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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News
20 Jun 2025
European satellite operators take comms services to higher orbit
Kyivstar advances direct-to-cell services in Ukraine with Starlink integration and regulatory approval for testing, while Constellation Technologies and Operations announces the imminent launch of its first regenerative 5G mmWave payload Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Jun 2025
ITS wins dark fibre contract to boost Carmarthenshire connectivity
Latest step in Welsh connectivity programme sees major contract to provide fibre to underpin the expanding needs of digital services in communities that rely on effective, secure and high-capacity infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jan 2023
Internet shutdowns cost global economy $24bn in 2022
Deliberate disruption of people’s access to the internet by governments is having a substantial economic impact and contributing to a range of human rights abuses, primarily against protestors Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Jan 2023
Juniper Networks and NEC charge up Wi-Fi user experience for Powerco
Leading global IT and network transformation services provider and AI-driven networks selected by leading New Zealand gas and electricity distributor to design and deploy new Wi-Fi network infrastructure across nationwide sites Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2023
Cloudflare unveils suite to maximise remote work collaboration and productivity
Internet application acceleration and infrastructure provider introduces digital experience monitoring system to provide visibility and insights to businesses in the age of remote work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2023
‘Anomaly’ sees first UK space mission fail to reach orbit
Despite optimism surrounding historic first attempt to launch satellites from UK, mission reaches space but falls short of reaching target orbit Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2023
Launch window opens for UK’s first orbital mission
All systems go for first space mission in UK as project partners announce the official opening of the Start Me Up launch window Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jan 2023
Qualcomm enters space race with Snapdragon Satellite
Mobile platform giant teams with satellite operator to claim world’s first satellite-based service, providing global coverage from pole to pole Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jan 2023
Edge computing key for rapid Industry 4.0 adoption
As edge computing is set to disrupt many sectors in the Industry 4.0 era, study finds edge computing holds a promise to dramatically improve data processing for mission-critical applications and accelerate uptake Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jan 2023
New UK laws to see homeowners, tenants get better access to fast broadband
UK government mandates that almost all new homes in England must be built with gigabit broadband connections during construction, making it easier for homebuyers, renters and some leaseholders to upgrade to ultrafast services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jan 2023
LG announces technical collaboration for the future of mobility
Global CE giant unveils infotainment slate, including partnership to develop next-generation autonomous driving solution proof of concept, and launches TV featuring real-time video and audio wireless transmission at up to 4K 120Hz Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jan 2023
Qualcomm, Salesforce team up to provide connected automotive experiences
Mobile tech giant uses CES to reveal more of automotive tech slate in partnership with leading customer relationship management company Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jan 2023
Qualcomm goes up a gear in driver assistance and autonomous driving
Mobile tech giant sees flagship platform adopted by leading automotive companies to rapidly create safe, scalable and updateable advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jan 2023
CityFibre and Vodafone complete first UK 2Gbps residential trial
Leading UK independent full-fibre broadband provider teams with comms operator and leading anchor tenant for trial of 2Gbps services, with scope to scale for introduction of services up to 10Gbps, made possible by recent upgrade to XGS-PON Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
04 Jan 2023
Building culture within collaboration to make hybrid work pay
As hybrid working evolves, some firms are struggling to support non-office-based workers and management is unclear of its new responsibilities. What is being done to address this evolution? Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jan 2023
Cutting-edge contact centre means experience is everything for Bayview
Offering a variety of support, back-office and IT services to companies and customers around the world would present a variety of challenges to any firm. To ensure it could offer acceptable experiences for customers and employees at every touchpoint, IT-enabled BPO Bayview Technologies saw CCaaS as the solution. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jan 2023
Remote workers shun return to work
Study from UK gigabit broadband service provider reveals that despite received wisdom of home workers wanting to make at least partial return to pre-Covid working practices, stark contrast exists between employers and employees in their desire for staff to hit the office once more Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Dec 2022
Top 10 India IT stories of 2022
We recap the top 10 stories in India, including the digitisation work undertaken by global firms in the country and the progress made by local enterprises in harnessing technology Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
22 Dec 2022
UK operators brace for broadband surge
UK infrastructure operators see year of massive traffic driven by major events such as the Queen’s funeral, live sport and online gaming, and get ready for further network peaks across the Christmas period Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
22 Dec 2022
Freeing the hybrid workforce from quiet constraint
The rapid shift to hybrid working may be contributing to the trend of 'quiet constraint'. We look at how technology can be applied to really work for a distributed workforce Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2022
