Holywater Tech, the AI-first technology company behind vertical streaming platform My Drama, in partnership with management consulting firm Owl & Co, has released The State of Microdrama 2026. The report combines proprietary product data and behavioral insights from My Drama and My Muse (Holywater Tech’s platform for vertical series produced with the support of generative […]
GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) has published its latest 2G and 3G Switch-Off Report showing the global transition away from 2G and 3G networks is gathering pace as operators seek to modernise infrastructure and reallocate spectrum for faster 4G and 5G technologies. GSA identifies 313 operators that have completed, planned or are in progress with […]
Smartphone shipments in the Middle East (excluding Türkiye) fell 19 per cent year-on-year to 10.6 million units in Q2 2026, the region’s sharpest decline rates since Q4 2025, according to research from Omdia. Price increases, supply constraints, and geopolitical uncertainty have pushed vendors to prioritise value over shipment volumes, while retailers across the region have […]
According to nPerf data, the UK has a 5G testing share of 38.9 per cent between January and July 2026. The country ranks second in 5G testing share among countries with a land area between 100,001 and 250,000 km². This proportion reflects the growing access of users to 5G technology, which notably enhances the smoothness […]
The UK ranks 33rd out of 34 countries for overall telecom sector health, according to Kearney’s inaugural Global Telecom Health Index which finds that markets with fewer mobile operators often deliver stronger investment outcomes, better networks and healthier long-term sector performance. The Index benchmarks 34 countries worldwide using 20 indicators across financial performance, commercial strength, […]
A study from satellite communications specialist Viasat and industry body the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) has revealed drivers around the world say they regularly experience coverage ‘black spots’ and are willing to pay for satellite-powered services – especially when it comes to safety. The number of ‘connected cars’ has grown in recent years, usually using […]
The Federal Communication Commission has voted to launch a proceeding to explore new avenues for enabling innovative unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with satellites. According to the FCC, unlocking the 200 megahertz of unlicensed spectrum for direct-to-device (D2D) uses promises to support new services that seamlessly integrate devices across terrestrial and satellite platforms, giving […]
SpaceX’s president and COO, Gwynne Shotwell, told analysts during the company’s Q2 earnings call that the business will turn into a fully-fledged mobile telco, and will hit the ‘Big Three’ (Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile) in the process. These three make roughly $600 billion (€520bn) a year, and Starlink sees that market as ripe for picking. […]
Over 5 million Brits have been harmed by wrong advice from an AI chatbot – from lost money to health scares and damaged relationships – reveals research by Uswitch, the comparison and switching service. The way Britain uses the internet is shifting again – from searching the web to confiding in it. More than two […]
Deutsche Telekom has successfully demonstrated how mobile connectivity can be provided from the air without interruption. Following the first deployment of a flying base station in a commercial live network last year, the company has now reached the next development milestone. Together with T-Mobile Czech Republic and Primoco UAV, Deutsche Telekom tested the seamless alternating […]