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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Opinion
30 Apr 2025
APAC telcos forge alliances for AI sovereignty
Faced with fears over vendor lock-in and rising sovereignty demands, operators are turning to alliances to complement hyperscaler partnerships as they strike a balance between global scale and local control Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
UK National Parks deploys AI, IoT to transform environmental monitoring
Telco and parks authority form technology-led partnership, showcasing how advanced AI, IoT and mobile network innovation are being deployed to protect and future-proof the UK’s most important natural spaces Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2023
Cash injection of £88m announced for UK 5G mobile network R&D
Latest part of UK government plan to boost mobile services sees funding awarded to 19 projects through the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition designed to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of open 5G connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2023
EdgeUno deploys Ciena to improve network connectivity in Brazil, Mexico
Leading Latin American communications and infrastructure company provider taps optical comms tech firm to add what it calls significant capacity to support cloud and on-demand services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Sep 2023
Singapore firefighters don smartglasses for equipment inspections
Firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force will employ smartglasses equipped with computer vision and 5G capabilities to perform visual inspections of their equipment Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Sep 2023
Liquid opens tap on Kenya and Ethiopia fibre link
Cassava Technologies subsidiary announces two new cross-border fibre routes designed to allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of key territories Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2023
SES, Starlink claim cruise industry’s first integrated MEO-LEO service
Satellite provider cashes in on strong momentum of the maritime connectivity business, particularly in the cruise segment, claiming first end-to-end connectivity service delivering bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps per ship Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2023
Nokia claims to ‘redefine’ IP access, aggregation and edge cloud with next-gen routers
Leading comms tech provider launches 7730 Service Interconnect router platforms boasting ‘revolutionary’ approach to delivering the power and benefits of service routing into IP access and aggregation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2023
Altnet trade body slams regulator for spiking UK broadband prices
Association of UK independent broadband providers criticises national comms regulator’s “failure” to recognise cost to consumers of lack of market competition and contribution of altnets in market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2023
Wi-Fi 7 to play fundamental role in transforming work
Study from wireless technology trade association shows latest version of Wi-Fi standard will enable enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with wired and other wireless technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Sep 2023
Openreach publishes latest full-fibre build plans
Voice and broadband divisions of incumbent telco see expansion across the UK, heralding a full-fibre, full-digital communications future Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Sep 2023
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia on board for Grand Paris rail project
Technology for Good partnership between leading comms tech provider and networking, communications and cloud solutions firm supports transportation service in the Grand Paris area Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Sep 2023
Quarter of UK premises still lack gigabit broadband
Latest regular update on fixed broadband availability in the UK finds growth is sluggish and not yet consistent across all regions, despite recent flurry of activity among suppliers at all ends of the spectrum Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Sep 2023
Samsung, Qualcomm claim 5G breakthrough
Mobile platform giant and leading comms tech provider reveal they have successfully delivered a technological innovation for 5G network speed, performance and flexibility Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Sep 2023
Networking tech firms scrum down for Rugby World Cup
Leading communications providers look to form off-pitch connectivity spine of team with infrastructures using advanced networking and mixed reality technologies at pinnacle of world rugby Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2023
Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G network in 2025
As its network evolves and looking to enhance customer experience and improve services, VMO2 announces plans to pull plug on legacy mobile network to focus on upgrading faster, more reliable and energy-efficient infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2023
UK broadband users fume at providers’ service but stay loyal
Research released by leading alternative broadband provider shows nation’s broadband providers offer the worst customer service of any industry, but customers still maintain loyalty Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2023
Full-fibre passes tipping point for UK broadband services
UK regulator research sees broadband deployments by larger fibre infrastructure operators complemented by buoyant altnet sector sees three-quarters of UK homes able to access gigabit services, and 54% gaining access via full-fibre Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2023
Mobile broadband approaches full regional reach in Asia-Pacific
Report from global mobile industry trade body finds mobile broadband networks are fundamental to national development in APAC as digital transformation accelerates Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2023
Air Canada taps Intelsat for expanded fleet connectivity
Long-term relationship between satellite connectivity provider and Canada’s leading airline expands to include 100 additional aircraft equipped for Wi-Fi with craft using new antenna Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2023
