Following an initial statement of intent earlier this year, Samsung and Arqiva have launched the first European trial of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in central London. The trial marks a significant step in testing high-frequency mmWave 5G as a practical alternative to fibre for delivering ultra-fast broadband in urban environments. The partners selected the … Read more

Nokia has introduced a next-generation Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) solution designed to help operators deliver on 5G’s promises and accelerate commercial returns. The Finnish telecommunications company says the new offering will enable operators to monetize 5G services more effectively, support flexible end-to-end network slicing, and fully leverage Internet of Things (IoT) opportunities. Tommi Uitto, … Read more

In today’s digital landscape, organisations increasingly recognise that vast volumes of data sit unused despite their potential to generate significant value. This challenge is particularly acute for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). Global footprints, frequent mergers and acquisitions, and everyday operations have produced unprecedented volumes of diverse information: structured data (device, subscriber, network, transaction records), open … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/katjawickert) Managing radio spectrum allocation is a complex challenge. Policymakers must balance making frequencies available where they spur innovation against the reality that spectrum is a scarce resource. When allocated bands remain underused, regulators and industry stakeholders reasonably ask whether that spectrum should be repurposed for other, higher-value applications. During an event in … Read more

Prolific leaker Evleaks has published internal documents that were distributed to former Nokia employees outlining the transition to Microsoft and explaining what they should expect going forward. The materials include multiple pages and a 31-question FAQ designed to address concerns and smooth the handover process. The documents state that Microsoft acquired Nokia’s devices and services … Read more

Consumer champion Which? has found that many UK households are facing above-inflation price increases for broadband while also struggling with unreliable service. Which? surveyed nearly 4,000 broadband customers and discovered that 53 percent had experienced problems such as slow speeds, connection dropouts, outages, or router faults. These issues were widespread across providers, with only small … Read more

The web is facing serious challenges, and its inventor has proposed a “Contract for the Web” to help restore its health and protect its future. Sir Tim Berners-Lee, who wrote the original proposal that became the World Wide Web in 1989, has long been recognized for the web’s transformative impact. A panel of 25 leading … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/tbradford) Ofcom has published the latest results from its Communications Market Report, revealing how consumer use of networks is shifting across the UK. British consumers are spending more time online than ever before. The report finds that around 15 million people are actively seeking to disconnect from digital services—opting for a deliberate “digital … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Maxiphoto) Although the market offers a wide range of impressive smart devices, the absence of a common standard has left many products operating independently rather than working together. Based on personal experience, this fragmentation has dampened my enthusiasm for expanding a smart home setup. A new report from Argus Insights indicates that I’m … Read more

Telecoms regulator Ofcom has confirmed it has completed its landmark auction of spectrum for 5G and is ready to publish the results. The auction offered licences in two frequency bands: 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz. The 2.3 GHz band is suited to 4G use, improving capacity as networks handle ever more devices and data traffic. … Read more