Mobile networking

Travel apps leave users unsatisfied when facing delays, changes

Survey reveals negative user experiences of global travel and hospitality apps, with quarter of UK travellers reliant on apps for flights and accommodation Continue Reading

Nokia deploys 5G private wireless for cycling World Championships

Comms tech provider to show how 5G SA private wireless networks can augment spectator and media experience for UCI World Championships Continue Reading

5G adoption increasing rapidly, but failing to hit heightened expectations

Leading comms tech provider finds next wave of next-gen communications well under way – but significant portion also underwhelmed by 5G services Continue Reading

Mobile telecoms lab opens in UK West Midlands

New UK Telecoms Lab to be located in one of the UK’s fastest growing tech sectors, valued at £15.3bn, with the benefit of creating significant high-skilled, high-tech jobs Continue Reading

UK government needs to rapidly fulfil full-fibre ambitions

Review of progress of the government’s Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review identifies 5G and full-fibre roll-out as key factors to achieve nationwide economic growth Continue Reading

Qualcomm unveils next-gen MR, VR devices based on Snapdragon platform

New premium-tier extended reality platform is said to deliver 50% higher sustained power and 30% improved thermal performance to enable more immersive metaverse experiences in smaller, lighter form factors Continue Reading

French Supreme Court rejects EncroChat verdict after lawyers question secrecy over hacking operation

France’s Supreme Court has sent a case back to the court of appeal after police failed to disclose technical details of EncroChat hacking operation Continue Reading

Boingo Wireless claims commercial use first with open source software for Wi-Fi 6E

Telecom Infra Project hits new milestone as wireless operator expands its converged technology portfolio with new flexible Wi-Fi architecture to streamline network deployments Continue Reading

Gitex 2022: Avaya aims for innovation without disruption as it reveals cloud comms partners

Global communications and collaboration firm showcases business outcomes at leading expo and announces new strategic partnership with conversational AI provider and cloud telecoms and technology solutions company Continue Reading

Nokia launches SaaS for fixed networks portfolio

Comms tech giant intros software as a service for fixed networks portfolio line-up covering broadband and Wi-Fi controller, as well as operational tools Continue Reading

Oracle unveils 5G cloud-native network analytics suite

Data giant claims to put communications network data analytics function first with portfolio of statistical and predictive 5G network core analytics services Continue Reading

Broadcasters reveal 5G, satellite connectivity deployment for live coverage of Queen’s funeral

Standalone 5G network in a box and integrated wireless connectivity based on Starlink satellite broadband used in live remote broadcast production in coverage of transport of late Queen to Edinburgh Airport and of London funeral Continue Reading

Satellite 5G boost as SES-20 and SES-21 launches confirmed

As part of its plan to continue delivering network services while freeing up C-band spectrum to enable the deployment of 5G across the US, satellite operator SES has announced the successful launch of its SES-20 and SES-21 craft Continue Reading

Private investors back innovators to boost African connectivity

Local operator research finds nearly four out of five VC and private equity firms believe innovation in connectivity will drive expansion in Africa, despite infrastructure issues Continue Reading

India telcos chart revenue growth with cloud and OTT services

Telcos in India are eyeing new revenue streams from cloud and content services, but whether they can successfully monetise the offerings remains to be seen Continue Reading

Policy action needed for EU to achieve 5G goals

Report finds that economic contribution of mobile continues to expand in Europe, but market dynamics are impeding 5G’s progress throughout the region and further regulation may be needed to hit digital goals Continue Reading

Orange Belgium, KPN plot 5G course for world’s smartest waterway

Operators plan to submit grant application to European Commission for project to use 5G to ensure secure and highly reliable connectivity and accelerate further digitisation in one of Europe’s most important corridors Continue Reading

Mavenir to deliver cloud-based 5G solutions on Google Cloud

Telecoms software provider and cloud giant team to offer combined system with containerised and micro-serviced converged 5G packet core, IP multimedia subsystem, messaging, orchestration, AI and telco analytics, and Open RAN products Continue Reading

Du, Nokia, MediaTek combine three 5G TDD carriers to claim ‘highest throughput ever’

Comms tech provider and mobile chip company team with Middle East operator in first carrier aggregation of its kind, combining high-speed 5G bands to aggregate 300MHz of spectrum for throughput of up to 4.520 Gbps Continue Reading

Zain Kuwait taps Accedian, Cisco for ‘unparalleled’ network performance monitoring and analytics

Middle East mobile voice and data services operator deploys automated assurance network technology to boost customer experience of performance and availability Continue Reading

Copenhagen Fintech connects its members to the world

Copenhagen-based startup initiative is driving fintech developments across the Nordic region, with Mastercard its latest global partner Continue Reading

Mobile operators work on holographic calling pilot

Thanks to 5G, it may soon be possible add a third dimension to video calls using ‘realistic’ holograms Continue Reading

Flex muscles up 5G SA private wireless, Industry 4.0 in advanced manufacturing

Leading comms tech provider teams with multinational electronics company to combine 5G SA private wireless and Industry 4.0 expertise for advanced manufacturing services in Brazil Continue Reading

BICS partners with Thales to simplify eSIM integration for IoT

International connectivity and global IoT enabler partners with technology provider to take simplicity of consumer eSIMs to the broader internet of things while further streamlining connectivity activation for enterprises Continue Reading

Deutsche Telekom deploys converged packet core to boost enterprise 5G

Leading German operator deploys cloud-native standalone core, marking key milestone in the evolution of 5G architecture with scale and flexibility required to deliver innovative 5G standalone services to enterprise customers Continue Reading

Amdocs claims industry’s first 5G-native charging system

5G- and cloud-native charging product will provide ‘endless’ monetisation opportunities for advanced standalone 5G and beyond, backed by proven multicloud deployment experience, says Amdocs Continue Reading

Nokia boosts business software to enhance time to value

Leading communications technology provider strengthens software portfolio to focus on security, automation and monetisation, while introducing digital ecosystem programme to accelerate innovation through collaboration with partners and customers Continue Reading

Verizon VRAN velocity gains as fibre pushed to almost half of cell sites

Communications giant takes advantage of extensive fibre broadband network to support mobile infrastructure, which is seeing significant push into virtualised radio access network technology in cell sites Continue Reading

Spaceflight takes Astrocast IoT constellation to orbit

Global nanosatellite IoT network inks commercial arrangement with NewSpace India to launch four spacecraft aboard India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle mission Continue Reading

Nokia, Telia Finland claim world-first commercial 5G SA FWA network with network slicing

Finnish operator and compatriot comms technology giant announce the launch of world’s first commercial 5G standalone network with network slicing for fixed wireless access services Continue Reading

Singtel and Intel team up on 5G

Singtel and Intel have started an incubation programme to spearhead the development of enterprise 5G applications in areas including content delivery and video analytics Continue Reading

NEC, Mavenir drive mMIMO through Open RAN on Orange France 5G SA

IT and comms giant teams with cloud-native telecoms software provider to drive open and advanced radio access network functionality with deployment of massive MIMO on leading telco’s experimental 5G SA network in France Continue Reading

EE upgrades 5G network across 14 new UK locations

BT-owned MNO extends mid-band next-generation network capability across 14 UK towns and cities to support the latest 5G smartphones and pay monthly mobile plans Continue Reading

Qualcomm adds bite to Snapdragon platform

Just days after kicking off IFA show outlining plans to embed its Wi-Fi, 5G and satellite connectivity technology to drive connected experiences in a world that Qualcomm sees as one where everything is intelligent and everyone connected, chip giant launches new version of core mobile platform Continue Reading

BICS, Lynk forge satellite direct-to-mobile coverage agreement

Companies form agreement enabling mobile network operators to expand mobile coverage to underserved rural communities without terrestrial cell towers Continue Reading

Smartphone users ready to join eSIM revolution

Survey of 2,500 consumers across the US, UK and Australia reveals strong appetite for the enhanced flexibility, convenience, speed and sustainability enabled by eSIM technology Continue Reading

Telstra launches suite of enterprise 5G Standalone automated and orchestrated services

Global operator announces 5G service-based architecture combined with automation via network orchestration, allowing customers to imagine and deploy new differentiated services quickly and scale them economically Continue Reading

Global 5G subscriptions growth stays strong in Q2 2022

Updated analysis reveals massive uptick in uptake of 5G in Q2 2022 analysis with 690 million global 5G subscriptions offered over 218 services, 24 of which are 5G standalone networks Continue Reading

New connectivity options driven by low Earth orbit satellites

Huge reductions in the cost of building and launching satellites has led to an explosion of interest in space-borne projects and services Continue Reading

Ericsson claims sustainability gains with tri-sector 5G radio

Swedish comms tech provider makes further inroads into more sustainable networks with the introduction of a new triple-band, tri-sector radio that is said to be able to do the job of nine radios Continue Reading

