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

Private investor SVELLA has acquired the telecoms, plant, transport, and accommodation divisions of NMCN following the company’s collapse into administration. SVELLA had previously led a proposed £24 million recapitalisation of NMCN, but when that plan did not proceed it worked with the appointed administrators, Grant Thornton, to secure the best outcome for the business units … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/xijian) China Mobile has partnered with Samsung to demonstrate technologies intended for a forthcoming 5G mobile network standard. During an initial field test in Beijing, the teams showcased key innovations such as spatial modulation and FBMC (Filter Bank Multicarrier), both of which can play important roles in next-generation wireless systems. Samsung joined the … Read more

Apple is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire PrimeSense, the Israeli company that designed the original Kinect motion-sensing system first used in Microsoft’s Xbox console. PrimeSense, known for developing the depth-sensing technology behind Kinect, has also been supplying hardware and reference designs for the Xbox One and recently raised $85 million in venture capital funding. … Read more

Optus has partnered with Ericsson to deploy advanced 5G antenna technology that promises broader coverage and a reduced environmental footprint. Under the agreement, Ericsson will supply its specialist Antenna System solutions for deployment across Optus’ mobile network. Optus conducted real-world field trials of Ericsson’s equipment prior to finalising the deal to ensure performance met operational … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/KristinaJovanovic) MPs are urging mobile operators to allow temporary switching to rival networks for customers who experience coverage black spots, using an intra-country roaming system where one provider can hand over service to another with better local reception. Nearly 100 MPs belong to the group advocating this change, noting that foreign visitors often … Read more