Top 10 ANZ IT stories of 2022
We recap the top 10 stories in Australia and New Zealand, including the opportunities and challenges that organisations in the region have faced over the past year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
20 Dec 2022
CityFibre lights up Luton with gigabit broadband
UK’s largest independent broadband infrastructure provider rounds off hugely active year by successfully completing full-fibre network roll-out in large parts of East Luton, including Stopsley and Wigmore Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Dec 2022
EE goes live in first-of-its-kind mobile infrastructure pilot in London
BT-owned mobile division announces first outdoor 4G and 5G small cell network in the UK capable of hosting all four mobile network operators from day one through bespoke technical solution and centralised radio access network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Dec 2022
Clearing the barriers to full digital connectivity
Millions of households rely on good connectivity for work, study or leisure. But how much has fast and consistent broadband connectivity spread across the UK? Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Top 10 telecoms stories of 2022
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories of 2022 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Dec 2022
BT C-RAN 5G architecture pilot scheme live in Leeds
BT takes next-gen mobile connectivity a stage further with a 5G pilot scheme to enhance coverage and connectivity in key UK city enabling local customers to access faster, more reliable speeds Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2022
Microsoft, Viasat team to deliver internet access to global underserved communities
New collaboration through IT giant’s Airband Initiative designed to increase satellite broadband availability for people across Africa and the rest of the world by the end of 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2022
UK gigabit access breaks barrier but take-up remains slow
Ofcom’s latest investigation of connectivity across the country finds full-fibre broadband now available to more than 12 million homes and 5G reaching seven in ten properties, while the number of households without access to decent broadband has fallen by a third Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2022
BT boosts network monitoring to improve customer experience
Comms tech provider’s analytics software selected by leading UK network provider in five-year deal to improve operators’ fixed access customer experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2022
Qualcomm unveils lowest-power IoT-optimised LTE modem
Integrated terrestrial positioning support to the fore as Qualcomm launches IoT-optimised LTE modem with integrated positioning support for greater connectivity, location and compute processing capabilities on device and at the edge Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2022
Truespeed targets in-building connectivity with new router, Mesh Wi-Fi
Gigabit broadband provider Truespeed switches focus from delivering high-speed connectivity to building and to around them, striking partnership with provider of wireless connectivity devices for homes and businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2022
Telstra tunes up with orchestration to enhance automation, customer experience
Leading Australian operator taps global comms tech provider to support network-as-a-service (NaaS) strategies, enabling an enhanced experience for business customers through reusable and shared platform for improved network management and operational efficiency Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2022
Almost two-thirds of businesses fear IT estate incapable of supporting hybrid workforce
Research from managed workplace services provider finds current IT setup is preventing effective collaboration, putting remote workers at a disadvantage and driving up cyber risks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2022
Medusa Submarine Cable to land on Orange infrastructure in Marseille
Orange will give users of Mediterranean submarine cable system the ability to access datacentres in French city and interconnect through fully redundant infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2022
ETSI creates new working group for Terahertz 6G comms
Newly launched industry specification group on Terahertz holds kick-off meeting and decides on work priorities for new candidate technology for 6G communications infrastructures Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Dec 2022
Nokia and O2 Telefónica Germany claim 5G carrier aggregation breakthrough
Comms tech provider and leading German operator claim industry-first milestone achieved on live 5G network with Nokia’s commercial 5G AirScale portfolio and MediaTek’s mobile platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Dec 2022
UK government expands investment in 5G and 6G R&D
UK universities awarded £28m to develop next-generation 6G network technology, and an £80m fund will help set up a lab for testing network equipment, as government aims to boost telecoms infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Dec 2022
Porsche accelerates connected vehicle development with Vodafone private 5G
Europe’s first 5G hybrid mobile private network opens at Nardò Technical Centre, a leading automotive proving ground in Italy, to offer customers an improved infrastructure to develop and test intelligent, autonomous, connected vehicles Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
13 Dec 2022
Onwards to 6G - the UK government's 'bold plan' for a connected Britain
The UK telecoms minister outlines the government's thinking on developing a digital infrastructure for the connected age Continue Reading
By- Julia Lopez, DCMS
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News
12 Dec 2022
Openreach announces 12 new full-fibre build locations
London calling for BT-owned broadband provision division as it makes next step in plan to reach 25 million homes with full fibre by December 2026 and launches simplified online map showing when and where full-fibre network is being built Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Dec 2022
