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

(c)iStock.com/franckreporter As the first working week of 2016 comes to a close and organisations settle into the new year, industry experts offer their forecasts for the telecommunications sector. Below are concise, practical predictions from leading voices—read and consider which you agree with and which you think may miss the mark. “There will be merging between … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/oonal) The Investigatory Powers Bill, commonly referred to as the “Snooper’s Charter,” has major implications for privacy and digital rights in the UK—yet many people remain unaware of its reach. New research from Broadband Genie shows that a large portion of the public does not understand what the bill proposes, despite its potential … Read more

Huawei has announced the products it will showcase at Mobile World Congress next week, unveiling a lineup of scenario-focused Massive MIMO AAU (MM AAU) devices designed to help operators transition toward 5G while leveraging existing 4G networks. The MM AAU portfolio to be introduced at MWC 2018 includes the dual-band MM AAU and the MM … Read more

AT&T and Uber have formed a strategic partnership to address urban congestion by integrating 5G connectivity with Uber’s planned fleet of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs). This collaboration focuses on ensuring reliable, low-latency communications for future air taxi operations in major cities. As part of its long-running Uber Air initiative, Uber has been … Read more

Service-provider Wi‑Fi is a major and expanding market, growing at roughly 7% year over year as operators use Wi‑Fi to differentiate their services and to offload mobile data traffic from cellular networks. The market surpassed $1 billion in Q2 2014 and is expected to continue growing as mobile operators increasingly rely on Wi‑Fi for capacity … Read more