Vodafone has announced it will deploy 5G equipment from smaller OpenRAN vendors at around one-fifth of its sites in the UK starting in 2027. OpenRAN is an industry initiative to define radio access network (RAN) solutions that are interoperable, easier for operators to integrate, and, crucially, vendor-neutral. By enabling components from different suppliers to work … Read more

Since its introduction more than a decade ago, blockchain has become one of the most widely discussed technological developments, prompting organisations across industries to evaluate its potential impact. Although the technology continues to evolve, some analysts remain cautious about its readiness for mission-critical enterprise use. Nevertheless, business interest remains high: recent industry surveys report that … Read more

Huawei has introduced what it calls an industry-first fully containerised 5G core network, unveiled at the 5G Core Summit in Madrid. The design applies container technology to every network function (NF), enabling faster, more flexible deployments and quicker rollout of services. This containerised approach is intended to help operators accelerate new business models and transform … Read more

Generative AI is attracting strong interest across the telecommunications industry, with 97 percent of surveyed companies reporting that the technology is now on their boardroom agenda. This figure comes from Capgemini, which surveyed 1,000 organisations — including 10 percent from the telecom sector — to examine potential use cases and the wider impact of generative … Read more

Companies around the world are preparing for 5G, the fifth-generation cellular technology that delivers dramatically faster wireless speeds and supports transmission of vast amounts of data. 5G is already powering applications such as autonomous vehicles, virtual reality, and even remote surgery. Its combination of high bandwidth and low latency, especially when paired with augmented and … Read more

SpaceX has completed its fourth Starlink mission in less than a month, placing another 60 broadband satellites into orbit. With this latest deployment, SpaceX has launched an impressive 240 Starlink satellites so far this month. Deployment of 60 Starlink satellites confirmed pic.twitter.com/Xcbrq66Mez — SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 24, 2021 The mission used a Falcon 9 rocket, … Read more

Three UK has warned that banning Huawei equipment could significantly delay its 5G rollout. David Dyson, CEO of Three UK, said a ban could push back the deployment of 5G services by as much as 12 to 18 months. “We’ve already started to deploy equipment ahead of our planned 5G launch in the second half … Read more

As EU Telecommunications Ministers began their meeting, a wide coalition of consumer groups, digital-rights organisations and industry representatives voiced strong concerns about the European Commission’s proposed telecom regulatory framework. They warned the new measures could threaten the open internet and upset competitive balance in the EU telecom market. Those concerns are particularly urgent given the … Read more

T-Mobile has opened a new 20,000-square-foot testing laboratory dedicated to evaluating device performance across 5G, NB-IoT, and other wireless technologies. Located in Bellevue, Washington, the facility contains more than a dozen specialized testing areas where engineers run rigorous evaluations on network performance, device hardware, and software behavior. According to T-Mobile, the lab’s testing scope includes … Read more

French telecoms group Altice has acquired a 12.1% stake in BT, making it the company’s largest shareholder. The purchase was made through a UK subsidiary established by Altice, which is controlled by billionaire Patrick Drahi. Altice UK has stressed that, despite the sizeable holding, it does not intend to launch a takeover bid for the … Read more