Mobile networking

Huge uptick in global 5G deployment across 2020

Although yet to fully accommodate the boost it got from the recent launch of suitably enabled iPhones, the 5G market has enjoyed a strong third quarter, according to data from mobile testing specialist Continue Reading

Networking infrastructure issues peg back firms adapting to Covid-19 new normal

Survey shows inadequate infrastructure is preventing businesses from meeting challenges around remote working and omni-channel customer demand and holding them back from embracing more innovative technologies Continue Reading

Singapore employees want more support for remote working

Singapore workers faced challenges in accessing internal company resources, spotty connections and had to use their personal devices for business while working remotely Continue Reading

Ericsson sets sail with enhanced maritime connectivity

Swedish tech provider aims to rectify lack of options for at-sea communications where traditional satellite comms have seen high prices, high latency and low throughput Continue Reading

Standards alliance adds to membership as NEC opens new Open RAN lab

Japanese tech giant establishes Open RAN laboratory in India to complement centre of excellence in the UK, where Southampton University spin-off joins O-RAN Alliance Continue Reading

Giffgaff goes AWS to drive operational transformation

UK mobile virtual network operator selects Amazon cloud as part of plan to accelerate innovation and enhance new services Continue Reading

Zoom, Google Meet, TikTok dominate mobile app downloads in 2020

Study from leading analytics firm reveals how 2020’s mobile app arena has been transformed through Covid-19, and how the app providers are setting up for 2021 Continue Reading

Three UK gears up for 2021 business expansion

UK mobile network operator sets out plans to enhance business proposition over next 12 months, improving connectivity, how it operates and how it interacts with customers Continue Reading

After critical year, Vodafone trains security sights on CNI market

Vodafone’s security head Steve Knibbs explains how he plans to bring the lessons of a transformative few years in cyber security to bear on new markets Continue Reading

Deloitte: Cloud, intelligent edge and telemedicine set to accelerate in 2021

Global market for intelligent edge computing will expand to $12bn in 2021, with more than 400 million video visits to doctors worldwide across the year Continue Reading

Top IT predictions in APAC in 2021

The Asia-Pacific region will continue to be a cradle for technology innovation in the new year, whether it is 5G services, artificial intelligence, cloud computing or cyber security Continue Reading

Societe Generale latest banking giant to cut costs and increase digital investment

French bank Societe Generale is merging two retail brands and increasing investment in its digital offering to meet its ambitious customer acquisition plans Continue Reading

Nokia to be technology lead for EU 6G project

Finnish comms tech provider is the project leader for European Commission’s flagship initiative for research into the next generation of wireless networks Continue Reading

Ericsson, TIM, Qualcomm, claim 5G FWA speed milestone

Although fixed wireless access has not yet gained as much publicity as other use cases for the next-generation infrastructure, its potential in connecting those in remote areas to 5G is vast and a consortium of technology vendors and leading Italian operators have established a new throughput benchmark Continue Reading

GSMA launches digital access guidelines to help disabled people

Industry organisation GSMA has launched a framework of guidelines aimed at making mobile technology more accessible for people with disabilities Continue Reading

Three continues UK 5G roll-out

UK operator now offers 5G in 154 towns and cities serviced from over 800 sites across the UK and announces partnership with Ericsson that includes roll-out of 5G and improvements to 4G network Continue Reading

UK government sets out 5G tech diversification strategy

Second reading of the Telecoms Security Bill outlines specific measures to restrict the use of Huawei’s goods, services and facilities in 5G networks and details of the new 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy designed to build a resilient, open and sustainable comms tech supply chain Continue Reading

UK government ploughs £3m into 5G test facility

Harwell Campus 5G research facility gets financial boost to assist development of advanced communications for terrestrial and satellite-based broadband networks Continue Reading

Faster-than-predicted growth for 5G with 3.5 billion subs forecast by 2026

Despite uncertainties caused by Covid-19, new research from Ericsson reveals that the pace of introducing new 5G functionality has increased in 2020 Continue Reading

Orange unveils plans for French 5G roll-out

Two years after gaining spectrum for 5G services in its home territory, the mobile network operator reveals first French cities for 5G deployment using 3.5GHz frequencies Continue Reading

Plymouth to host world’s first 5G ocean-based marine testbed

5G docks at Plymouth Sound with virtualised testing platform designed to put the city at the forefront of marine and maritime innovation Continue Reading

Ericsson taps into industry momentum for network orchestration and automation

Swedish comms tech provider rides the wave of orchestration and automation systems supporting cloud-native functions and orchestrating services across domains, from the edge to private and public cloud Continue Reading

Broadband access drives New Zealand remote working to be permanent fixture

Covid-19 crisis pushes Kiwis to do more online and the changes are sticking, according to research from ANZ telco and media research and consulting firm Continue Reading

Vodafone, Ericsson trial automated flight paths for connected drones

UK fixed and mobile operator and comms technology provider take to the sky to ensure safe passage for drones Continue Reading

Inadequate home internet speeds contribute to ‘digital divide’ during UK lockdown

Survey reveals connectivity speeds are considered inadequate in 30% of properties and over one-third admit to judging the competence of colleagues who have connectivity issues during conferencing sessions Continue Reading

Australia’s science agency unveils mapping tech for SMEs

The digital specialist arm of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation has developed a mapping system to help robots navigate dangerous and complex terrain Continue Reading

UK telecoms industry gives guarded welcome to Telecommunications Bill proposal

New legislation aims to provide a basis to strengthen the security framework for technology used in 5G and full fibre networks, including the electronic equipment and software at phone mast sites and in telephone exchanges Continue Reading

Belgian security researcher hacks Tesla with Raspberry Pi

Belgian security researcher Lennert Wouters once again succeeds in hacking a Tesla vehicle, this time by exploiting the Bluetooth Low Energy standard Continue Reading

Nokia enables global enterprise IoT connectivity for China Mobile

Comms tech giant and leading Chinese operator reach strategic agreement to provide IoT global connectivity services for both China and international customers based on Worldwide IoT Network Grid managed service, expanding operator’s capability Continue Reading

Telcos could face huge fines under new security laws

Government boasts of unprecedented powers to boost the security standards of the UK’s critical national infrastructure Continue Reading

Birmingham, Dudley councils accelerate 5G roll-out

Local authorities say developing fifth-generation mobile network infrastructure is critical to driving economic recovery in the region post-Covid Continue Reading

Widespread adoption of WBA OpenRoaming on the cards

Cross-industry survey reveals rapid uptake and widespread acceptance of wireless broadband standard announced in May 2020 Continue Reading

Global networks take the strain in roller-coaster 2020

Research from network tech provider reveals implications for service providers and internet service delivery chain, with significant growth in video streaming, gaming, video conferencing and DDoS Continue Reading

Nokia, Elisa and Qualcomm claim 5G speed record with 8Gbps connectivity in Finland

Combined speeds from two devices hit 8Gbps on a commercial 5G network on mmWave spectrum, showing support for low-latency, high-bandwidth services such as high-speed video downloads and virtual and augmented reality Continue Reading

5G defies Covid to stay set to transform industries across the board

Despite fears of a halt to development, study sees increased 5G investment during pandemic, with 5G-related investment rising by double digits compared with 2019 forecast and 5G-related jobs set to soar Continue Reading

Huawei claims £3.3bn contribution to UK economy

Extent of communications technology provider Huawei’s positive contribution to the UK economy in terms of cash and jobs has been identified in independent report Continue Reading

Konvoy Group to track keg fleet with IoT

Australian supplier of rental kegs to breweries is deploying beacons to monitor the location and temperature of 70,000 kegs in Australia and New Zealand Continue Reading

5G-powered manufacturing, construction and agriculture to lead £15bn in UK growth

Research finds full realisation of 5G could deliver significant additional economic growth for the UK, with three industries accounting for more than three-quarters of projected business Continue Reading

Huawei unveils solutions for 1+N target 5G networks

Chinese comms giant launches new network technology to enable operators to tap into what it says will be huge potential for delivering 5G at greatly reduced per-bit costs Continue Reading

Ericsson claims strong momentum across Africa

Swedish comms tech provider Ericsson bags series of contracts across African continent, highlighting growing footprint in region as communications service providers move to strengthen their networks and cater to demand for enhanced mobile services Continue Reading

5.5G on the way as Huawei predicts golden decade for advanced comms

Huawei chiefs predict bright times ahead for 5G market with evolved standard imminent offering improved real-time interaction experiences for individual users and new scenarios Continue Reading

Verizon, AWS drive mobile edge computing platform to Dallas and Miami

Leading comms provider and IT and cloud giant add two more 5G mobile edge computing cities in US to enable development of latency-sensitive applications that can transform industries ranging from healthcare to transportation Continue Reading

5G, IoT technology to transform health and social care

Research from UK operator shows how advanced connected technologies offer a pathway to a flexible model of healthcare delivered at the point of patient need Continue Reading

IT Priorities 2020: ‘Benestrophe’ for networking as UK IT departments come to terms with new normal

As 2020 ends, all traditional bets are off as Covid-19 completely changes the landscape of IT, with secure connectivity and cloud emerging at the core of enterprises’ needs for the foreseeable future Continue Reading

Wi-Fi 6 ready for carrier network deployment

Wireless standards body reveals successful trial for next-generation Wi-Fi, proven to deliver nearly three times faster than its predecessor and with significantly higher throughput and lower latency Continue Reading

What businesses can learn from GovTech’s digital strategy

Modernising its infrastructure and putting digital at its core has given Singapore’s Government Technology Agency the agility it needs to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading

Vilicom, BT, UK academia gain funding to spearhead 5G and AI research

Strategic network consultancy teams with incumbent UK telco and universities in all-new scientific research project based on advanced communications Continue Reading

EU aid funds used to train ‘unaccountable intelligence agencies’ in high-tech surveillance

Hundreds of documents obtained by campaign group Privacy International show how the EU is supporting surveillance programmes in the Balkans, the Middle East and Africa Continue Reading

Cloud RANs offer promise in APAC, but not in near future

While there is growing interest in cloud-based radio access networks, experts argue that telcos will still cautiously approach the technology in a phased manner Continue Reading

Mobile is failing over two-thirds of frontline workers

New data shows frontline workers are experiencing a global increase in mobility problems which negatively impact their work and their company Continue Reading

Ericsson and Telstra take enterprise cloud to the edge

After successful 5G edge computing trial with financial institution in 2019, Australian telco and comms tech supplier develop enterprise solution with an extension into the hybrid cloud space Continue Reading

Nokia partners with A1 Austria to enable LTE, 5G campus networks

Three-year deal between tech firm and operator covers services for all existing and new private LTE and 5G enterprise campus network deployments in Austrian market, piloting network slicing Continue Reading

Global telcos defy previous performance expectations

Better-performing Asia-Pacific operators lead charge driving analyst to adjust upwards previous forecast for worldwide connectivity services market Continue Reading

Optus to acquire Amaysim, signals decline of MVNO market

Optus’s A$250m acquisition of Amaysim could signal the decline of the mobile virtual network market, according to Venture Insights Continue Reading

Mobile device trade-ins return to rise in value in Q3

HYLA Mobile study reports strong trade-in values amid the Covid-19 pandemic – with the value of devices at trade-in maintaining an upward trend in the third quarter Continue Reading

Samsung, KT complete Korea’s first 5G common core deployment

Leading Korean operator collaborates with Samsung to prepare for the launch of 5G standalone networks so that enterprises can scale business-specific services such as network slicing Continue Reading

UK, Jersey, Gibraltar contact-tracing apps now interoperable

Apps now interlinked to cover and protect 66 million people through digitally reinforced contact tracing Continue Reading

GSMA calls for whole-of-government approach to digital societies

Asia-Pacific countries need to take a whole-of-government approach and not regulate the telecoms industry in isolation to advance their digital societies Continue Reading

University of Warwick graduates to BT 5G to accelerate innovation

BT installs UK’s first dedicated public 5G network for the University of Warwick, aiming to bring new opportunities for research and further enhance students’ learning experience through its EE mobile network Continue Reading

