German telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom and enterprise application software leader SAP have announced an expansion of their partnership to include Internet of Things (IoT) solutions focused on real-time logistics. Anette Bronder, Director of Telekom Security and T-Systems’ Digital Division, explained that businesses increasingly need end-to-end support across devices, connectivity, platforms and software. To meet those … Read more

Level 3 is a major network operator that provides backbone connectivity for some of the largest broadband networks. Last year TelecomsTech interviewed the company’s Director of Cloud Services about infrastructure and how it affects gaming services, especially because latency and packet loss can significantly impact online gameplay. To keep services reliable and prevent gamers from … Read more

In wireless infrastructure, a longstanding challenge has been the gap between what engineers design and what ends up installed on site. Plans specify antenna height, tilt, azimuth, and orientation with precision. Yet when contractors reach the tower, real-world conditions often change the outcome. Undocumented or legacy mounts, incomplete records, and human error can all affect … Read more

(c)iStock.com/Jorisvo Global connectivity provider SIGFOX, together with partners POST Luxembourg and RMS.lu, has announced that Luxembourg is the eighth country to deploy its nationwide Internet of Things (IoT) network. With a population just over 500,000, Luxembourg joins Portugal, Belgium and Denmark—where deployments were announced earlier this year—alongside existing networks in France, the Netherlands, Spain and … Read more

In the United States, right-of-way permits are required whenever work takes place within a public street or highway. This includes city streets, driveways, utility corridors and larger infrastructure projects such as telecommunications deployments. Proper permitting ensures public safety, compliance with local rules, and timely deployment of network infrastructure. IMMCO Inc has prepared right-of-way permits for … Read more

Vodafone has announced plans to open an advanced research and development centre in the UK focused on OpenRAN technology. OpenRAN promises to change how telecommunications networks are built and operated by enabling interoperable equipment and removing vendor lock‑in. This approach allows operators to assemble networks from components that best meet their needs for cost, performance … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/mbbirdy) Recent announcements from Chiltern Railways and South Western Railway show Train Operating Companies (TOCs) moving ahead with full-scale rollout of onboard Wi‑Fi for passengers. These initiatives follow the UK Government’s consultation on improving mobile communications across the rail network, for which we are still waiting on detailed feedback. For many rail users … Read more

Virgin Media COO Jeff Dodds has praised UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s commitment to accelerating the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband across the country. In his first speech on the steps of Downing Street after taking office, Johnson described the existing government target for nationwide full-fibre coverage as “laughably unambitious” and pledged to deliver gigabit broadband … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/SIphotography) Telenor has begun rolling out Google’s Rich Communication Services (RCS) to customers across Europe and Asia, aiming to replace SMS with a richer, more modern messaging experience. SMS, once the standard for text messaging, is increasingly being supplanted by feature-rich IP-based messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. While these apps … Read more

It has been an exciting week for the UK, as the country’s first commercially available superfast 4G LTE service launched across 11 major cities. EE, the joint venture formed by Orange and T-Mobile UK, received approval to roll out the service ahead of competitors Vodafone, O2 and Three after months of legal disputes over spectrum … Read more