Mobile networking

Qualcomm looks to gain 5G Advanced edge with Snapdragon platform

Processor firmQualcomm introduces mobile technology to drive the next stage of 5G evolution in key verticals including vehicles, PCs, industrial IoT and more Continue Reading

Kyndryl expands global network and edge computing alliance with Nokia

Three-year agreement between comms tech and IT giants extends plans to co-innovate and accelerate deployment of flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity Continue Reading

Ice Norway looks for 4G, 5G Network revolution with converged packet core

Norway’s third-largest mobile operator implements cloud-native converged packet core, supporting 4G, 5G NSA and 5G SA for network over cloud-native network software provider’s cloud automation for telco framework in private datacentres Continue Reading

KDDI selects Samsung Core tech to power commercial 5G standalone network

As it continues its battle for market share in a market dominated by a powerful incumbent, Japanese operator taps Korean tech giant for cloud-native 5G standalone core to ensure high stability, reliability and optimised performance within the network Continue Reading

Ericsson boosts indoor 5G capacity, precise location services

Comms tech provider introduces suite of indoor hardware and software to make indoor 5G easier for enterprises with precise-location software that enables enterprise use cases such as asset tracking and tool positioning Continue Reading

Telefónica checks in with Meliá Hotels to advance hotel of the future with 5G

Hotel Meliá Madrid Serrano becomes the first establishment in Spain with 5G SA indoor coverage and network slicing supporting segmented network, which will allow guests to enjoy simultaneous translation and video streaming services, among others Continue Reading

Qualcomm looks to new wave of 5G devices with Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF

Comms tech giant intros world’s first 5G NR-light Modem-RF system with lower cost, reduced complexity, decreased power consumption and smaller form factors Continue Reading

India launches homegrown BharOS

The homegrown Android-based mobile operating system could reduce India’s reliance on foreign software, but uncertainties around market adoption and software updates remain Continue Reading

Qualcomm on-board to ride mmWave

The emergence of mmWave 5G networks around the globe is leading to a number of compelling future use cases based on ultra-low latency and high-capacity mobile networks Continue Reading

Operator 5G revenue to 2027 to soar while 6G development emerges

Research reveals hot streak for fifth-generation mobile communications, with revenues from networks set to double over the next four years, and identifies work needed to make sixth-generation a viable prospect Continue Reading

World's first self-driving bus gets in gear through UK government, industry funding

UK government’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Connected and Automated Mobility programme reveals funding for commercial self-driving passenger and freight services projects including self-driving bus service and autonomous taxis Continue Reading

Ericsson, Intel and Microsoft demo enterprise laptop 5G network slicing capabilities

Comms tech provider teams with chip and IT giants on ‘pioneering’ trial demonstrating the applicability of 5G networking slicing technology on devices beyond smartphones Continue Reading

Globe Telecom claims improved connectivity with MatSing lens antennas

Philippines MNO announces first mobile network deployment of lens antenna technology in Southeast Asia designed to deliver improved 4G/LTE and 5G mobile capacity Continue Reading

Three UK goes data-driven with Amdocs for personalised customer experience

Software and services provider to let UK-based operator migrate to a modern, cloud-based data architecture, enabling it to serve its customers contextual, timely recommendations and suggestions Continue Reading

EE unveils 5G connectivity for London Underground

Just weeks after 4G landed on the Central and Northern lines for the first time, BT-owned operator now brings 5G to the Tube, with Archway, Notting Hill Gate and Tufnell Park the first stations to benefit Continue Reading

Picocom, Antevia collaborate to provide in-building private 5G for enterprises

5G tech designer forges partnership with 5G silicon manufacturer to create new class of private network coverage for global enterprises, promising creation of cost-effective in-building networks faster than ever Continue Reading

EE maintains mobile network leadership in UK

Analyst finds that BT-owned mobile service sweeps board in terms of nationwide network quality through performance, reliability, speed, data, calls and texting Continue Reading

Juniper: 5G IoT milestone set to be reached while OTT messaging to drive CPaaS

Analyst makes bullish predictions for next-gen mobile-based internet of things and communications platforms-as-a-service markets Continue Reading

Virgin Media O2 taps Juniper to upgrade core IP backbone for 800G readiness

Need for increased data capacity and flexible scalability highlighted by 32% traffic growth on its mobile network,16% growth in broadband data downloads and a peak traffic load of 22TB over the past year Continue Reading

