O2 customers in the UK can finally look forward to the operator beginning the rollout of its 4G network. The launch comes after an exclusive period during which rival EE operated its 4G service and established itself as the most visible provider in the market. That said, O2’s entry into 4G won’t be without challenges. … Read more

All four major French mobile operators have secured licenses for fourth-generation (4G/LTE) frequency blocks following the first round of auctions, which generated substantial interest and high bids totaling €936 million (approximately $1.28 billion). Regulator ARCEP confirmed that France Telecom and newcomer Iliad placed the highest bids and won the two largest 20 MHz blocks. SFR … Read more

Nokia has broadened its Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of SpaceTime Insight, a San Mateo, California-based company. This strategic move will accelerate Nokia’s development of new IoT applications tailored to key vertical markets. SpaceTime Insight operates globally, with offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India and … Read more

Earlier this month Verizon Wireless rolled out “Advanced Calling” across its nationwide network, though not all smartphones could use it immediately. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were initially excluded from access to this deceptively simple but meaningful feature. This week Verizon flipped the switch, and owners of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 … Read more

SK Telecom has announced it has chosen Ericsson’s Cloud Packet Core to power its 5G network. Ericsson’s Cloud Packet Core assists service providers in smoothly transitioning to a 5G Core standalone architecture. The solution gives operators greater visibility and control over traffic and applications by determining the optimal quality of service and enforcing it through … Read more

Australia’s telecommunications company Optus has been fined AU$100 million (about US$66 million) by the Federal Court of Australia after the court found the company systematically exploited vulnerable customers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) brought the case, documenting a sustained pattern of predatory sales practices spanning January 2019 to September 2023. The court found … Read more

For the first time in more than a decade, consumers may soon see a BT-branded mobile service offering modern 4G capabilities. Meanwhile, a major South Korean company is already testing the next generation of mobile technology. To understand this move, it helps to look back at BT’s mobile history. The company’s cellular journey began in … Read more

(c)iStock.com/Courtney Keating The Small Cell Forum (SCF) has urged telecommunications regulators to establish consistent and supportive regulatory environments to enable the deployment of heterogeneous networks (HetNets) alongside the rollout of 5G technologies. The organisation argues that dense HetNets will form the backbone of pervasive, resilient connectivity, improving the efficient use of spectrum and network resources. … Read more

Communications service providers (CSPs) are under unprecedented pressure as businesses and consumers rely more heavily on telecommunications, a trend accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift stresses bandwidth and telephone network capacity as users conduct virtual meetings, stream media, and share files worldwide, making CSP capabilities highly visible and tested. At the same time, the … Read more

The UK government is urging internet service providers (ISPs) to do more to promote social tariffs as households struggle with rising living costs. Social tariffs are discounted broadband plans for households receiving certain benefits. They aim to reduce the digital divide and ensure people can access employment, education and social services that depend on reliable … Read more