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 Apr 2025
Nokia claims alien wavelength record, boosts event wireless connectivity
Leading comms tech provider seals deals for 1,000km 800Gbps trial and to deliver private wireless connectivity for large domestic and international mass events. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
10 Apr 2025
GCHQ historian Dave Abrutat’s mission to preserve the UK’s forgotten signals intelligence history
Dave Abrutat, GCHQ’s official historian, is on a mission to preserve the UK’s historic signals intelligence sites and capture their stories before they disappear from folk memory. A new charity, NSIST, will raise funds and recruit volunteers Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Apr 2025
Ericsson unveils AI-led enterprise wireless-first branch architecture
Global comms tech provider launches wireless-first branch architecture to deliver secure, reliable and scalable connectivity to support higher-bandwidth, business-critical AI-based operations across multiple industries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Apr 2025
Elevate raises full-fibre bar for businesses across Cardiff
Altnet to bring gigabit-speed connectivity to thousands of businesses through partnership with local council and national government across Welsh capital to boost digital inclusion, economic growth and educational access Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2025
Nokia, Telia, Finnish Defence Forces claim 5G standalone slice first
Companies showcase potential of 5G technology in enhancing critical communications for defence units operating in coalition environments to ensure seamless experience when crossing country borders Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2025
Enterprise IoT set for market recovery and AI integration, but regulations loom
Sluggish growth in business internet of things sector set to end over the course of next 12 months, as importance of IoT data as AI fuel becomes more apparent Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2025
GSMA: 2025 set to be year of satellite commercialisation
Business intelligence arm of global mobile suppliers’ association rates this year as ‘ground zero for commercialisation’ of D2C communications depending on business plans of telcos Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2025
GSA forms 5G RedCap interest group
Global mobile ecosystem trade association launches working group to track, report and promote status of deployments, devices and service launches based on low-load next-generation mobile wireless standard Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2025
Open Broadcast Systems intros 5G Assist to enhance remote production
Low-latency encoding and decoding technology releases solution to enhance remote production over the public internet using supplementary network, such as 5G or satellite, to perform packet recoveries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2025
BTS Group invests in ZIM to make global eSIM market play
Global investor and enabler makes strategic investment in eSIM technology provider to bring together deep operator relationships and deliver connectivity across 200+ destinations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2025
Elevate and Xantaro accelerate UK full-fibre reach
UK alternative gigabit broadband suppliers unveil further advances in their full-fibre business in the north-west and south-west of England, deploying in urban and rural communities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2025
Boost to push-to-talk services will see MCPTT, PTT revenue soar by end of 2028
Comms evolution aimed at boosting performance of mission-critical group communications in digital land mobile radio systems to see MCPTT and broadband PTT service revenue grow at a CAGR of 11% over the next three years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Apr 2025
Myriota expands constellation with LEO satellites to support IoT
Satellite IoT connectivity provider teams with global space infrastructure company to launch four new satellites in its UltraLite LEO constellation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Apr 2025
Pelion plans for enhanced global IoT proposition
Mobile virtual network operator unveils managed IoT product and service proposition to help businesses scale IoT investment in line with deployment and connectivity needs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Apr 2025
A1, Nokia claim pre-6G video stream first in Austria
Tests at leading central European operator’s technology centre suggest potential of mobile comms for future 5G-Advanced and 6G applications, and commitment to sustainable development of digital infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Apr 2025
Renault charges Ampere to drive future with software-defined vehicles
With software-defined vehicles key to bringing it closer to customers, auto manufacturer deploys digital chassis solution to accelerate the time it takes to roll out new features to cars Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Apr 2025
SP Energy Networks upgrades operational telecoms network in Scotland
Leading UK operator secures four-year capital project delivery contract with energy firm for fixed, mobile and satellite connectivity to modernise and maintain its operational telecoms network across Scotland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Apr 2025
Mercury fibres up to boost utility efficiency
Demand to support continuous traffic growth sees New Zealand utility provider offer 400G broadband connectivity supplied by country’s leading telco and optical communications technologies supplier Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Apr 2025
Three business unit customer base breaks one million milestone
UK operator Three claims business unit benchmark that has disrupted the traditional B2B space through focus on ‘straightforward propositions, excellent value, leading 5G and best in class service’ Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Apr 2025
Celona extends Neutral Host service to AT&T customers
Private 5G network provider announces successful certification of Celona Neutral Host with AT&T public cellular network services and validates light-touch private/public model Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Apr 2025
StarHub trials first 5G cloud RAN network in Southeast Asia
Singapore telco trials cloud-based radio access network, unlocking new enterprise services and laying the groundwork for advanced 5G and 6G capabilities Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Definition
01 Apr 2025
What is multiplexing and how does it work?
