Mobile networks
Mobile networks are increasingly being used for data communications and as such become a key consideration for IT managers. As smartphones become a vital business tool, the strategies of key players such as Vodafone, O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Three have ever greater relevance for IT strategy. As the mobile world starts to move from 3G and HSDPA networks to 4G and LTE, we look at the implications and opportunities for enterprise IT strategy.
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Opinion
30 Apr 2025
APAC telcos forge alliances for AI sovereignty
Faced with fears over vendor lock-in and rising sovereignty demands, operators are turning to alliances to complement hyperscaler partnerships as they strike a balance between global scale and local control Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Three Business launches business eSIM trial
Business arm of UK mobile operator unveils what it says is the UK’s first large-scale embedded subscriber identity module trial for business in two of the country’s largest cities to allow customers to test network capabilities before possible switch Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Dec 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Dec 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Dec 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Dec 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Dec 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Dec 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Dec 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Nov 2022
Nearly $1bn in mobile trade-ins and upgrades in third quarter of 2022
Just more than halfway into what is always the market’s busiest quarter, quarterly analysis of smartphone trade-in and upgrade industry reveals a third quarter of 2022 with the amount returned estimated at $970m, making this the highest third quarter recorded Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
29 Nov 2022
wireless ad hoc network (WANET)
A wireless ad hoc network (WANET) is a type of local area network (LAN) that is built spontaneously to enable two or more wireless devices to be connected to each other without requiring typical network infrastructure equipment, such as a wireless router or access point. Continue Reading
By- Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
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News
28 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2022
STC Kuwait and BICS complete world’s first live 5G standalone roaming connection
Mobile connectivity enabler teams with MENA region telecoms provider for successful test of what is claimed to be the first of its kind to be completed in a non-lab environment and a major milestone for global 5G adoption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2022
BT aims to reign in industry where connectivity is king
In the latest part of its drive to evolve from a telco to a techco, BT unveils range of 5G-enabled robotics systems and reveals how it is driving the evolution of advanced communications in industrial applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2022
Wi-Fi Alliance says momentum underscores need for entire 6GHz spectrum
Consortium of companies delivering products and services based on key wireless technology insists that recent new product availability and large-scale deployments from its members demonstrate readiness of Wi-Fi 6E standard Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
Ericsson, Technical University of Sofia to prepare students for 5G-ready future
Leading Bulgarian education establishment collaborates with comms tech provider to deploy programme that builds 5G ICT skills for the future, including 64 hours of training on 5G technology and standards Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Nov 2022
British broadband customers blast proposed mid-contract bill rises
Four in five Brits regard planned mid-contract price increases as unfair and want their monthly bills to stay the same for the duration of their deals, says Uswitch.com Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Nov 2022
BT sees fibre and 5G advances in H1
After ‘building and connecting like fury’, UK incumbent telco claims to be remaining on the front foot in current turbulent times and nears nine million mark in fibre deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Nov 2022
Shadow digital secretary outlines Labour’s tech priorities
Labour’s digital and technology plans focus on reining in the power of the tech giants, boosting connectivity across the UK, and improving online safety Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
31 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2022
FYUZ 2022: Telecom Infra Project, Intel launch metaverse mMIMO collaboration
Global community designed to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity enters into partnership with chip giant Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
26 Oct 2022
Finnish researchers lay the groundwork for flying drones
A large, sparsely populated country, Finland is preparing for a future where it could rely on flying drone technology Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
26 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Oct 2022
FYUZ 2022: Telecom Infra Project defines new approach to building fixed access networks
Global community designed to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity establishes Open Fixed Access Networks sub-group – a collaboration between major industry operators to address the challenges of building and scaling access networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2022
Dutch lawyers raise human rights concerns over hacked cryptophone data
Dutch defence lawyers say in an open letter that there is a risk of unfair trials unless they are allowed to test the reliability and legitimacy of hacked cryptophone evidence Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2022
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
By- Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University
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News
17 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Oct 2022
UK Atomic Energy Authority makes call on new UC telephony
National nuclear-based research facility replaces inflexible cloud-based system to add agility to enable staff to collaborate more effectively in a hybrid working approach Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Oct 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Oct 2022
Vodafone confirms Three UK merger talks
UK’s mid-sized operators begin negotiations on consolidation to gain the scale to accelerate roll-out of 5G in the UK, expand broadband connectivity to rural communities and small businesses, and offer stronger competition Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Sep 2022
City of Las Vegas bets on NTT for largest private 5G network in US
Sin City sees no gamble in placing its chips on private 5G networks in new infrastructure designed to create opportunities for businesses, government and educational institutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Sep 2022
IoT success fuelling further expansion
Survey reveals profound change around the benefits derived from internet of things over past 12 months, with senior decision-makers focused on operational efficiencies, reducing costs, and increasing revenue and profit Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Sep 2022
Nokia, Speedcast deploy private wireless connectivity for Origem Energia in Brazil
Private wireless solution will deliver critical network operations to 600 gas production wells at Brazilian sustainable energy firm Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Sep 2022
5G fixed wireless access services to see huge growth
Spending on 5G fixed wireless access services is set to explode globally over the next 12 months Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Sep 2022
WBA unveils ‘world-first’ combination of Wi-Fi 6E, OpenRoaming
Trial of combined wireless technologies at Polytechnic Institute of Viseu said to showcase the future of higher education, including 8K video and interactive experiences in classrooms Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2022
Smartphone trade-in value rises as average age of devices breaks 3.5-year threshold
Analysis of mobile trade-ins reveals increasing handset longevity and rising value of used devices, with US$767m returned to US buyers in the second quarter Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2022
IBM and Airtel team to bring secured edge cloud services to Indian enterprises
Indian telco teams with IT giant with aim of using network of edge datacentres to help businesses address critical business needs with greater efficiency, making it easier for companies to process workloads where their data resides Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Sep 2022
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
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
- 08 Sep 2022
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News
08 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
07 Sep 2022
How Sweden goes about innovating
A country of only 10 million people, Sweden is holding its own in the international community when it comes to innovation – and it’s no accident Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
06 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
05 Sep 2022
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
By- Bill Ray
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News
02 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
01 Sep 2022
Peeking into the metaverse: Taking a look at VR headsets and AR smart glasses
Extended – augmented and virtual – reality is capturing the imagination of media and investors alike. Use cases abound, and market opportunities proliferate as more and more companies discover applications that might help their operations or serve their customers Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Sep 2022
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2022
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
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget