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Wireless networking

• May 15, 2026 15 May'26

  Ericsson elevates wireless WAN from failover to foundational

  Adapter with wireless wide area network orchestration said to be able to deliver enhanced resiliency and simplified wireless operations at scale for modern distributed enterprises

• May 15, 2026 15 May'26

  Singapore unveils space lab to fuel ASEAN space economy

  Supported by Deloitte, the lab aims to spur adoption of space technologies in non-space sectors, connect space startups with potential investors and drive regional partnerships

• May 14, 2026 14 May'26

  Cisco, USGA set to drive golf into the AI era

  IT and networking giant continues as official technology partner of United States Golf Association to bring next-gen connectivity, in particular AI networking, for 2026 championships

• May 14, 2026 14 May'26

  BlackBerry doubles down on secure communications

  Having sold its Cylance endpoint security portfolio to Arctic Wolf, the former smartphone pioneer is doubling down on military-grade encryption and post-quantum cryptography to shield critical infrastructure from AI-driven threats

• May 13, 2026 13 May'26

  Software-defined vehicles enter era of AI-driven value creation

  Survey shows smart diagnostics and predictive maintenance emerging as top use cases for AI in software-defined vehicles industry, but expected monetisation yet to materialise

• May 13, 2026 13 May'26

  Southeast Asia’s space economy set for $100bn lift-off

  From predicting crop diseases to optimising bus routes, the application of AI and cloud technologies to satellite data could add $100bn to the region’s GDP by 2030

• May 12, 2026 12 May'26

  Vodafone to offer 5G fixed wireless access in the UK

  UK provider introduces 5G-based wireless broadband to deliver full-fibre-like speeds to a further 3.7 million homes across the country, especially areas and customers traditionally underserved by high-speed comms

• May 11, 2026 11 May'26

  BT scores Euro 2028 connectivity deal

  UK’s leading telco appointed Official Telecommunications Partner of the UEFA European Football Championship 2028, with BT launching products and services designed for customers nationwide

• May 08, 2026 08 May'26

  GSMA: €205bn funding gap leaving Europe’s critical infrastructure at risk

  The global mobile association calls on targeted regulatory reform from European governments to close the 5G funding gap by focusing on consolidation and smarter spectrum policy

• May 07, 2026 07 May'26

  Extreme Connect 26: Wi-Fi 7 line aims to address needs of 6GHz era

  Wi-Fi 7 access points designed to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity and key deployment made at University of Florida arena

• May 01, 2026 01 May'26

  First-quarter revenues fall but VMO2 sees brighter prospects for fiscal year

  Leading UK comms operator VMO2 says financial performance for the first three months of 2026 lays foundations for full fiscal year, with targeted network investments across expanding coverage area

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  EE evolves 5G strategy after major usage surge

  UK’s leading mobile provider announces set of 5G+ network upgrades as it continues coverage roll-out while embarking on plan to improve overall performance at scale

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  T‑Mobile, Starlink aim to reinvent business internet from ground up, sky down

  US 5G internet provider inks deal with leading satellite constellation to deliver broadband with ‘virtually unbreakable’ connectivity

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  UK businesses being held back by growing ‘complexity trap’

  Research from O2 Business finds that rising technology and operational demands are undermining confidence in long-term growth

• April 29, 2026 29 Apr'26

  Boldyn, EE, TfL deploy ESN infrastructure across London Underground

  Neutral host provider selected to deliver 4G mobile network infrastructure to enable Emergency Services Network across London Underground, supporting delivery of a critical national comms programme

• April 29, 2026 29 Apr'26

  Leeds Bradford Airport takes mobile connectivity to higher altitude

  Neutral host provider installs all-operator 4G mobile connectivity to English airport’s refurbished terminal and newly opened extension as an ongoing managed service, ensuring connectivity for passengers and staff

• April 24, 2026 24 Apr'26

  Eseye boosts global IoT resilience with SGP.32 eSIM orchestration

  Internet of things connectivity provider combines SGP.32 remote provisioning with multi-IMSI, intelligent fallback and managed eSIM orchestration to ensure resilient global IoT connectivity

• April 23, 2026 23 Apr'26

  5G market enters selective and strategic phase of development

  Research finds 5G market no longer defined simply by how many 5G networks exist, but by what those networks are becoming, shaped by ability of operators to translate technical capability into commercial value

• April 23, 2026 23 Apr'26

  Freshwave claims next evolution of 5G indoor mobile

  In a claimed UK market first, a service powered by Ericsson’s Radio Dot System will offer all-operator 4G/5G signal indoors, with central London location already live

