China Telecom (CTC) is facing mounting pressure in the LTE market after rival China Mobile launched an extensive TD-LTE deployment—building 200,000 base stations across more than 100 cities. In response, the country’s third-largest wireless operator held its own LTE procurement in early October for both TD-LTE and LTE FDD base stations, preparing for an imminent … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/VasukiRao) Nokia has introduced two new services designed to help operators increase efficiency using artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. MIKA (Multi-purpose Intuitive Knowledge Assistant) is a specialized digital assistant for telecommunications operators that provides fast access to detailed, practical information. Built on Nokia’s AVA platform, MIKA aims to streamline engineers’ workflows by connecting … Read more
Three UK has announced plans to deliver the nation’s fastest 5G service when it rolls out in 25 cities later this year. Although Three is the UK’s smallest operator by subscriber numbers, the company has a history of notable milestones. It was the first operator to launch a 3G network in the UK and has … Read more
For small and medium-sized enterprises, competing with larger companies can feel overwhelming. The good news is that creativity levels the playing field. Being a smaller business gives you flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to market changes. With mobile browsing continuing to grow, QR codes present a simple, cost-effective way for SMEs to create … Read more
The global telecommunications industry is poised for another year of significant change in 2025, driven by developments in artificial intelligence, sustainability initiatives, private networks, and innovative connectivity approaches. Industry leaders shared predictions for the year ahead, noting how accelerating technological progress will affect not only telecoms but also wider industries and economic trends worldwide. A … Read more
Ofcom has introduced new rules requiring internet service providers (ISPs) to present clearer, more accurate information about the broadband networks that support their services. Effective immediately, the guidance aims to eliminate confusion caused by loose or misleading terminology and to help consumers compare products more effectively. Under the new requirements, ISPs must explicitly state the … Read more
When AT&T handed the keys to its 5G core network to Microsoft in 2021, it underscored that building next-generation wireless infrastructure is as much about selecting cloud platforms, virtualization strategies, and spectrum assets as it is about radios and towers. Those choices will shape which mobile operators succeed over the coming decade. The three largest … Read more
Marketing and selling data solely by megabytes or gigabytes reduces differentiation to price alone. That approach encourages a “my GB is cheaper than your GB” mindset and turns data into a commodity. Instead, many operators are moving toward value-based products and services supported by value-based pricing, which allows prices to reflect the benefit delivered and … Read more
The CEO of BT, Gavin Patterson, is stepping down after a five-year tenure that has overseen major change across the business. During his time in charge Patterson led the industry-shaking £12.5bn acquisition of EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator, and managed a wide-ranging restructuring that included separating Openreach into a standalone business and updating BT’s … Read more
The number of 5G connections is projected to grow rapidly over the next few years as hundreds of operators accelerate their rollout plans. Analyst firm CCS Insight now forecasts 340 million 5G connections in 2021, growing past 1 billion in the first half of 2023. By 2025, CCS Insight expects total 5G connections to reach … Read more