CityFibre extends reach across southern England as it files Openreach competition complaint
Just as it carries build-out momentum of 2022 to key towns in Suffolk and Berkshire, UK’s largest independent full-fibre provider protests to UK regulatory authorities about behaviour of arch-rival in gigabit broadband Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
09 Dec 2022
wireless backhaul
Wireless backhaul is the use of wireless communication systems to transport data between the internet and subnetworks. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2022
Need emerges for sustainable network infrastructure transformation
Survey of IT decision-makers and 1,200 office workers across EMEA region reveals that infrastructure users are committed to change but demand more positive action and greater understanding from leadership Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Dec 2022
Vodafone makes first European deployment of OpenRAN in urban location
Vodafone announces European OpenRAN deployment first for a live urban environment, demonstrating the technology is a viable alternative to traditional RAN in all scenarios, not just rural locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Dec 2022
Société du Grand Paris books in Nokia IP, private wireless for metro rail network
Nokia forms secure mission-critical communications system behind four Grand Paris Express lines that will transport two million passengers per day, delivering enhanced capacity, reliability and performance, and contributing to efforts to boost operations, safety and rider experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Dec 2022
Vodafone CEO Nick Read steps down
As telco operator battles with delivering shareholder value, it has decided it needs a new CEO Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
02 Dec 2022
Siemens, Qualcomm collaborate on 5G smart building networks
Leading wireless platform provider teams with intelligent, adaptive infrastructure division of German technology giant mobile chip giant to show how firms working in the built environment can intelligently use 5G for building automation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Dec 2022
NBN Co, Ericsson team to transform fixed wireless access network
Ericsson and company that manages national broadband infrastructure in Australia announce new 10-year partnership to secure the supply of next-generation 5G technology that will deliver enhanced coverage and speed across the fixed wireless access portion of network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2022
MI6 chief’s hacked emails attacked MI5 and betrayed British spy operations in China
Former UK spy boss Richard Dearlove leaked names of MI6 secret agent recruiters in China to back an aggressive right-wing US campaign against tech company Huawei. His emails were hacked and then leaked – probably by Russian intelligence Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2022
UK government accelerates satellite, fibre gigabit broadband access to remote regions
Mountain rescue base and 12th century abbey set to gain from government test of satellites to connect remote locations, while work also begins to connect 60,000 rural premises in North West England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2022
Wi-Fi ‘essential’ to bridge the digital divide in rural areas
Report from trade association for wireless communications sets out strategies for mobile operators, fibre providers and cable companies to serve the estimated billion people unconnected to Wi-Fi Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2022
Expectation gap appears between users and managers with hybrid working IT
Research from Canon Europe finds that while more than three-quarters of IT decision-makers believe their company provides the right technology to enable people to do their jobs regardless of location, a fifth are providing their own IT equipment and struggling to get remote IT support Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2022
Global 5G market defies macroeconomic challenges
Research from Ericsson shows 5G continues to scale faster than any previous mobile generation, with subscriptions expected to reach five billion by the end of 2028 and fixed wireless access forecast set to grow more quickly than previously expected Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Nov 2022
SMEs put faith in communications technology
Study from orchestration and digital platform provider shows a ‘new’ kind of small and medium-sized enterprise market, with companies already adopting connectivity technology for business resilience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Nov 2022
Nearly $1bn in mobile trade-ins and upgrades in third quarter of 2022
Just more than halfway into what is always the market’s busiest quarter, quarterly analysis of smartphone trade-in and upgrade industry reveals a third quarter of 2022 with the amount returned estimated at $970m, making this the highest third quarter recorded Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Nov 2022
eSIM proves green credentials
Independent study by provider of adapted system integration technologies at wafer, chip and board level confirms eSIM as an environmentally friendly SIM solution Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
29 Nov 2022
Extended reality can be empathic reality
In the metaverse, eliciting empathy might become an important feature for many applications, including gaming and industrial uses, and there is even the potential that applications that focus on emphatic results will create their own market niche Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2022
Public safety 5G networks represent $700m opportunity
Research on public safety broadband and mission-critical communications over 3GPP networks predicts that cumulative spending on deployable network assets in sectors will exceed $700m between 2022 and 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2022
1&1, Orange seal worldwide international roaming agreement
German startup telco and global operator take advantage of 5G OpenRAN technology to offer users seamless automatic network performance and quality, even when outside home territory Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2022
STC Kuwait and BICS complete world’s first live 5G standalone roaming connection
