SKYNET 6A, a key component of the UK’s next-generation military satellite communications programme, has passed its initial round of intensive testing at the new, government-backed National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) in Harwell, Oxfordshire. SKYNET 6, co-sponsored by Strategic Command and UK Space Command, is being developed to provide resilient and dependable satellite communications (SATCOM) for … Read more

Alternative telecom operators have urged the European Commission to lower wholesale copper access charges, warning that unless the “copper gravy train” is stopped, broadband markets risk reverting to the monopolies of the past. The European Competitive Telecommunications Association (ECTA) accused dominant incumbents of engaging in “discriminatory conduct” by charging challengers excessive fees for using legacy … Read more

Bing is a sophisticated product from Microsoft. Often portrayed as the underdog to Google, it is far more than a simple search engine: Bing is a machine-learning platform that continually expands through systems like Satori, enabling it to better understand and respond to user queries. One visible example of this intelligence is Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual … Read more

British telecoms regulator Ofcom has postponed its planned 5G spectrum auction because of the coronavirus pandemic. The auction was originally scheduled for later this month, but with the end of January approaching, Ofcom issued a statement indicating the process would be delayed: “Throughout our planning for the auction we have been closely monitoring the coronavirus … Read more

Sensoneo, a provider of smart waste management solutions, has confirmed it is prepared to be among the first companies to use the United States’ first nationwide NB-IoT network. In recent weeks, Sensoneo has been testing its fill-level sensors across multiple sites in the USA to ensure the devices are fully compatible and ready for the … Read more

The Department of Energy and Climate Change is set to decide this summer which communication technology will support the rollout of smart meters to every home and small business by 2020. A recent announcement offers encouraging news for people living in rural areas. The Government has selected a supplier to deliver its £150 million Mobile … Read more

(c)iStock.com/Ramberg The Nordic region is uniquely positioned to capitalize on Internet of Things (IoT) opportunities, fostering business innovation and enhancing quality of life across society. Strong digital infrastructure, high technology adoption and supportive regulation create favorable conditions for widespread IoT adoption in homes, transport, healthcare and industry. Research by TeliaSonera and Arthur D. Little in … Read more

Congressional lawmakers have asked for a closer review of the proposed Sprint–T-Mobile merger, citing concerns about potential ties between Sprint’s ownership and Chinese technology interests. According to a Bloomberg report, the concern stems from Sprint’s majority ownership by Japan’s SoftBank, which has had business ties with Huawei—an organization the U.S. government has identified as posing … Read more

The value of mobile applications to brands is indisputable — it’s increasingly rare to find a major brand without an app. Companies view apps as a unique way to build closer relationships with customers and to strengthen existing marketing efforts. HTML5 represents the next generation of applications. Today, publishing a native app typically requires going … Read more

HTC has released its Q2 2013 financial results, and many commentators have labeled them a failure — some even calling it the beginning of the end for the struggling maker. That conclusion is overly pessimistic. It’s true that HTC has faced significant challenges recently: internal staff restructuring and high-profile departures, mixed results for products like … Read more