During the Orange OpenTech event in Paris, Orange announced the launch of ‘Message Satellite’, a service that allows its customers based in mainland France to send and receive SMS messages as well as their geolocation via satellite when mobile or Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable. The service is currently available for use in France and 36 […]
As mobile gaming accelerates across the Asia-Pacific region, broadcasters are beginning to view it not as competition, but as a model for engagement. In New Zealand, where mobile connectivity and streaming adoption are among the highest in the world, the overlap between broadcasting and interactive play is reshaping how audiences experience entertainment. The entertainment industry […]
A Cox Mobile survey, Connecting the Digital Dots: Online Habits and Safety Concerns Across Three Generations, reveals that US adults aged 65 and older are growing increasingly assured in their ability to navigate the digital world. Nearly all respondents consider themselves to be somewhat to extremely digitally literate, using their connected devices for activities such […]
Over 1.6 million mobile and broadband customers are warned they could be at risk of overpaying on their bills from this November, with a huge number of deals set to expire. Analysis by Uswitch, the comparison and switching service, highlights the urgency of checking contract end dates ahead of the Black Friday sales period. This […]
OQ Technology, a Luxembourg-based pioneer in satellite 5G Internet of Things (IoT) and Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, announced that it has received an official government concession from Luxembourg, marking a historic step in Europe’s advancement of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). The concession, issued by Elisabeth Margue, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister for Media and Connectivity, […]
The Broadband Forum has announced the publication of its latest technical report that outlines how multiple tenants and apartments can receive gigabit broadband connectivity through a single 5G FWA connection by reusing the building’s existing infrastructure. This new specification solves challenges prevalent in Multi Dwelling Units (MDUs), such as the limited availability of service options for […]
IONX Networks and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) have successfully integrated a neutral host small cell into VMO2’s live 5G Standalone (SA) core network, which they say is a first-of-its-kind deployment in the UK. VMO2 says the breakthrough strengthens its commitment to delivering next-generation 5G services closer to customers, addressing the growing demand for faster speeds, […]
Nokia and the test and measurement company Rohde & Schwarz have created and successfully tested a 6G radio receiver that uses AI technologies to overcome one of the biggest anticipated challenges of 6G network rollouts, coverage limitations inherent in 6G’s higher-frequency spectrum. The machine learning capabilities in the receiver greatly boost uplink distance, enhancing coverage […]
Ofcom has published the latest figures for complaints the media regulator has received about the UK’s main broadband, mobile, and pay-TV providers. These figures cover the second quarter of 2025, from April to June. Overall complaint numbers decreased compared to the previous quarter; complaints about fixed broadband and pay-TV decreased while complaints about pay-monthly mobile […]
UK multiplay operator Virgin Media O2 has announced a new multi-year landmark partnership with Starlink Direct to Cell, marking a UK-first initiative to enhance rural mobile network coverage and improve customer experience. The operator is the first in the UK to utilise Starlink’s position as the world’s largest and only satellite-to-mobile constellation with 650+ satellites […]