Mobile connectivity enabler teams with MENA region telecoms provider for successful test of what is claimed to be the first of its kind to be completed in a non-lab environment and a major milestone for global 5G adoption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2022
CityFibre identifies massive economic gains for Cheltenham, Portsmouth areas through full fibre
Leading independent gigabit broadband provider reveals positive economic and productivity impacts in Gloucestershire and south-coast cities where it has introduced full fibre, running to £145m and £335m respectively Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2022
Pharrowtech expands next-gen mmWave capabilities to the UK
Global 5G millimetre-wave wireless tech leader Pharrowtech accelerates hiring and opens two new offices as it grows its product and development capabilities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2022
BT aims to reign in industry where connectivity is king
In the latest part of its drive to evolve from a telco to a techco, BT unveils range of 5G-enabled robotics systems and reveals how it is driving the evolution of advanced communications in industrial applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2022
Internet of things market continues to surge
China and US to drive world adoption of internet of things with global demand for smart offerings from industrial to security use cases still rising Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2022
Equinix makes added £179m investment in UK digital infrastructure
Global digital infrastructure company announces cash injection in support of increasing customer demand in the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
22 Nov 2022
LEO satellite communications come to Earth
Apple, T-Mobile and others are kicking off early satellite communications projects. Direct satellite communications should become available on some new midband 5G phones in 2024. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2022
Ericsson makes multi-million pound investment in UK 6G research programme
Leading comms tech provider unveils investment initiative set to boost UK research capabilities and drive global development of 6G future communications and standards Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2022
CityFibre inks strategic relationship with Toob
Terms agreed to give rapidly growing full-fibre platform’s wholesale customers access to growing network footprints of south of England fibre-to-the-premise network provider Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2022
Ultrafast broadband quickens pace across UK
Analyst’s bi-monthly update on broadband infrastructure deployments in the UK highlights uptick in progress of fibre-to-the-premises and gigabit infrastructure in the UK in the months from August to October 2022 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Nov 2022
Virgin Media feels strain from Warzone, teams with TIP for Dublin Wi-Fi
Comms provider sees busiest day on record for UK data consumption, and teams with local authority in Irish capital to trial open, disaggregated Wi-Fi network with goal to provide city centre with free wireless internet access Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Nov 2022
GBI adds to optical network capacity to deal with World Cup traffic spike
Middle East-based smart and fully managed network provider deploys optical network engine ahead of expected increase in demand on infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2022
Virgin Media Business Wholesale launches new National High Capacity Services core network
Enhanced high-bandwidth, ultra-low-latency core platform launched for National High Capacity Services network to enable simpler, faster delivery of services and improve customer experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2022
Nokia, TPG Telecom set new 5G uplink speed record in Australia
Operator and comms tech provider claim 2Gbps upstream, stressing the criticality of fast uplink speed to support industrial and IoT applications running over next-generation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2022
Agility, business more important than cost, network management for IT teams
Cisco report finds new rules applying in a multicloud world, with IT decision-makers regarding security as the top networking challenge when managing distributed and hybrid workloads Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2022
Infovista, Gigamon assure greater flexibility and connectivity for 5G networks
Network lifecycle automation firm and deep observability company forge partnership to address digital transformation and next-generation challenges in areas such as network slicing and SLA monetisation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2022
5G gains pace, gigabit steady as Vodafone faces off H1 headwinds
Comms group claims significant progress with portfolio strategy in the first half of FY23 to create industrial scale, enable accelerated growth and unlock value and sees service revenue growth of 2.5% Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2022
Wi-Fi Alliance says momentum underscores need for entire 6GHz spectrum
Consortium of companies delivering products and services based on key wireless technology insists that recent new product availability and large-scale deployments from its members demonstrate readiness of Wi-Fi 6E standard Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2022
Hispasat, Sencinet expand satellite broadband in Mexico
New agreement between managed services and solutions network integrator and satellite communications operator expands and extends currently contracted capacity until December 2024 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2022
Orange takes 5G to Africa
New healthcare, education and security services to be enabled in Southern African country as global telco unveils first affiliate in continent of Africa to launch 5G commercially Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2022
Private 5G drives sustainable and agile industrial operations
Consortium of companies spanning industrial automation, 5G networking infrastructure technology and network service provision team up to enable industrial private 5G application uses cases within manufacturing and process operations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2022
Orange Belgium sets new 5G standard in Liège
