US Cellular has rolled out its LTE-M network across more than 90% of its cell sites nationwide and plans to reach full coverage by the end of the second quarter. LTE-M is an international cellular standard optimized for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. It provides reliable, secure, and cost-effective connectivity for large numbers of IoT … Read more

Nokia has announced a collaboration with energy company EDF to evaluate LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) technologies for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. EDF’s research and development team in France will use Nokia’s Device Testing Lab and its TestHub Services. The lab provides carrier-grade wireless infrastructure for testing IoT and M2M devices, chipsets, modules, … Read more

Virgin Media O2 has expanded the list of services its customers can access for free as part of efforts to help people cope with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Customers on the Virgin Media O2 network can now visit the National Debtline, Business Debtline, Turn2us, Debt Advice Foundation, and National Energy Action websites without consuming their … Read more

Google is being sued by British Telecom (BT) for allegedly infringing six United States patents, claims that could amount to damages worth billions of dollars. The complaint targets multiple Google services and products, including Google Maps, Google Search, Google Music and the Android operating system, asserting that they infringe BT’s patent portfolio. If the court … Read more

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has published its quarterly review of complaints about broadband and pay TV providers. This article summarizes the findings by category and examines whether providers are making progress in reducing complaints at a time when network demand is rising. Broadband When adjusted for customer base size, BT recorded the highest rate of … Read more

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has urged Congress to amend a law that currently requires an auction of spectrum he believes is not in the nation’s best interest. Pai argues that the mandated auction of the T‑Band would be harmful and diverts agency resources toward an outcome that may be unworkable. “An FCC auction of the … Read more

The UK has announced its candidacy for a seat on the governing council of the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with the election scheduled for September 2022. The ITU is responsible for allocating global radio spectrum and satellite orbital resources used by technologies such as mobile phones and GPS navigation systems. In addition to spectrum … Read more

Huawei’s chief strategist for the Middle East argues that today’s infrastructure falls short of supporting a true metaverse. At present, most experiences marketed as the “metaverse” are essentially online games riding the buzz around the term. The long-term vision, however, is far more ambitious: a collection of decentralized, interoperable virtual worlds. A full-fledged metaverse would … Read more

The gaming and esports industries have expanded rapidly in recent years. Platforms like Twitch and Discord let players showcase skills and build communities on a global scale, elevating influencers as central drivers of gamer engagement. For many digital natives, traditional social networks have given way to gaming as the primary way to connect with friends … Read more

(c)iStock.com/Robert Morton Although Canadians are using the internet more than ever, high costs are forcing many to limit their online activity, according to new research from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Rising prices have led about 20% of internet users to reduce their usage, even as overall online engagement has climbed sharply over … Read more