T-Mobile customers in the United States using compatible Samsung Galaxy phones have begun to see and, in some cases, use messaging over Starlink satellites. Announced a few months ago, the feature is now appearing in a limited rollout. Several Galaxy S24-series owners report active access, whereas previously the option showed up on supported phones but … Read more

Google has moved quickly to assert its influence over Motorola Mobility after completing the acquisition, announcing that Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha will step down and be replaced by long-time Google executive Dennis Woodside. Woodside, who previously served as president of Google’s Americas operations and played a central role in overseeing the Motorola acquisition, has already … Read more

Nokia Bell Labs, the research division of the Finnish technology firm, has announced a collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders to develop a next-generation 5G Platform-as-a-Service (NGPaaS). The initiative brings together industry vendors, network operators, IT firms, small and medium-sized enterprises, and European academic institutions. These partners will work together over a 24-month period … Read more

Nokia and AT&T have signed an agreement to build a large-scale fiber network across the United States. The deal follows a setback for Nokia in December, when AT&T awarded a major mobile network contract to Ericsson instead. Under that separate arrangement with Ericsson, AT&T plans to handle roughly 70% of the country’s cellular wireless traffic … Read more

Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report forecasts substantial growth for 5G and mobile data traffic over the coming years. By the end of 2023, the company anticipates one billion 5G subscriptions and global mobile data traffic exceeding 100 exabytes per month. The report predicts 5G coverage will reach over 20% of the world’s population by the end … Read more

Telecommunications companies are already preparing for 6G by investigating how neuromorphic artificial intelligence can curb rising energy demands. This week Ericsson and Forschungszentrum Jülich signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly research these brain-inspired computing architectures and their role in next-generation networks. Future network solutions will need to deliver high intelligence and performance while minimizing … Read more

Since its first broadcasts in 1928, television has continued to captivate and entertain audiences worldwide. This article traces the medium’s development from the era of black-and-white sets to today’s high-definition flat screens and handheld tablets, highlighting key programmes, technological milestones, and cultural moments that shaped TV history. The 1950s The 1950s marked the arrival of … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/claylib) Three leveraged 3G to become the UK’s first commercial mobile video network and has long retained an underdog image, relying on distinctive offers and bold marketing to stand out. Now, as the UK mobile telecoms market prepares for significant consolidation, Three faces a strategic crossroads: adapt and seize new opportunities, or risk … Read more

Users of Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites could face bans if they are found to be using those platforms to organize criminal activity, following the widespread unrest seen across the country last week. Speaking in the House of Commons, Prime Minister David Cameron said the government was working with the police, intelligence agencies … Read more

EE has begun trials of a new 4G home broadband system designed to bring high-speed internet to more than 580,000 UK households that currently lack adequate connectivity. The solution pairs EE’s 4GEE Home Router with a high-gain external antenna and professional installation. It is aimed at rural and hard-to-reach areas where fixed-line services struggle to … Read more