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Virgin Media O2 reports record year of data use

Virgin Media O2 has released its 2025 Year in Review, revealing record levels of data consumption in the UK, including an 8 per cent rise in broadband usage and an 18 per cent rise in mobile traffic.   Data analysis by the operator reveals this is partly driven by growing customer use of AI, alongside […]

December 17, 2025

Data: UK median mobile download speed up 15% YoY

Ookla has analysed mobile connectivity across local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and presented data based on its Speedtest Intelligence data from 2024 Q1 to Q3 2024 and 2025 Q1 to Q3 UK-wide median mobile download speed rose 15 per cent year-on-year to 63.03 Mbps in 2025 while upload speeds improved from […]

December 17, 2025

eSIMs and virtual numbers: The connectivity layer reshaping TV and streaming workflows

The television and streaming industries continue to evolve beyond traditional broadcast boundaries, with content creation, distribution and consumption now deeply reliant on mobile connectivity. As production teams operate across borders and streaming platforms pursue global audiences, the infrastructure that supports secure, flexible communication has become an increasingly strategic concern. Among the technologies drawing greater attention […]

December 15, 2025

Data: US nears universal 5G adoption

The global wireless industry continued its rapid expansion in the third quarter of 2025, with global 5G connections reaching 2.8 billion worldwide, according to data from Omdia and trade body 5G Americas. North America remains one of the world’s most technologically advanced 5G markets, achieving exceptionally high adoption levels driven by strong consumer uptake and […]

December 12, 2025

Forecast: 5G, FTTH to fuel Indonesia telco growth

The total telco services revenue in Indonesia is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7 per cent during 2024-2029, led by rising mobile data usage and accelerating fibre adoption. The shift from traditional voice to data-centric consumption underscores operators’ push toward higher-value 5G and FTTH services, signaling a competitive phase […]

December 12, 2025

Forecast: UAE mobile service revenue to increase at 4% CAGR

Mobile services revenue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set for a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 per cent over 2025-2030, as surging demand for high-volume data plans and widespread 5G adoption reshape the market’s growth dynamics. This shift, from declining voice revenues to rapidly rising data usage, signals a decisive […]

December 12, 2025

Data: GenAI app ad spend hits $824m in 2025

AppsFlyer has released its annual analysis of mobile app trends, revealing how AI shaped both consumer behaviour and marketing strategy in 2025. GenAI adoption accelerated across the app ecosystem, with installs up 16 per cent and category spend reaching $824 million (€707.9m) across iOS and Android. GenAI apps ranked among the fastest-growing categories of the […]

December 11, 2025

Analysis: AI alone won’t save telcos

A report from Omnisperience, titled Telecoms Customer 2035, dismantles three decades of failed orthodoxy in the telecoms industry. According to the report, hundreds of billions spent on 5G, full fibre, cloud and generative AI have delivered flat revenues, stubbornly high churn, and customers who switch the moment a cheaper deal appears. The real crisis isn’t […]

December 11, 2025By Colin Mann

Forecast: FWA to reshape New Zealand broadband landscape

Fixed wireless access (FWA) is set to accelerate its foothold in New Zealand’s broadband market, rising on the strength of 5G adoption and the gradual retreat of copper networks. This shift marks a pivotal inflection point for nationwide connectivity, signaling expanding opportunities for cost-efficient deployments, wider rural reach, and a more resilient fixed broadband ecosystem […]

December 11, 2025

Ofcom: Half of UK online time spent on Alphabet, Meta services

Ofcom’s latest Online Nation report explores how adults and children in the UK experience life online; from the sites and apps used every day, to how people feel about what they do and what they encounter online. Adults now spend an average of four and a half hours online a day – up by 10 […]

December 10, 2025