A study by Ericsson ConsumerLab reveals that one in five 5G smartphone users want differentiated 5G experiences and are willing to pay extra for enhanced connectivity. Titled “5G value: Turning performance into value,” the research finds that these users—particularly those who use demanding applications—would pay communications service providers (CSPs) up to 11 percent more for … Read more

The automotive sector is leading the charge in adopting embedded SIM (eSIM) technology for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, according to a recent study by GSMA Intelligence. As eSIM capabilities are increasingly integrated into new connected vehicles, collaboration between mobile operators, eSIM providers, and automakers is intensifying. Regulatory requirements for emergency call (eCall) functionality are … Read more

Vodafone and Ericsson have completed a live network trial at Coventry University demonstrating how 5G Standalone network slicing can transform mobile cloud gaming. The trial used network slicing, a core capability of 5G Standalone that allows operators to create customised virtual networks tailored for specific customers and applications. Phil Patel, Group Director of Product and … Read more

As the industry prepares for the move toward 6G, experts have weighed in on the ITU’s IMT-2030 Vision framework. Developed through collaboration among industry, government and academia, the framework seeks to guide the evolution of mobile communications by defining key technologies, standards and policy priorities that will shape 6G development. The IMT-2030 Vision highlights essential … Read more

Meet the San Francisco-based digital startup Coin. The company’s mission is to design products that “simplify, improve and fit seamlessly into your life,” and its latest release aims to do exactly that. Coin’s concept is simple: one card to replace them all. The device stores the information from your various cards and accounts on a … Read more

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released its 2026 Industry Report, presenting results from its annual survey of the Wi‑Fi and cellular ecosystem at the enterprise level. This summary highlights seven key takeaways and offers practical action points for decision-makers planning network and connectivity strategies for 2026 and beyond. The full WBA report is available … Read more

Digital Catapult has announced a new phase for its SONIC Labs initiative, which focuses on developing Open RAN technology. The program is bringing several international companies into its cohort to use a newly established outdoor testing facility in West London. These participants will trial Open RAN equipment and software in realistic outdoor conditions to evaluate … Read more

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given provisional regulatory approval for the proposed merger between Virgin Media and O2. Last November, the European Commission — which retained oversight of the transaction before the UK left the EU — referred the merger to the CMA for review. Andrea Coscelli, Chief Executive of the CMA, … Read more

(c)iStock.com/akindo The mobile and telecommunications industries are undergoing rapid transformation. Alongside a sharp rise in smartphone ownership, how people use their devices has shifted dramatically: voice calls are declining while internet access, apps, music streaming, photography and gaming dominate usage. In the 12 months to August 2015, global mobile internet usage rose by 67%, reflecting … Read more

Vodafone UK has completed its nationwide shutdown of the 3G mobile network, following a similar announcement from EE. The decommissioning frees up radio spectrum to be repurposed for faster and more efficient 4G and 5G services. Although Vodafone now considers the 3G switch-off to be finished, the operator narrowly missed its original target of completing … Read more