Satellite operator SES has, until recently, explained that it favoured just 100 MHz of C-band upper segment being cleared for the FCC to auction. The FCC is required to complete its competitive bidding auction process no later than July 2027 for at least 100 MHz. A ruling is expected from the FCC during the second-half […]

ComReg, Ireland’s Commission for Communications Regulation, has published the results of its 2025 Mobile Consumer Experience Survey. The survey results show the importance that Irish consumers place on their mobile phone service. Handset ownership is almost universal across the country, and of those with a handset, 93 per cent own a smartphone. Most users own […]

AST SpaceMobile used the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona to confirm the addition of two key Canadian partners – Bell and Telus – for its satellite-based cellular service. The news adds a potential 21 million connections for AST. “By combining Telus’ award-winning wireless network and AST SpaceMobile’s innovative satellite technology, we’re eliminating connectivity gaps […]

Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president and COO made a major presentation at the Barcelona Mobile World Congress (MWC) and showcased her company’s new name for Starlink’s Direct-to-Device offering. The new name – hardly a surprise – is Starlink Mobile. The aim is to deliver 5G speeds to mobile devices anywhere in the world. The technology will […]

Price rises for broadband and mobile customers are set to hit 18 million UK wallets from March 31st, according to new analysis by Uswitch. But by acting now, millions of consumers can beat these price rises by switching suppliers before the hikes take effect. The spring price increases are expected to add an average of […]

Samsung Electronics has announced that the company will supply Open RAN (O-RAN) compliant 5G radios to Rakuten Mobile to support its nationwide mobile network across Japan. Samsung’s solutions will power Rakuten Mobile’s expansion of its fully virtualised, cloud-native O-RAN network, delivering enhanced mobile connectivity. Following testing and validation, the companies expect to begin commercial deployment […]

A study by tech strategist Juniper Research predicts that global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) subscriber revenue will reach over $54 billion (€45.9bn) in 2030. This is a growth of 14 per cent from $47 billion in 2026. The report forecasts that MVNO launches by new enterprises will drive growth; however, growth will be restrained by […]

Vodafone and Amazon Leo have signed an agreement to extend mobile coverage across Europe and Africa. The news emerged from the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona. This announcement is additional to the agreement with AST SpaceMobile also announced at the show. Vodafone will use Amazon Leo satellites to connect more remote mobile masts and […]

Ericsson and Intel are pooling their next-generation technology leadership to help accelerate ecosystem readiness for seamless transition to AI-native 6G deployments and use cases. The collaboration was announced at Mobile World Congress Barcelona. It will span mobile connectivity, cloud technologies, and compute capabilities across AI-driven RAN and packet core use cases, and platform level-security and […]

O2 has confirmed that it will invest £700 million (€596.4m) into its mobile network in 2026, helping deliver a faster, more reliable and resilient connectivity experience for customers across the UK. Comprehensive investment will support a programme of upgrades across the country, including the installation of more small cells and masts, the transfer and subsequent […]