Cornwall-based provider Wildanet has received a £36 million award from the UK government to extend high-speed broadband to thousands of rural premises. These contracts will allow Wildanet to deliver full-fibre connectivity to historically underserved communities across Cornwall. Up to 19,250 homes and businesses are expected to be connected under the programme. Helen Wylde, Chief Executive … Read more

A whitepaper from 5G Americas highlights that 6G development is centered on a technology known as Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), which could effectively transform national mobile networks into extensive, real-time sensing systems similar to radar. ISAC operates on a radar-like principle: a mobile base station transmits a radio signal that reflects off objects in … Read more

Despite earlier rumours, the Huawei P30 Pro does not include 5G support. Telecoms attended Huawei’s latest handset launch, where the company highlighted its strengths not only in smartphones but also in telecoms infrastructure. Given that emphasis, it felt like Huawei might use that expertise to claim an early spot among 5G smartphone makers. However, the … Read more

Your home or office computer may contain a significant amount of confidential business data. I recommend registering with a reputable remote data backup service for business so your files are securely stored and accessible when you need them. With an online data backup strategy in place, you won’t have to worry about data loss from … Read more

As 2G and 3G networks age and tariff structures grow more complex, 4G presents a timely chance for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to reposition their businesses, increase profitability and move beyond traditional roles toward Over-The-Top (OTT) style services. Investor uncertainty and a clear shift in customer behavior—from voice-centric to data-centric usage—mean that CSPs cannot rely … Read more

The UK’s annual assessment of potential security risks from Chinese telecoms firm Huawei has not been published for nearly two years, prompting concerns about government transparency and accountability. According to reports, the decision to withhold the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre (HCSEC) annual report was taken under the then-culture secretary, Nadine Dorries. The HCSEC report … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/rkankaro) As expected, the European Commission has decided to block the proposed merger between Three UK and O2. The Commission concluded that even with concessions offered by Three’s owner, Hutchison CK, the deal would have harmed competition and consumers in the UK mobile market. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, responsible for competition policy, explained the … Read more

The UK government and regulatory bodies are stepping up preparations for 5G by allocating new testbed funding and confirming the date of the upcoming spectrum auction. Ofcom, the UK telecommunications regulator, has announced that its next spectrum auction will take place on Tuesday, 20 March. The auction will offer blocks of 4G and 5G spectrum … Read more

Lumen, a major global internet backbone provider, has announced that it will suspend its operations in Russia. Following Russia’s internationally condemned invasion of Ukraine and reports of serious violations now under investigation, the country has become increasingly isolated. Many global companies and service providers have already limited or halted business there, and Lumen’s exit adds … Read more

The battle for global mobile operating system dominance is well underway. Apple and Google continue to push the boundaries of mobile technology, with Apple’s iOS 6 and Google’s Android 4.2 Jelly Bean powering many of today’s top smartphones. This rivalry drives innovation and benefits consumers, but it can also make choosing the right operating system … Read more