Fresh from acquiring a substantial amount of 600 MHz spectrum in the FCC’s recent auction, T‑Mobile has announced its strategy for building a nationwide 5G network. T‑Mobile invested $8 billion in low‑band 600 MHz spectrum and plans to use it efficiently. Part of the spectrum will enhance and broaden the company’s existing LTE network, while … Read more

DISH will pay AT&T at least $5 billion over the next decade to use its network, following a dispute with T‑Mobile. In an effort to phase out older technology, T‑Mobile stopped activating and selling phones that lack VoLTE support beginning in August 2020, pushing remaining 3G users to upgrade. DISH objected to T‑Mobile accelerating the … Read more

Liberty Global-owned Virgin Media has completed a successful broadband innovation trial that delivered multi-gigabit download speeds. During the trial, engineers achieved peak speeds of 2,200 Mbps in Manchester and Southampton — roughly 40 times faster than the average local broadband connection. These results demonstrate the potential of high-capacity links over Virgin Media’s existing network. Jeanie … Read more

Want to learn new skills efficiently? Microlearning apps break down complex topics into brief lessons you can complete anytime, anywhere. Below is a refreshed, SEO-optimized overview of the best microlearning practices and apps for 2025 to help you accelerate personal and professional growth. Key takeaways Microlearning delivers short, focused learning modules that improve engagement and … Read more

Telefónica has entered a partnership with IBM to deploy blockchain technology for managing international call traffic. By adopting the IBM Blockchain Platform, Telefónica aims to improve traceability of international call data—capturing details such as call origin, destination and duration—and to strengthen trust across the communications ecosystem. Gonzalo Martín‑Villa, Chief Innovation Officer at Telefónica, explained the … Read more

Apple and Samsung have continued their high-profile legal battle over alleged patent infringements, and recent court actions seem to have given Apple a series of tactical advantages in several jurisdictions. These developments, while not decisive in ending the larger dispute, have strengthened Apple’s position in multiple cases. Apple has pursued litigation in multiple countries, challenging … Read more

Turkcell has recently reinforced its dedication to the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) by integrating clear AI principles into its core business processes and technologies. The company’s initiative seeks to position Turkcell as a leading global contributor to AI ethics and to become the first organization in Turkey to publish concrete principles … Read more

The Broadband Forum and the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) have announced the first six products to receive G.fast certification. G.fast is compelling because it leverages existing copper wiring to deliver much faster broadband speeds without the substantial infrastructure costs of full fiber deployments. In the UK, national network operator Openreach has already … Read more

John Legere, the CEO of T-Mobile, has positioned the company as the disruptive “Un‑carrier” through a series of moves that have reshaped the wireless industry. Now, the outspoken Legere is pushing to end a common carrier practice: overage fees. Overage fees are charges applied when a customer exceeds the limits of their plan. For example, … Read more

Nokia is one of the global leaders in essential 5G patents, and the company has now passed the milestone of 4,000 declared patent families essential to 5G. The Finnish vendor has invested more than €130 billion (£111 billion) in research and development since 2000 to build and strengthen its patent portfolio. Jenni Lukander, President of … Read more