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
27 Feb 2024
Global telcos team up on large language models
Global Telco AI Alliance comprising telcos from Asia, Europe and the Middle East will form joint venture to build multilingual LLMs that are more attuned to telco domain Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2024
Singtel rolls out network slicing on 5G network
Singtel’s app-based network slicing capabilities will boost the performance of 5G applications and cater to different experience, security and privacy requirements Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Internet capable of taking the strain but service prioritisation key
With networks offering assurances they can cope with the millions of added users working from home, experts suggest that strict management of applications and services will be pivotal. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2020
SK Telecom celebrates 5G first birthday with almost half of local market
Since launching the world’s first 5G service on 3 April 2019, the Korean operator continues to maintain its leadership in the local mobile market Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2020
Fujitsu unveils Japan’s first commercial private 5G network
Successful verification under provisional licence opens path to commercial launch for private 5G network for Japanese tech giant Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: internet providers enhance support for customers, end data caps
Supporting the UK’s government efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and support home working, UK network operators agree a wide range of supportive measures Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2020
CityFibre completes FibreNation acquisition
Official go-ahead for buyout which takes former altnet into mainstream status as the UK’s third largest national digital infrastructure and fibre operator Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Smartphone production to plummet 20%, over $25bn lost in roaming revenue
Two studies reveal the huge hit on the mobile device and service industry that is likely to be caused by the Covid-19 outbreak Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2020
Microsoft targets 5G arena with Affirmed Networks acquisition
IT giant turns sights on telecoms opportunities, bringing expertise of virtualised, cloud-native network software provider into Azure fold Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2020
Nokia claims 5G capacity benchmark, enters first phase of 5G project at Port of Zeebrugge
Flurry of 5G-related activity continues with raft of 5G patents and 5G-ready private wireless connectivity for partner ecosystem to accelerate IoT-based innovation Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Mobile comms finds its voice as usage patterns evolve
UK operators declare readiness of mobile networks as they enter uncharted water with millions of users displaced from offices during the working day Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Openreach to restrict engineers’ home visits
BT’s national broadband provision division announces that it is to cut down on home visits throughout the UK and focus only on national infrastructure, essential public services and vulnerable customers Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Virgin finds new data trends as it creates 500 contact centre jobs
Cable network provider issues assurance on the resilience of its infrastructure, which is under unprecedented strain from domestic users, and beefs up service staffing Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2020
Ericsson wins exclusive 5G contract with Cosmote Greece
Swedish comms firm tapped for 5G radio access network to strengthen Greek provider’s existing networks and boost network quality, capacity, speed and operational efficiency Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: UK comms regulator launches national campaign to assist home workers
Ofcom, with the backing of government, broadband and mobile industries, launches guide for teleworkers to get the most from connections Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2020
Amdocs launches HoMeOS and becomes Veego strategic partner and investor
Leading provider of communications and media software launches home broadband management and makes strategic investment in Israeli AI startup Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2020
ETSI unveils augmented reality framework
Industry specification group on augmented reality develops new specification to enable multi-supplier ecosystem for industry and consumers Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: SK Telecom gives free assistance to police agency with location data analysis
Korean telco’s big data analysis will be deployed to mitigate Covid-19 spread in the Gyeongbuk region Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2020
Nokia, LG Uplus build fully automated 5G IP transport network in Korea
Finnish comms firm wins another Asian contract with Korean operator to improve speed of 5G service deployment Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Global VPN deployments rocket since 11 March
Business virtual private network uptake has taken off over the past 10 days as global workforces become vastly more distributed Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Internet capable of taking the strain but service prioritisation key
With networks offering assurances they can cope with the millions of added users working from home, experts suggest that strict management of applications and services will be pivotal Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2020
Benefits of branching out into SD-WAN
There is much more to SD-WAN than just cheaper branch office connectivity, so IT buyers have a lot to consider Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2020
Chunghwa Telecom selects Nokia, Ericsson for rapid 5G build-out
Taiwanese operator taps Nordic comms giants for essential equipment in improving efficiency and user experience Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: UK mobile operators discuss sharing crowd movement data with government
Reports emerge of unprecedented cooperation between UK telcos and government to provide people-modelling data to prevent spread of coronavirus Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: BT reassures UK of network’s resilience
Just a week after issuing assurances that its network was capable of dealing with the added load from vastly increased numbers of people working from home, BT issues further details on infrastructure resiliency Continue Reading
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Guide
20 Mar 2020
Essential Guide: Technology readiness for the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis
The global Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic requires an important response from enterprise IT departments - in this guide, we examine the key considerations for IT leaders Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2020
EU telecoms operators granted permission for ‘fair’ management of online traffic
EC and BEREC allow telcos unprecedented network traffic control to mitigate the effects of network congestion due to the massive increase in home working caused by the coronavirus Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2020
Netflix downscales content resolution to ease strain on EU networks
European Commission asks premier subscription video-on-demand service provider Netflix to lower quality of films to take strain from loaded EU networks Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2020
WBA assumes control of OpenRoaming standard
Association set up to enable collaboration between service providers, technology companies and organisations in wireless industry to manage Cisco-produced technology for seamless Wi-Fi onboarding Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Mar 2020
Gigabit broadband for new homes is essential to UK’s telecoms ambitions
Digital minister outlines plans to develop UK’s telecoms infrastructure to make it fit for the future Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: How to implement safe and secure remote working
Find out what CIOs and CISOs need to know to enable their end-users to work remotely and stay secure during the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, and learn how users can help themselves Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Can the networks take the strain?