Vodafone and Amazon to extend connectivity in Africa and Europe through Project Kuiper
Europe-based operator and its African partner plan to use Amazon’s low-Earth orbit satellite constellation to extend the reach of their 4G/5G networks with beta testing slated for 2024 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2023
Openreach marks copper network switch-off milestone
UK telco claims to have marked major milestone on road towards switching off old copper-based phone platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2023
Nexfibre acquires Upp to expand gigabit network in East of England
Just weeks after officially switching on its network, full-fibre network provider nexfibre, in partnership with Virgin Media O2, is to acquire East of England fibre operator Upp to increase footprint by 175,000 premises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2023
Orange and Huawei seek platform opportunity in Saudi Arabia
Business services arm of leading operator and global communications technology provider cut key deals for internet of things, smart cities and cloud infrastructure in increasingly important part of EMEA region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Sep 2023
How startup Once.net and Cloudflare secured the 2023 Eurovision vote
When the Eurovision Song Contest introduced paid-for public voting from outside Europe in 2023, it faced new cyber challenges. Learn how Dutch startup Once.net and Cloudflare teamed up to secure and support the big night Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Sep 2023
Deutsche Telekom-led consortium demos multi-supplier non-real-time RAN optimisation
Partnership sees trail of non-real-time radio access network intelligent controller technology based on O-RAN specifications to bring intelligence and programmability to RAN by enabling third-party applications to manage and optimise radio resources Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Sep 2023
Zoom takes Notes to collaboration suite
Collaboration and comms technology firm unveils workspace technology to offer clean user experience that allows users to create agendas and notes while staying in core conferencing platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Sep 2023
TDC taps Ericsson to launch first 5G Standalone network in Denmark
Danish operator switches on 5G Standalone network to offer consumers, enterprises and industries opportunities across self-driving cars, remote work, healthcare and mission-critical operations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2023
Vodafone begins volume deployment of OpenRAN across England and Wales
In the largest deployment of the technology in the country, leading UK operator announces that it is replacing legacy technology with virtualised OpenRAN on 2,500 sites across Wales and South-West England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2023
SES furthers Asian satellite broadband services reach with Telemor
Satellite operator’s medium-Earth orbit system chosen to enable mobile operator in Timor-Leste to deliver improved broadband services across the island country in Asia Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2023
Cisco expands customer experience services portfolio
Lifecycle services technology launched to give businesses ability to align priorities with clear and measurable outcomes to ensure their technology investments support their business, technology and operational goals Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Aug 2023
5G network slicing value hits $19bn but growth stalls
Research finds that much anticipated and increasingly investigated aspect of next-gen mobiles has hit complexity headwinds, leading to slowdown in expansion market that is nearing $20bn in value Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Aug 2023
8x8 adds to AI self-service capabilities with voice interactions for customer assistant
Open beta programme sees launch of service based on conversational artificial intelligence designed to allow contact centre customers to add voice self-service capabilities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Aug 2023
CityFibre passes three million UK premises with full-fibre network
Independent provider’s nationwide full-fibre network has more than 2.6 million premises passed as ready for service to ISPs, with penetration on target across locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2023
R&M expands industrial networking application portfolio
Swiss cabling specialist expands portfolio to support network solutions for mining, municipal utilities, power plants, transport systems and construction Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2023
Premium shines as mid- to low-end smartphone market trends down in H1
Research group’s study of smartphone arena confirms general downward trend among major suppliers for the first half of 2023, with premium market holding up and slump in the mid- to low-end market expected to continue Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2023
Huawei, Ericsson ink long-term patent cross-licensing agreement
Rival tech firms and contributors of standard essential patents for mobile communication recognise value of each other’s intellectual property in agreement designed to create stronger patent environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2023
Baicells delivers LTE connectivity with Tohono O'odham Utility authority
Arizona-based tribal community based around small and remote villages teams up with network equipment vendor to deploy an LTE network to gain access to emergency services, telehealth and remote learning Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2023
5G Redcap, private networks gain momentum in IoT connectivity
Telenor IoT’s annual report into the state of the internet of things finds that poor technology choices can result in inferior performance, higher cost and a hindrance of long-term scalability and future readiness Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2023
BT, Nokia team to boost 5G SA capabilities to meet future demand
Offering a boost in performance for its future 5G standalone network, leading UK telco teams with comms tech provider to demonstrate enhanced 5G SA uplink performance through aggregation of two spectrum carriers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2023