Belgian subsidiary of global telco adds to portfolio of 5G Labs in the country, showcasing new 5G use cases together with industries local to key city of Wallonia Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2022
CityFibre celebrates Dundee anniversary, makes splash in Brighton & Hove
Full-fibre platform makes mark at both ends of the UK, racking up two-year presence in growing gaming hub in North East Scotland and arriving on shore of South of England’s leading coastal resort Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2022
Qualcomm claims 5G standalone mmWave milestone in China
Noting 5G standalone mmWave is poised to unlock new capabilities for enterprises, mobile chip giant reveals high-level mmWave performance in anticipation of commercial deployment in China Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
10 Nov 2022
leaky bucket algorithm
The leaky bucket algorithm is a "traffic shaping" algorithm to reduce the load the transport layer places on the network layer and reduce congestion in the network. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2022
5G industry innovates towards next-generation wireless networks
New whitepaper from industry trade organisation for leading telecommunications service providers and manufacturers explores foundations of 6G wireless communications in 2030 and beyond Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
OneWeb spreads satellite connectivity wings into Asia and Africa
UK government-backed satellite broadband provider announces distribution partnership with satellite service company in Oman and the Middle East, and appoints connectivity services provider for government and enterprise customers across Africa Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
Ericsson, Technical University of Sofia to prepare students for 5G-ready future
Leading Bulgarian education establishment collaborates with comms tech provider to deploy programme that builds 5G ICT skills for the future, including 64 hours of training on 5G technology and standards Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
SES Eagle-1 to fly on Arianespace to offer quantum connectivity
Launch date confirmed for Eagle-1 satellite for European Space Agency’s end-to-end quantum key distribution system Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
Largest 5,000 enterprises to increase WAN spend by 44% by 2026
Research predicts that revenue from port charges, software-defined wide area network and broadband will grow, while legacy networking’s contribution to overall market revenue set to decrease by 55% by 2026 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
09 Nov 2022
nibble
In computing and digital technology, a nibble is four consecutive binary digits or half of an 8-bit byte. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2022
British broadband customers blast proposed mid-contract bill rises
Four in five Brits regard planned mid-contract price increases as unfair and want their monthly bills to stay the same for the duration of their deals, says Uswitch.com Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Nov 2022
Qualcomm, Renault go up a gear in electric vehicle partnership
Leading car manufacturer and mobile technologies firm announce plan to enter a strategic long-term cooperation, encompassing co-development of high-performance computing platforms based on Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solutions for next generation of software-defined vehicles Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2022
Nokia, Optus unveil ultra-low-latency Sydney to Melbourne network
Australian operator takes on comms tech provider’s network infrastructure offering to upgrade its existing long-haul network and address growing market demands for bandwidth Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2022
Samsung claims 5G mmWave FWA milestone in Australia
Company set up to run Australian national broadband infrastructure hits milestones in 5G mobile during trials, achieving what is said to be an industry-leading speed of 1.75Gbps at a distance of 10km Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2022
TIP 5G plans to pave the way to transform private 5G network economics
Following what it says was a successful trial led by a group dedicated to the key element of next-generation mobile networks, TIP 5G releases connectivity blueprint Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2022
Singtel, China Telecom Global to lead undersea cable consortium
New Asia Link Cable system will connect Hong Kong and Singapore with the Philippines, Brunei, and Hainan in China Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
07 Nov 2022
Motorola plots Emergency Services Network exit
On the back of a stinging report, Motorola begins exit strategy from UK Emergency Services Network, which is revealed to have acted as a $147m fixed asset impairment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2022
InterDigital awarded five Horizon Europe 6G flagship projects
EU’s smart networks and services joint undertaking announces funding for 35 flagship mobile network projects based on 6G technology worth €250m Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2022
Altnets announces fibre equipment partnership with HellermannTyton
Supplier to internet service providers inks partnership with custom-built telecoms products manufacturer to distribute broadband products to service providers across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2022
UK government approach to space industry lacks coherence and investment
As satellite broadband industry rockets, report from Commons Science and Technology Committee criticises government’s failures in key technical areas and continues to question value to taxpayer of OneWeb joint venture Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2022
Networks division stars as SES shows solid Q3 2022
Global satellite operator continues to benefit from its pivot away from video and to business connectivity, reporting a positive third quarter but continued revenue decline for its video business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2022
Virgin Media O2 claims strong strategic and operational progress in Q3
UK comms provider publishes third-quarter results highlighting accelerated Ebitda growth since merger of mobile telco and cable operator Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly