Airbus and MediaTek have completed the world’s first practical trial of 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) technology using Eutelsat OneWeb’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This milestone demonstrates seamless interoperability between terrestrial and satellite networks, reduces access costs, and paves the way for satellite broadband to reach billions of 5G devices worldwide. Arlen Kassighian, Chief … Read more

UK-based low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite company OneWeb has announced a further $500 million investment from Bharti Global, marking another significant development in a busy week for the firm. Last year, OneWeb secured $1 billion in funding from the UK Government and Bharti Global. Rt. Hon Kwasi Kwarteng, MP, Secretary of State for BEIS, commented: “Today’s … Read more

A recent vendor breach has exposed the personal information of millions of AT&T customers. AT&T is notifying roughly nine million customers by email that their data was taken in the incident. The attackers did not penetrate AT&T’s own systems. Instead, they compromised a marketing vendor that works with the US telecom provider, allowing the thieves … Read more

DISH Network has selected Ericsson to provide the radio access and core network for its nationwide Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network, scheduled to be completed in March 2020. This agreement makes Ericsson the first wireless vendor publicly announced for DISH’s NB-IoT deployment. Earlier in 2018, Ericsson applied its global wireless and radio expertise to … Read more

Ofcom’s latest Connected Nations report provides a clear picture of mobile coverage and broadband availability across the UK, highlighting notable improvements in full-fibre access and stable progress in mobile connectivity. The report examines how widely essential digital services are available to households and businesses, showing encouraging trends in fibre rollout alongside ongoing work to reduce … Read more

Nokia has announced an agreement to acquire Infinera, a global provider of open optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductors. Under the terms of the deal, Infinera is valued at $6.65 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately US$2.3 billion. That price reflects a 28% premium to Infinera’s closing share price on June 26, … Read more

Everyone has grown accustomed to disappointing financial results from the telecoms industry as the global economic outlook remains weak. Announcing quarterly figures can feel like a harsh verdict, especially when major companies report declines. Huawei reported robust sales of CNY 102.7bn (£10.4bn) for the first half of 2012, surpassing Swedish rival Ericsson in revenue over … Read more

Not everyone welcomed Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia. The deal effectively marked the end of an iconic brand that, only a few years earlier, led the smartphone market. Many observers attribute Nokia’s decline to the limited success of the Windows Phone platform. There has been widespread speculation about whether Nokia would have fared better on the … Read more

A study commissioned by Ericsson concludes that 5G connectivity is essential for Europe to meet its climate goals. With international attention on the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the report emphasizes 5G’s role in cutting carbon emissions across the continent and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. The European Union has committed … Read more

(c)iStock.com/lekchangply The Internet of Things (IoT) has become one of the most important topics in the telecommunications sector. As subscriber growth slows in many markets and over-the-top (OTT) providers intensify competition for services beyond traditional voice and data, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking for fresh revenue streams. Connectivity remains the core strength of telcos … Read more