“When most people think of Panasonic, they think of televisions,” admitted a company executive on stage at Mobile World Congress. That candid remark prefaced a bolder announcement: Panasonic is extending beyond consumer electronics and entering the connectivity space with its own MVNO service. In partnership with Vodafone, Panasonic will offer a single flat-rate tariff delivering … Read more

Analysts at CCS Insight report that 5G is on the verge of becoming mainstream in several advanced markets, even though rollout progress has slowed in some regions. CCS Insight forecasts that global 5G connections will triple to around 670 million this year and are expected to reach roughly 3.6 billion by 2025. Despite this rapid … Read more

Service providers have progressed from selling single services to offering bundles, then triple play, quad play and now multi-play packages. Having watched this evolution firsthand, many professionals assume they understand multi-play thoroughly. But some widely held beliefs about multi-play may be inaccurate. A white paper by independent research firm Analysys Mason, titled “IT Infrastructure of … Read more

MWC19 Global telecommunications provider ZTE has introduced what it calls the first 5G “flagship” smartphone: the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G. Developed for launch in cooperation with global carriers including China Unicom, Elisa and Hutchison Drei Austria, the new addition to ZTE’s premium Axon lineup is expected to reach markets in Europe and China in … Read more

NTT Docomo has developed a 5G-ready platform capable of streaming 8K stereoscopic virtual reality, opening up significant new possibilities for immersive media. While many consumers are still adopting 4K, the industry is already pushing toward 8K—an advancement that not only increases resolution but also enhances immersion for VR and large-format displays. Docomo’s solution can stream … Read more

Until recently, many assumed the vast copper network that still covers much of the UK would gradually be phased out as usage declined. Earlier this month the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) published a consultation paper titled “Digital Communications Infrastructure Strategy,” which suggests retiring long-standing copper infrastructure to encourage telecoms operators to invest … Read more

Vodafone is undertaking a substantial restructuring under new CEO Margherita Della Valle as the company seeks to restore consistent performance and competitiveness. As part of a wide-ranging turnaround plan, Vodafone has announced it will reduce its European workforce by about 11,000 roles over the next three years. These reductions will affect both corporate headquarters functions … Read more

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has granted Amazon an earth station network licence for its Kuiper satellite constellation and announced expanded radio spectrum availability to support satellite and fixed wireless services. Amazon Kuiper Services Europe SARL, the unit managing Amazon’s satellite internet project, is now authorised to operate in the UK. Project Kuiper´s non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) … Read more

The days when your contract simply rolled over without a clear heads-up from your provider are coming to an end. Networks will be required to notify customers within 40 days of a contract end date, giving consumers time and control to seek better deals. No more rollover surprises. This change will likely drive more traffic … Read more

BT recently hosted an event at its Madley Communications Centre, bringing together guests from both the public and private sectors to examine the growing role of satellite technologies within modern communications networks. Located on a 63-acre site in the Herefordshire countryside, Madley is BT’s principal satellite earth station. As the demand for diverse, resilient communications … Read more