Horiba Mira accelerates autonomous vehicles with Vodafone 4G and 5G

Expert in engineering driverless technologies partners with leading UK operator to bring 5G to its Nuneaton headquarters with a private mobile network designed to allow vehicles to communicate with each other and surrounding infrastructure, such as traffic signals Continue Reading

Cambridge Consultants takes off with airborne 5G

5G connectivity takes to the skies as Capgemini division announces what it says is a breakthrough for service which will beam signals through the stratosphere from fleet of aircraft Continue Reading

Industrial IoT connections to reach 37 billion by 2025

Smart factory concept realised as research reveals smart manufacturing will represent three-fifths of global industrial internet of things connections over next five years Continue Reading

Cambridge Broadband Networks enhances fixed wireless access offer

After corporate identity shift, fixed wireless network system provider reveals next phase of evolution with new partner programme to address growing FWA market demands Continue Reading

What we need in the UK’s telecoms diversification strategy

Removing Huawei from the UK’s 5G networks creates huge problems in the resiliency and deployment of next-generation mobile. The government’s strategy must tackle these challenges Continue Reading

England and Wales Covid-19 app updated as Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Gibraltar link up

Major upgrades for contact-tracing apps across all parts of the UK as initial ghosting issues are resolved and accuracy improved Continue Reading

UK comms task force leader warns of East v West 5G standards battle

UK Parliament told of long road ahead to rectify ‘market failure’ of lack of diversity in essential communications technology supply lines and of need to reassert influence in global standards Continue Reading

Comms needs to take ‘giant leap forward’ to address new normal

Ericsson research finds Covid-19 pandemic has created a tipping point for what workers expect of the future digital office Continue Reading

Qualcomm unveils next-generation mesh Wi-Fi networks platform

New modular architecture designed to bring high-performance, cost-effective Wi-Fi 6E mesh deployment to deliver wireless gigabit speeds throughout connected homes Continue Reading

Belfast Harbour steams ahead to UK and Ireland’s first 5G private network for ports

5G private network accelerates Belfast Harbour’s ambition to become the world’s best regional smart port, stimulating innovation across transport, logistics, public safety, physical security and sustainability Continue Reading

Ericsson looks to the cloud for increased RAN flexibility

Cloud-based radio access network for communications service providers regarded as offering more versatility to network buildouts as a complement to existing purpose-built 5G networks and addressing a variety of 5G use cases Continue Reading

In-building wireless infrastructure, 5G indoor revenues will exceed $16bn by 2025

Research predicts digital distributed radio systems will change the way traditional distributed antenna systems are designed and implemented due to their simplified and future-proofed architecture Continue Reading

What’s next for Wi-Fi?

New and emerging 802.11 wireless LAN technologies continue to develop. Users who need to replace routers have a decision to make: buy now or wait for the next upgrade cycle in 2021? Continue Reading

EC green light for Iliad to press Play on Polish mobile acquisition

As Polish mobile acquisition gets go-ahead, French operator extends partnership with wireless infrastructure and services company to finance roll-out of fixed network in Poland and accelerate roll-out of 4G/5G networks Continue Reading

Covid crisis proves tech can replace office space and support cost-cutting at Barclays

Bank says it will continue to look at its use of office space as it targets further cost-cutting measures Continue Reading

BT brings out RCS business messaging to UK customers

Telco announces that platform based on next generation of rich mobile messaging is now through early-stage pilots and is available for businesses to enhance customer experience Continue Reading

Nokia chalks up new Finnish 5G win

Global comms tech provider selected by Finnish joint venture to supply 5G radio network equipment including deployment and managed services Continue Reading

Taylor Construction successfully trials 5G for high-tech applications

5G use cases established for Australian-based construction company claiming 20x the performance of 4G with 5G, making next-gen in-field applications possible Continue Reading

Project Endeavour gets in gear to begin first public autonomous vehicle trials

Government-backed autonomous vehicle consortium adds new partners and begins field trials in three major UK cities Continue Reading

Orange Belgium reveals first 5G innovations in Port of Antwerp

Augmented field operators and connected tugboats are potential use cases as applications based on next-generation network aim to go full steam ahead at Belgian port Continue Reading

