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

South Korean technology leaders Samsung and KT have launched a joint research initiative to improve 6G signal quality and network performance. Combining their engineering and research capabilities, the companies will focus on multi-antenna systems to extend coverage across candidate 6G frequency bands. Their collaboration will also investigate how artificial intelligence can be integrated into telecommunications … Read more

Ahead of its post-MWC sharing event in Beijing, the GSMA revealed that AI and mobile technologies are expected to contribute $2 trillion (approximately £1.58 trillion) to China’s economy by 2030 — roughly 8.3% of the nation’s GDP. Published in the Mobile Economy China 2025 report, the findings emphasize the central role of 5G in boosting … Read more

The NSA revelations keep coming rapidly—almost daily there’s a new headline. One recent disclosure shows the U.S. government security agency can use radio signals to monitor computers that aren’t connected to the internet. For many, this feels like one more unsurprising development in a long stream of intrusions. For most people, the idea of government … Read more

Integrating Private 5G security into enterprise networks requires bridging the technical differences between cellular protocols and established IT governance to maintain visibility, control and risk management. Industrial connectivity is evolving beyond basic coverage. As organizations digitize physical infrastructure—from container ports to factory floors—Private 5G (P5G) delivers the low latency and reliability required for automation and … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/DNY59) Some of the United Kingdom’s largest mobile telecom companies are scheduled to attend a closed hearing on March 7 organized by the European Commission to examine the proposed merger between O2 and Three UK. Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, owner of Three UK, agreed last March to buy Telefónica’s O2 for £10.25 … Read more