Ericsson and Qualcomm have achieved a new 5G milestone during tests carried out in Ericsson’s laboratory in Sweden. The trials used commercial Ericsson Radio System base stations, Ericsson’s standalone New Radio (NR) software and Ericsson’s 5G Cloud Core solution, together with a mobile smartphone form-factor test device powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System. … Read more

GlobalConnect today reported its 2024 results, posting 10% organic adjusted EBITDA growth and SEK 4.8 billion invested in its Northern European network. In 2024 the company expanded its fiber network by 28,000 km, including the largest Nordic fiber project in a decade, and made progress on sustainability targets, achieving emission goals ahead of schedule. In … Read more

Integrating payment capability directly into smart TVs is an intriguing development, and this week South Korean manufacturer LG and payment facilitator PayPal made that idea a reality. But is the partnership a natural fit? The new feature is available now on 2013 LG Smart TVs in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, with … Read more

The G8 Broadcasting & Cable TV Industry Guide offers a concise, data-driven overview of the market across the Group of Eight nations. It presents historical market size (2010–2014) and forecasts to 2019, alongside qualitative analysis of market dynamics, major segments, and leading companies. The guide also includes company descriptions, key financial metrics, and assessment of … Read more

O2 has announced a new multi-year partnership with Starlink Direct-to-Cell to improve enterprise connectivity and link remote assets across the UK. Many enterprise digital transformation initiatives—particularly those relying on IoT and remote asset management—have been limited by gaps in terrestrial mobile coverage. Industries such as logistics, utilities, construction and agriculture frequently encounter rural “not spots” … Read more

Sophos Copilot integrations now strengthen organizations’ cyber intelligence with new capabilities in Microsoft’s AI environments. Sophos has announced a comprehensive set of integrations with Microsoft Copilot, designed to surface advanced threat intelligence directly within Microsoft’s AI-powered tools. By connecting Sophos Intelix with Microsoft Security Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot, organizations gain an intelligent cybersecurity layer … Read more

AT&T is collaborating with Badger Technologies to deploy autonomous robots in retail stores, equipping them with 5G connectivity to improve store operations and customer service. Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil, has developed mobile robots that scan store aisles to detect out-of-stock items, pricing errors, misplaced products, and potential safety hazards. These robots capture … Read more

A reliable source claims that Samsung may release One UI 8 based on Android 16 earlier than expected. Ice Universe, one of the most trusted leakers in the Samsung ecosystem, has revealed that the update could roll out faster than previously assumed. That would be welcome news for Galaxy users still waiting for One UI … Read more

As in many technology industries, communication service providers (CSPs) have traditionally relied on research and development (R&D) teams to drive innovation. These teams typically focus on building technologies that address specific aspects of an established business or customer need. Often housed in standalone labs, R&D efforts are expected to produce predictable results at calculable costs … Read more

GlobalData says US mobile operators are lagging behind international peers in adopting embedded SIM (eSIM) technology. Lynnette Luna, Principal Analyst at GlobalData, notes: “European operators significantly ramped up support for eSIM during the pandemic, as consumers avoided retail stores and valued the convenience of activating service directly on their smartphones. By contrast, while major US … Read more