More Aussie apartments to get high-speed fibre
NBN will enter into Area Switch Agreements with corporate bodies to deliver high-speed fibre to some 700,000 apartments across Australia Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
24 Aug 2023
Adopting and adapting to the industrial metaverse
The industrial metaverse heralds commercial transformations, driving benefits across operations and industries. We look at the benefits an industrial version of the emerging computing environment can offer to corporations Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Aug 2023
VMware appoints Federated Wireless to deliver private 4G, 5G mobile networks
Set to become initially available before the fourth quarter of 2023, managed connectivity service to accelerate edge digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Aug 2023
Ribbon sees optical solutions win and drives continued progress in sustainability
Communications software, IP and optical networking provider highlights social and environmental impact, governance and ethical conduct, and sees expanded capacity with joint packet and optical solution Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Aug 2023
Tata Communications launches global, 5G Roaming Lab
Global digital ecosystem enabler announces launch of cloud-based 5G Roaming Laboratory to allow trial of 5G standalone network use cases before introducing services to enterprise customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Aug 2023
Kura rolls out Avaya Enterprise Cloud to transform customer experience
UK’s largest independent outsourcer replaces five legacy systems to deliver lower TCO, advanced contact centre features on-demand, scalability and external platform integration Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Aug 2023
Community Fibre tops UK gigabit broadband league table
Survey of UK gigabit broadband suppliers reveals rise and rise of independent sector despite recent financial struggles as increased reach and availability means users are no longer limited to majors for services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Aug 2023
Brsk brings in full-fibre broadband backing as CityFibre expands Reading net
Fast-growing UK altnet and leading independent provider Brsk announces advances in plans to develop full-fibre gigabit networks in key areas covering Manchester, the West Midlands, Lancashire and Berkshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Aug 2023
Vodafone, Ericsson successfully trial cloud gaming on 5G Standalone network slice
Trial at Coventry University said to showcase the transformative power of 5G Standalone network slicing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Aug 2023
Nokia expands manufacturing of BEAD fibre broadband optical modules
Comms tech provider adds optical modules to the list of technology services that will be produced in US and become available to programme regarded as critical to bridging digital divide Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
21 Aug 2023
The industrial metaverse drives benefits across operations and industries
Technological, human, and legal aspects will play a role in determining the pace of adoption and diffusion of industrial applications of the metaverse. Payoffs can be substantial in terms of collaboration, productivity, efficiency and cost reduction Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Aug 2023
More than 400 Liberty Global IT staff move to Infosys as part of €1.5bn contract
TV and broadband giant outsources the build and operation of its entertainment and connectivity platforms to Indian supplier in five year deal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Aug 2023
Average US trade-in value for smartphones increases for fifth consecutive quarter
Quarterly research of smartphone trade-in market reveals sustained rise in value of pre-owned devices in US over three-month period to 30 June 2023, with iPhones reaching their highest recorded value of $215 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Aug 2023
Curiosity Lab brings in the future of 5G electrification for pioneer smart city
Leader in charging solutions brings the latest in electric vehicle infrastructure, based on T-Mobile 5G technology to ensure constant connectivity in the pioneering US smart city of Peachtree Corners Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Aug 2023
Carlsberg turns tap on massive global SASE deployment
Global brewer addresses strategic IT challenges at scale, improving application delivery, modernising network security capabilities and standardising IT service delivery across more than 200 locations and 25,000 remote users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Aug 2023
BT flies into NATS network, cyber security project
Organisation tasked with managing air travel in the UK implements ‘transformational’ technology programme to keep skies safe and support customers worldwide Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Aug 2023
5G, eSIM now a must for IoT enterprises
Despite a recent step back by some tech players, research finds that enterprises are still embracing the internet of things and embedded subscriber identity module technology and are seeing positive outcomes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Aug 2023
London calling as Zoom opens hub heralding new era of modern work
Communications tech provider makes latest evolutionary step having gained reputation as breakthrough pandemic collaboration company, opening doors on hub in UK capital to support hybrid ways of working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Aug 2023
Nokia, Nomios Group to triple capacity for GÉANT European research network
10-year frame agreement pegs comms provider as sole IP critical-network provider for massive backbone network migration to deliver capacity to support long-term scientific collaboration Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Aug 2023
Verizon Business forges managed network services partnership with HCLTech
Information technology services and consulting company inks partnership with telco’s business services division, with aims of ushering in new era of large-scale wireline service delivery for enterprise customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
