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Samsung commercialises cloud gaming platform

Samsung Electronics is fully commercialising its mobile cloud gaming platform as it officially launches out of beta in North America. First introduced as an open beta in 2023, Samsung’s mobile cloud gaming platform delivers benefits to players by allowing full-fledged Android-native games to be played instantly without download or reduced latency on all Galaxy devices, […]

November 22, 2024

ONE4HDD achieves major 5G milestone

The ONE4HDD consortium, a project which proposes a novel solution to optimise mobile network performance in High Demand Density (HDD) environments, has confirmed the successful conclusion of its final demonstration at the British Superbikes final at Brands Hatch. The event built on the progress of previous demonstrations, showcasing the rapid deployment and high-performance capabilities of […]

November 21, 2024By Colin Mann

Report: There is no ‘first’ and ‘second’ screen

IMG has launched its Digital Trends Report 2025, exploring the technologies and developments that will shape the sports media landscape for rightsholders over the next 12 months. Featuring insights and analysis from IMG’s global team of digital experts, this year’s predictions explore how D2C strategy is pivoting from non-premium content to gamification, the notion that […]

November 19, 2024

Ofcom: EE, Virgin Media lead pay-TV complaints

Ofcom has published the latest figures for complaints it has received about the UK’s major providers of broadband. mobile and pay-TV services. These figures cover the quarter from April to June 2024.  During that quarter, complaints remained at a similar level to the previous quarter. Complaints about broadband, landline and mobile services fell slightly while complaints […]

November 15, 2024

Report: Generative AI apps boosts interest in differentiated connectivity

Generative AI applications are emerging as a key area in driving interest in differentiated connectivity – guaranteed uninterrupted high-end connectivity when you need it most – among 5G smartphone users globally, Ericsson ConsumerLab research shows. With the number of smartphone owners who use Gen AI apps on at least a weekly basis expected to increase […]

November 13, 2024

1st SRN Total Not Spot site goes live

The first publicly funded Shared Rural Network (SRN) Total Not Spot site has been switched on. The new site delivers 4G to areas that previously had no mobile broadband coverage from any operator. The development provides 4G coverage from all UK mobile operators, significantly enhancing connectivity for residents, businesses, and tourists. The mast on South […]

November 12, 2024

Forecast: Internet space race heats up in 2025

From mining on the moon to humanoid robots, DE-CIX experts Ivo Ivanov (CEO) and Dr Thomas King (CTO) evaluate some of the biggest trends and the essential interplay with communication technology. Below are 5 trends they believe will shape the connected business world, the further evolution of technology, and the interconnection business in 2025. Trend […]

November 12, 2024

Italy invests in 5G-powered TV future

The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) has committed €5 million to foster the testing and development of 5G-enabled TV technologies. The decree aims to promote technological innovation in TV broadcasting, particularly focusing on LTE-based 5G Terrestrial Broadcast, a standard for distributing TV content and other media via 5G mobile networks. This technology […]

November 8, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Study: Jazz content diversification set to double revenues

A study by the TM Forum suggests that Pakistan mobile operator Jazz is set to double its revenues by 2027, spearheading a digital revolution in the country and ensuring digital inclusivity. The opportunity is huge. Pakistan has a population of 244 million, of which 64 per cent are under the age of 30. Demand for […]

November 6, 2024

CMA provisionally accepts Vodafone/Three merger remedies

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally found that a multi-billion-pound commitment to upgrade the merged company’s network across the UK, including the roll-out of 5G, combined with short-term customer protections could solve competition concerns identified in September 2024 and allow the merger to go ahead. The CMA investigation – led by an […]

November 5, 2024By Colin Mann