(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

Viasat has completed its acquisition of London-based Inmarsat, finalising the deal shortly after the Federal Communications Commission dismissed a competition complaint from SpaceX. The combined company creates a larger global communications provider with a broader portfolio of satellite services, expanded network assets, and complementary technologies. This merger unites Viasat’s strengths in in-flight connectivity and fixed … Read more

British telecoms regulator Ofcom has reiterated that 5G is safe after a series of attacks on engineers and mobile masts. Conspiracy theories claiming that the COVID-19 coronavirus is caused by 5G have been widely shared on social media. You may have seen such posts, some amplified by public figures. These messages have encouraged people to … Read more

Businesses now face a strategic choice about 5G: remain with the status quo or push for transformative change. With roughly a decade before 6G begins to deliver tangible industrial benefits, now is the time to invest in 5G capabilities and establish the foundational work. Not only will these efforts position an organization to better adopt … Read more

Huawei held a virtual press conference to release its 2019 annual report amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The past year posed significant challenges for Huawei. U.S. sanctions combined with growing international pressure to exclude the vendor’s equipment from national networks strained the company, and the pandemic added further market disruption. “2019 was an extraordinary year … Read more

Implementing AI-driven solutions within 5G networks can significantly reduce energy-related emissions and accelerate progress toward corporate and national ESG targets. Energy efficiency in 5G networks is often treated as an operational cost for network operators. However, new research shows it can function as a macroeconomic lever, potentially removing millions of tonnes of CO2 from national … Read more

OneWeb has continued to build momentum after launching an additional 34 broadband satellites into orbit. Arianespace carried out the launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on 21 August at 23:13 BST. The new satellites were released in nine groups over a period of three hours and 45 minutes, and ground teams successfully established contact with every … Read more

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the merger of satellite communications firms Viasat and Inmarsat following an in-depth Phase 2 review. The transaction was referred for further investigation after an initial Phase 1 assessment raised concerns about potential impacts on competition. During the Phase 2 review, the CMA examined a wide range … Read more