14 Aug 2023
Industrial metaverse heralds commercial transformations
Despite the best of intentions, sometimes rebrands just don’t work. Yet while the adoption issues of the metaverse in the consumer market are real, in the industrial world, the metaverse’s payoffs are tangible Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Aug 2023
Cisco to boost internet of things offer with Working Group Two
Networking technology and services giant looks to enhance internet of things proposition with strategic acquisition of Norwegian pioneer of API consumable and programmable cloud native mobile services platform. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Aug 2023
CityFibre and toob accelerate gigabit broadband across south of England
Surrey and Berkshire commuter towns gain high-speed broadband bonus with ISP and network provider laying tracks down for gigabit future Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Aug 2023
BT, Ericsson claim 5G first with wideband FDD trial
UK’s top telco and leading global comms tech provider reveal results of trial demonstrated the benefits of configuring spectrum to pave way to standalone mobile networks supporting advanced applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Aug 2023
USDM Life Sciences grants Cloud Assurance Certification to PTC AR design kit
As it ramps up its foray into immersive technologies, engineering tech company sees AR development kit gain certification from compliance firm, allowing users to generate audit-ready documents to serve as regulatory evidence Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Aug 2023
ShapesXR draws $8.6m in bid to become XR prototyping industry standard
Key investment round secured for virtual reality design and collaboration platform favoured by Meta founder Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2023
Three UK expands business offering with device management proposition
Cloud-based offering to enable UK operator to offer businesses ability to manage over-the-air configuration of devices, simplifying complex IT admin while securely increasing employee productivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2023
DISH Network pivots to 5G as it recombines with EchoStar
Almost 15 years since they split, US communications and media companies enter definitive agreement to recombine to create global connectivity company and cash in on US 5G sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2023
Increased security, resilience key drivers for 5G private mobile networks adoption
Study from global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks Spirent highlights critical importance of service-level management to enable enterprise business outcome Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2023
brsk banks on Neos Network to gain seven-figure broadband reach
As it looks to accelerate network roll-out across some of the UK’s most underserved regions, altnet calls on fibre connectivity firm to provide diverse national backhaul services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
09 Aug 2023
CTO interview: Gavin Rea, Gulf Bridge International
GBI ensures service continuity of submarine cable networks, which bring high-speed internet to the Gulf states, supporting the region’s ambitious plans to be one of the world’s leading poles for technological innovation Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
09 Aug 2023
Sourcewell awards Avaya unified communications and contact centre contract
Leading purchasing consortium selects customer experience technology provider for unified communications and contact centre contract covering government, education and non-profit organisations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Aug 2023
Dutch authorities vouch for security of ZTE optical networking products
Leading Chinese technology provider reveals it has successfully passed one of the most authoritative security certifications in the world for its optical transport network products Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Aug 2023
Eutelsat and Thaicom team for software-defined satellite across Asia
Leading satellite operator expands in-orbit assets to address surging demand for connectivity in Asian region, closing collaborative partnership model to deliver ubiquitous telecommunication services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Aug 2023
Solid Q2 results as Three builds 100th Shared Rural Network site
In midst of dealing with strategic merger with erstwhile rival, telco announces construction completion of 100 sites as part of network build-out designed to provide 4G connectivity to 37,000+ rural premises across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Aug 2023
Soracom expands partners for iSIM Commercial IoT growth
Advanced internet of things connectivity provider collaborates with Israeli semiconductor division of CE giant, Kigen, Murat and Quectel to accelerate iSIM deployments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Aug 2023
Vodafone teams with DCC to upgrade Britain’s smart meter system
UK operator provides 4G and IoT expertise to help company responsible for overseeing and managing the UK’s smart meter infrastructure deliver on strategy to develop, manage and optimise energy assets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Aug 2023
UK government explores plan to open £160m satellite broadband fund
Second UK government connectivity funding announcement in two days sees plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Aug 2023
UK altnets make further advances in gigabit
CityFibre passes 1,000km reach in growing south coast of England region, while independent mobile phone retailer to offer Welsh provider Ogi’s ultrafast full-fibre broadband and voice packages in its high street stores Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Aug 2023
Virgin Media O2 claims UK 5G SA private network first
Low-cost plug-and-play private network launched to unlock connectivity for industries whenever and wherever they need it Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Aug 2023
Scotland’s most remote emergency services connected by 4G coverage