Samsung completes KDDI 5G SA network slicing field trial, inks Nokia patent licence

Korean tech giant makes further strides in 5G in first demonstration of network slicing using RIC on a live 5G SA network with leading Japanese operator, and signs patent agreement with Finnish comms tech provider to combine 5G technology expertise Continue Reading

UK government reveals further ESN contract details

Latest chapter in UK Emergency Services Network saga sees termination of Motorola contract for comms equipment and supplies, software packages and software development services Continue Reading

Deloitte: Four major comms trends to navigate in year ahead

Consultancy’s predictions for the coming 12 months highlight challenges from macroeconomic headwinds, complex capital funding, sustainability and the transformation towards more tech-centric models Continue Reading

Sateliot collaborates with Sensefinity for at-sea satellite 5G IoT

Leading IoT provider for asset tracking teams with owner of low-Earth orbit nanosatellites constellation under 5G protocol to support at-sea connectivity Continue Reading

David Anderson KC to review UK surveillance laws

Home Office commissions independent review of the Investigatory Powers Act, known as the snoopers’ charter. It will include a review of bulk datasets and government access to internet connection records held by phone and internet companies Continue Reading

Ukraine cyber teams responded to more than 2,000 attacks in 2022

The Ukrainian authorities responded to more than 2,000 major cyber incidents during 2022, and are blocking thousands more potential attacks every day Continue Reading

Optical lights up nascent space communications applications market

Research highlights potential of what it calls “exciting and rapidly developing” global market for optical communications terminals driven by NGSO broadband constellations Continue Reading

SES and Du boost 5G enterprise comms with first satellite backhaul network

Pervasive connectivity delivered via satellite accommodates Middle East telco’s 5G backhaul requirements over remote areas across the region Continue Reading

Tech firms add to private 5G offer, but ABI warns of no mass take-off in 2023

Even as comms tech providers announce partnership to extend technical capability of private 5G platform, analyst warns private 5G will not yet take off in 2023, even if outdoor use cases drive private cellular in general Continue Reading

eSIM market to be worth over $4bn globally by end of 2023

2023 set to be the year of embedded subscriber identity module as Google and Samsung look likely to emulate rival Apple, leading to a drastic increase in the number of smartphones with eSIM connectivity Continue Reading

Juniper Networks and NEC charge up Wi-Fi user experience for Powerco

Leading global IT and network transformation services provider and AI-driven networks selected by leading New Zealand gas and electricity distributor to design and deploy new Wi-Fi network infrastructure across nationwide sites Continue Reading

Launch window opens for UK’s first orbital mission

All systems go for first space mission in UK as project partners announce the official opening of the Start Me Up launch window Continue Reading

LG announces technical collaboration for the future of mobility

Global CE giant unveils infotainment slate, including partnership to develop next-generation autonomous driving solution proof of concept, and launches TV featuring real-time video and audio wireless transmission at up to 4K 120Hz Continue Reading

Qualcomm, Salesforce team up to provide connected automotive experiences

Mobile tech giant uses CES to reveal more of automotive tech slate in partnership with leading customer relationship management company Continue Reading

Qualcomm goes up a gear in driver assistance and autonomous driving

Mobile tech giant sees flagship platform adopted by leading automotive companies to rapidly create safe, scalable and updateable advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems Continue Reading

CityFibre lights up Luton with gigabit broadband

UK’s largest independent broadband infrastructure provider rounds off hugely active year by successfully completing full-fibre network roll-out in large parts of East Luton, including Stopsley and Wigmore Continue Reading

EE goes live in first-of-its-kind mobile infrastructure pilot in London

BT-owned mobile division announces first outdoor 4G and 5G small cell network in the UK capable of hosting all four mobile network operators from day one through bespoke technical solution and centralised radio access network Continue Reading

Top 10 telecoms stories of 2022

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories of 2022 Continue Reading

BT C-RAN 5G architecture pilot scheme live in Leeds

BT takes next-gen mobile connectivity a stage further with a 5G pilot scheme to enhance coverage and connectivity in key UK city enabling local customers to access faster, more reliable speeds Continue Reading

Xiaomi 12T series review, pro-grade cameras arrive

Here’s the thing about Xiaomi, it’s tough to pronounce and most people seem to opt for the shaw-mee version rather than the jiaow-mee option, the latter being generally agreed to be further away ... Continue Reading

Microsoft, Viasat team to deliver internet access to global underserved communities

