Optus has partnered with Ericsson to deploy advanced 5G antenna technology that promises broader coverage and a reduced environmental footprint. Under the agreement, Ericsson will supply its specialist Antenna System solutions for deployment across Optus’ mobile network. Optus conducted real-world field trials of Ericsson’s equipment prior to finalising the deal to ensure performance met operational … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/KristinaJovanovic) MPs are urging mobile operators to allow temporary switching to rival networks for customers who experience coverage black spots, using an intra-country roaming system where one provider can hand over service to another with better local reception. Nearly 100 MPs belong to the group advocating this change, noting that foreign visitors often … Read more

CU Phosco Lighting has introduced Connected Urban, a next-generation smart pole system designed to advance smart city infrastructure and support the ongoing densification of 4G networks and the rollout of 5G. Built to deliver both macro and small cell capabilities within a single compact unit, Connected Urban improves street-level connectivity for a variety of applications. … Read more

Following a successful three-month trial, Virgin Media O2 is expanding its National Databank across the UK to help tackle data poverty over the Christmas period. Around 1.5 million UK households currently lack internet access, a digital divide that restricts opportunities year-round and becomes especially acute at Christmas. Lutz Schüler, Chief Executive Officer at Virgin Media … Read more

Over the next decade, tens of billions of connected devices are expected to evolve into intelligent, programmable systems, transforming nearly every industry. Transportation and resource management, education and work, and healthcare and wellness are among the sectors poised for major change. This shift will create significant opportunities across industries while placing new demands on network … Read more

T-Mobile has begun deploying a new network capability called L4S — Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput — as part of its 5G Advanced upgrade. The feature is already active in several U.S. cities, with additional rollouts planned. T-Mobile says L4S reduces latency, minimizes packet loss, and improves responsiveness even when network demand is high. … Read more

For most startups trying to gain traction, balancing the books, building a reliable customer base, and convincing the industry that their solution is valuable and sustainable is a constant challenge. IMSWorkX, a telecommunications network solutions provider based in Rochester, New York, has successfully navigated these obstacles. Spun out of the more established networking firm Performance … Read more

It’s good news for communications service providers (CSPs): research shows that 83% of large enterprises plan to increase spending on at least one communications or technology service within the next two years. So how can CSPs capitalize on this trend and expand their enterprise services and solutions business? A new survey conducted by Vanson Bourne … Read more

German telecommunications leader Deutsche Telekom has activated the first commercially operational 5G antennas in Europe at two central locations in Berlin. The deployed 5G New Radio (5G NR) antennas fully implement the new standard, are running under real-world conditions, and form the basis for a broader nationwide rollout. So far, six cells have been launched … Read more

BT-owned EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator, is preparing for a surge in summer staycations by strengthening coverage in many popular coastal destinations. After over a year of being mostly confined indoors, holidays are on many people’s minds. With ongoing uncertainty around international travel and sudden changes to advice for some destinations, a growing number … Read more