Research from Nokia reveals that 60 per cent of CSPs in MEA region are adopting 5G to enhance their digital transformation. While 4G subscriptions are projected to stabilise by 2027, 5G adoption is anticipated to surge dramatically, signifying a pivotal shift in the region’s technological landscape. In addition, Nokia’s Mobile Broadband Index Report 2024 highlights […]
Vodafone and Google have announced a ten year strategic expansion of their existing partnership to bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to millions of Vodafone’s customers across Europe and Africa, supported by Google Cloud and Google’s Gemini models. The agreement will bring storage, security, and AI assistance to Vodafone’s customers in 15 countries, as […]
EE, the consumer brand for the BT Group, and Sky have announced a retail partnership that will see Sky Stream launch across EE stores, via the EE website and EE telesales from October 15th. The partnership builds on a relationship established in 2017 and forms part of EE’s strategy to partner with consumer electronics and […]
A report from GSMA Intelligence launched ahead of MWC Las Vegas – The opportunity for operators in B2B technology services – sizing prospects for growth in financial services, manufacturing, automotive and aviation – highlights an addressable market of more than $400 billion (€363.8bn) for telcos looking to grow revenues in the enterprise space. This equates […]
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has announced a transformative collaboration with the GSMA, the global organisation representing mobile operators and the broader mobile ecosystem. This alliance aims to push the boundaries of mobile technology, redefine the future of mobile satellite communications, and drive advancements in connectivity for consumers and enterprises worldwide. Together, MSSA and […]
Mobile operators around the world would like to merge four mobile networks in their respective nations into three. This would improve the business case for investment by eliminating duplicative administration, improving spectrum synergies, and upgrading customers to better networks. Strand Consult has studied mobile industry consolidation since 2000 with the case of South Korea merging […]
Google has rolled out a new feature which will allow users to search the internet by taking a video on their smartphone. Video search will let users point their camera at something, ask a question about it, and get search results. Android and iPhone users globally can gain access to the feature by enabling ‘AI […]
Omdia insights into 5G technology forecasts that 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) will surge by 66 per cent CAGR to reach 963.5 million connections by 2030. These findings highlight the growing influence of 5G technology on IoT (Internet of Things) use cases, as well as the industry’s increasing readiness for RedCap and eRedCap solutions. As 4G […]
UK telcos Vodafone and Three’s response to the UK Competitions and Markets Authority’s (CMA) Notice of Possible Remedies (Remedies Notice) has been published. The pair disagree with the CMA’s Provisional Findings, suggesting the merger will be pro-growth, pro-customer, pro-investment and pro-competitive for the UK. “It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform UK digital infrastructure with […]
An outdoor small cell project in the City of London has been a success and has thus now moved beyond the trial phase. Twenty-five new sites for mobile network operator (MNO) EE are now live on Freshwave’s infrastructure, adding capacity and enhancing the 4G and 5G network experience for EE mobile users in one of […]