Since their introduction in the early 1990s, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) have become a dependable revenue source within the telecommunications market. Interest in the MVNO model has fluctuated over recent years but has surged lately. This renewed attention spans a variety of service types — from data-focused MVNOs supporting machine-to-machine (M2M) applications to cloud-based … Read more

Asian markets fell sharply after Canadian authorities arrested Huawei’s chief financial officer on allegations of violating U.S. sanctions against Iran. Investors who had hoped the recent G20 summit would ease U.S.–China trade tensions were disappointed by the arrest. Markets had reacted positively to the truce announced by President Trump following his meeting with China’s leader, … Read more

SK Telecom has reached another milestone by completing a live TV broadcast over a commercial 5G network, marking a significant advancement in next-generation media services. The country’s largest mobile operator streamed South Korea’s New Year celebrations live, including the countdown and interviews held at the historic Bosingak bell pavilion. Bosingak, first used during the Joseon … Read more

In late December, China’s telecom regulator MIIT granted MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) licenses to 11 non-telecom companies, breaking open a market long dominated by a few large operators. With a vast population and widespread dissatisfaction with incumbent carriers, MVNOs could inject significant disruption and new growth into China’s mobile industry. MIIT estimates MVNOs could … Read more

Ericsson has completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of cloud communications provider Vonage after overcoming significant regulatory hurdles. The Swedish vendor first announced its largest-ever acquisition in November of last year. Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, said: “The core of our strategy is to build leading mobile networks through technology leadership. This provides the … Read more

As 2013 progresses, 4G has clearly become a major focus for telecom operators. With spectrum auctions settled and the main players allocated their shares, attention now turns to how 4G will reshape the telecom landscape and affect customers. While the arrival of 4G is exciting, widespread consumer adoption will not be immediate. Many customers remain … Read more

NEC and Cisco have joined forces to deliver an enterprise private 5G solution that combines NEC’s radio and systems integration expertise with Cisco’s core networking and cloud control technologies. The new offering pairs Cisco’s 5G Standalone (SA) Core and Cloud Control Centre with NEC’s validated radio network and professional services, creating a market-ready package for … Read more

Samsung and Arqiva have announced plans to run 5G trials in the UK that will focus on Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) during the second half of this year. The UK was chosen as the launch market in Europe because of its relatively low broadband penetration in some areas and favourable spectrum conditions. Samsung and Arqiva … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Stefano Tinti) Pay-TV broadcaster Sky, long active in virtual reality through investments in startups like Jaunt, has announced a more direct commitment to VR content with the launch of a dedicated production unit, Sky VR Studio. Gary Davey, Managing Director of Content at Sky, said: “Sky VR Studio allows us to add a … Read more

For years, security experts have imagined using quantum mechanics to achieve perfectly secure online communication. Now, a government laboratory has been operating a near-quantum internet for more than two years. Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico have developed a solution that isn’t a pure quantum internet in the strictest sense, but comes … Read more