In wireless infrastructure, a longstanding challenge has been the gap between what engineers design and what ends up installed on site. Plans specify antenna height, tilt, azimuth, and orientation with precision. Yet when contractors reach the tower, real-world conditions often change the outcome. Undocumented or legacy mounts, incomplete records, and human error can all affect … Read more

(c)iStock.com/Jorisvo Global connectivity provider SIGFOX, together with partners POST Luxembourg and RMS.lu, has announced that Luxembourg is the eighth country to deploy its nationwide Internet of Things (IoT) network. With a population just over 500,000, Luxembourg joins Portugal, Belgium and Denmark—where deployments were announced earlier this year—alongside existing networks in France, the Netherlands, Spain and … Read more

In the United States, right-of-way permits are required whenever work takes place within a public street or highway. This includes city streets, driveways, utility corridors and larger infrastructure projects such as telecommunications deployments. Proper permitting ensures public safety, compliance with local rules, and timely deployment of network infrastructure. IMMCO Inc has prepared right-of-way permits for … Read more

Vodafone has announced plans to open an advanced research and development centre in the UK focused on OpenRAN technology. OpenRAN promises to change how telecommunications networks are built and operated by enabling interoperable equipment and removing vendor lock‑in. This approach allows operators to assemble networks from components that best meet their needs for cost, performance … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/mbbirdy) Recent announcements from Chiltern Railways and South Western Railway show Train Operating Companies (TOCs) moving ahead with full-scale rollout of onboard Wi‑Fi for passengers. These initiatives follow the UK Government’s consultation on improving mobile communications across the rail network, for which we are still waiting on detailed feedback. For many rail users … Read more

Virgin Media COO Jeff Dodds has praised UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s commitment to accelerating the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband across the country. In his first speech on the steps of Downing Street after taking office, Johnson described the existing government target for nationwide full-fibre coverage as “laughably unambitious” and pledged to deliver gigabit broadband … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/SIphotography) Telenor has begun rolling out Google’s Rich Communication Services (RCS) to customers across Europe and Asia, aiming to replace SMS with a richer, more modern messaging experience. SMS, once the standard for text messaging, is increasingly being supplanted by feature-rich IP-based messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. While these apps … Read more

It has been an exciting week for the UK, as the country’s first commercially available superfast 4G LTE service launched across 11 major cities. EE, the joint venture formed by Orange and T-Mobile UK, received approval to roll out the service ahead of competitors Vodafone, O2 and Three after months of legal disputes over spectrum … Read more

South Korean technology leaders Samsung and KT have launched a joint research initiative to improve 6G signal quality and network performance. Combining their engineering and research capabilities, the companies will focus on multi-antenna systems to extend coverage across candidate 6G frequency bands. Their collaboration will also investigate how artificial intelligence can be integrated into telecommunications … Read more

Ahead of its post-MWC sharing event in Beijing, the GSMA revealed that AI and mobile technologies are expected to contribute $2 trillion (approximately £1.58 trillion) to China’s economy by 2030 — roughly 8.3% of the nation’s GDP. Published in the Mobile Economy China 2025 report, the findings emphasize the central role of 5G in boosting … Read more