IFA 2022: Qualcomm announces Meta partnership as it stakes out connected future

Chip giant unveils plans to embed its connectivity technology – encompassing Wi-Fi 7, 5G and even satellite – within virtual and real-world environments to drive connected experiences Continue Reading

Major shift detected in smart home technology deployment  

Research from personalised communications services provider Plume finds consumers’ appetite for internet of things and smart home technologies continues to grow Continue Reading

Samsung to deliver private 5G network systems to South Korea’s public, private sectors

IT and comms giant lands contract to provide 5G private network solutions to five government agencies and private institutions in South Korea as part of a government initiative to advance the country’s private 5G ecosystem Continue Reading

Arm sues Qualcomm over Nuvia tie-up

Qualcomm hopes to integrate Nuvia’s technology into its system-on-a-chip products based on Arm cores – but Arm says this infringes its IP Continue Reading

Singapore to expand 5G coverage to seaport

The maritime hub will be testing the use of 5G in a range of maritime operations, including remote pilotage of vessels and drone delivery of components to ships Continue Reading

NTT, VMware team to develop fully managed Edge+Private 5G offering as a service

Edge-as-a-service offer designed to enable Industry 4.0 to gain instant access to data where it is generated or collected and harness it to drive positive, powerful business outcomes Continue Reading

Orange and Equinix bring cloud agility to telco infrastructure

Digital infrastructure company makes advances in development of software-defined networking to speed global telco’s cloud model through what they claim is ‘groundbreaking as-a-service capability’ Continue Reading

Virgin Media O2, NEC, Rakuten Symphony drive multi-supplier Open RAN in UK

Open radio access technology project aiming to maximise future synergies in global telco supply chain, headed by global telecoms network IT provider and leading UK mobile operator, enters field phase Continue Reading

Apple to make iPhone 14 in India

Tech giant Apple is ramping up iPhone production in India through contract manufacturer Foxconn in a move that will benefit local consumers and the country’s burgeoning manufacturing industry Continue Reading

Nokia, Google trial slicing service for 5G networks

Service from comms tech provider and IT giant connects smartphones to multiple network slices simultaneously Continue Reading

Circular IT series - Teemill: Collaborative Saas platforms are transforming the concept of 'waste'

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly circular economy series attributed to Sofia Voudouroglou of Teemill, an open access enterprise software platform that allows businesses to access ... Continue Reading

Cradlepoint unveils networking architecture addressing 5G, SD-WAN, zero-trust intersection

Cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network services provider launches software-based offering to manage remote connections and provide flow-level visibility Continue Reading

5G set to generate $7tn worth of economic value in 2030

Study from mobile and video technology developer finds adoption of 5G is outpacing all previous generations of cellular technology in terms of subscription rate, leading to vast value by 2030 Continue Reading

Intellian inks satellite communications partnership agreement with Speedcast

Satellite connectivity industry gains even higher orbit as provider of satellite communications technology systems announces collaboration with one of the world’s largest satellite communications service providers Continue Reading

GPS tagging of migrants breaches UK data protection law, says Privacy International complaint

Privacy group files complaints with Information Commissioner’s Office and Forensic Science Regulator over Home Office’s GPS monitoring of migrants Continue Reading

Viavi announces 6G academic and industry research programme

Network test, monitoring and assurance systems provider announces support for 6G academic and industry research, aiming to provide expertise, technology and funding to promising avenues of research, which may lead to breakthroughs for wireless technology Continue Reading

5G data traffic explosion to drive 5G small cell deployments to 13 million by 2027

Research projects 5G small cell deployments will accelerate by around 2025, when 5G capacity demands offered by Massive MIMO becomes insufficient Continue Reading

OneWeb takes off with Intelsat to bring multi-orbit connectivity to airlines worldwide

Agreement aims to expand the availability of low earth orbit connectivity for aviation and transform the experiences of passengers and flight crews Continue Reading

Future 5G and Wi-Fi opportunities to be driven by private networks

By 2028, private 5G network sales and associated services such as installation could generate as much as $23.8bn in revenues, with surge in sales beginning in China two years earlier, research finds Continue Reading

5G time-critical services set to boost productivity and efficiency of industrial operations

Whitepaper from industry trade organisation for leading telecommunications service providers and manufacturers highlights key planning and implementation issues that will ensure success of time-critical services for 5G networks Continue Reading

UK cost-of-living crisis creates surge in mobile provider switching

Current inclement economic times in the UK blow headwinds into mobile comms sector, shaking customer loyalty with operators as over two-fifths of contract customers think they are overpaying for their current tariff Continue Reading

FCC rejects Starlink, LTD Broadband bids for satellite connectivity subsidies

US regulator deals blow for bid by consortium headed by Elon Musk-led satellite company to gain financial stimulus under Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Continue Reading

Private 5G in a box simplifies deployment, mobility

Vendors are offering private 5G in a box -- a condensed and streamlined form of standalone 5G -- to simplify the complexity of typical private 5G deployments. Continue Reading

Nokia on track to modernise Western Australia rail communications

Leading comms tech provider to upgrade Public Transport Authority of Western Australia’s railway communications system with private wireless and mission-critical IP/MPLS covering 250km of railway track and tunnels in project including designing, building and maintenance Continue Reading

Positioning rapidly finds its place in 5G ecosystem

Research find that while 5G positioning is developing quickly and could be featured in billions of consumer and enterprise devices by 2030, the journey to commercial success is not without hurdles Continue Reading

Nokia on track with NCRTC voice/data offering and Orange Egypt network modernisation

Nokia tests mission-critical voice and data on 4.9G/LTE private wireless network for India’s regional rapid transit system, while being selected by leading Egyptian telco to upgrade network for increased reliability, security and operational efficiencies Continue Reading

BT claims breakthrough for enterprise mobile with 5G standalone

Leading UK telco reveals carrier aggregation technology trials with Nokia mark first time four carrier components on a 5G standalone network have been used achieved outside of a lab in Europe Continue Reading

5G slicing industry to rocket over next six years to be worth US$24bn by 2028

Research firm pinpoints standardisation and uniform practices as key to unlocking the full potential of 5G slicing Continue Reading

GSMA warns of potential 5G benefits loss through lack of 6GHz wireless band allocation

Trade body for the global mobile industry publishes industry ecosystem review and rails further against plans to offer the full 6GHz band to unlicensed use, warning a significant portion of the expected benefits of mid-band 5G could be lost if no additional mid-band spectrum is assigned to mobile services in the near future Continue Reading

Shift to remote work sees major rise in cyber crime

Survey finds almost four in five cyber security teams agree that recent changes to working practices have adversely affected their organisation’s cyber security, with one-fifth banning the use of public Wi-Fi by policy Continue Reading

Internet of things, automotive drive quarter as Qualcomm extends and expands Samsung partnership

Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, leading mobile chip provider posts strong results with record automotive and internet of things revenues Continue Reading

Virgin Media O2 shows return to revenue growth and improved profitability

Merged company increases its fixed and mobile customer base with 8,000 fixed and 13,000 mobile contract net adds, leading to revenue and Ebitda improvements Continue Reading

BT sees challenging Q1 but beats the heat to ‘smash’ network development objectives

UK incumbent telco ends first quarter facing continued challenging enterprise market conditions offsetting growth in other segments, in particular strong growth of business with core fibre and 5G network assets Continue Reading

UK 5G operators make strides in first half of 2022

Latest analysis by Ookla-owned mobile network performance measurement firm RootMetrics finds UK 5G market in fine fettle, particularly as regards download speeds, latency reliability and availability Continue Reading

Eutelsat confirms OneWeb merger after ‘robust’ financial year

As it posts results showing growth in connectivity and mobile services, satellite operator inks agreement with joint venture satellite broadband provider to create what they claim will be a global connectivity leader Continue Reading

UK government looks to universities, Korea to develop 5G diversity plans

UK government has created a body for telecoms innovation and inked milestone R&D partnership with Republic of Korea Continue Reading

OneWeb merger plans with Eutelsat confirmed

French satellite operator reveals talks with UK government and Bharti Global-owned company that they say would be the first multi-orbit satellite operator offering integrated GEO and LEO solutions Continue Reading

5G connections in APAC to surpass 400 million by 2025

The number of 5G connections in Asia-Pacific will grow to more than 400 million by 2025, but a usage gap due to the lack of digital skills and affordability will still exist Continue Reading

NHS Digital seeks out wireless healthcare innovation

Funding is available across the NHS for innovative projects that use wireless technology within healthcare Continue Reading

Cloud comms provider 8x8 claims visual, ‘effortless’ customer experience through CPaaS

Integrated cloud communications platform provider announces availability of communications management service in bid to allow array of user roles in organisations Continue Reading

ING pilot project tests payments from phone to phone

Dutch bank is testing an app that enables users to make peer-to-peer payments directly from smartphone to smartphone when they are close together Continue Reading

Doogee S98 Pro ruggedised smartphone

There’s a certain breed of user that likes to ‘tool up’ to the highest possible level, even if they’re not always found on the side of a mountain. You know the sort of person… you’ve seen them walk ... Continue Reading

ST Engineering, MEASAT expand partnership for enterprise satellite connectivity

Malaysian satellite operator expands network to deliver what it says will be a ‘plethora’ of services to enterprises and communities in rural and ultra-rural areas across the country Continue Reading

Scotland 5G Centre turns to Vodafone for 5G networks to support economic growth

Leading UK operator designs and deploys two new 5G mobile private network deployments in Aberdeen and Kilmarnock to support the digitisation and diversification of local economies Continue Reading

Ericsson, Qualcomm, Thales team to validate space-based 5G

Comms technology providers enter into partnership with aerospace firm to provide global 5G coverage including areas currently not served by terrestrial networks Continue Reading

Nokia deploys passive optical LAN at Orange France, delivers 5G for AT&T Mexico

Leading comms tech provider strikes partnership with French operator to deploy a passive optical LAN service at more than 20 sites across the country Continue Reading

Olympique de Marseille scores with Orange 5G

Robust communications in football stadiums is key to delivering optimal fan experiences and leading French team Olympique de Marseille has achieved connectivity in consumer and enterprise 5G Continue Reading

Effect Photonics, Rural Dorset roll out fixed wireless 5G access to rural UK

Fixed wireless access gains boost across hard-to-reach areas in rural Wales and Dorset, making 5G services available to homes in island of Anglesey Continue Reading

5G-Advanced to hit stride from 2025

Next gen of current next-gen mobile targeted to flourish from 2025-2030, helping 5G commercialisation, long-term development of AI, machine learning and network energy savings for a fully automated network Continue Reading

Virgin Media O2 Business switches on 5G-connected hospital

Business division of UK cable provider announces switch-on of what it calls UK’s first 5G-connected hospital Continue Reading

WBA sets out how Wi-Fi 6/6E enables Industry 4.0

Report highlights next-gen wireless use cases, including detailed autonomous mobile robots, automatic guided vehicles, augmented and virtual reality, and posts IIoT deployment guidelines Continue Reading

5G investment could deliver £7bn a year to UK economy

Benefits of next-gen networks are clear, but research warns that more needs to be done to ensure the UK doesn’t miss out on the full economic benefits of 5G technology Continue Reading

Nokia and Proximus demo 5G network slicing innovation to support demanding network conditions

Leading comms tech provider enters into partnership with incumbent Belgian operator to deliver dedicated next-generation spectrum to support demanding conditions such as congested networks in use cases including Industry 4.0, fixed wireless access and cloud gaming Continue Reading

India gears up for 5G but challenges remain

The country’s upcoming spectrum auction marks the start of larger scale deployments of 5G in the subcontinent, but telcos will need to find a way to address high infrastructure costs and monetise their investments Continue Reading

Liverpool 5G Create adds use cases

Liverpool school’s 5G-enabled anti-anxiety game and care home’s 5G-supported fall prevention technology demonstrate benefits of affordable next-generation technology Continue Reading

Hardware and commercial flexibility issues slow down IoT adoption

Eseye survey finds more than eight out of 10 internet of things professionals view hardware design as top challenge for initial IoT deployments while more than 97% have found their IoT projects less than 50% successful Continue Reading

An introduction to neutral host networks using private 5G

Enterprises often use signal boosters and distributed antenna systems to improve carrier signal strength. Neutral host networks over private 5G could disrupt those methods. Continue Reading

UK telecoms industry agrees to cost-of-living plan

UK wireless operators make commitment to do more to help customers cope with global price rises and stay connected Continue Reading

Qualcomm expands its RF front end with range of Wi-Fi 7 front-end modules

Mobile chip giant aims to take business beyond smartphones with launch of next-gen Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radio frequency front-end modules that are claimed to offer superior wireless performance in automotive and internet-connected devices Continue Reading

5G-Carmen autonomous driving project gets into gear with Italy, Austria and Germany

European Commission-funded autonomous and assisted vehicles project unveils test of innovative automotive functions and services on motorway across three Alpine countries Continue Reading