IMT-2030 Vision: Industry Experts Define the Roadmap to 6G

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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

Coin: New Startup Aiming to Replace the Credit Card

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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

WBA Industry Report 2026: Key Themes and Leaders’ Considerations

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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

Global Telecoms Back SONIC Labs Open RAN Testing Initiative

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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

Virgin and O2 Merger Receives Provisional Approval from Regulator

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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

Location Intelligence: The Competitive Edge for Telcos and Mobile Operators

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(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 Turns Off 3G to Boost 4G and 5G Coverage

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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

EE to Expand 4G Coverage to 95% of the UK by 2027

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(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Blackzheep) Mobile coverage in the UK often falls short of expectations. EE, the country’s largest mobile operator, has announced an ambitious plan to extend 4G coverage to 95% of the UK landmass by 2020. Marc Allera, EE’s CEO, stated: “For the average smartphone user, not-spots aren’t tolerated and 2G doesn’t deliver what they … Read more

Steve Jobs’ Legacy: How He Transformed Technology and Design

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Steve Jobs has died at the age of 56 after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. Tributes have poured in for the Apple co‑founder and visionary. President Barack Obama described Jobs as an embodiment of the American dream. After announcing his resignation on August 24, 2011, Jobs remained on Apple’s board as chairman, but his … Read more

Google May Skip Fiber to Launch Ultra-Fast Wireless Network

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(Image Credit: Robert Scoble) If any company benefits from getting more people online, it’s Google. The company understands this better than most and has already launched its high-speed ISP service in select US markets where demand is strong. According to telecommunications experts reviewing regulatory filings, Google appears to be testing technology that could replace physical … Read more