It was predicted that the mass roll-out of computer networks would mean at some point that there was no difference between work and home as a working location. These assumptions are about to be tested to the full Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2020
Nokia spreads Wing IoT with 5G and edge capabilities
Finnish communications tech provider Nokia enhances its Worldwide IoT Network Grid managed service to support operators in offering 5G internet of things services with minimal capital investment Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2020
4G arrives for eastern half of Jubilee Line
Full 4G mobile connectivity arrives on half of one of London’s busiest Underground transport links, paving the way for extended communications throughout the network Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2020
New-build homes in UK to come gigabit-speed ready
UK government carries on with ambitious plans to roll out full-fibre across nation by 2025 Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2020
Carphone Warehouse to close 531 standalone stores in UK
Troubled UK computer and comms retailer takes what it calls essential next step in turnaround of UK mobile business Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2020
Operators plan to cope with increased overheads
There are conflicting views from Spain and the UK over how ready home networks are to cope with extra overheads, as populations are told to work from home Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2020
Operator-sponsored RCS set to win US consumer hearts and brand budgets
Study reveals consumer appetite for advanced messaging functionality, but operators must place privacy, security and person-to-person functionality at the core of new messaging services Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2020
Telenor opens Norway’s first 5G service
Commercial 5G network opens in nine different cities and villages across Norway, making Telenor the first mobile operator in the country to offer 5G to customers Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2020
5G propels connected vehicles into top gear
Survey predicts 83 million 5G-connected cars will be on the road by 2035 as next-generation networks become more pervasive Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Mar 2020
Malaysia’s digital transformation efforts progress
Malaysian enterprises are taking steps to modernise their infrastructure, but many are still grappling with the lack of niche IT skills in key emerging technologies such as the internet of things Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2020
Ofcom reveals UK 5G mobile airwaves auction rules
UK comms regulator announces plans to auction two bands of spectrum to boost mobile broadband and 5G, but is criticised for missing opportunity Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2020
Modest Q4 growth for worldwide enterprise WLAN Market
Wi-Fi 6 gives current and potential boost to enterprise sector in overall disappointing WLAN market in the fourth quarter of 2019 Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
ICNIRP finds no health risk with 5G technologies
Study by independent organisation that provides scientific advice and guidance on the health and environmental effects of non‐ionising radiation finds 5G technologies not harmful if new guidelines are adhered to Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
Ericsson to acquire MC-PTT provider Genaker
Swedish comms tech firm sees acquisition strengthening its ability to meet demands of transforming mission-critical communications and private network market Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
EE further expands UK 5G network
BT-owned mobile operator rolls out 5G to 21 new locations in the country Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Benelux organisations and budgets focused on digital transformation
IT leaders in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg expect bigger budgets this year, with spending on digital transformation projects and related technologies being prioritised Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
Elisa to pull plug on 3G network in 2023
Final countdown starts for third-generation mobile communications in Finland, with capacity to be used for 5G services Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2020
Nokia lights up Rakuten network, flies with Irish Aviation Authority
Finnish tech giant to install photonic networking for new Japanese operator while providing high-bandwidth IP/MPLS network to support air traffic control in Ireland Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2020
UK Budget Speech reaffirms £5bn commitment to full-fibre broadband
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says UK government will fulfil its promise to make significant funding available to develop gigabit broadband roll-out across the country Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2020
5G in manufacturing projected to be worth almost $11bn by 2030
Huge potential projected for industrial application of 5G technologies, but success dependent on ecosystem players to evaluate the impact of 5G and edge deployments on factory floor Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2020
IoT adds preservation support for Tutankhamun’s tomb in Valley of the Kings
Geological research project deploys internet of things technology to ensure ancient Egyptian heritage site maintains structural stability Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2020
UK government survives rebellion on ‘high-risk’ comms tech supplier strategy
Government fends off rebel MPs proposing an amendment that would lead to an outright ban on Huawei technology regarded as posing a direct threat to the UK’s national security Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
Qualcomm claims ‘significant’ progress on cellular vehicle-to-everything tech
Chip giant hits throttle on communication solutions designed to enhance road safety and facilitate smart transportation systems, including support of automated driving Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
HPE offers operators as-a-service 5G core software stack
GreenLake cloud-native technologies from HPE and Aruba designed to help telcos build and deploy 5G networks and better integrate with Wi-Fi 6 networks Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
US Pacific Northwest National Laboratory taps Verizon to explore 5G potential
