Mobile connectivity is the fundamental backbone of everyday life, according to trade body Mobile UK. From how we work and learn to how we access an increasing number of public services, our reliance on high-speed networks continues to grow, it notes. “As we progress into the AI era, the UK stands at a critical juncture, […]
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new demonstrator called Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN (Space Radio Access Network). Its mission is to enable standardised global connectivity by exploring advanced 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities. This demonstrator aims to explore the 5G NTN, a versatile connectivity technology compatible with all types of business applications. […]
O2 has upgraded its mobile network in and around Stamford Bridge – home of Premier League football club Chelsea – strengthening connectivity for customers attending fixtures and events at the stadium. With more than 40,000 fans attending home games during the football season, the capacity boost offers a more reliable experience at peak times – […]
More stations and tunnelled sections of the Tube network across London now have high-speed mobile coverage, Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks have announced, including the first sections of the Circle and District line. Alongside the whole of the Elizabeth line, which was completed in December 2024, 62 out of 121 Tube stations that […]
Ofcom has proposed the next steps in plans that would see mobile masts and Wi-Fi routers in different locations, for the first time, be able to use parts of the same frequency band to transmit their signals, unlocking significant benefits for households, businesses and the wider UK economy. Historically, mobile and Wi-Fi services have had […]
TIM and Fastweb + Vodafone have reached a preliminary agreement to launch a cooperation for the development of mobile access networks through a Radio Access Network (RAN) sharing model, which will cover about 60 per cent of the Italian population. The agreement – subject to a final contract, expected by the second quarter of 2026 […]
The Philippines telecom and pay-TV services revenue is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8 per cent from $8 billion (€6.8bn) in 2024 to $9.7 billion in 2029, mainly supported by the mobile data and fixed broadband service segments, reveals intelligence and productivity platform Global Data. GlobalData’s Philippines Telecom Operators […]
Inflight Connectivity provider Gogo has successfully completed flight testing and validation of its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity network for North American customers. The test team completed more than 30 hours of flying across almost 20 routes to confirm that the full capabilities of the first ever 5G tower network are ready to deliver high-speed, low-latency […]
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 […]
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 […]