Mobile networking

Advanced metering infrastructure deployment to exceed expectations

Research predicts that while proprietary and RF communications technologies will remain pivotal connectivity options for water AMI projects in the foreseeable future, emerging alternatives are rapidly growing Continue Reading

5G service expansion to drive APAC mobile

Study forecasts 5G service expansion will drive mobile services market in Asia-Pacific to 2028, with revenue prospects for mobile data segment remaining strong in key territories Continue Reading

Ooredoo Qatar claims milestone for private networks in Middle East

Leading operator in MENA region reveals first-of-its-kind project designed to provide dedicated voice and customer data services in most remote and challenging locations Continue Reading

Growing European mobile data traffic drives pressure on network investment

Research from global mobile trade association shows that mobile contributed €910bn to Europe’s economy in 2022 Continue Reading

Slow or fast UK 5G Standalone deployment could make £7.4bn difference

Research shows transformative potential of 5G Standalone technology for the UK economy beyond NHS cost savings and shorter travel times Continue Reading

Operators unprepared for high gains from low-power IoT roaming

Study finds sophisticated detection crucial to growing revenue in low-power internet of things arena, and recommends operators partner with suppliers that can provide AI-based roaming detection services Continue Reading

MediaTek unveils RedCap services

Looking to advance a transition to the 5G-NR wireless standard for enterprise and industrial IoT applications, leading fabless semiconductor company introduces modem technology and chipset family Continue Reading

Norfolk International Terminal expands private 5G for Port of Virginia

One of the largest commercial shipping hubs in the US plans to use its private 5G network to enable drones used for safety and surveillance, autonomous trucks and mobile cranes, and cost reduction from reduced downtime Continue Reading

Viasat, Skylo Technologies claim first global direct-to-device network

Satellite communications provider and non-terrestrial network service provider announce what they say is world’s first global direct-to-device network Continue Reading

Spatial computing redraws the world of work

Immersive technologies such as augmented, mixed and virtual reality are nothing new but next-generation capabilities are coalescing into a spatial computing ecosystem that is set to create a new immersive world of work Continue Reading

Qualcomm claims ‘remarkable’ gains with Snapdragon 7-Series platform

Gen 3 mobile platform said to amplify mobile user experiences bringing next-generation technology and features to more consumers, with on-device AI, fan-favourite mobile gaming Continue Reading

5G Advanced features include accurate timing, AI support

5G Advanced is the latest 5G specification, aiming to deliver enhanced massive MIMO, 5G integration with AI and accurate location positioning. Here's more about recent developments. Continue Reading

UK government reveals 5G Innovation Regions

Latest part of UK government plan to boost next-generation mobile services sees 10 regions spanning the UK set to benefit from fund aimed at expediting innovation driven by 5G technology Continue Reading

5G-Advanced not yet ready for enterprise opportunities

Report highlights why 5G-Advanced has not yet realised potential in unlocking use cases which unlock new business opportunities, more efficient networks, and the integration of AI and machine learning Continue Reading

Orange France broadband gains higher orbit with satellite offer

Leading operator unveils ‘superfast’ broadband offer available throughout France and for everyone through partnership with satellite company Eutelsat and essential equipment firm Nordnet Continue Reading

UK companies secure contract to trial sky-based 5G infrastructure

Aircraft manufacturer, communications firm and cooling systems company join forces to broaden and transform access to high-speed 5G communications through fleet of zero-emission turbo prop aircraft Continue Reading

Revs, profits fall but Vodafone claims H1 highlights improved trends

After poor fiscal 2023, pan-European and African telecoms company sees bounce back in first half of FY 2024, with focus on customers and simplifying business said to be beginning to bear fruit Continue Reading

Satellite firm neXat looks to enhance critical communications with SD-WAN

Business connectivity provider looks to improve communications in key vertical through software-defined wide area network integrating configuration, monitoring and control into a single user platform Continue Reading

The status of the US 5G fixed wireless access market

FWA's ability to deliver high-speed connectivity to rural areas has high revenue potential and has prompted U.S. MNOs AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile to expand national deployment. Continue Reading

Successful launch for fifth, sixth SES 03b mPOWER satellites

With six satellites, satellite operator’s second-generation medium-Earth orbit system is set to provide high-performance connectivity services around the globe from early Q2 2024 Continue Reading

