A NATO-supported initiative is working to strengthen the internet’s resilience by extending critical communications into space. The £2 million project, called HEIST (Hybrid Space/Submarine Architecture Ensuring Infosec of Telecommunications), was approved on 31 July 2024. It is partly funded through NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) programme. HEIST aims to create a space-based backup … Read more

Private investor SVELLA has acquired the telecoms, plant, transport, and accommodation divisions of NMCN following the company’s collapse into administration. SVELLA had previously led a proposed £24 million recapitalisation of NMCN, but when that plan did not proceed it worked with the appointed administrators, Grant Thornton, to secure the best outcome for the business units … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/xijian) China Mobile has partnered with Samsung to demonstrate technologies intended for a forthcoming 5G mobile network standard. During an initial field test in Beijing, the teams showcased key innovations such as spatial modulation and FBMC (Filter Bank Multicarrier), both of which can play important roles in next-generation wireless systems. Samsung joined the … Read more

Apple is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire PrimeSense, the Israeli company that designed the original Kinect motion-sensing system first used in Microsoft’s Xbox console. PrimeSense, known for developing the depth-sensing technology behind Kinect, has also been supplying hardware and reference designs for the Xbox One and recently raised $85 million in venture capital funding. … Read more

Optus has partnered with Ericsson to deploy advanced 5G antenna technology that promises broader coverage and a reduced environmental footprint. Under the agreement, Ericsson will supply its specialist Antenna System solutions for deployment across Optus’ mobile network. Optus conducted real-world field trials of Ericsson’s equipment prior to finalising the deal to ensure performance met operational … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/KristinaJovanovic) MPs are urging mobile operators to allow temporary switching to rival networks for customers who experience coverage black spots, using an intra-country roaming system where one provider can hand over service to another with better local reception. Nearly 100 MPs belong to the group advocating this change, noting that foreign visitors often … Read more

CU Phosco Lighting has introduced Connected Urban, a next-generation smart pole system designed to advance smart city infrastructure and support the ongoing densification of 4G networks and the rollout of 5G. Built to deliver both macro and small cell capabilities within a single compact unit, Connected Urban improves street-level connectivity for a variety of applications. … Read more

Following a successful three-month trial, Virgin Media O2 is expanding its National Databank across the UK to help tackle data poverty over the Christmas period. Around 1.5 million UK households currently lack internet access, a digital divide that restricts opportunities year-round and becomes especially acute at Christmas. Lutz Schüler, Chief Executive Officer at Virgin Media … Read more

Over the next decade, tens of billions of connected devices are expected to evolve into intelligent, programmable systems, transforming nearly every industry. Transportation and resource management, education and work, and healthcare and wellness are among the sectors poised for major change. This shift will create significant opportunities across industries while placing new demands on network … Read more

T-Mobile has begun deploying a new network capability called L4S — Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput — as part of its 5G Advanced upgrade. The feature is already active in several U.S. cities, with additional rollouts planned. T-Mobile says L4S reduces latency, minimizes packet loss, and improves responsiveness even when network demand is high. … Read more