New collaboration through IT giant’s Airband Initiative designed to increase satellite broadband availability for people across Africa and the rest of the world by the end of 2025 Continue Reading

Qualcomm unveils lowest-power IoT-optimised LTE modem

Integrated terrestrial positioning support to the fore as Qualcomm launches IoT-optimised LTE modem with integrated positioning support for greater connectivity, location and compute processing capabilities on device and at the edge Continue Reading

NCA officer questioned in Investigatory Powers Tribunal over failure to disclose EncroChat notes

EncroChat hacking warrant was unlawful and in breach of human rights law, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hears Continue Reading

5G expectations high, despite underwhelming adoption rates

A new study from IEEE found 5G remains one of the most anticipated technologies for 2023. Top expectations for 5G include automation, satellite services, sustainability and more. Continue Reading

Telstra tunes up with orchestration to enhance automation, customer experience

Leading Australian operator taps global comms tech provider to support network-as-a-service (NaaS) strategies, enabling an enhanced experience for business customers through reusable and shared platform for improved network management and operational efficiency Continue Reading

ETSI creates new working group for Terahertz 6G comms

Newly launched industry specification group on Terahertz holds kick-off meeting and decides on work priorities for new candidate technology for 6G communications infrastructures Continue Reading

Nokia and O2 Telefónica Germany claim 5G carrier aggregation breakthrough

Comms tech provider and leading German operator claim industry-first milestone achieved on live 5G network with Nokia’s commercial 5G AirScale portfolio and MediaTek’s mobile platform Continue Reading

UK government expands investment in 5G and 6G R&D

UK universities awarded £28m to develop next-generation 6G network technology, and an £80m fund will help set up a lab for testing network equipment, as government aims to boost telecoms infrastructure Continue Reading

More Uber data exposed in possible supply chain attack

A second incident affecting ride-sharing app Uber appears to have originated through a third party in a supply chain attack Continue Reading

Porsche accelerates connected vehicle development with Vodafone private 5G

Europe’s first 5G hybrid mobile private network opens at Nardò Technical Centre, a leading automotive proving ground in Italy, to offer customers an improved infrastructure to develop and test intelligent, autonomous, connected vehicles Continue Reading

Onwards to 6G - the UK government's 'bold plan' for a connected Britain

The UK telecoms minister outlines the government's thinking on developing a digital infrastructure for the connected age Continue Reading

Vodafone makes first European deployment of OpenRAN in urban location

Vodafone announces European OpenRAN deployment first for a live urban environment, demonstrating the technology is a viable alternative to traditional RAN in all scenarios, not just rural locations Continue Reading

Société du Grand Paris books in Nokia IP, private wireless for metro rail network

Nokia forms secure mission-critical communications system behind four Grand Paris Express lines that will transport two million passengers per day, delivering enhanced capacity, reliability and performance, and contributing to efforts to boost operations, safety and rider experience Continue Reading

Apple to tap third party for physical security keys

Apple is launching a number of new security protections, including the addition of third-party-provided hardware security keys Continue Reading

Vodafone CEO Nick Read steps down

As telco operator battles with delivering shareholder value, it has decided it needs a new CEO Continue Reading

Siemens, Qualcomm collaborate on 5G smart building networks

Leading wireless platform provider teams with intelligent, adaptive infrastructure division of German technology giant mobile chip giant to show how firms working in the built environment can intelligently use 5G for building automation Continue Reading

NBN Co, Ericsson team to transform fixed wireless access network

Ericsson and company that manages national broadband infrastructure in Australia announce new 10-year partnership to secure the supply of next-generation 5G technology that will deliver enhanced coverage and speed across the fixed wireless access portion of network Continue Reading

MI6 chief’s hacked emails attacked MI5 and betrayed British spy operations in China

Former UK spy boss Richard Dearlove leaked names of MI6 secret agent recruiters in China to back an aggressive right-wing US campaign against tech company Huawei. His emails were hacked and then leaked – probably by Russian intelligence Continue Reading

Global 5G market defies macroeconomic challenges

Research from Ericsson shows 5G continues to scale faster than any previous mobile generation, with subscriptions expected to reach five billion by the end of 2028 and fixed wireless access forecast set to grow more quickly than previously expected Continue Reading

SMEs put faith in communications technology

Study from orchestration and digital platform provider shows a ‘new’ kind of small and medium-sized enterprise market, with companies already adopting connectivity technology for business resilience Continue Reading

eSIM proves green credentials

Independent study by provider of adapted system integration technologies at wafer, chip and board level confirms eSIM as an environmentally friendly SIM solution​ Continue Reading

