Telecoms networks and broadband communications
Broadband communications and telecoms networks have been key enablers for the internet revolution and for organisations using the web to deliver new online services. Broadband is key to the UK's economic success and competiveness, and the roll out of superfast, fibre-based networks to deliver the next generation of services has become a political and technological issue, especially for rural networks on the wrong side of the digital divide. We analyse the implications and opportunities for IT managers as broadband adoption continues to grow.
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Feature
05 Dec 2025
Ryder Cup takes its best network shot
The Ryder Cup sets sporting and organisational bar higher than ever, depending on ‘an AI-driven connected intelligence platform’ to gain required real-time insights and intelligence Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Dec 2025
Fujitsu police contract ‘complicates’ Post Office investigation
National Police investigation into Post Office scandal uses IT infrastructure provided by Fujitsu Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Definition
03 Dec 2025
What is a small cell in wireless networks?
A small cell is a type of low-power cellular radio access point or base station that provides wireless service within a limited geographic area. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2025
Ericsson teams with LotusFlare to accelerate network API adoption
Partnership complements comms tech provider’s offering to expose and monetise advanced capabilities via APIs, providing common solution blueprints that describe typical integration scenarios Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Dec 2025
General availability for IoT-focused Myriota HyperPulse 5G NTN
Internet of things connectivity specialist announces general availability of what it calls the world’s first commercial 5G non-terrestrial network engineered for IoT Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Dec 2025
British space comms tech heads into orbit
Successful launch of constellation seen as increasing the availability of advanced information from space, to help meet the fast-growing global demand from civil, national security and defence customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Dec 2025
Spacecoin claims pivotal moment with decentralised satellite
Decentralised physical infrastructure network provider goes live with mission to deliver three satellites aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9, claiming major step in goal of reaching 2.6 billion people globally without affordable connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2025
UK full-fibre overtakes FTTC for first time
Study finds FTTP connectivity in the UK now mainstream with competition intensifying, but with pricing and operational models facing increasing pressure, raising questions about business sustainability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2025
Hong Kong FWA services market set for 9.6% growth
Special administrative region sees increase in fixed wireless access market being driven by extensive 5G network coverage and local operators’ efforts to expand FWA services and position it as an alternative to traditional fibre broadband services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2025
Asia-Pacific 5G subscriptions set to reach 4.6 billion by 2030
APAC becomes centre of the technological race for 5G supremacy, with leaders going beyond the deployment of ‘standard’ networks to the development of a wider 5G ecosystem, driving IoT/M2M Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Nov 2025
UK partnership extends fibre optic tech for more reliable radio comms
Knowledge transfer partnership aims to make ‘radio-over-fibre’ technology available to new sectors, developing ways to amplify and extend radio signals through fibre optics for fewer delays and stronger signals Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Nov 2025
RailTel modernises long-distance, metro optical networks across India
Strategic partnership allows tech provider to modernise Indian railway communications, using right-of-way assets to deliver cost efficiencies, vendor diversification and long-term investment protection Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Nov 2025
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 revs up testing with augmented reality
Formula 1 team switches from paper guides to incorporate AR designs into its workflow and see quickly how parts form car assemblies resulting in gains in team’s operations that add up to improved performance on the racetrack Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Nov 2025
Proximus Global, Starlink expand European direct-to-cell satellite connectivity
Collaboration enables satellite leader to expand its footprint in connecting more European operators with IPX network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Nov 2025
Microsoft creates framework for secure optical network architecture
IT behemoth taps optical network provider to create ‘survivability by design’ architecture said to ensure operational continuity at all times, during both planned and unplanned outages Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2025
AI, 5G bring UK sports fans closer to the action
UK technology consortium built on academia, industry and UK regions claims mobile connectivity technology will be a ‘game changer’ for stadiums integrating existing stadium infrastructure with 5G, cloud-based private telecom network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2025
EE claims 5G standalone coverage leadership
UK’s leading mobile provider reveals latest phase of its 5G standalone roll-out, confirming more than half a million customers have now been upgraded to what it markets as 5G+ at no extra cost Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2025
Telstra announces Australia’s first release of Camara API
Telco extends presence in API arena with two products designed to give businesses practical tools to improve customer experience, while laying the foundation for models of innovation and collaboration Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2025
MWC25 Doha debut marks a new chapter for MENA mobile innovation