Boldyn Networks to acquire Cellnex private 5G networks business

Shared network infrastructure provider acquires private networks business of independent wireless telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructures operator, including subsidiary to accelerate expansion into Europe Continue Reading

Vodafone inks strategic partnership with Accenture

Global professional services company to form pan-European and African telco as it announces acceleration of transformation to commercialise operations and accelerate growth Continue Reading

Qualcomm and Iridium direct-to-device satellite partnership falls out of orbit

Much heralded non-terrestrial-network communications technology collaboration between chip firm and satellite tech company collapses after lack of take-up by smartphone device manufacturers Continue Reading

Amdocs joins AWS Private Wireless programme as system integrator

Collaboration between hyperscaler and communications industry designed to bring together mobile private network offerings, infrastructure and services to accelerate enterprise network innovation Continue Reading

5G, AI and IoT drive leading UK smart cities

Survey reveals UK cities are embracing smart technologies but data security concerns hinder urban developments Continue Reading

Qualcomm reveals operator support for 5G RedCap

OEMs and operators select Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System for 5G RedCap to enable smaller and more cost-efficient 5G devices, with launches beginning in 2024 Continue Reading

Stark digital comms divide between UK rural and urban areas

UK operator’s Connecting the Countryside study finds as many as seven in 10 rural deprived areas have poor mobile coverage and nearly half are total 5G notspots Continue Reading

Oxa and eVersum join self-driving shuttle roll-out at Belfast Harbour

Self-driving vehicle software developer teams with electric commercial vehicle specialist to deliver self-driving shuttles in Northern Ireland’s leading port as part of Harlander Project, the area’s sustainable transport plan Continue Reading

Businesses show increased confidence in 5G performance

Research identifies major challenges standing in the way of businesses making good on 5G expectations Continue Reading

Giken Mobility saddles up with Telenor IoT to enhance electric motorcycle connectivity

Fast-growing player in Southeast Asia’s electric mobility sector deploys managed IoT connectivity solutions as part of mission to offer more features on the Iso UNO-X electric motorcycle Continue Reading

Oz comms milestone claimed as nbn upgrades fixed wireless network

As businesses across regional Australia use more devices and demand more data and speed than ever before, nationwide digital backbone upgrades network to make it easier for people to work remotely and access digital services Continue Reading

US private 5G needs major improvements to support business

Analyst finds shared airwaves experiment will require considerable improvement to fulfil the promise of enterprise 5G Continue Reading

Ericsson unveils 5G software toolkit for premium services

Leading comms tech provider enhances 5G connectivity services with toolkit designed to strengthen the ability of 5G standalone comprising software features spanning massive MIMO, advanced RAN slicing, time-critical communication and 5G core Continue Reading

Zegona enters deal to acquire Vodafone Spain

Latest move by leading European and African telco to consolidate business sees deal with European telecommunications investment vehicle to sell Spanish business arm Continue Reading

CGI, Eutelsat OneWeb, Icomera pilot satellite broadband for UK trains

IT and business consulting services reveal live trials to demonstrate how integrated low-earth orbit satellite and terrestrial communications networks can provide seamless, low latency broadband connectivity on Britain’s rail network Continue Reading

5G devices evolve beyond smartphones to prop up IoT

Research details dynamic trajectory of 5G devices, from smartphones to pioneering reduced capability and battery-less ambient IoT devices Continue Reading

Ericsson initiates India 6G programme

Leading communications technology and services provider establishes dedicated 6G research team in India for in-country research, incorporating needs of India into mainstream of telecommunication technology evolution Continue Reading

EE boosts 4G mobile coverage in rural Northern Ireland through SRN

EE announces upgrade of 139 mobile mast sites across Northern Ireland, making it on track to meet its obligations under the UK government’s deployment programme Continue Reading

5G NSA vs. SA: How do the deployment modes differ?

Non-standalone 5G uses a combination of existing 4G LTE architecture with a 5G RAN. Standalone 5G, on the other hand, uses a 5G RAN and a cloud-native 5G core. Continue Reading

5G vs. 4G: Learn the key differences between them

5G and 4G network architectures have some significant differences. See how the two technologies differ and what the new capabilities mean for business communications. Continue Reading

Vodafone calls on 6GHz spectrum allocation to avoid 5G capacity crunch

Leading European and African operator reveals results of technical trial showing how 5G services in key spectrum band have the potential to achieve comparable coverage levels to current established networks Continue Reading

IS-Wireless deploys private 5G at Riga Technical University

5G and 4G radio-access network solutions provider sets up 5G Open RAN laboratory at Riga Technical University to deliver a network for educational purposes and extended research Continue Reading

Nokia adds 5G devices to FWA portfolio

Nokia enhances 5G fixed wireless access portfolio with devices boasting faster speeds and better coverage using high gain antennas to avoid first wall attenuation and improve coverage to the cell edge Continue Reading

Kaspersky opens up over spyware campaign targeting its staffers

Kaspersky has shared more details of the TriangleDB spyware that was used against its own workforce by an unknown APT group Continue Reading

NTT DATA and IP Infusion partner to accelerate network disaggregation

Global digital business and IT services firm teams with global systems integrator to bring scalable, and choice-filled disaggregation solutions under umbrella of Telecom Infra Project with the aim to expand broad connectivity. Continue Reading

DNB, TM, ZTE live trial claims world's fastest for 5G mmWave

Strategic partnership constructed to set a new global standard in wireless communication through adaptable mmWave AAU technology, capable of achieving record-breaking throughput Continue Reading

Nokia, EGC deploy first private wireless network at Kingston Freeport Terminal

Comms tech provider’s Digital Automation Cloud and MXIE services deployed at leading Caribbean port to enhance broadband connectivity, lower latency, increase predictability and provide edge computing capabilities Continue Reading

AI, robotics, and AR/VR use cases to set pace in UK 5G mid-band

UK Spectrum Policy Forum releases results of study on the benefits of access to spectrum sharing in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band across transport, manufacturing and energy in an aim to increase adoption across use cases such as AI and robotics Continue Reading

Need for ‘significant’ public and private investment in UK infrastructure

Second long-term review sets out role of digital infrastructure in supporting economic growth in UK, but stresses importance of government continuing to support network competition and market deployment Continue Reading

The 3 different types of 5G technology for enterprises

5G isn't a single flavor of cellular technology; it's three flavors, and each one can enable advanced capabilities, such as ultrareliable low latency and IoT connectivity. Continue Reading

BICS provides 5G standalone roaming connection of AIS to stc Kuwait

Belgian-based connectivity enabler partners with Kuwaiti and Thai operators to deliver MENA country’s first ever 5G standalone roaming connection, promising customers scalability for roaming agreements and opportunities to innovate Continue Reading

Open RAN revenue falls but 5G remains on track

New research showed the market for Open RAN, a once-promising 5G enabler, has slowed down. Challenges persist, but experts expect 5G to continue to grow with Open RAN involvement. Continue Reading

Nokia and Elisa complete Europe’s first Cloud RAN trial

Leading Nordic operator and global comms tech provider come together to successfully conclude test of cloud-based radio access network powered by In-Line acceleration to maintain feature richness, energy efficiency and high-performance enabling flexibility Continue Reading

Bordeaux Métropole taps ServiceNow, Aguaro in smart city programme

Historic French city technology service provider announces latest technological enhancements in its digital transformation plan based on platform used to support both digital services management to bring about sustainability benefits Continue Reading

UK competition watchdog to probe Vodafone/Three merger

Three months after leading UK telcos announced plans to combine resources to better battle against with EE and Virgin Media O2, regulatory authority seeks early views on nature of proposed merger Continue Reading

WBA highlights strategies to ensure end-to-end Wi-Fi quality of service

Whitepaper from wireless broadband trade association sets out options enabling end-to-end QoS for applications such as streaming video, multiplayer gaming and videoconferencing Continue Reading

Global mobile internet growth stalls

Global mobile trade association’s sixth annual global industry round-up reveals smartphone owners are now the global majority, but mobile internet usage is stalling around the world as a digital divide persists Continue Reading

FloLive, Kigen team with Protahub to provide local IoT cellular connectivity in Turkey

Cellular network and IoT connectivity providers partner with Turkish next-gen telco technology firm to provide services in region where permanent roaming is impossible and IP data must be routed locally Continue Reading

FYUZ 2023: TIP gears up for continued comms evolution

Trade association created to accelerate pace of innovation in worldwide mobile and fixed telecoms industries sees steady progress as leading operators accelerate Open RAN deployment Continue Reading

FYUZ 2023: Connectivity the key to metaverse success

Telefónica spells out clearly the vital need for infrastructure innovation to support the imminent range of immersive applications and use cases from the metaverse Continue Reading

Commodity IoT providers fail to deliver on resilient connectivity

Report reveals stark finding that IoT success is in danger of being jeopardised as only 1% of firms are achieving ubiquitous global connectivity Continue Reading

Deutsche Telekom unveils new global enterprise network

Global network to use operator’s globally distributed mobile networks and AWS global backbone Continue Reading

Vodafone inks Open RAN landmark in Italy and makes first Open RAN call in Romania

Operator and leading coms tech provider unveil technology partnership in key territory designed to strengthen Europe’s standing in software-based networks and achieve functionality and performance parity that compares to its purpose-built solutions Continue Reading

Atos opens Olympics operations hub

IT services provider aims to deliver a more connected and technologically advanced Olympic and Paralympic Games for athletes, sports federations, the media and general public Continue Reading

Oxa and eVersum develop and deploy autonomous passenger shuttles

Autonomous vehicle software developer and provider of electric commercial vehicles and passenger transport solutions unveil self-driving, zero-carbon eShuttles claimed to herald new era in public transportation sector Continue Reading

Isle of Wight NHS Trust gives shot in the arm to unified communications

As part of its mission to help organisations of all sizes drive digital transformation, systems integrator works with NHS Trust to ensure it can achieve improved communications service Continue Reading

US 5G users willing to pay premium for enhanced experience

Research from leading comms tech provider finds greatest connectivity issues faced by US consumers are at airports, stadiums and concert venues, and over a quarter of US 5G users have switched providers since the launch Continue Reading

Three deploys CommScope 6-beam antennas to support events mobile

Festival goers in the UK and Ireland reported increased mobile network capacity on networks at a series of large events this summer, supported by the use of multi-antenna technology Continue Reading

UK government joins Global Coalition on Telecommunications, boosts broadband reach

Leading economies publish joint statement of intent to establish multilateral alliance which endeavours to promote international consensus, foster global dialogue and drive innovation in telecommunications Continue Reading

IoT seeks 5G Advanced possibilities with world’s first ambient IoT visibility platform

Internet of things specialist Wiliot enhances core ambient platform to include real-time humidity sensing – along with temperature and location sensing and carbon emissions measurement – for visibility into enterprise supply chains Continue Reading

HPE drives Ryder Cup connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Private 5G

Tech provider delivers Athonet private 5G service alongside Aruba Networking Wi-Fi technology for the first time, providing connectivity for fans and operations staff at premier golf event Continue Reading

EE claims network experience leadership among UK mobile operators

Latest guide to understanding the true experience on offer from the UK’s mobile operators sees not one market best company, but BT-owned comms provider scoops lion’s share of awards Continue Reading

NTT, Qualcomm drive AI at the network edge

Mobile platform giant and leading IT infrastructure and services company invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem, including edge-as-a-service offering and 5G-enabled chipsets with AI models built in Continue Reading

Satcom market set for decade of expansion

Space-based connectivity sector set for much higher orbit as new satellite technology acts as catalyst for improved economics, including lower-capacity pricing and capability to provide higher provisioning rates per site Continue Reading

Ericsson, Telefónica ink memorandum of understanding for Open RAN cloud evolution

Leading operator and global communications tech provider embark on collaboration to deal with shift in future mobile networks towards cloud-based open networks Continue Reading

Northern Ireland to open largest 5G testbed set for smart manufacturing

UK authority on advanced digital technology announces launch of what it says will be the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland Continue Reading

CBRS network infrastructure set to be $1.5bn opportunity by 2026

Study calculates that annual spending on LTE and 5G NR-based CBRS network infrastructure – which includes RAN, mobile core and transport network equipment – will boom over next three years Continue Reading

Casi gets into gear with Hyundai to bring car subscriptions to Europe

Case teams with Hyundai to see its car subscription tech platform be the provider of all technical aspects needed to scale Mocean vehicle services to new European markets Continue Reading

Apple fixes three vulnerabilities found by spyware researchers

Apple has patched three more vulnerabilities uncovered by spyware and surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab Continue Reading

