Intelsat has confirmed that its Intelsat 33e (IS-33e) satellite suffered a catastrophic power failure while in geostationary orbit, rendering the spacecraft inoperative. The anomaly occurred on 19 October and has disrupted services for customers across Europe, Africa and parts of the Asia-Pacific region. Intelsat is working with Boeing, the satellite’s manufacturer, to determine the cause … Read more

UK grime artist Stormzy will headline the nation’s first 5G-powered concert on May 29 as part of EE’s UK network launch. EE confirmed earlier this week that it will switch on the country’s first 5G network on May 30 and has planned a series of high-profile demonstrations to showcase the technology’s capabilities. The operator said … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/RapidEye) New research from Global Wireless Solutions (GWS) reveals that one in four consumers often rely on mobile data at home because their Wi‑Fi network is poor. This trend could complicate mobile operators’ plans to address in‑home coverage gaps using Voice-over‑WiFi services. The GWS survey of 2,000 UK adults found that one in … Read more

Picture credit: Ericsson Swedish telecommunications leader Ericsson has unveiled a comprehensive new 5G platform designed for early adopters, integrating virtual and augmented reality capabilities to support advanced use cases and business models. Ericsson estimates the global market opportunity for operators using 5G technology will reach $582 billion by 2026, representing roughly a 34% increase in … Read more

Nearly half of telecommunications companies continue to face financial risks stemming from past and ongoing economic uncertainty, prompting another wave of mergers and acquisitions across the industry, according to a report by business advisory firm AlixPartners. The report notes that even though the broader high-tech sector has seen steady growth, many companies still face the … Read more

Vodafone, A1 Group and Ericsson have completed the first successful 5G Standalone (5G SA) international roaming connection between two separate operator groups, marking a major step forward for high-performance roaming services. The trial connected Vodafone Germany and A1 Bulgaria, demonstrating a practical path to seamless, high-speed roaming for both consumers and businesses operating across borders. … Read more

Chinese officials are urging their Australian counterparts to reconsider the ban on Huawei equipment in national 5G networks. The restriction was put in place under former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. Since Turnbull’s departure earlier this year, his successor Scott Morrison has expressed a more conciliatory tone toward China, prompting Beijing to press for a … Read more

Telecommunications company Cable & Wireless Worldwide has announced that chief executive Jim Marsh has resigned with immediate effect. Chairman John Pluthero will assume the chief executive role and has confirmed the company will invest more heavily in its cloud computing and hosted services. Over the past year the business-focused telecoms operator has faced a sustained … Read more

Several developments and first-time demonstrations have occurred recently in the NB-IoT (NarrowBand IoT) and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) arenas. Deutsche Telekom has launched two introductory NB-IoT packages in Germany as pilot offerings aimed at expanding its IoT portfolio and supporting broader adoption of cellular IoT ahead of full 5G rollouts. The two options are NB-IoT … Read more

A NATO-supported initiative is working to strengthen the internet’s resilience by extending critical communications into space. The £2 million project, called HEIST (Hybrid Space/Submarine Architecture Ensuring Infosec of Telecommunications), was approved on 31 July 2024. It is partly funded through NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) programme. HEIST aims to create a space-based backup … Read more