Operator reveals role in partnership to deliver hitherto unavailable 4G coverage across the Highlands and Islands to help close signal blackspots and connect emergency services across the most remote areas of Scotland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Aug 2023
Improved rural connectivity could add £65bn to UK economy
Study from leading operator and economic consultancy points to potential massive economic boost to UK rural communities through increased digital connectivity and if long-standing obstacles are removed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Aug 2023
Vodafone, Nokia team to introduce business-focused converged charging
Cloud-based system designed to support operator’s business arm’s move towards digital services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Aug 2023
Two million more Australian households ready to upgrade to nbn
Australia’s national broadband network on track to enable up to 10 million premises, or up to 90% of homes and businesses, to access wholesale download speeds of 500Mbps to near 1Gbps by the end of 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Aug 2023
UK government announces 5G Innovation Regions fund
Applications now open for £40m financing designed to unlock 5G benefits across the UK with aim of sparking local ‘digital revolutions’ and pioneer digital connectivity for residents and businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Aug 2023
Investment flows towards Nile to redefine enterprise networks
Latest funding round designed to allow next-generation enterprise network provider to accelerate market expansion amid growing global customer demand Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2023
Mobile satellite connectivity soars for Eutelsat across fiscal year
Financial year sees leading satellite operator bring into service three new craft, and also sees it justify business pivot to supporting fast-growing space connectivity sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2023
Telia president and CEO Allison Kirkby to take over as BT chief executive
CEO of leading Baltics and Nordics telco to take the reins at BT Group in early 2024, offering support for current business strategy and next phase of development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2023
Sateliot, Telefónica claim 5G first for roaming connection from space
Low-earth orbit 5G IoT satellite constellation provider teams with Spain-based global telco to extend cellular network roaming to space in test supervised by European Space Agency Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2023
Baicells, Alef, Sky Packets team to take LTE networks across unserved communities
Community connectivity programme takes advantage of funding options and Private CBRS networks to deliver affordable broadband and digital equity for the unconnected Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jul 2023
Fibre growth drives revenue uptick but BT sees broadband losses in first quarter
BT posts first-quarter 2024 results vindicating strategy of focus on core networks and benefit of inflation-linked price rises, but broadband division sees overall fall in customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jul 2023
Church of England gives blessing to Vodafone Open RAN to boost rural mobile
Leading UK operator joins hands with church to improve 4G mobile coverage in rural UK locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jul 2023
Smallsat market defies challenges to fly higher
Research finds that despite supply challenges and market leader moving to larger form factors, small-form satellite market keeps growing in all metrics due to increasing government investments and new commercial entrants Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jul 2023
Xcel Energy deploys Nokia private LTE for US grid modernisation
Comms tech provider’s private LTE network technologies to see use in supporting new levels of automation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jul 2023
Community Fibre gigabit broadband network passes a million London homes
UK capital’s largest 100% full-fibre broadband provider passes seven figures in its bid to offer over two million residential properties the ability to access its gigabit services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jul 2023
ETSI launches OpenSlice group to deliver mobile network slicing as a service
Association for ICT development, ratification and testing of standards introduces software development group for dedicated portions of mobile networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Jul 2023
EE and Three make strides, but no clear leader in UK 5G stakes
Latest figures from mobile network testing experts find UK consumers are the clear winners to emerge from continued 5G competition, though two players stand out in terms of download speeds Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jul 2023
Digital transformation to drive tenfold rise in 5G mobile connections in Asia-Pacific
Survey finds APAC’s uptake of 5G will continue gathering pace until the end of the decade, but barriers in certain countries mean the region still has one of the largest usage gaps in the world Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jul 2023
Subscriptions dip, jobs to be cut, but Virgin Media O2 sees positives in Q2
Second-quarter 2023 results see UK operator increase revenue generation and expand network with particular emphasis on full-fibre, but 2,000 employees set to be axed by the end of the year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jul 2023
Tetra radio users’ comms may have been exposed for years
A number of flaws in the encryption algorithms used in the secure Tetra radio communications standard have potentially left users exposed to snooping Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Jul 2023
Soracom teams with Skylo to deliver cloud-native IoT non-terrestrial network connectivity
Advanced IoT connectivity company inks deal with non-terrestrial network service provider to deliver cloud-native, space-based connectivity solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jul 2023
Airbus extends Astrocast partnership to enhance satellite IoT technology
Satellite internet of things tech provider extends business relationship with Defence and Space division of global aerospace leader Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly