The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to become the next major battleground for technology and telecommunications companies, largely because it is expected to be a primary revenue driver of the fourth industrial revolution. Yet Ericsson’s Exploring IoT strategies indicates many telecom operators still do not fully understand the opportunity, prompting questions about whether telcos … Read more

SpaceX has successfully launched 60 upgraded Starlink satellites that include several important improvements. The most significant enhancement is increased spectrum capacity for end users by making full use of both Ka- and Ku-bands. Earlier Starlink satellites supported only Ku-band antennas, so this update expands available bandwidth and improves overall network performance. To address concerns about … Read more

(c)iStock.com/Rocky89 Telecommunications companies sit at the center of digital innovation across sectors like media, banking and automotive. Yet many struggle to fully digitize their own operations while simultaneously pursuing bold new business opportunities. Can they realistically continue to run existing services while moving aggressively into new areas? Telcos face strategic pressures from several directions. Mobile … Read more

Earlier this week, TelecomsTech reported that British Telecom (BT) is considering bids for EE and/or O2’s mobile operations as part of a strategy to re-enter the consumer mobile market and offer a full “quad-play” package—combining fixed broadband, TV, landline and mobile services. Reuters now indicates that Hutchison Whampoa, owner of Three UK, is preparing to … Read more

Three Sweden has launched a commercial 5G Standalone (5G SA) network powered by Ericsson, enabling programmable connectivity and network slicing tailored to enterprise customers. This activation represents a shift from legacy 4G-dependent architectures to a cloud-native approach that emphasizes software-driven capabilities rather than just higher peak speeds. By adopting Ericsson’s end-to-end 5G Core and Radio … Read more

Following a temporary reprieve from President Trump’s ban on ZTE — a move the company says cost it around $3 billion — the U.S. Senate has voted to reinstate the restriction. The Senate measure must still pass the House of Representatives and avoid a potential presidential veto before it becomes law, so the outcome remains … Read more

Ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, a report commissioned by Mobile UK highlights the important role 5G will play in helping the UK meet its net zero targets. Mobile UK, the trade association representing the country’s major mobile network operators—EE, O2, Three and Vodafone—commissioned the study titled 5G’s Crucial Role in the Race … Read more

Orange is enhancing its entertainment offerings with a new partnership that lets customers download a free film directly to their Apple iPhones. Called Orange: Film to Go and launching on 11 August, this initiative builds on the success of Orange Wednesdays, the popular two-for-one cinema ticket promotion. The program will be promoted through a multi-platform … Read more

China Telecom, the country’s third-largest telecommunications provider, has announced a partnership with cloud gaming specialist Ubitus to launch a cloud gaming service for connected TVs. The Ubitus GameCloud platform processes graphics-intensive games on remote servers and streams the resulting video to connected TVs and set-top boxes, allowing users to play console-quality titles without owning a … Read more

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to relax ownership and usage rules for spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band. Originally established during the Kennedy administration, rules for the 2.5 GHz band required that spectrum be used primarily for educational purposes. As demand for mid-band spectrum has surged with the rollout of 5G, the FCC … Read more