Multiplexing, or 'muxing,' is a way of sending multiple signals or streams of information over a communications link at the same time in the form of a single, complex signal. Continue Reading
By- Rahul Awati
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- John Burke, Nemertes Research
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News
01 Apr 2025
SRS deploys srsRAN enterprise 5G at innovation hub
Mobile wireless networks open software provider deploys next-gen mobile service at multinational cable, fibre and media company’s innovation hub in Portugal as part of EU-funded comms scheme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Apr 2025
Vodafone Idea looks to beef up enterprise comms with optical upgrade
Optical transport upgrade designed to insulate network against 4G data growth and accelerate commercial 5G roll-out in India Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Apr 2025
Global 5G adoption surges four times faster than 4G to reach 2.25 billion connections
Research calculates that there were 1.5 wireless connections per person worldwide by the end of 2024, with 5G connections reaching 2.25 billion and new IoT connections reaching 3.6 billion Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
01 Apr 2025
Inside Amazon’s robot-powered warehouse
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at Amazon’s robot-powered Swindon warehouse to see how AI and humans are working together. We examine the state of open source licensing and find out how it’s affecting datacentre operators. And we visit a 130-year-old wine and drinks company to find out how technology has brought operations into the modern age. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
Audi gears up for next-gen factory automation with smart manufacturing
Global auto manufacturer Audi deploys virtual private cloud environment platform to deliver enhanced automation, reconfiguring production line to accommodate a product mix change and scale compute and storage Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Mar 2025
UK gigabit broadband continues progress but overbuild fears persist
Fifth edition of UK broadband report sees robust growth of full-fibre access across the country, but with slower increase in gigabit per se, and key mergers making altnets more efficient and attractive for investors Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Mar 2025
Consumer expectations disrupting future of connectivity
Amdocs research finds broadband users expect fast, reliable and always-on connectivity, but no single technology currently meets their needs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Mar 2025
Ericsson, SoftBank team to seek out 6G, XR, AI potential
Leading comms tech and service provider forges strategic partnership with telco and IT conglomerate to drive innovation in technologies towards 2030 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Mar 2025
Deutsches Forschungsnetz accelerates research with green IP network
IP network upgrade designed to give German national research and education network enhanced access to critical resources and more efficient collaboration with interface speeds up to 800 Gbps, increased capacity and 75% reduced power consumption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Mar 2025
Virgin Media O2 deploys small cells to improve city mobile connectivity
Mobile customers in Plymouth set to benefit from enhanced mobile connectivity as six high-capacity small cells go live across port city in southwest of England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Mar 2025
UK regulator consults on enabling direct satellite to mobile comms
UK to be first country in Europe to move ahead with plans to enable satellite calls to be made from standard smartphones, with people and businesses in hard-to-reach areas set to benefit most Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Mar 2025
UK internet trade bodies issue best practice guidance for telecoms poles
Trade associations for providers of internet services in the UK offer guidance outlines that encourage a community-conscious approach to telecoms infrastructure deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Mar 2025
5G roaming spend to surpass 4G roaming by 2028
Study warns operators to implement 5G standalone network cores to maximise roaming revenue as competing technologies become more popular with mobile subscribers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Mar 2025
CityFibre acquires Connexin’s full-fibre infrastructure
Strategic agreement enables the expansion of nationwide footprint of UK’s leading alternative and independent broadband provider by up to 185,000 premises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Mar 2025
Neos expands BMC TV partnership to support UK live events broadcasting
Media network services provider teams with leading business connectivity provider aiming to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, addressing increasing live broadcast demands Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Mar 2025
UK government to make £45m connectivity investment in schools
UK government says ‘no child left behind’ as it releases plans to narrow the digital divide in education through setting core digital standards for all schools focused on high-speed, reliable and secure connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
21 Mar 2025
Going beyond flexibility: How 5G Standalone is changing the future of business
Recent deployments have shown what 5G Standalone networks can achieve, namely game-changing capabilities such as enhanced connectivity services, FWA, Massive IoT and private wireless networks Continue Reading
By- Barbara Pareglio, GSMA
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News
20 Mar 2025
Ofcom outlines plans to take UK full-fibre roll-out into ‘final phase’
UK communications regulator sets out plans that will help full-fibre gigabit broadband reach almost all UK homes and businesses over the next two years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Mar 2025
IDC: global edge computing spending to approach $380bn by 2028
