Ten multi-local authority areas across the United Kingdom will share £36 million in funding after being designated as 5G Innovation Regions (5GIRs). The programme is designed to accelerate the development and adoption of 5G and related advanced wireless technologies, improving connectivity for urban, suburban and rural communities and supporting new digitally enabled services. Glasgow City … Read more

Ericsson today unveiled a series of new services within its M-commerce portfolio ahead of next week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The announcements expand the company’s offerings for mobile payments and digital wallets, targeting operators, financial institutions, large merchants and internet brands with solutions designed to accelerate adoption and streamline monetization across the m-commerce ecosystem. … Read more

LTE operators in the UK have often been compared to the world of Game of Thrones: a fierce, competitive struggle for dominance where rivals do whatever it takes to gain an edge. Three’s announcement of its 4G plans is the latest move in that battle and one of the most disruptive to date. For nearly … Read more

We’ve all experienced disappointing broadband speeds at some point, but many people are permanently stuck with download rates that fall well below what their provider advertises. Long-established consumer magazine Which? is urging that broadband speeds be guaranteed for customers. Based on a survey commissioned by Which?, 45% of respondents reported slow download speeds, and more … Read more

Following an initial statement of intent earlier this year, Samsung and Arqiva have launched the first European trial of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in central London. The trial marks a significant step in testing high-frequency mmWave 5G as a practical alternative to fibre for delivering ultra-fast broadband in urban environments. The partners selected the … Read more

Nokia has introduced a next-generation Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) solution designed to help operators deliver on 5G’s promises and accelerate commercial returns. The Finnish telecommunications company says the new offering will enable operators to monetize 5G services more effectively, support flexible end-to-end network slicing, and fully leverage Internet of Things (IoT) opportunities. Tommi Uitto, … Read more

In today’s digital landscape, organisations increasingly recognise that vast volumes of data sit unused despite their potential to generate significant value. This challenge is particularly acute for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). Global footprints, frequent mergers and acquisitions, and everyday operations have produced unprecedented volumes of diverse information: structured data (device, subscriber, network, transaction records), open … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/katjawickert) Managing radio spectrum allocation is a complex challenge. Policymakers must balance making frequencies available where they spur innovation against the reality that spectrum is a scarce resource. When allocated bands remain underused, regulators and industry stakeholders reasonably ask whether that spectrum should be repurposed for other, higher-value applications. During an event in … Read more

Prolific leaker Evleaks has published internal documents that were distributed to former Nokia employees outlining the transition to Microsoft and explaining what they should expect going forward. The materials include multiple pages and a 31-question FAQ designed to address concerns and smooth the handover process. The documents state that Microsoft acquired Nokia’s devices and services … Read more

Consumer champion Which? has found that many UK households are facing above-inflation price increases for broadband while also struggling with unreliable service. Which? surveyed nearly 4,000 broadband customers and discovered that 53 percent had experienced problems such as slow speeds, connection dropouts, outages, or router faults. These issues were widespread across providers, with only small … Read more