Virgin Media O2 trials connected farm of the future

UK operator enables mobile communication from anywhere on a farm, and installs network of sensors to monitor items such as soil conditions, machinery, livestock and land boundaries Continue Reading

Peachtree Corners smart city gets traffic management solution into gear

Pioneer US smart city teams with Intelligent Traffic Control for vehicle control system that can be applied to existing infrastructure to measure traffic and predict and mitigate congestion for safer, more sustainable and efficient travel experience Continue Reading

Intelsat checks in on Airbus to expand in-flight connectivity

Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks provider’s multi-orbit service will be available for factory and retrofit-installed in-flight connectivity systems as manufacturer further expands customer base for its built-in satcom connectivity solution aircraft families Continue Reading

UK towns and cities gain funding to trial smart connectivity

Six areas across the UK awarded funding delivered through Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme to test smart street lamps that can house electric vehicle charging hubs and boost wireless coverage Continue Reading

Betacom, UScellular claim first for private-public hybrid 5G networks

Fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in US strikes partnership with private wireless network provider to accelerate digital transformation for US enterprises, advancing Industry 4.0 Continue Reading

GSMA: 5G enters next phase 

State of the union report on 5G notes focus over the next few years will be on improving coverage in less densely populated areas while also ramping up investment to support 5G standalone, 5G-Advanced use cases Continue Reading

Qualcomm teams with Charter, EE to accelerate Wi-Fi 7 future

Comms platform giant partners with leading comms providers in UK and US to roll out Wi-Fi 7 tech to consumers. Continue Reading

Cook Islands schools to get wired broadband

Schools in the Cook Islands, which have been relying on satellite connectivity for teaching and learning, will get access to wired broadband via two Pacific submarine cables over the next three years Continue Reading

Cut through 5G hype with the latest insights

Network complexity has made 5G difficult for telecom providers to enable, which has delayed global development. These insights examine the status of 5G. Continue Reading

Starlink tops satellite performance ratings

As the space-based connectivity sector gains increasing momentum, research finds that market leading satellite provider hits high levels of customer satisfaction for users in France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the UK in Q2 2023 Continue Reading

EE updates 3G network closure dates

UK’s leading mobile operator releases more specific details about plans to devote spectrum resources to 4G and 5G services, and announces 3G scheme with charity Continue Reading

Viavi projects gain Open Networks Ecosystem funding

Telecoms testing expert and partners gain slice of UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology’s £88m 5G development fund to advance applications development over Open RAN networks Continue Reading

MTN standardises on IoT connectivity platform

African mobile network operator standardises on Integra platform for its next-generation global eSIM IoT offering to provide connectivity, bundles, verticals and value-added services Continue Reading

Satellite ecosystem launches drive to boost global connectivity

Report from global non-profit association of the satellite ecosystem finds doubling the population connected via satellite could generate global socio-economic benefits exceeding $250bn Continue Reading

Satellite 5G networks to gain lucrative orbit over next seven years

Study predicts huge spike in additional revenue for satellite services operators for 5G comms to 2030, and outlined prospects for 6G networks, including coverage and throughput capabilities Continue Reading

Texas A&M University deploys IP Wave optical solutions for private 5G network

Leading US applied research facility university deploys optical technology in private 5G network to support advanced experimentation, technology development, testing and evaluation across a range of disciplines Continue Reading

Cash injection of £88m announced for UK 5G mobile network R&D

Latest part of UK government plan to boost mobile services sees funding awarded to 19 projects through the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition designed to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of open 5G connectivity Continue Reading

EdgeUno deploys Ciena to improve network connectivity in Brazil, Mexico

Leading Latin American communications and infrastructure company provider taps optical comms tech firm to add what it calls significant capacity to support cloud and on-demand services Continue Reading

Singapore firefighters don smartglasses for equipment inspections

Firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force will employ smartglasses equipped with computer vision and 5G capabilities to perform visual inspections of their equipment Continue Reading

Liquid opens tap on Kenya and Ethiopia fibre link

Cassava Technologies subsidiary announces two new cross-border fibre routes designed to allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of key territories Continue Reading

SES, Starlink claim cruise industry’s first integrated MEO-LEO service

Satellite provider cashes in on strong momentum of the maritime connectivity business, particularly in the cruise segment, claiming first end-to-end connectivity service delivering bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps per ship Continue Reading