Leading analyst predicts robust spending on edge computing services to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.8% over next three years, with AI workloads fuelling massive hardware investments, particularly in AI-accelerated processors Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Mar 2025
EE makes 5G standalone upgrade for more than 28 million people
UK’s leading mobile provider claims major milestone in its mission to deliver standalone mobile connectivity across the UK for smoother video calls, better video streaming and improved browsing experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Mar 2025
HPE teams up with Nvidia for enterprise AI solutions
Leading networking tech firm latest to get on board agentic AI road in partnership with GPU leader focusing on customer transformation with new enterprise AI solutions and enhancements encompassing data management and storage. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Mar 2025
EXA Infrastructure, Ultranet build fibre route across key Italian cities
Dedicated digital infrastructure provider and independent carrier-to-carrier operator and fibre infrastructure owner team to enhance diversity on a key corridor for subsea cable data traffic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Mar 2025
Interconnect infrastructure set for sixfold increase in bandwidth demand
Global survey explores networking needs for artificial intelligence era as more than half of IT professional believe AI workloads will place the biggest demand on datacentre interconnect infrastructure over the next three years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Mar 2025
Private cellular network market projected to grow 114% by 2028
Global private cellular network revenue will reach $12.2bn by 2028, a significant increase from $5.7bn in 2025, but 5G tech sales are not taking off as quickly as expected Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Mar 2025
Satellite technology to provide broadband to remote areas of Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire Council harnesses low Earth orbit technology to serve the most remote areas of the county with ultrafast broadband Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Mar 2025
Qualcomm and Palantir extend AI to the edge for industrial IoT
Qualcomm Technologies teams with Palantir to run artificial intelligence capabilities on advanced edge computing platforms enabling real-time insights and data-driven decisions in industrial use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Mar 2025
Sky Business finds louder voice for collaboration
Business-to-business division of media and entertainment company announces communications platform to help UK firms boost productivity and collaboration by integrating advanced features like video conferencing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Mar 2025
AT&T claims long-distance fibre network speed record
US communications giant completes ‘the highest speed’ across a single wavelength with 1.6 Tbps data transport on its commercial infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Mar 2025
WBBA: AI, Net5.5G pivotal to achieving next-generation broadband networks
Whitepaper from broadband trade association WBBA outlines uses of AI during the pre-deployment phases of broadband networks and how this can assist in network planning and expansion decisions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Mar 2025
Orange and Telesat team for LEO satellite connectivity and terrestrial infrastructure
Leading global telco inks multi-year partnership with satellite operators for low Earth orbit connectivity and terrestrial comms infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Mar 2025
Supercars team BJR taps Extranet Systems for racing edge
As the demands of motorsports grow, Supercars team Brad Jones Racing turns to IT specialist Extranet Systems to manage crucial areas such as security, backup and disaster recovery Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2025
BT claims first successful trial of MAUD live streaming platform
UK telco’s multicast-assisted unicast delivery platform sees initial usage, demonstrating promised ability to flatten peaks of network traffic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Mar 2025
British space sector sees surge in European Space Agency business
Record-breaking contracts propels UK space sector’s mission forward, with UK companies and universities increasingly influential in global efforts to explore and benefit from space Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Mar 2025
Virgin Media O2 looks to ‘supercharge’ mobile network reliability
Latest in ongoing transformation to see to UK operator invest around £2m per day into its mobile network is underpinned by additional spectrum deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Mar 2025
Open Cosmos to manufacture Europe’s first 6G satellite research lab
European space technology provider wins €1.65m contract from Catalan research centre for 6G satellite lab to test future communications technologies in space Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Mar 2025
Nokia claims US fibre wins with Outer Reach Broadband and BerryComm
Leading global comms tech provider celebrates new US contracts deploying fibre solution capable of delivering multi-gigabit broadband to businesses in Maine and 100+ mile backbone from Indianapolis to Logansport to enhance high-speed internet Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Mar 2025
Broadband Forum launches three open broadband projects
Broadband Forum unveils latest work in development of software and standards designed to provide foundations for faster innovation through global collaboration including AI and ML Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Mar 2025
UK altnets call for full-fibre broadband to be prioritised in industrial strategy
Independent Networks Cooperative Association outlines plan for cross-UK campaign to promote full-fibre broadband adoption and the establishment of a digital infrastructure cross-departmental working group Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Mar 2025
MWC 2025: Bouygues Telecom, Free join Aduna network API project
