Samsung has announced that it is powering the world’s first nationwide public safety network that complies with 3GPP standards. The PS-LTE network, launched initially in South Korea, operates on the 700 MHz spectrum and delivers fast, reliable connectivity for emergency responders across more than 330 organisations, including police, firefighters, emergency medical teams, and the military. … Read more

In its largest acquisition to date, Google announced that it will purchase Motorola Mobility, the former handset division of Motorola, for $12.5 billion. The move marks a dramatic and immediate push by the search giant into the global mobile device market and is certain to reshape the Android ecosystem. The transaction still requires regulatory approval, … Read more

(c)iStock.com/Aslan Alphan The global telecom API market is experiencing rapid expansion. According to a Market Research Engine analysis, the industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 19% between 2015 and 2022, reaching a valuation exceeding $5 billion by 2022. Strong growth in the mobile applications market has … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/deimagine) We rely on constant internet access more than ever—on trains, phones and tablets have become essential tools for work, entertainment and staying connected. Yet as many commuters know, coverage often drops when trains enter tunnels or travel through rural stretches, interrupting calls, video streams and online games. Chiltern Railways has responded to … Read more

BT is expanding its Skills for Tomorrow programme after meeting its original target five years ahead of schedule. The scheme initially aimed to help 10 million people across the UK improve their digital skills. BT reports it has already achieved that goal and is now raising its ambition to reach 25 million people by the … Read more

Cupertino has already started recruiting talent to position itself ahead of competitors as 6G development accelerates. Apple typically waits for new technologies to mature before fully committing. Some critics say Apple was slow to adopt 5G, while others argue its timing aligned with real-world network availability. Still, forward-looking planning is a hallmark of large tech … Read more

Samsung and telecom operator KT have proven AI-driven RAN (AI‑RAN) optimisation on a live commercial network. The two companies demonstrated that AI can preserve consistent service quality in real-world conditions, even as users move through areas with fluctuating signal quality. This live validation follows a simulation phase completed in June and marks the first time … Read more

A recent wave of scaremongering and conspiracy theories about alleged 5G health risks needs a clear, fact-based response. One image that recently went viral shows a person in what some have called a “hazmat suit” installing a 5G cellphone tower. The image appears to have originated from an Instagram account known for spreading pseudoscientific claims. … Read more

Living through prolonged economic uncertainty has left many people frustrated with banks after years of mismanagement and excessive executive bonuses. Given that distrust, why do we keep relying on traditional financial institutions? Public figures like Russell Brand have called for systemic change, and high-profile interviews have brought attention to those ideas. Yet those conversations often … Read more

Huawei is targeting the Asia-Pacific region as a key market for its artificial intelligence offerings, reporting a 20-fold expansion of its public cloud services there over the past four years despite U.S.-led sanctions. At a media briefing in Bangkok on August 15, Jacqueline Shi, President of Global Marketing and Services at Huawei Cloud, said the … Read more