The UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, has vowed that the United Kingdom will not miss the 5G opportunity. Speaking at the CeBIT technology show in Hannover, he outlined plans to make Britain the “most digital nation in the G8.” The UK’s 4G rollout was widely criticised for being slow. A significant factor was the way … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Imgorthand) Under a new initiative, UK internet service providers will send emails to subscribers identified as downloading or sharing copyrighted material. The anti-piracy effort, called the Voluntary Copyright Alert Programme, has been adopted by the four major providers and will begin later this month. Subscribers suspected of infringing copyright will receive an email … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Spiderstock) Anywhere SIM is addressing the problem of “not-spots” by allowing devices to switch automatically between the major mobile networks, preventing the common frustration of being out of service on one carrier while friends or family on a different network stay connected. Coverage can vary widely from place to place, and it’s often … Read more

Research by MDS indicates that 75% of IT and telecommunications decision-makers plan to transition to a Unified Communications (UC) infrastructure within the next 12 months. This presents a significant opportunity for operators seeking new revenue streams from the business market. However, 61% of those surveyed say they are uncertain about the concrete value UC will … Read more

In today’s economy, reliable broadband internet access is crucial for using online government services and participating in eCommerce. While affordable connectivity is common in many urban areas, many rural and remote communities still lack adequate options. Demand for high-speed internet over both fixed and mobile networks has surged, but worldwide access remains uneven. Despite ongoing … Read more

Politicians and security officials have expressed outrage after details of a sensitive meeting—held to decide whether the UK should permit Huawei equipment in national 5G networks—were leaked to the press. Minutes from a National Security Council (NSC) session appeared in newspapers on Wednesday, just one day after the closed-door meeting. Prime Minister Theresa May attended … Read more

Virgin Media has committed to upgrading its entire UK broadband network to full-fibre by 2028. Today, the operator’s infrastructure mainly uses Hybrid Fibre Coax (HFC) technology, with some Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) implemented via Radio Frequency over Glass (RFoG). The network is currently being upgraded to support the DOCSIS 3.1 standard, a process due to complete by … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/gyn9038) Converged services are not a new idea in telecommunications. For over a decade many providers have successfully bundled fixed-line telephony and broadband into single offerings. In the UK, for example, about 46% of households subscribe to a so-called “double-play” package. More recently, “triple-play” bundles that combine fixed-line telephony, broadband and paid television … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Easyturn) SK Telecom, in collaboration with Samsung, has launched the world’s first nationwide LoRaWAN network for the Internet of Things (IoT), providing broad low-power, long-range connectivity across the entire country. SK Telecom and Samsung have a history of joint innovations; most notably, they previously demonstrated a 7.5 Gbps “5G” link. This latest effort … Read more

Three UK has made its mobile network significantly more sustainable by rolling out next-generation, AI-driven hardware and software from Ericsson. Over the past 18 months, Three and Ericsson have carried out a network modernisation programme focused on improving energy performance. The project pairs Ericsson’s energy-efficient radio hardware with advanced AI and data analytics to reduce … Read more