French broadcast infrastructure provider TDF is launching a new phase of its large-scale 5G Broadcast trial. An initial broadcast zone is being activated across several French urban areas, including Paris, Reims, Bourges and Le Havre. At an event held in Paris on June 25th, TDF brought together numerous representatives from the audiovisual ecosystem to announce […]
Elon Musk has again stated that SpaceX will launch a retail cellular phone service using its Starlink broadband-by-satellite system. The move, as far as the US is concerned, could see Starlink’s potential move into retail cellular add another powerful competitor on top of the existing competition between AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. T-Mobile already has a […]
Professor Tim Farrar (of TMF Associates), in a blog post, has reviewed and speculated on the much reported SpaceX plans for a global cellular service over and above its existing Starlink broadband service. Bloomberg reported on June 29 that SpaceX was in discussion with Charter Communications – which has operations in 41 US states – […]
SevenVentures, the investment arm of ProSiebenSat.1 Media, is taking a stake in the Munich-based mobility company FINN as part of a media-for-equity deal. The investment comprises a gross media volume in the mid double-digit millions and supports the company’s further growth through a customised media package, which provides FINN with significant advertising reach. The investment […]
The cellular Internet of Things (IoT) market is set for strong growth over the next decade, with connectivity projected to reach 5.9 billion connections by 2035, according to forecasts from Omdia. The analysis examines how 5G technologies are reshaping the cellular IoT ecosystem, pinpointing three key innovations driving market expansion: 5G RedCap/eRedCap, 5G Massive IoT, and […]
The GSMA has launched its new Satellite Regulatory Playbook, a practical guide designed to help policymakers develop clear, consistent and future-ready policy frameworks for the ever evolving satellite connectivity sector. As Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services expand globally and begin to complement terrestrial mobile and broadband networks, the Playbook provides governments with a structured framework […]
Virgin Media will start to switch off 2G services in summer 2029 as part of its ongoing Mobile Transformation Plan.By closing this decades-old network, the company says it will be able to further expand and upgrade its 4G and 5G connectivity, reduce energy consumption and deliver faster speeds and more reliable services for customers. Virgin […]
Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) mobile landscape is entering a decisive new phase as operators accelerate the retirement of 2G and 3G networks, freeing spectrum and investment capacity to scale advanced 4G and 5G services. The transition marks more than a technology upgrade; it is reshaping competitive dynamics, enabling AI-driven networks, enterprise innovation, and digital infrastructure that will […]
Ericsson and an array of partners have announced a new national connectivity and next-generation test centre in Sweden. Branded ‘Digital Arena Sweden’, the new national test centre is an investment of more than SEK 300 million (€27.2m). It aims to strengthen Swedish industry by providing early access to advanced digital solutions in 5G, 6G and […]
Virgin Media O2 has expanded O2 Satellite to compatible Google Pixel devices. The expansion means more customers can access satellite-powered connectivity in areas beyond the reach of the traditional mobile network. Launched earlier this year, O2 Satellite allows customers to connect directly to satellites using everyday smartphones, without the need for specialist equipment. The service […]