak‑detection system designed to turn cables into thousands of virtual sensors, claiming over two million litres of water saved each day

• March 13, 2026 13 Mar'26

  Altnets ‘force to be reckoned with’ in UK broadband

  Research shows peers reaching around 19.7 million premises, with more than 3.5 million live connections, outperforming the major providers on customer satisfaction and value

• March 13, 2026 13 Mar'26

  CityFibre, AllPoints Fibre introduce multi-gigabit FTTP

  Partnership aims to bring together leading networks to simplify wholesale consumption to enable ISPs and MSPs to meet the demands of high-value customers with access to 1.7Gbps and 2.3Gbps FTTP speeds

• March 10, 2026 10 Mar'26

  Neura Robotics accelerates next-generation physical AI

  Robotics firm inks strategic collaboration with chip giant to advance next-generation robotics and physical AI, and work jointly on reference architectures for full-stack robotics systems

• March 10, 2026 10 Mar'26

  MWC 2026: Render Networks unveils synchronised agentic critical infrastructure

  Critical infrastructure execution and intelligence software provider unveils agentic AI architecture designed for dynamic, scalable execution at infrastructure operators and constructors

• March 09, 2026 09 Mar'26

  MWC 2026: Nvidia teams with global telecom leaders for 6G development

  AI behemoth and global operators and infrastructure providers team to build next-generation mobile infrastructure to advance AI-native 6G innovation based on open and trusted software-defined wireless platforms

• March 05, 2026 05 Mar'26

  Spyware suppliers exploit more zero-days than nation states

  Exploitation of zero-days by commercial surveillance and spyware developers outpaced exploitation by nation-state actors last year, according to a report

• 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

  Wildix looks to bring conversations under enterprise control with eSIM

  AI-powered Fixed Mobile Convergence capability designed to connect native mobile calls to enterprise workflows, preserving identity, context and customer insight without requiring an app

• 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

  Docomo, Keio University claim 5G robot teleoperation first

  Japan's leading mobile operator and global research institute for haptics announce what they call world's first stable, high-fidelity robot via commercial 5G using low-latency slicing.

• 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 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 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

  T-Labs demos commercial viability of quantum networking

  The research and development arm of telco Deutsche Telekom has worked with Qunnect to demo quantum networking over 30km of optical fibre

• February 19, 2026 19 Feb'26

  Cisco, Qunnect claim quantum first with datacentre connectivity

  IT and networking giant collaborates with scalable quantum networks firm for what is said to be a successful demonstration of quantum networking connecting a datacentre to two research facilities in New York City

• February 18, 2026 18 Feb'26

  VMO2 owners make Substantial acquisition to gain altnet broadband business

  Acquisition of UK’s second-largest altnet by broadband major claimed to be able to unlock value of £3.5bn, creating sustainable, scaled network competition and wholesale choice in the UK

• February 17, 2026 17 Feb'26

  Linx upgrades Lunar Digital datacentre to full resilient point of presence

  Manchester-based datacentre upgrading its network resilience with London Internet Exchange to support network traffic

• 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

  Openreach appoints new chief executive

  UK’s leading broadband provider announces that its deputy CEO will succeed incumbent chief executive from 1 April 2026, and that the company looks to maintain pace of full-fibre deployment

• 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

  HPE goes for gold with Winter Olympics network performance

  Networking firm reveals role played by its legacy business and that of acquired companies as the official network equipment hardware partner for Milano Cortina 2026, connecting venues, athletes, media and operational systems

• 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

  Gigabit accelerates across metro, rural UK

  Rapid onset of gigabit broadband access across all parts of the UK bears fruit as country’s largest rural full-fibre provider marks milestone for Project Gigabit, while London-based ISP posts landmark revenues

• 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 28, 2026 28 Jan'26

  Netmore claims Actility acquisition to herald transformation of Massive IoT

  Acquisition creates largest operator of long-range WAN technology standard to accelerate massive IoT adoption and add key US comms service provider to ecosystem supporting extended IoT connectivity using satellites

• January 23, 2026 23 Jan'26

  Ruckus gears up for networking partnership with TGR Haas F1 Team

  Vistance Networks-owned communications technology provider becomes official networking partner of the TGR Haas F1 Team, delivering purpose‑driven, AI‑enhanced connectivity across team headquarters, trackside operations and hospitality

• 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

  2025 a record year for CityFibre

  Full-fibre platform provider posts financial and operational update for the year ended 31 December 2025, showing unprecedented customer growth, revenue and profitability

• 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 20, 2026 20 Jan'26

  Openreach puts a stop to copper for another million UK premises

  A year before PSTN deadline approaches, BT broadband provision division maintains momentum of national upgrade transition plan

• January 19, 2026 19 Jan'26

  Zayo expands network across Iberian Peninsula

  Infrastructure provider partners with largest dark fibre operator in Spain to launch 400GE-enabled wavelength network and deliver low-latency, high-capacity connectivity between key hubs across Iberian Peninsula

• January 19, 2026 19 Jan'26

  Europe’s fibre roll-out failing to deliver returns in key markets

  Analysis from global consultancy Kearney shows fibre investments across Europe are falling short of financial expectations

• January 14, 2026 14 Jan'26

  London’s Tube network extends 4G/5G connectivity

  London Underground reveals more progress on introducing high-speed mobile coverage across the Tube network, with stations including Euston Square, Cannon Street and Battersea Power Station now gaining coverage, with more to go live soon

• January 13, 2026 13 Jan'26

  Motive accelerates Edge AI safety for automotive operations

  Commercial vehicle AI dash cam said to be able to deliver three times more AI processing power, stereo vision and hands-free two-way communication in an all-in-one device

• January 13, 2026 13 Jan'26

  UK broadband revolution shows no sign of slowing down

  As BT broadband provision division reaches landmark anniversary, research finds UK’s internet habits have hit new heights in terms of working, streaming, gaming and living online

• January 09, 2026 09 Jan'26

  Ofcom sets out plans for mobile, Wi-Fi to share upper 6 GHz spectrum band

  In an aim to provide a boost for the country’s economy, UK comms regulator Ofcom reveals proposals for mobile and Wi-Fi to share some of the same airwaves