China Telecom and Bridge Alliance have signed an agreement to provide machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) services, aiming to harness the growing momentum of IoT adoption across the Asia-Pacific region. Under the partnership, China Telecom will extend its IoT/M2M offerings to multinational enterprise customers across Bridge Alliance’s footprint in 34 markets. This collaboration … Read more

Mobile network operator T‑Mobile has announced an event in New York City on July 10 titled “Our boldest moves yet.” The invitation offers little detail beyond the tagline and an image labeled “moonshot,” leaving much to speculation about what the carrier plans to reveal. The word “moonshot” suggests an ambitious initiative or a major strategic … Read more

London-based global industry group 5G Future Forum (5GFF) is inviting new members to accelerate the adoption of 5G and multi-access edge computing (MEC). Established in January 2020 by América Móvil, KT Corp, Rogers, Telstra, Verizon, and Vodafone, 5GFF aims to foster collaboration among operators and ecosystem partners to deliver interoperable edge solutions and drive market … Read more

A Russian drone shot down over Ukraine appears to have contained hardware from Elon Musk’s satellite broadband service, Starlink. Ukrainian outlet Defence Express published the claims along with photographs showing wreckage marked with a Starlink logo. According to the report, the debris came from a drone downed during an incident in which Ukrainian forces intercepted … Read more

The mobile payments market continues to attract attention, with many predicting a major expansion. While numerous providers will persist in the near term, the long-term outlook points toward gradual consolidation and greater convergence. These perspectives emerged during an expert panel at Apps World Europe, which focused on payment platforms, billing and monetisation strategies. Dennis Jones, … Read more

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has equipped Royal Air Force (RAF) Force Protection personnel with Globalstar’s SPOT Gen4 satellite GPS messengers to enhance safety during training exercises. Force Protection is the RAF’s ground combat element focused on securing the ground domain to enable air operations. Known for operating both domestically and overseas, Force Protection … Read more

Wi‑Fi Alliance has introduced a certification program called Wi‑Fi CERTIFIED Home Design, which establishes industry guidelines to help home builders deliver professionally planned network installations. The best practices defined by this program ensure consistent Wi‑Fi coverage throughout the entire residence, including outdoor areas such as garages and patios. The program also promotes seamless integration with … Read more

Cornwall-based provider Wildanet has received a £36 million award from the UK government to extend high-speed broadband to thousands of rural premises. These contracts will allow Wildanet to deliver full-fibre connectivity to historically underserved communities across Cornwall. Up to 19,250 homes and businesses are expected to be connected under the programme. Helen Wylde, Chief Executive … Read more

A whitepaper from 5G Americas highlights that 6G development is centered on a technology known as Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), which could effectively transform national mobile networks into extensive, real-time sensing systems similar to radar. ISAC operates on a radar-like principle: a mobile base station transmits a radio signal that reflects off objects in … Read more

Despite earlier rumours, the Huawei P30 Pro does not include 5G support. Telecoms attended Huawei’s latest handset launch, where the company highlighted its strengths not only in smartphones but also in telecoms infrastructure. Given that emphasis, it felt like Huawei might use that expertise to claim an early spot among 5G smartphone makers. However, the … Read more