There are numerous disruptive developments in the Wi‑Fi landscape promising faster connections and better performance. Innovations range from Hotspot 2.0, which uses the IEEE 802.11u standard to enable cellular-like roaming, to the 802.11ac standard formally introduced by the Wi‑Fi Alliance in June. Ruckus Wireless recently introduced a product claimed to be the first designed from … Read more

During the four days of MWC Barcelona 2025, well-known technology brands gathered to showcase their latest services, products, and innovations. Huawei was a significant presence on the show floor, hosting presentations, panel discussions, and product demonstrations that brought together telecom operators, industry partners, and global telecom leaders. A central theme at Huawei’s showcase was the … Read more

An independent oversight board in the UK tasked with monitoring Huawei’s equipment in critical telecommunications infrastructure has identified new security risks in its latest annual report. While some countries, such as the United States and Australia, have imposed strict limits or bans on Chinese telecoms equipment in sensitive networks, the UK has pursued a more … Read more

Finnish telecom operator Elisa has completed a field trial of Nokia’s XGS-PON technology, a next-generation passive optical network standard that boosts broadband performance and supports symmetric multi-gigabit speeds. XGS-PON succeeds XG-PON and adds symmetric capability—the extra “S” denotes that upstream capacity matches downstream capacity. Whereas XG-PON provides 10 Gb/s downstream and 2.5 Gb/s upstream (10/2.5G) … Read more

(Image Credit: Joe Lewis) Nokia appears poised to complete its acquisition of Alcatel‑Lucent following approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce. The move highlights why Nokia values Alcatel‑Lucent’s talent and research: the company continues to produce notable innovations from its labs that address the growing demand for ultra‑broadband connectivity. At this year’s Broadband World Forum, Alcatel‑Lucent … Read more

Vodafone and Ericsson have collaborated to deliver the UK’s first on-demand 5G network slicing service. Network slicing allows multiple virtual network “slices” to run on the same physical infrastructure while remaining isolated from one another. Each slice can be tailored to meet distinct performance and security needs, ensuring a reliable, predictable experience for specific applications. … Read more

Analysts at Juniper Research forecast that 5G will account for 77 percent of global operator revenues by 2026. The report projects 5G service revenues to reach $600 billion by 2026. Despite ongoing semiconductor supply constraints, Juniper notes that 5G adoption has been driven by strong demand for capable devices and attractive subscription pricing models. Charles … Read more

BT CEO Philip Jansen has announced he will step down from his role, setting in motion plans for a succession that could influence takeover speculation surrounding the telecommunications group. The company confirmed Jansen will leave at an “appropriate moment” within the next 12 months, while the board begins a formal transition process and continues to … Read more

Elon Musk has said that China expressed disapproval of Starlink’s deployment in Ukraine. At the start of Russia’s invasion, Moscow tried to sever Ukraine’s communications. Russian forces targeted satellite providers such as Viasat, causing outages that spread to neighbouring countries and raising concerns about broader escalation. Starlink was rapidly deployed across Ukraine to help maintain … Read more

Last month the UK Department for Environment and Climate Change (DECC) published its plan for installing smart meters across the UK, preparing for the planned mass roll-out in 2014. While smart metering promises clear benefits for consumers and energy providers, deploying such a vast system inevitably creates significant security challenges. The primary concern is securing … Read more