(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/simonkr) The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has written to EU commissioner Margrethe Vestager urging the European Commission to reject the proposed merger between Three UK and O2, despite concessions offered by the companies. The CMA argues the remedies on the table would not prevent a substantial reduction in competition. Alex Chisholm, … Read more

This morning Microsoft announced it has acquired Nokia for $7.2 billion. While the move may not be surprising to industry watchers, the deal could finally give Windows Phone the scale and resources it needs to compete seriously in the smartphone market. Nokia has long been the primary hardware partner keeping Microsoft’s mobile platform viable. Without … Read more

The EU will announce this week a plan to roll out €9.2bn for broadband across the continent as part of a major infrastructure programme expected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the coming years. This broadband initiative is one component of a broader €50bn infrastructure finance package aimed at modernising digital, energy, and … Read more

Qualcomm and Iridium have introduced Snapdragon Satellite, a satellite-to-cellular solution designed to bring two-way satellite messaging to next-generation Android smartphones. Built to provide reliable communication from pole to pole, Snapdragon Satellite aims to deliver messaging coverage in remote, rural, and offshore locations where traditional cellular networks are unavailable. “Robust and reliable connectivity is at the … Read more

Orange today launched a new LTE Signalling service designed to help mobile operators offer reliable 4G roaming to their customers and to strengthen Orange’s position in the wholesale market. With nearly 20 years of experience in international wholesale services, Orange leverages that expertise to deliver end-to-end solutions. LTE Signalling is part of the company’s Multiservice … Read more

Pax8, one of the leading cloud-based commerce platforms, has announced new enhancements to its Marketplace and launched Data and AI Guided Growth, an AI-driven growth program designed to help MSPs scale using emerging technologies. Integrations Hub and Public Storefronts — new features in Pax8 Marketplace Pax8 has introduced two major updates to its Marketplace: Integrations … Read more

Marston’s is one of the UK’s largest pub operators and, about five years ago, launched its own telecoms service to capture significant cost savings. TelecomsTech (TT) spoke with Operations Manager Rob Derbyshire (RD) about Marston’s journey, the technologies they use, and how they ensure a reliable, connected experience for customers across their estate. Why did … Read more

Arcep, France’s communications regulator, has indicated that 5G services could roll out in France as early as 2018 following publication of responses to its recent public consultation. The authority plans to begin frequency allocations in the 3.5 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands this year “to meet the urgent needs expressed for fixed superfast internet access … Read more

Knowit wins the 2025 Nordic AWS Regional Partner Award Knowit has been named the winner of the 2025 Nordics AWS Partner Awards, reaffirming its position as one of the leading AWS partners in the Nordic region. This recognition in the Knowit AWS Partner Awards highlights the company’s ongoing work in advanced cloud solutions and digital … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/BlackJack3D) Reliable network connectivity is essential for businesses of all sizes. A slow, unreliable, or frequently interrupted connection undermines daily operations, frustrates customers, and harms reputation. Few customers will tolerate long waits at a point-of-sale terminal or a website that repeatedly times out. The importance of resilient connectivity and reasons to explore new … Read more