Mobile messaging is undergoing a dramatic shift as legacy tools rapidly lose relevance and new, richer experiences take their place. Juniper Research’s “Mobile Messaging Tech Horizon 2025” report highlights a clear divide between outdated messaging methods and the next generation of interactive, media-rich channels. The research confirms what many businesses and consumers already sense: the … Read more

(c)iStock.com/David Whalen Australian telecommunications company Telstra has announced the acquisition of enterprise application development firm Readify to accelerate digital transformation for enterprise customers both domestically and internationally, according to a press release. Readify employs around 200 people across Australia and provides a broad range of services across enterprise and mobile technology stacks. The company has … Read more

TelecomsTech (TT) spoke with Stewart Hefferman (SH), CEO of Warwick Warp, at Telecoms Tech World in London this week about the growing capabilities of biometric identity and personalization. Hefferman previously served as CEO of OmniPerception, a facial recognition and matching system operating under the Digital Barriers brand. With extensive experience in biometrics, he was well-placed … Read more

Whether you’re a Microsoft or Apple enthusiast, the Surface Pro has demonstrated that a tablet can be every bit as capable as the iPad—perhaps even more so. Able to run full x86 desktop applications and games (think Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Maya, Diablo III) while offering a wide range of connectivity options and a physical keyboard, … Read more

Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator, has proposed dividing the 6 GHz band between mobile and Wi‑Fi services, creating Europe’s first shared spectrum model. The plan aims to provide a practical roadmap for managing increasingly congested wireless environments by enabling coexistence rather than awarding the full band to a single technology. By adopting a prioritised, shared … Read more

Freeview Play is a new service from the well-known digital TV platform that aims to rival YouView by offering a wide range of catch-up and on-demand content — all without a subscription fee. We want to keep television fair and open for everyone. Due to launch later this year, Freeview Play will be available subscription-free … Read more

Stockholm-based startup TERASi has introduced the RU1, a compact communications radio designed to deliver gigabit-speed links with military-grade security. Small enough to mount on tripods or drones, the RU1 aims to provide reliable, high-capacity connectivity where fragile or slow networks are unacceptable. The RU1 targets organisations that operate in unpredictable environments: armed forces, disaster-response teams, … Read more

Verizon has become the first carrier in the United States to launch a 5G network, though it was narrowly beaten on the global stage by operators in South Korea. South Korea’s largest carriers, SK Telecom and KT, began offering 5G services in Seoul just hours before Verizon’s launch. Their initial rollout had been delayed from … Read more

Ericsson has opened India’s first 5G Innovation Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to accelerate 5G deployments and foster a stronger ecosystem for next-generation mobile technology. Described as a first-of-its-kind facility, the Innovation Lab will bring together mobile network operators, academic institutions, startups, and industry partners to explore 5G use cases, develop … Read more

AI is helping telecom operators cut energy costs as Ucell and ZTE adopt dynamic power management to reduce mobile network operating expenses. Electricity costs are consistently one of the largest components of operating expenditure for national mobile operators and owners of private enterprise networks. Keeping radio and core communications equipment powered at full capacity 24/7 … Read more