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EE rolls out 5G standalone upgrade for over 28m people

5G standalone, the UK’s most reliable mobile technology, is being made available to customers in more towns and cities across the UK following major upgrades by mobile operator EE. Having launched 5G standalone in September 2024, EE continues to expand the UK’s most advanced network, which will be available to over 28 million people across […]

March 19, 2025

Forecast: China mobile service revenue to increase at 2.5% CAGR

The total mobile services revenue in China is poised to increase from $139.2 billion (€127.7bn) in 2024 to $157.3 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5 per cent, mainly driven by healthy growth in mobile data services segment, according to GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s research reveals that […]

March 19, 2025

5BSTF expects 5G broadcast commercial services in 2027

In a significant step towards planning first commercial service across the European continent, the 5G Broadcast Strategic Task Force (5BSTF) – comprising Media Broadcast (Germany), TDF (France), Cordiant Capital (UK), Emitel (Poland), CRA (Czech Republic), BTCY (Belgium), and RAI (Italy), supported by Rohde & Schwarz (Germany), is driving the development of a joint commercial roadmap […]

March 18, 2025

TDF launches 5G Broadcast certification platform

TDF, a player in technological innovation for broadcasting and connectivity, has announced the launch of a 5G Broadcast certification platform. Designed to test, validate and structure the ecosystem of the broadcasting technology, the platform aims to ensure equipment interoperability and accelerate market adoption. This unique initiative in Europe, deployed at TDF’s campus (in Les Lilas, […]

March 5, 2025

AST, Vodafone European D2D JV

AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone used the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, as well as AST’s financial results, to outline how they will expand their satellite-based direct-to-device connections to Europe, and the rest of AST’s key target markets. The move will be a direct challenge to Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband system. AST’s financial statement outlined how […]

March 4, 2025By Chris Forrester

Survey: Strong public interest for 5G Broadcast in France

TDF has unveiled the results of a study conducted jointly with Kantar on the potential of 5G Broadcast, an innovative technology that enables optimal mobile television reception. The study highlights strong public interest and concludes that this is a major advancement for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), opening up new opportunities for broadcasters. A few months […]

March 4, 2025

SSA, ESA further 5G NTNs for aviation

The Seamless Air Alliance (SAA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced significant advancements in the development of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for aviation connectivity. The pair say their collaborative efforts mark a major milestone in the integration of space-based communication technologies to enable a seamless extension of mobile networks to provide in-flight connectivity and exceptional passenger […]

February 27, 2025

Virgin Media O2 private 5G network at Overbury Farm

Virgin Media O2 Business and River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) has announced a new collaboration to trial 5G connectivity at Overbury Farms on the border between Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. By installing a portable 5G Private Network on the farm, this trial will showcase innovative use cases, laying the groundwork for “the connected […]

February 27, 2025

Samsung, Hyundai complete 5G Red Cap trial

Samsung Electronics has successfully completed an end-to-end Reduced Capability (RedCap) trial over a private 5G network with Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor), highlighting the potential of next-generation industrial private 5G connectivity. The achievement of this RedCap end-to-end testing follows Samsung’s successful deployment of the private 5G network in Hyundai Motor’s major manufacturing facility in October […]

February 26, 2025

Scotland: 10th government-funded mast upgrade activated

Ten government-funded mast upgrades have now been activated in Scotland as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) – a programme brokered by the UK government and joint-funded with mobile network operators to improve mobile coverage in rural areas. Across the whole of the UK, 39 masts are now live as part of the SRN. […]

February 26, 2025