GSMA’s Jawad Jalal Abbassi outlines how Qatar’s first Mobile World Congress will accelerate digital transformation, 5G adoption and AI integration across the region Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2025
UK connected tech upgrades could spur productivity boost
Report from UK’s leading comms provider finds investment in UK’s connected technology could offset the days lost due to employee sick leave every year by 2030 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2025
6G networks predicted to need 3x spectrum to meet surging data demands
Report from global mobile trade association finds next-generation wireless infrastructures will require up to three times more mid-band spectrum to keep pace with surging data demands, AI-powered services and digital apps Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Nov 2025
Meta announces completion of core 2Africa cable
IT behemoth reveals final phase of subsea cable connecting Africa and the world Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Nov 2025
First fibre laid under Project Reach UK digital backbone
High-count fibre laid along Great Western Main Line in four weeks, marking the first milestone in strengthening the UK’s connectivity infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2025
5G Standalone growth spurs differentiated connectivity services
Mobility Report shows 33 CSPs currently offer differentiated connectivity services based on network slicing, with a combined total of 65 offerings with around 1.4 billion people expected to be served by FWA broadband by the end of 2031 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2025
VMO2 upgrades 4G, 5G coverage on UK motorways, A-roads
Leading UK operator announces mobile coverage upgrades on more than 40 main highways to provide the connectivity it says is critical for future electric vehicle infrastructure and adoption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2025
AWS claims cloud-provider first with DWDM transponder
IT and cloud giant reveals in-house development project for dense wavelength division multiplexing transponder system showing significant bandwidth gains, and reduced failure rates and power consumption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2025
Orange claims Euro first with satellite direct-to-device SMS service
Telco’s customers in France, England and 35 other countries will be able to use core mobile network to send messages even if they have no mobile or Wi-Fi coverage using direct-to-device satellite technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2025
Cloudflare contrite after worst outage since 2019
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince apologises for the firm’s worst outage in years and shares details of how a change to database system permissions caused a cascading effect that brought down some of the web’s biggest names Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2025
UK government unveils essential signals safeguarding scheme
Funding intended to boost national security, deliver national renewal and better safeguard critical services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2025
Fibre flies as improved 5G sees record UK mobile data consumption
Research from comms regulator finds UK mobile data use climbs to over 1.2 billion gigabytes each month, as networks deliver 5G SA to 83% of the UK to meet rising demand Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2025
Qatar Airways claims Starlink in-flight connectivity benchmark
MENA airline accelerates programme to equip widebody aircraft with Starlink-based connectivity and now operates up to 200 daily such connected flights to key destinations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2025
Emirates preps for world’s largest Starlink-enabled wide-body fleet
Leading MENA region-based airline to debut the world’s first Starlink-equipped A380 aircraft and attempt to lead the industry as part of aircraft retrofit programme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2025
UAE to launch first space-to-ground quantum communication network
Technology Innovation Institute and Space42 unveil a collaboration at the Dubai Airshow to deliver the UAE’s first space-enabled quantum communication network, strengthening national cyber resilience and advancing sovereign leadership in next-generation secure infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2025
Ericsson teams with Orange on ‘adaptable, eco-conscious’ networks
Global telco and comms tech provider collaborate on trials aiming to create more efficient, flexible and sustainable 5G networks, with initiatives including massive MIMO radios, 5G energy-saving, AI, cloud and open RAN Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2025
Global on-device AI market tops $10bn in 2024
Research displays the strength of the on-device artificial intelligence device arena as industrial, and embedded AI – as well as micro-power Wi-Fi silicon on chip platforms – enable intelligent computing everywhere Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2025
NTT Docomo claims successful outdoor 6G AI-driven interface trial
Japanese operator NTT Docomo accelerates trial of next-generation mobile technologies, resulting in throughput improving by ‘up to 100%’ under real-world outdoor conditions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2025
Zayo builds backbone for Western US AI growth
Route connects two of the US’s fastest-growing AI, cloud hubs through first direct inland path, offering a resilient, diverse alternative to the existing corridor while expanding critical access to underserved communities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2025
Qatar Airways checks in SD-WAN to take operations to higher altitude
MENA airline’s worldwide roll-out of airline technology provider’s software-defined wide-area network claimed to set a benchmark for aviation connectivity and performance Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2025
Nokia strengthens AI datacentre network performance
Supplier enhances portfolio, claiming ‘breakthrough’ network performance for new datacentre switches, doubling throughput and interface performance with added flexibility for range of deployment scenarios Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2025
Ericsson opens Bengaluru R&D unit to drive 5G software development
Research facility enhances comms tech provider’s presence in India, including the growth of application-specific integrated circuit development announced in June 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Nov 2025