Public safety 5G networks represent $700m opportunity

Research on public safety broadband and mission-critical communications over 3GPP networks predicts that cumulative spending on deployable network assets in sectors will exceed $700m between 2022 and 2025 Continue Reading

1&1, Orange seal worldwide international roaming agreement

German startup telco and global operator take advantage of 5G OpenRAN technology to offer users seamless automatic network performance and quality, even when outside home territory Continue Reading

Pharrowtech expands next-gen mmWave capabilities to the UK

Global 5G millimetre-wave wireless tech leader Pharrowtech accelerates hiring and opens two new offices as it grows its product and development capabilities Continue Reading

UK police arrest 120 in largest-ever cyber fraud crackdown

The administrator and more than 100 users of the iSpoof.cc cyber fraud website have been arrested in a major counter-fraud operation led by the Metropolitan Police Continue Reading

Ericsson makes multi-million pound investment in UK 6G research programme

Leading comms tech provider unveils investment initiative set to boost UK research capabilities and drive global development of 6G future communications and standards Continue Reading

Virgin Media feels strain from Warzone, teams with TIP for Dublin Wi-Fi

Comms provider sees busiest day on record for UK data consumption, and teams with local authority in Irish capital to trial open, disaggregated Wi-Fi network with goal to provide city centre with free wireless internet access Continue Reading

Nokia, TPG Telecom set new 5G uplink speed record in Australia

Operator and comms tech provider claim 2Gbps upstream, stressing the criticality of fast uplink speed to support industrial and IoT applications running over next-generation networks Continue Reading

Infovista, Gigamon assure greater flexibility and connectivity for 5G networks

Network lifecycle automation firm and deep observability company forge partnership to address digital transformation and next-generation challenges in areas such as network slicing and SLA monetisation Continue Reading

5G gains pace, gigabit steady as Vodafone faces off H1 headwinds

Comms group claims significant progress with portfolio strategy in the first half of FY23 to create industrial scale, enable accelerated growth and unlock value and sees service revenue growth of 2.5% Continue Reading

Hispasat, Sencinet expand satellite broadband in Mexico

New agreement between managed services and solutions network integrator and satellite communications operator expands and extends currently contracted capacity until December 2024 Continue Reading

Orange takes 5G to Africa

New healthcare, education and security services to be enabled in Southern African country as global telco unveils first affiliate in continent of Africa to launch 5G commercially Continue Reading

Private 5G drives sustainable and agile industrial operations

Consortium of companies spanning industrial automation, 5G networking infrastructure technology and network service provision team up to enable industrial private 5G application uses cases within manufacturing and process operations Continue Reading

Orange Belgium sets new 5G standard in Liège

Belgian subsidiary of global telco adds to portfolio of 5G Labs in the country, showcasing new 5G use cases together with industries local to key city of Wallonia Continue Reading

Qualcomm claims 5G standalone mmWave milestone in China

Noting 5G standalone mmWave is poised to unlock new capabilities for enterprises, mobile chip giant reveals high-level mmWave performance in anticipation of commercial deployment in China Continue Reading

5G industry innovates towards next-generation wireless networks

New whitepaper from industry trade organisation for leading telecommunications service providers and manufacturers explores foundations of 6G wireless communications in 2030 and beyond Continue Reading

OneWeb spreads satellite connectivity wings into Asia and Africa

UK government-backed satellite broadband provider announces distribution partnership with satellite service company in Oman and the Middle East, and appoints connectivity services provider for government and enterprise customers across Africa Continue Reading

SES Eagle-1 to fly on Arianespace to offer quantum connectivity

Launch date confirmed for Eagle-1 satellite for European Space Agency’s end-to-end quantum key distribution system Continue Reading

Samsung claims 5G mmWave FWA milestone in Australia

Company set up to run Australian national broadband infrastructure hits milestones in 5G mobile during trials, achieving what is said to be an industry-leading speed of 1.75Gbps at a distance of 10km Continue Reading

TIP 5G plans to pave the way to transform private 5G network economics

Following what it says was a successful trial led by a group dedicated to the key element of next-generation mobile networks, TIP 5G releases connectivity blueprint Continue Reading

Motorola plots Emergency Services Network exit

On the back of a stinging report, Motorola begins exit strategy from UK Emergency Services Network, which is revealed to have acted as a $147m fixed asset impairment Continue Reading