Maturing O-RAN set to have 75% market share by 2030

Analyst confident of prospects for comms technology enabling multi-supplier interoperability for innovations and reducing time to market for deploying new network functionality Continue Reading

O2 makes further expansion to UK 5G network

Almost exactly a year after it switched on 5G in the UK, O2 takes next-gen network locations into treble figures and eyes up business use cases Continue Reading

5G drives Ericsson in third quarter

Increased demand for next-generation architectures in key territories boost third quarter for Swedish comms tech giant, as it inks national infrastructure network deal to deliver 5G speed and network capacity in domestic arena and Estonia Continue Reading

Trump and Biden campaign apps easy targets for cyber criminals

You don’t need a stellar IQ to exploit the dangerous StrandHogg Android vulnerability, and users of both Donald Trump’s and Joe Biden’s mobile apps are at risk of falling victim to it Continue Reading

Qualcomm teams with Verizon and Ericsson to set 5G speed benchmark, boosts 5G offering

Comms carrier and tech companies continue to drive advancements in 5G technology using aggregation technology on mmWave spectrum while new portfolio of 5G RAN platforms aims to enable a new generation of cellular networks Continue Reading

Verizon goes global with private 5G network

US comms giant spreads wings to offer private 5G capabilities to enterprises in Europe and Asia-Pacific deal Continue Reading

AT&T taps Nokia to drive CBRS-enabled Industry 4.0 private networks

US comms giant aims to accelerate its ambitions to support advanced communications in manufacturing and industry Continue Reading

Almost two-thirds of cell sites set to deploy open RAN by 2026

With diversity in communications technology supply set to accelerate, open RAN will come to the fore and research suggests that enterprise small cells will be a key factor in its deployment Continue Reading

Global operator revenue to be buoyed by 5G over next five years

Research firm presents more evidence dispelling fears of pandemic preventing roll-out of next-generation networks Continue Reading

EU contact-tracing app interoperability gateway goes live

European Union goes live with project developed to ensure that member states’ apps will work seamlessly across borders, so users will only need to install one app for use across EU Continue Reading

KDDI, Orange start engine on connected automotive IoT services

Toyota and Mazda to use connected car capabilities for improved customer experience in connected car platform covering 63 European territories Continue Reading

Employees demand office redesign for new hybrid work environment

Global study by visualisation and collaboration technology provider says employees worldwide are desperate to get back to the office and want their employers to invest in a tech-driven environment Continue Reading

Apple announces new era for 5G with iPhone 12

Even as its growth exceeds earlier expectations, the global 5G market gets rocket fuel with the long-awaited launch of the 5G-compatible iPhone 12 Continue Reading

Cheaper and more available smartphones set to drive 5G adoption surge

Arrival of 5G-enabled iPhones, particularly in Europe and North America, along with momentum in China, to push worldwide 5G connections to 3.6 billion by 2025 Continue Reading

O-RAN ready to rocket to be worth $47bn by 2026

Industry analyst predicts rapid expansion for open radio access network over the next six years Continue Reading

5G set to add $8tn to global GDP by 2030

Research from leading global telecommunications technology provider finds that despite the economic challenges of Covid-19, a global boom in 5G investment will see 71% of companies invest in it over the next five years Continue Reading

BT expands digital workplace portfolio with Zoom

New carrier agreement with conferencing provider Zoom designed to allow BT to offer a managed service with integrated networking to ensure optimal user experiences Continue Reading

Nokia, Ericsson score 5G tech wins with Orange, Proximus

Centre of politics becomes centre of 5G activity as incumbent telcos tap Nordic comms giants to build out next-generation infrastructures Continue Reading

CMA asks for right to probe O2/Virgin merger

Competition and Markets Authority requests right to probe potentially game-changing joint venture that could transform UK’s wired and wireless communications provision Continue Reading

Singtel rolls out 5G trial network for enterprises

Singtel is providing enterprises with early access to its 5G standalone network at its testing facility to test and develop new 5G applications Continue Reading

5G regulation failures are a threat to UK’s national security

Defence Committee report on the security of 5G brands existing regulations outdated and unsatisfactory Continue Reading