Vodafone has begun a public 5G trial at Manchester Airport to showcase the advantages of the latest mobile network generation. Passengers can connect via a portable 5G router Vodafone calls a “Gigacube,” installed in Terminal One. The Gigacube leverages Massive MIMO technology to support multiple simultaneous transmit and receive streams, boosting capacity and improving connection … Read more

In a recent post, I argued that the telecoms sector needed to respond to rapid increases in consumer data usage by delivering value-added services that are measurable, scalable, and relevant to users. That shift has been driven in large part by sophisticated Business Support Systems (BSS) that give Communications Service Providers (CSPs) the agility to … Read more

The Taliban has imposed a nationwide telecommunications blackout across Afghanistan, a measure human rights organizations say is inflicting serious harm on people’s rights, safety, and livelihoods. Implemented during September, the blackout has crippled access to healthcare, education, commerce, and media, severing key connections both within the country and to the outside world. A Human Rights … Read more

Almost everyone agrees that Christmas is one of the best times of the year. You can enjoy food and drink without guilt, homes and workplaces glow with decorations, and there’s a general feel-good atmosphere — especially because many of us get time off work to relax. But if you run a small business and must … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Phili19) Although the average employee is thought to spend only around 15 minutes each day waiting for web-based requests to complete, that time adds up. Across a team of eight staff, those delays can equate to a full working day lost each week. New research commissioned by Virgin Media Business surveyed more than … Read more

Telefónica has reaffirmed its commitment to modernize its fixed-line infrastructure by completing a full transition to Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) and permanently closing all copper exchanges by 2024. The copper network switch-off is scheduled to coincide with Telefónica’s centenary. This decision aligns with the company’s strategy to deliver higher performance and faster services while lowering energy consumption … Read more

Nokia has announced a series of new strategic partnerships with the three leading cloud providers—Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure—aimed at accelerating 4G and 5G deployments and enabling cloud-native, edge-driven services for communications service providers (CSPs). The collaboration with Google Cloud centers on developing edge-based 5G solutions that combine Nokia’s Radio Access … Read more

Global 5G subscriptions are set to reach the one billion milestone by mid-2023, with more than half of those connections coming from China, according to the latest projections from CCS Insight. CCS Insight estimates that by 2025 China will account for more than four in ten 5G connections worldwide. The country’s early lead is expected … Read more

Australian telecommunications provider Optus has announced the first 50 sites that will receive 5G service under a rollout powered by Ericsson. The company aims to construct 1,200 5G sites across Australia by March 2020, with the initial deployments concentrated in Sydney and Melbourne. Kent Wu, Optus’ Head of Network Access Planning & Quality, said: “This … Read more

Ofcom has opened a formal review into whether mid-contract price increases by telecommunications providers give customers enough certainty about their household finances. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, predictable monthly bills have become more important than ever. Unexpected or unclear price changes can push already stretched households into difficulty, making it harder … Read more