InterDigital awarded five Horizon Europe 6G flagship projects

EU’s smart networks and services joint undertaking announces funding for 35 flagship mobile network projects based on 6G technology worth €250m Continue Reading

UK government approach to space industry lacks coherence and investment

As satellite broadband industry rockets, report from Commons Science and Technology Committee criticises government’s failures in key technical areas and continues to question value to taxpayer of OneWeb joint venture Continue Reading

Networks division stars as SES shows solid Q3 2022

Global satellite operator continues to benefit from its pivot away from video and to business connectivity, reporting a positive third quarter but continued revenue decline for its video business Continue Reading

Virgin Media O2 claims strong strategic and operational progress in Q3

UK comms provider publishes third-quarter results highlighting accelerated Ebitda growth since merger of mobile telco and cable operator Continue Reading

Alibaba Cloud debuts cloud-powered laptop

Alibaba Cloud launches a cloud-powered laptop that will enable mobile workers to crunch compute-intensive workloads without the need for more powerful machines Continue Reading

EE takes AIR for greater energy efficiency in revamped 5G radio net

BT Group mobile division deploys Swedish comms tech provider’s Massive MIMO radio equipment across key UK sites, accelerating 5G deployment Continue Reading

Scotland 5G Centre officially launches its 5G Innovation Hub in Ayrshire

National centre for accelerating the deployment and adoption of 5G in Scotland and realising its economic and societal potential unveils latest hub in Ayrshire in partnership with Vodafone and HALO Continue Reading

Huawei launches all-band 5G series

Chinese comms tech provider unveils new concept in next-generation mobile communications with set of solutions designed to facilitate the evolution of all bands to 5G infrastructure Continue Reading

Virgin Media O2 trials 5G drone in Snowdonia

Comms operator trials new 5G drone technology to increase safety for millions of visitors at North Wales national park, delivering network coverage to remote areas and helping emergency services to respond to distress calls better Continue Reading

FYUZ 2022: TIP upgrades Testing and Validation Framework to accelerate deployment

Global community designed to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity establishes upgraded Testing and Validation Framework to allow accelerated deployment of open and disaggregated products Continue Reading

Vodafone accelerates pace of Open RAN development

UK operator accelerates its plan to support the development of Open RAN systems, working with electronic firms in the US and Asia, and has announced plans for a 5G Open RAN commercial pilot in Germany Continue Reading

NTT DoCoMo, Vodafone team to drive Open RAN system integration, efficiency

UK and Japanese operators agree to cooperate to bring the benefits of open radio access networks to a wider operator and supplier community, exchanging their respective expertise and technologies Continue Reading

FYUZ 2022: Rakuten Symphony publishes ‘definitive’ guide to OpenRAN Security

Asian operator announces what it calls industry-first guide on open radio access network, aiming to show that such infrastructures and cloud-native networks are as secure and trustworthy as any other open cloud-based operation in any other industry Continue Reading

5G to defy recession over the next 12 months

Study predicts that operator‑billed 5G service revenue will escape the effects of inclement economic conditions and grow by 60% year on year at the end of 2023 from the $195bn expected in 2022 Continue Reading

Freshwave, Clear Channel take 4G connectivity across London

Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider collaborates with leading UK connectivity provider to deliver connected bus shelters across East London borough Continue Reading

Back to the Future: The Astro Slide 5G from Planet Computers

Years ago, I owned a Psion Organiser, which, at the time, was the perfect device for taking notes using thumb typing. The Nokia Communicator 9000 series took the concept a stage further, adding a ... Continue Reading

Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Cisco collaborate for inclusive, digital region

Networking tech giant and local council unveil region-wide, secure, digital infrastructure to underpin transformation of public services in social innovation programme designed to boost digital skills, innovation with SMEs and access to services Continue Reading

Turkcell deploys TIP distributed disaggregated backbone router

Global community of companies and organisations set up to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity announces its deployment of the first-ever distributed disaggregated backbone router internet gateway offering Continue Reading

Did Truss authorise ‘war risk’ provocation over Black Sea?

A UK Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint spy plane was ordered to approach Russian territory in a Cold-War-style provocation just days after Liz Truss’s mini-budget collapsed Continue Reading

CMA issues proposals to prevent emergency services being overcharged for Airwave network

UK competition watchdog unveils proposals to restrict how much Motorola can charge emergency services to use mobile radio network Continue Reading