Leading French operators join network consortium, with major network paving the way for broader network API adoption across Europe and globally Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Mar 2025
MWC 2025: G+D, AWS reimagine cloud-based eSIM offerings
Embedded subscriber identity module provider and cloud giant strengthen collaboration to next level by reimagining cloud-based eSIM offerings deployment capabilities, making it more efficient and accessible for enterprise customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Mar 2025
MWC 2025: HPE advances AI in connectivity
Networking tech firm introduces new connectivity solutions and infrastructure to meet evolving needs of enterprise customers across various industries, including expanded platform for next-gen cellular comms Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Mar 2025
MWC 2025: Fabric to spread as BT sees no business plan B without the network
UK’s leading coms provider outlines the pressures that enterprise customers will face as AI reshapes the new world of work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Mar 2025
Jio, AMD, Cisco and Nokia to build telecom AI platform
India’s Jio Platforms, AMD, Cisco and Nokia have teamed up to develop an Open Telecom AI Platform aimed at improving the efficiency and security of telco networks through artificial intelligence and automation Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
04 Mar 2025
Vodafone and AST Space Mobile form European satellite comms service
Latest chapter in partnership between leading telco and low Earth orbit satellite provider sees firms unveil organisation to give businesses access to secure space-based cellular broadband connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Mar 2025
MWC 2025: NTT Docomo preps for beyond 5G future
Leading Japanese operator unveils slew of announcements to boost advanced communications across domestic territory and Africa, encompassing the new era of 6G and aircraft-based systems Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Mar 2025
MWC 2025: Operators account for 85% of mobile infrastructure investments
Research from global mobile trade association reveals operators alone contribute $109bn to infrastructure investments, far exceeding that made by content and application providers and cloud service providers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Mar 2025
MWC 2025: AI is the new mobile UI for Qualcomm
Connected processor and artificial intelligence company unveils AI-first modems for 5G networks, IoT and fixed wired access as artificial intelligence scales rapidly at the network edge to drive key business benefits Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Mar 2025
AWS boosts telco cloud offerings with new Outposts
Amazon Web Services debuts new Outposts racks and servers that extend its infrastructure to the edge to support network intensive workloads and cloud radio access applications Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2025
Verizon claims to ‘shatter’ US 5G upload speed record
Leading comms provider reveals 5G trial results with record-breaking uplink speed through use of technologies including TDD carrier component aggregation with C-band spectrum and uplink MIMO Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Feb 2025
Engineering at tipping point as manufacturing embraces Industry 5.0
Leading connected engineering software provider unveils vision of generative AI-based design to support new age of industrial applications with sustainability and virtual processes at the core Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Feb 2025
Plenty of room for improvement in mobile quality in Euro cities
Analysis of mobile quality in 15 of Europe’s leading cities sees Porto and Stockholm offer highest 5G quality of experience in region, but with all cities falling short of EU Digital Decade Objectives Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Feb 2025
Europe ‘severely’ lags other major regions in 5G standalone
Research from network intelligence company shows interplay of earlier deployments, more diversified multi-band spectrum and greater willingness to invest in new use cases have driven 5G SA roll-outs at a faster pace in regions outside Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Feb 2025
Bridge Alliance, Telna team on eSIM strategic partnership
Leading mobile industry alliance announces it will use managed wholesale eSIM platform’s capabilities for connectivity and revenue opportunities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
25 Feb 2025
The AI imperative: Why APAC telcos can’t afford to wait
Telcos across Asia-Pacific are placing major bets on AI, recognising it as the key to unlocking future growth and relevance. But for those who hesitate, the cost of inaction could be their very survival Continue Reading
By- Edwin Lin
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News
24 Feb 2025
Myriota, Saudi Space Authority team for ultra-low power IoT connectivity
Satellite internet of things connectivity company announces initiatives with Saudi space authorities including the Space and Technology Commission to bring ultra-low power IoT connectivity to the region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Feb 2025
NTT, Nokia, Anritsu demo dynamic networking using IOWN APN
Latest step in next-generation networking project aims to realise power-efficient RAN network by dynamic base station operation according to traffic fluctuations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Feb 2025
BT boosts interconnectivity with Equinix, broadens Optiva partnership
UK’s leading telco expands partnership with digital infrastructure company to help multinationals transform interconnectivity across digital value chain, and joins with enterprise network service company to implement B2B, B2B2X services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Feb 2025
EY: Industrial companies worldwide stunted in emerging technology use
Businesses globally are spending more on emerging technologies year-on-year, but struggle to expand experimental use cases, finds EY’s sixth annual Reimagining Industry Futures study Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Definition
18 Feb 2025
What is NRZ (non-return-to-zero)?