10 World Trade office tower boosts connectivity with indoor 5G solution
Investors, real estate firm and tech provider deliver small-cell based neutral host network at premier commercial building to provide high-capacity, multi-operator indoor coverage with scalable, sustainable performance Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Nov 2025
Abu Dhabi hits accelerator on autonomous mobility commercialisation
Investment arm of Emirates development agency reveals 29 strategic partnerships to drive development of autonomous mobility in increasingly important region for smart mobility Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2025
New high-accuracy GPS aims to end navigation woes
Grab and its tech partners are trialling a system that promises lane-level accuracy, a first for ride-hailing in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
11 Nov 2025
Nokia Bell Labs and KDDI team to research 6G energy efficiency
Comms research facility enters joint research agreement with leading Japanese operator to explore ways to boost resiliency and energy efficiency on forthcoming generation of mobile networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2025
Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile form base for EU satellite constellation
Looking to further strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, European operator and space comms leader advance partnership and select Germany for satellite operations centre Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2025
Vodafone IoT teams with Iridium for NTN NB-IoT connectivity
Global voice, data and PNT satellite services firm forges a partnership with comms operator’s IoT division to deliver narrow band internet of things connectivity to devices even in the most remote locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2025
IAG aircraft to take off with Wi-Fi Starlink connectivity
Leading airline group announces strategic investment in satellite-based Wi-Fi connectivity for its aircraft starting from early 2026, with speeds claimed to enable fast downloads, smooth streaming and cloud-based work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2025
Broadband Forum: 5G FWA offers broadband fix for multi-dwelling units
Trade association publishes report highlighting simplification of delivering 5G broadband to apartment buildings through new specification that allows a single 5G fixed wireless access modem to deliver high speed connectivity to multiple tenants Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2025
Verizon Business delivers neutral host network to KPMG’s New York City office
Leading comms provider takes Manhattan headquarters of audit, tax and advisory firm to new levels of communication with a dedicated network powered by 5G network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2025
Global Open RAN suppliers scale advanced connectivity in UK
Comms tech research hub announces latest cohort of international open radio access providers it’s working with to trial, validate and scale advanced connectivity offerings across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Nov 2025
Verizon Business, AWS seal fibre deal to accelerate AI applications at scale
Comms provider and hyperscaler unite on network infrastructure and suite of products designed to enable global enterprises to deploy AI workloads at scale Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2025
Nokia, Rohde & Schwarz collaborate on AI-powered 6G receiver
As development of technology to support the next generation of mobile accelerates, global comms tech provider and test and measurement company look to deploy AI and machine learning to take mobile to next level Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2025
Ionx, Virgin Media O2 claim UK 5G standalone first
Neutral host small cell platform integrates offer with live 5G SA network to show how neutral host models are not just viable, but essential to delivering high-performance 5G where customers actually need it Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Nov 2025
VMO2 takes broadband extension into higher orbit with Starlink
UK-first partnership sees operator team with SpaceX-owned satellite firm to boost mobile coverage in rural areas with no signal Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Oct 2025
Vodafone goes for Dell in major Open RAN network modernisation
European operator selects global IT giant to power regional strategic five-year RAN infrastructure programme to improve connectivity across Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Oct 2025
Nvidia, Nokia ‘pioneer’ AI platform for 6G comms
Global comms tech provider and AI leader establish a strategic partnership to enable accelerated development and deployment of next generation AI native mobile networks and AI networking infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Oct 2025
Nokia, Zayo team on future-ready IP network infrastructure
Upgraded IP network architecture seeks to provide operator’s customers with faster, broader set of services, including cloud access, datacentre connectivity and secure high-speed links Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Oct 2025
Nvidia, Cisco look to deepen AI innovation across 6G, telecoms
Comms tech giant and AI leader team to provide a critical AI reference architecture with datacentre switching services looking ahead to next generation of mobile Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2025
VodafoneThree network sharing unlocks ‘significant’ coverage improvements
Network analyst finds recently merged company’s strategy to pool network resources is paying off for users from broader reach to faster, more reliable connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2025
AT&T unveils Open RAN call milestone
US communication giant pushes forward on evolution of wireless networks and the industry’s move towards open architectures with first Open RAN call using third-party radios over commercial network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
23 Oct 2025
AI, XR, digital twins set to transform robotics
The availability of advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, digital twins, XR and robotics has changed technology-driven markets. We look at how the intersection of these technologies will create commercial opportunities Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2025
