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Networking and communication

• 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 17, 2026 17 Feb'26

  Italian Navy sets sail with Ericsson 5G

  Project sees long-range 5G Standalone data communication at sea successfully demonstrated, with on-board connectivity and naval vessel systems tested in real day and night operations

• 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 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 10, 2026 10 Feb'26

  Singapore mounts largest ever cyber operation to oust APT actor

  Operation Cyber Guardian mobilised over 100 defenders to neutralise UNC3886, which infiltrated Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba networks, operators issue joint pledge on defence-in-depth

• February 09, 2026 09 Feb'26

  As space gets crowded, cyber threats from jamming to stalker satellites loom large

  Experts at the inaugural CYSAT Asia in Singapore warn of the urgency of securing space assets amid growing geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities

• 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

  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 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 29, 2026 29 Jan'26

  Forward Networks claims first network digital twin for enterprises

  Network operations platform capability pairs agentic AI operations with network digital twin to enable NetOps and SecOps teams to ask complex questions, understand network behaviour and validate outcomes

• 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 27, 2026 27 Jan'26

  AO implements Mist AI-native wireless network

  Retailer’s wireless network looks to enable smarter, faster customer service and business operations to maintain competitive agility in a dynamic market

• 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

  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 27, 2026 27 Jan'26

  Restaurant industry gets taste for IoT

  Back-of-house reliability emerges as a critical driver of front-of-house performance and profitability as restaurant industry puts IoT on the menu

• 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 26, 2026 26 Jan'26

  Chiba University unveils algorithm to reduce blockchain delay in IoT networks

  Researchers develop a lightweight algorithm designed to reorganise network connections to enable secure, low-latency data sharing potentially accelerating secure, real-time data sharing across large-scale IoT ecosystems

• 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 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

  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

  UK public sector, CNI in Russian hacktivist crosshairs

  Hacktivists aligned to the Russian state are ramping up their targeting of UK organisations with denial of service attacks

• 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

  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

  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

• January 19, 2026 19 Jan'26

  EasyJet mobile network takes off with BT

  Leading UK airline taps country’s leading comms provider to help connect thousands of crew, aircraft and airports across operations spanning 35 countries and over 150 airports in Europe

• 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 19, 2026 19 Jan'26

  Liverpool FC signs WasabiAiR for fast video tagging and search

  Reds can tag video frame-by-frame with AI-based ML-as-a-service to get rapid search and ‘hyper-personalisation’ of footage for fan engagement and partner content

• January 15, 2026 15 Jan'26

  Chelsea shoots for enhanced mobile connectivity in and around Stamford Bridge

  Leading English football club upgrades mobile network in and around home stadium to deliver enhanced connectivity for fans attending matches and events, based on new and upgraded small cells

• January 14, 2026 14 Jan'26

  Bath Rugby scrums down with 5G private network

  Telecoms equipment supplier looks to address current performance challenges of legacy Wi-Fi and congested public mobile networks in sports and entertainment venues with dedicated cellular network

• 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 14, 2026 14 Jan'26

  Subsea cable worth $1bn to link Japan with Malaysia and Singapore

  The Intra-Asia Marine Cable will deliver 320Tbps capacity across the region, complementing subsea cable investments by hyperscalers such as Google and Meta in recent years

• January 13, 2026 13 Jan'26

  Samsung claims virtualised RAN first, accelerating AI-native, 6G-ready nets

  CE giant Samsung completes commercial call using its own vRAN solution powered by Intel Xeon 6700P-B processor series with up to 72 cores, on a Tier 1 US mobile operator’s live network

• 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 13, 2026 13 Jan'26

  Samsung, Keysight validate satellite-to-satellite, direct-to-cell 5G mobility

  Technology design, emulation and test services firm collaborates with CE and comms tech giant to validate 3GPP Release 19 non-terrestrial networks band as industry moves towards direct-to-cell satellite services