Whether you’re a Microsoft or Apple enthusiast, the Surface Pro has demonstrated that a tablet can be every bit as capable as the iPad—perhaps even more so. Able to run full x86 desktop applications and games (think Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Maya, Diablo III) while offering a wide range of connectivity options and a physical keyboard, … Read more

Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator, has proposed dividing the 6 GHz band between mobile and Wi‑Fi services, creating Europe’s first shared spectrum model. The plan aims to provide a practical roadmap for managing increasingly congested wireless environments by enabling coexistence rather than awarding the full band to a single technology. By adopting a prioritised, shared … Read more

Freeview Play is a new service from the well-known digital TV platform that aims to rival YouView by offering a wide range of catch-up and on-demand content — all without a subscription fee. We want to keep television fair and open for everyone. Due to launch later this year, Freeview Play will be available subscription-free … Read more

Stockholm-based startup TERASi has introduced the RU1, a compact communications radio designed to deliver gigabit-speed links with military-grade security. Small enough to mount on tripods or drones, the RU1 aims to provide reliable, high-capacity connectivity where fragile or slow networks are unacceptable. The RU1 targets organisations that operate in unpredictable environments: armed forces, disaster-response teams, … Read more

Verizon has become the first carrier in the United States to launch a 5G network, though it was narrowly beaten on the global stage by operators in South Korea. South Korea’s largest carriers, SK Telecom and KT, began offering 5G services in Seoul just hours before Verizon’s launch. Their initial rollout had been delayed from … Read more

Ericsson has opened India’s first 5G Innovation Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to accelerate 5G deployments and foster a stronger ecosystem for next-generation mobile technology. Described as a first-of-its-kind facility, the Innovation Lab will bring together mobile network operators, academic institutions, startups, and industry partners to explore 5G use cases, develop … Read more

AI is helping telecom operators cut energy costs as Ucell and ZTE adopt dynamic power management to reduce mobile network operating expenses. Electricity costs are consistently one of the largest components of operating expenditure for national mobile operators and owners of private enterprise networks. Keeping radio and core communications equipment powered at full capacity 24/7 … Read more

After launching across 11 major UK cities, 4G has attracted both praise and criticism. While much of the commentary focuses on faster downloads and smoother streaming, that perspective misses the broader operational and commercial challenges operators must address. What must operators consider to build effective 4G offerings and deliver them reliably? Are there lessons from … Read more

Over the past few years, mobile operators have become experts at building networks that handle extreme volumes of traffic. This has been a complex task as subscribers constantly change devices, download new applications, and adopt new communication methods. Rather than simply transporting data, operators are beginning to recognize that the data flowing through their networks … Read more

Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi plans to invest more than 50 billion yuan (about £5.3bn) in 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) over the next five years, company executives have announced. The information was shared by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun on official social media channels and reported by major news outlets, though Lei did not provide a … Read more