Comms giant links up with science and technology research body to explore opportunities for 5G to impact national security, energy efficiency and advance science in the US Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
Telia Carrier expands SD-WAN solution portfolio
Stockholm-based network provider claims global service, based on Viptela and Cisco technology, is world’s best-connected SD-WAN offer Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
Ericsson enables seamless eSIM activation for Samsung devices
Comms tech giant claims enhanced digital experience for consumers by managing mobile subscriptions on eSIM-enabled devices without QR codes Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: IP network investments top priority for Middle East IT leaders
IT leaders in the Middle East expect to see increased spending on IP networks as digital transformation continues across the region Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2020
Birmingham and Liverpool take top spots in metro UK mobile speed tests
Midlands and Merseyside metro areas come top for best places in the UK that power daily connected experiences Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2020
UK Shared Rural Network gets official go-ahead
UK government and leading mobile operators confirm £1bn scheme to roll out 4G coverage to 95% of UK landmass by end of 2025 Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2020
Google Cloud targets telcos with Global Mobile Edge Cloud
Google Cloud announces programme to help telcos address pressures to digitally transform in the face of the rise of 5G, network-centric business models and ‘dramatically’ raised consumer expectations Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2020
MPs set sights on Huawei in 5G security probe
Weeks after UK government allowed access to radio access part of mobile networks, MPs announce inquiry into the use and security of equipment supplied by foreign companies for 5G networks Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2020
5G moves from hype to reality and will add $2.2tn to global economy by 2034
Trade association for global mobile industry predicts huge growth and huge revenues from rapidly expanding 5G universe Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2020
CityFibre adds 36 more towns and cities to UK full-fibre network
There’s no stopping infrastructure provider CityFibre in 2020, as it adds yet more locations to its Gigabit City fibre broadband programme in the UK Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2020
5G security is a concern for most companies
A study has found that decision-makers fear that 5G technology will make organisations more vulnerable to cyber attacks and will raise security-related costs Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Mar 2020
An effective UK response to Covid 19 will require over-ruling current Ofcom policy
The effect of corporate and individual responses to the Covid-19 problem is to expedite changes in demand that make a nonsense of Ofcom's recent market reviews. They also overtake most of the ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2020
Industry group launched to develop standards for fibre deployment in sewer network
Water utilities companies are working with SSE Enterprise Telecoms to deploy fibre in the sewers, as well as transform the sewage system into a “smart wastewater network” Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Mar 2020
A five-point plan to get the UK out of the Huawei hole
It's not too late for the UK to develop an alternative to Huawei, says Labour's shadow digital minister Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Feb 2020
Australia kicks off public consultation on 5G spectrum allocation
Earlier this week, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) called for feedback on potential competition issues associated with an upcoming allocation for the 26GHz spectrum which ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2020
Ericsson Spectrum Sharing now commercially available globally
Swisscom, Telstra, Ooredoo and Play are among global service providers confirmed to use Ericsson Spectrum Sharing to launch 5G on a nationwide scale Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2020
Oxbotica on board with Cisco to drive autonomous vehicle data challenge
Connected car technology firm hits pedal with Cisco to solve data challenges of future autonomous vehicles Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2020
5G now available in 378 cities globally
State of 5G deployments report reveals that as of January 2020, commercial 5G networks have been deployed in 378 cities across 34 countries Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2020
Nokia claims end-to-end 4G and 5G New Radio slicing first
Finnish comms tech provider beefs up comms network essential equipment offer with 4G, 5G end-to-end slicing Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2020
More than half of UK businesses lack confidence to implement 5G
EY study finds 5G investment set to soar among British businesses, but the majority are not confident in their organisations’ ability to deploy 5G Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2020
Samsung teams with comms tech leaders to set 5G speed benchmark
Samsung, Verizon, Motorola Mobility and Qualcomm deploy carrier aggregation and the latest 5G cell technology to achieve multi-gigabit speeds on a commercial smartphone connected to live 5G network Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2020
Security fears persist but businesses overwhelmingly see positive impact of 5G
Research reveals that future looks bright for enterprises embracing 5G technology, though with cost of implementation and security issues recognised along with huge potential Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2020
Cisco senses opportunity with 5G mobile cloud software and hardware
Networking technology and services giant Cisco announces mobility systems aimed at helping service providers drive revenue and profitability from 5G infrastructure Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2020
Huawei unveils MWC product portfolio led by €2,500 5G smartphone
Chinese tech giant unveils 5G smartphones, tablets, chipsets, AI, Wi-Fi 6, routers, chipsets and cameras that it was set to announce at the cancelled Mobile World Congress Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
Coronavirus, global economic slowdown to cap 5G smartphone sales in 2020
First half of 2020 will likely be much weaker than expected for the 5G smartphone market, but a strong bounce-back is possible in second half of the year if the coronavirus spread is brought under control Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
Qunifi inks Vonage partnership to integrate Microsoft Teams for enterprises
Vonage customers can now access the Microsoft Teams phone-calling feature using their business phone service Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2020
Huawei eyes up optical network opportunities
Global networking comms tech provider Huawei unveils first in end-to-end optical connectivity for ultra-high bandwidth and ultra-low latency in enterprise applications Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
KDDI taps Nokia, Ericsson to support 5G standalone network
Japanese mobile operator works with Nordic comms tech giants for cloud-based solutions to support standalone 5G network Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2020
McKinsey: Connectivity evolution to drive global GDP past $2tn
McKinsey Global Institute report on 5G and the connected world predicts huge contribution from advanced communications to global GDP Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2020
Cloud and 5G to drive SD-WAN adoption in APAC, says Silver Peak
Cloud migration and 5G services will boost the uptake of SD-WAN in a region where some markets are still in the early adopter phase Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2020
O2 delivers solid fiscal 2019 and points to 5G as future of entertainment
Telefónica’s UK business arm clocks up continued growth in revenues and profits driven by expanding customer numbers and predicts 5G could boost the entertainment sector by as much as £2.3bn over the next 10 years Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2020
Vodafone launches new IoT portfolio and 5G tariffs
Body-worn vision camera and surveillance system are the first products to be unveiled in Vodafone’s new internet-of-things range enabled by growing 5G network that now has pay-as-you-go capability Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2020
UK government introduces £200m scheme to boost industrial and rural 5G
Scheme will help key areas seize the potential of modern technology, in particular 5G networks, and fulfil government’s commitment to ‘level-up’ infrastructure across the UK Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2020
Deutsche Telekom claims most successful year ever
Global telco releases end-of-year results showing record revenue and profit growth in all of its operating segments Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2020
Three UK chooses CityFibre as preferred backhaul provider for nationwide 5G roll-out
Digital infrastructure platform provider tapped to provide backhaul backbone for roll-out of next-gen mobile infrastructure across the UK Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2020
Cisco: 5G to support more than 10% of global mobile connections by 2023
Annual internet report suggests that by 2023, there will be 3.6 networked devices or connections per person and nearly 10 devices and connections per household Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2020
Smart cities, automotive to drive 5G IoT industry to deliver rocketing revenues
Analyst forecasts bonanza for operators as supporting internet of things services becomes essential to securing a return on their 5G investment Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2020
Tech stocks tumble as Apple admits coronavirus will affect iPhone production volumes
Apple does not expect to meet the revenue guidance previously provided for the March quarter as virus crisis hits production volumes and Chinese demand Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2020
Nokia launches certification programme to boost enterprise 5G
Comms tech provider claims first-of-its-kind 5G certification programme to train and certify business and technology professionals at communications service providers and enterprises Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2020
Ericsson goes right for the 5G core in 2020
Swedish comms tech giant predicts substantial growth for 5G in 2020, with particular focus on the fundamental enabling standalone core technology Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2020
Huawei rejects racketeering and theft claims from US Department of Justice
Ongoing spat between US and China intensifies after US Department of Justice accuses Huawei of racketeering and intellectual property confidentiality violations Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2020
CSPs trail business customers in 5G ambition
Survey claims to show lack of determination driving disconnect between communications service providers and business customers, threatening lucrative business-to-business 5G revenues Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2020
Nokia to roll out 5G in France and Italy, enables IoT in Argentina
Finnish comms tech firm to introduce 5G and offer network modernisation in France and Germany, while helping Telecom Argentina to meet enterprise customers’ internet-of-things needs Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2020
Four-fifths of CSPs to trial 5G network slicing by end of 2020
CSPs plan to simplify 5G network infrastructure with network slicing solutions, enabling a wide range of bespoke 5G B2B and B2C services Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2020
Nearly three-quarters of C-suite see visibility into network as business driver
C-suite decision-makers say businesses must rethink what is possible to survive and that technology, particularly the network, must be an enabler in the process Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2020
PM Johnson shuffles technology and digital ministers again
Boris Johnson has changed all the key Cabinet appointments responsible for tech and digital policy for the second time since becoming prime minister last year Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2020
2019 meaningful revenues elusive, but opportunity knocks from enterprise for 5G
Research from 5G engagements reveal where investment is strongest, the trends that are driving roll-outs and the road ahead for operators, network equipment manufacturers and device makers Continue Reading