NRZ (non-return-to-zero) is a form of digital data transmission in which the binary low and high states, represented by numerals 0 and 1, are transmitted by specific and constant direct current (DC) voltages. Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2025
Meta’s planned subsea cable will exceed circumference of Earth and support AI innovation
Meta’s planned 50,000 km subsea cable will be the world’s longest and connect the five major continents Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Feb 2025
UK broadband majors, altnets accelerate gigabit in non-metro areas
Premises in Shropshire and Devon to gain access to gigabit services as part of £5bn government scheme and planned expansion by major comms provider Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Feb 2025
Vietnam Air Traffic Management modernises comms for improved safety
Southeast Asian country’s national aviation body to deploy multi-service network offering to upgrade its legacy network systems, and enhance the performance and flexibility of its air traffic network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Feb 2025
StarHub upgrades fibre broadband network to deliver 10Gbps services
First deployment of StarHub’s 10Gbps XGS-PON technology across city-state to offer enhanced services as part of Digital Connectivity Blueprint to improve citizen well-being via next-generation digital infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Feb 2025
EE shines as 5G mobile availability improves for all UK operators
Review of UK mobile industry in second half of 2024 finds that 5G availability sees continued improvement, but fastest 5G speed experience remains undecided Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Feb 2025
Starlink gains higher orbit in Europe
Leading space comms provider sees constellation investments boost performance, gaining a position in delivering LEO services over wide areas of Europe, even including UK capital Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Feb 2025
IT supplier helps address ‘overwhelming’ volumes of data from space
CGI is building on its decade-long relationship with the European Space Agency, and as more and more satellites entering orbit, its role in processing data is not set to diminish Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Feb 2025
DE-CIX upgrades New York’s largest internet exchange backbone
DE-CIX upgrades one of the US’s largest internet exchange backbones as staying resilient and offering scale become priorities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
04 Feb 2025
The need for strong data engineering skills
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide examines best practice in data engineering and the importance of data skills. Labour announced its first digital government strategy – but will it be more successful than years of failed plans that came before? We also look back at the networking challenges that faced Orange during last year’s Paris Olympics. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2025
Hard-to-reach UK locations achieve broadband milestones
Ultrafast broadband goes live on Hebridean islands, with network ready for first residents to order full-fibre, while UK altnet outlines initial progress in £5bn deployment scheme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Feb 2025
Verizon, AST SpaceMobile get into orbit to end mobile dead zones
Leading US operator looks to conquer remaining mobile dead zones through space-based communications with growing satco Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Feb 2025
Westminster to trial free single sign-on Wi-Fi across central London
Global trade body for wireless connectivity reveals big switch-on of seamless roaming experience across the many disparate Wi-Fi networks in the UK capital Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Feb 2025
Teraswitch upgrades global net with EXA 400GE connectivity
Transatlantic connectivity provider upgrades enterprise network with 400GE connectivity, positioning the company for global network expansion through diverse, high-capacity connectivity across Europe and the Atlantic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jan 2025
Verizon unveils enterprise network AI strategy
Business IT and comms division of telco giant reveals strategy for deployment of artificial intelligence in enterprise use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jan 2025
Vodafone claims video call over satellite landmark
Leading European telco Vodafone unveils results of test using low Earth orbit satellite for WhatsApp video call to a smartphone in a location that suffers from lack of traditional mobile connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jan 2025
SailGP casts off with private 5G for 2025 races
Leading global sailing event taps global comms tech provider for cellular private networks to power connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Jan 2025
UK government mobile mast upgrade scheme marks milestone
People living, working and visiting England, Scotland and Wales set to benefit from one of the latest of the 30 UK government-funded 4G mast upgrades across the UK to improve rural mobile Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jan 2025
EE scores Wembley Stadium connectivity renewal
UK’s leading mobile comms provider EE extends title connectivity partnership with England’s national football stadium in London, as well as with all four Home Nations Football Associations. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jan 2025
Neos Networks leads £1.2m UK Midlands broadband project
Leading UK business-dedicated network appointed by council to lead D2N2 Gigahubs initiative aimed at bringing gigabit broadband to rural communities in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly