The telecommunications industry has consistently embraced innovation, adapting alongside technologies that reshape how people connect and communicate. Among these advances, blockchain stands out for its potential to strengthen security, increase transparency and boost operational efficiency across telecom networks. Although blockchain is often associated with finance and cryptocurrencies, its applications reach far beyond digital assets. In … Read more

The UK government has committed £16 million to 5G research to help ensure Britain remains a leader in mobile technology development. Forecasts suggest that by 2030 5G could contribute up to £173 billion to the UK economy, making the £16 million research investment a relatively small outlay with potentially large returns. Andrew Jones MP, Exchequer … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Andrew Rich) Ofcom’s infrastructure report in 2014 highlighted that significant investment has expanded the availability of superfast broadband, but also showed that raw speed alone does not guarantee a high-quality service. Building on that, Ofcom has today published an “Internet Quality of Service” study carried out by Actual Experience that examines the additional … Read more

Huawei’s lawsuit against the United States government is a high-stakes gamble that could either backfire or demonstrate that the accusations against the Chinese company are baseless. Huawei has been in conflict with the US for years, but pressure has intensified recently as countries prepare 5G rollouts. Earlier this month the company filed a lawsuit against … Read more

(Image Credit: Marko Mikkonen) At the Telstra 2015 Australian Digital Summit in Sydney, CEO Andrew Penn announced a major coverage goal: Telstra will extend 4G access to 99 percent of Australia’s population by June 2017. To reach that target, the company plans an AU$5 billion investment over the following three years. “We are committed to … Read more

Xively’s cloud platform streamlines the development and management of IoT-connected products, letting companies focus on product innovation instead of building and maintaining complex infrastructure. By removing the need to construct backend systems for connected devices, Xively helps businesses significantly reduce the time and cost required to bring a connected product to market. TelecomsTech (TT) spoke … Read more

The BBC consumer affairs programme Watchdog will expose Virgin Media tonight over slow broadband, after tests showed some customers receive as little as three percent of the download speed they were sold. Many customers are told that sluggish speeds result from high local usage, yet packages continue to be marketed with much higher advertised speeds … Read more

Telefónica SA has sold a 4.56% stake in China Unicom to China United Network, the parent group of the Chinese carrier, as the Spanish telecoms firm seeks to ease its financial pressures. The transaction will provide Telefónica with approximately HK$11 billion (about $1.4 billion) in cash once it is completed. Despite the sale, Telefónica will … Read more

The conflict between Over-The-Top Content (OTT) services and traditional telecommunications companies (Telcos) began early, with the arrival of Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VOIP) and mobile messaging apps. As Telcos faced shrinking voice revenues, OTT platforms started eroding messaging income as well. With widespread smartphone adoption, services like YouTube, Skype, Facebook, and WhatsApp have dramatically changed how people … Read more

Telecoms Tech attended a revealing discussion with Bob Gann, Head of International Business Development at NHS England, about the measures the NHS is taking to reduce costs and become more connected. Machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions have long been evaluated by industry observers from a vertical perspective, with healthcare consistently a leading … Read more