Nokia lands railway comms, optical networking wins across Asia
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company to deploy internet protocol/multi-protocol label switching technology, while GBI to build optical network for faster, more resilient connectivity across Middle East Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2025
US healthcare providers tap Verizon for neutral host, private 5G combo nets
Leading comms provider shows continued momentum in the healthcare space for neutral host network and private 5G network products Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2025
Scottish university claims mobile net breakthrough for remote medicine
Scottish university engineers use off-the-shelf hardware to build haptic controller for robot arm Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2025
T‑Mobile unveils Edge Control, T-Platform business networks
5G Advanced network to support networks designed to cut latency, costs and security risk, controlled by ‘first-of-its-kind’ unified management platform for business solutions. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2025
Viasat unveils smartphone connectivity via satellite first in Mexico
Satellite operator demonstrates the potential of D2D networks to bridge the connectivity gap in areas where traditional wireless comms services are unreliable or non-existent Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2025
Arelion boosts Baltic connectivity with resilient route
Diverse terrestrial route connects Baltics to Western Europe via subsea and land systems using open optical line systems with 400G coherent pluggable optics and 1.6 Tbps Waves connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2025
Open Cosmos to build Spanish Atlantic satellite constellation
Spanish space technology company wins right to construct eight satellites in largest Earth observation constellation to boost European climate resilience, security and sovereignty Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2025
Du racks up 1Tbps Middle East milestone
Leading UAE operator Du achieves record-breaking peak traffic through its datamena platform and marks milestone for internet exchange in the Middle East to reach performance level Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2025
HPE, Ericsson validate dual-mode 5G core technology
Leading IT provider and comms tech giant establish joint validation lab to tackle critical challenges faced by telco service providers while deploying a multi-supplier infrastructure stack Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2025
EXA Infrastructure raises over €1bn to support digital infra boom
Global digital infrastructure platform provider refinances and expands its facilities, raising over €1.3bn to fuel network growth – including fibre footprint and subsea routes – and M&A plans across Europe and North America Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Oct 2025
Backhaul shows near-equal split between fibre, wireless
Study finds that comms market is heading towards a near-even split between microwave and fibre backhaul, with advanced economies showing signs of decreasing use of fibre, and renewed interest in microwave for high-capacity and resilient networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Oct 2025
UK networks commit to pay £39m to secure mmWave 5G spectrum
UK comms regulator reveals conclusion of principal bidding stage for latest wireless spectrum auction, which will see boost for mobile services in crowded areas like sports stadiums and train stations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2025
AI-ready companies turning network pilots into profit
Research finds ‘pacesetter’ companies significantly more likely to move network AI pilots into production, and 50% more likely to report measurable value from AI Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2025
Vodafone chooses Ericsson as exclusive RAN supplier across key territories
Swedish comms tech firm to become leading European operator’s sole radio access network provider, deploying advanced 5G hardware and software to modernise networks and enable 5G Standalone for differentiated connectivity needs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2025
Singapore Transport Authority enhances critical railway infrastructure with optical LAN
Transport authority in Singapore revamps its video transport network to support advanced security and high-resolution video services to ensure safety for millions of passengers riding the railway Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2025
‘Significant’ fibre gaps threaten datacentre expansion
Research of 300 decision-makers finds consensus that core fibre investment is key to future AI growth, but four-fifths of firms delaying builds because of network infrastructure constraints Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Oct 2025
Sita unveils next-gen fibre-optic comms for data-intensive airports
Air transport industry technology provider releases passive optical local area network designed to deliver uninterrupted, high-bandwidth connectivity across airports, addressing current bandwidth limitations, high latency and costly maintenance Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Oct 2025
Fastweb + Vodafone claims 5G network milestone for Italy
Italian operator unveils ‘groundbreaking’ achievement on commercial 5G network in Rome, reaching a peak speed of 2.5 Gbps, accelerating the nation’s journey towards 5G Advanced and an era of hyper-connected services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Oct 2025
Orange lands first Medusa subsea cable in Marseille
Global telco reveals key milestone in ongoing development of submarine networks connecting both sides of the Mediterranean, positioning the French city as a global digital hub Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Oct 2025
WBA enhances emergency services Wi-Fi comms in challenging environments
Report outlines framework for how Wi-Fi and wireless standard can be used to deliver reliable emergency calling and priority communications between the public, first responders, public safety organisations and emergency services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
09 Oct 2025
Brazil’s broadband boom: lessons for the Global South
While Brazil boasts of some of the fastest internet speeds in the Americas, its broadband market is fragmented and under-monetised, posing challenges for investors, operators and the country’s digital future Continue Reading
By- Edwin Lin
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News
09 Oct 2025
Meta to boost APAC connectivity with subsea cable
The 8,000km Candle subsea cable is expected to bolster internet capacity for more than a billion people as tech giants continue to invest in digital infrastructure across the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
07 Oct 2025
Airbus climbs in industrial digitisation with private 5G deployment
Global aircraft manufacturer advances factory digitisation with private 5G connectivity at production sites supporting critical initiatives such as 3D simulation, augmented reality, improved traceability and predictive maintenance Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Oct 2025
Nokia launches FTTH digital twin, AI tools to boost network reliability
Nokia launches digital twin of the fibre-to-the-home infrastructure, creating a single unified view of active and passive components using data analytics and AI models to detect, predict and resolve networks issues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Oct 2025
OPCSA terminal gains sharper edge with private 5G connectivity
Neutral host provider to design, deploy and operate a private 5G network at the Canary Islands’ largest container terminal, reducing costs associated with inefficiencies in the maintenance and monitoring of refrigerated containers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Oct 2025
VMO2 looks to boost UK mobile connectivity with Giga Site
UK comms provider switches on first Giga Site in London, and claims to be marking a major step forward in delivering faster and more reliable mobile connectivity across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Oct 2025
BT reveals plan for 99% 5G standalone coverage by 2030
UK’s leading comms provider rebrands 5G standalone into 5G+ while revealing ambition to deliver almost universal population coverage over mobile standard by 2030, taking huge leap compared with rival UK MNOs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Oct 2025
CityFibre doubles customer connection rate in Q3
UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform reveals unprecedented growth in third quarter, almost double that recorded over the previous three-month period Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Oct 2025
UK Space Agency goes global with 23 projects
Projects designed to strengthen international space partnerships, develop national capabilities and boost economic growth include joint effort to support the development of high-performance non-terrestrial networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Oct 2025
Zen Internet launches Meraki to deliver SD-WAN portfolio
Zen Internet introduces software-defined wide-area network offer to address needs of businesses as IT budgets come under increasing under pressure while cyber threats rise Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
01 Oct 2025
System integrators to capture $43bn in enterprise services
While telcos focus on providing connectivity, system integrators are capturing a projected $43bn in enterprise services by embedding AI and cloud capabilities directly into industry-specific workflows Continue Reading
By- Edwin Lin
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News
30 Sep 2025
Zayo, Equinix develop AI network framework
Tailored connectivity solutions and managed services provider teams with datacentre firm to develop a common model for the underlying infrastructure required to scale for the next phase of AI Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Sep 2025
UK gigabit broadband coverage hits 89% of population
Research finds UK has hit a major broadband milestone, marking a significant step towards nationwide coverage and reflecting rapid roll-out by market leaders and a growing number of alternative networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Sep 2025
Cisco unveils software to accelerate quantum networks
IT and networking giant claims first of its kind network-aware distributed quantum compiler capable of running quantum algorithms across multiple processors while handling error correction across a network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Sep 2025
£3bn opportunity in digital network upgrade of UK critical infrastructure
Study from BT highlights multibillion-pound net benefit that could be unlocked by upgrading critical services to digital Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Sep 2025
Celanese looks to private 5G to transform manufacturing at the edge
Fully managed private 5G network designed to deliver what is claimed to be resilient connectivity to accelerate Industry 4.0 innovation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Sep 2025
Boldyn Networks enhances 5G fan experience at AO Arena
Leading UK neutral host network provider engaged to deliver advanced 5G connectivity at sports arena in Manchester, one of the UK’s busiest entertainment venues and one of the largest indoor sporting homes in Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Sep 2025
Brightsolid expands national network with diverse 100Gbps optical connectivity
Strategic partnership issues assurance to deliver what it claims will be ‘ultra-fast’ resilient connectivity from Scotland to London, supporting UK digital infrastructure growth Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Sep 2025
Openreach UK broadband upgrade reaches 20 million homes
UK’s largest comms provider celebrates full-fibre access milestone but points to lag in active network switchovers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Sep 2025
Zoom includes AI at no extra cost to crack enterprise adoption puzzle
Zoom bets on free AI to drive enterprise adoption, despite evidence the highest return on investment comes from back-office automation Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
24 Sep 2025
UK Connect gains further support for Fusion construction connectivity
UK wireless communication services provider announces wider availability of connectivity offering that automatically selects the optimal network for a client’s site Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