• April 23, 2026 23 Apr'26

  SITA launches campus network to keep airport operations connected

  Air transport industry technology provider taps networking giant to keep transport hubs connected and running smoothly, without the cost and effort of managing networks in-house

• April 14, 2026 14 Apr'26

  SES gains altitude for in-flight connectivity with Boeing, Japan Airlines

  Satellite operator claims milestone towards line-fit offer for multi-orbit connectivity, with streamlined factory installation on Boeing craft and deal with Japanese carrier

• April 13, 2026 13 Apr'26

  Sateliot launches €100m series C financing round

  Barcelona-based satellite operator announces investment that will see use in financing deployment of constellation and starts selection process for a lead investor in new round expected to close in summer

• April 09, 2026 09 Apr'26

  Treon lands €6.8m to accelerate industrial AI innovation

  AI-native smart industry tech firm claims funding will aid its mission as it enters a new era of AI-native industrial operations, strengthening its ability to scale industrial AI technologies globally

• April 07, 2026 07 Apr'26

  Russian cyber spies targeting consumer, Soho routers

  The UK’s NCSC and Microsoft have shared details of an ongoing cyber espionage campaign targeting vulnerable network routers, orchestrated by Russian state actor Fancy Bear

• April 02, 2026 02 Apr'26

  Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service

  Joint development brings AI-ready, automated monitoring and real-time service assurance to indoor distributed antenna system and private network deployments

• April 02, 2026 02 Apr'26

  North America drives video telematics market to 22 million units by 2030

  Study from M2M/IoT market research firm finds installed base of active video telematics systems growing at a steady clip driven by North America and camera technology enhancements

• March 31, 2026 31 Mar'26

  Delta in-flight connectivity takes off with Amazon Leo

  Global airline looks to satellite provider to introduce connectivity on hundreds of aircraft, starting with an initial installation on 500 aircraft in 2028, working to expand its Wi‑Fi and seatback experiences

• March 31, 2026 31 Mar'26

  Virgin Media O2 accelerates UK 5G upgrade programme

  UK operator inks multi-year agreements with strategic essential equipment partners to upgrade radio access network to next-generation 5G technology, boosting capacity, coverage and reliability

• March 30, 2026 30 Mar'26

  Cambridge Mobile Telematics lands $350m strategic investment

  Major investment in automotive telematics company, accompanied by new long-term commercial agreements, seeks to expand global road safety platform and real-time AI risk models

• March 26, 2026 26 Mar'26

  Proptivity, Telehouse team for reliable indoor 4G, 5G in London workplaces

  Datacentre service provider and indoor mobile infrastructure firm look to address connectivity blind spot inside modern office buildings, enabling scalable indoor 4G, 5G across London workplaces via neutral host model

• March 26, 2026 26 Mar'26

  Filtronic unveils DIFI service to enable virtualised satellite ground stations

  Space, defence and telecoms infrastructure provider intros high-bandwidth digital intermediate frequency tech designed to support the transition to fully virtualised satellite ground stations

• March 26, 2026 26 Mar'26

  Connectivity to the fore as Sunderland commits to 2035 digital strategy

  North eastern English city expands its smart city commitments with 2035 strategy to ensure every resident can “thrive in an increasingly digital world”

• 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 11, 2026 11 Mar'26

  Ford accelerates fleet data capability with Pro AI

  Auto manufacturing giant introduces fleet management software aiming to help organisations manage their fleet operations more effectively and get daily tasks done

• March 11, 2026 11 Mar'26

  Wayve gears up with end-to-end AI for autonomous vehicles

  Mobile technology platform firm teams with UK self-driving company to advance production-ready end-to-end artificial intelligence for assisted and automated driving

• March 10, 2026 10 Mar'26

  Shared Rural Network scheme hits mast upgrade milestone in Wales

  Latest expansion of government’s £1.3bn mobile coverage scheme sees significant expansion of mast construction in rural parts of Wales from all four UK operators

• March 10, 2026 10 Mar'26

  MWC 2026: Huawei - agent-oriented mobile networks to define AgentVerse

  Comms tech giant paints picture of AI-led communications infrastructure as industry transitions towards a new world of agents

• 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 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

  NUHS and GSMA Foundry team up on 5G and AI in healthcare

  Singapore’s National University Health System is working with GSMA Foundry, Ericsson and Singtel to drive the use of 5G-enabled robotics, ambient AI and holographic surgery in healthcare

• 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

  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 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 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

  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