In the first quarter of 2023, 5G adoption continued to set a torrid pace, putting the fifth generation of wireless cellular technology on track to add nearly a billion new connections each year. Data from Omdia and industry trade body 5G Americas indicates strong penetration in the North American market, even as new 5G network […]
5G-enabled technologies will deliver significant improvements across society, including saving the NHS almost £1 billion (€1.16bn) a year, according to new economic modelling. The findings follow the announcement of the planned combination of Vodafone UK and Three UK, as well as the launch of Vodafone’s 5G Standalone connectivity service which will create the most technologically […]
The Asia Video Summit marked a return to Hong Kong on June 20th-21st, with almost 300 delegates attending the conference in person and virtually. Hosted by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), the Summit conversations centred around the key themes of ‘The Making of Korea and the Model for Who’s Next?’, ‘Video at the Crossroads’, […]
Vodafone claims to be first to offer 5G Standalone in the UK starting in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff. A 5G Standalone network, unlike previous 5G deployments, does not rely on 4G. The operator claims this will bring 5G Standalone (which it calls 5G Ultra) coverage to another million people, improve phone battery life (by […]
The GSMA Open Gateway initiative has announced three news additions: China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom have now signed-up to the global industry framework designed to help accelerate digital services and mobile apps. GSMA Open Gateway is an industry-wide initiative to help developers and cloud providers collaborate with mobile operators through a framework of […]
Ofcom and the UK’s biggest telecoms companies have come together to sign a new pledge, committing to help get more women build technology careers across the industry. The telecoms sector has been historically male-dominated – particularly in more senior technology-based positions. However, Ofcom and seven of the biggest companies in the sector – BT Group, […]
Despite geopolitical challenges and macroeconomic slowdown in some markets, communications service providers worldwide are continuing to invest in 5G, according to the June 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report. Following the launch of 5G services in October 2022, the major 5G Indian market is witnessing huge network deployments under its Digital India initiative. 5G […]
With 21 per cent of UK adults now only accessing the Internet using a smartphone, according to Ofcom, a report into digital exclusion by Mobile UK, the industry body for the UK’s Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), is highlighting the growing importance of mobile connectivity and the need for better Government policy. The report, From Exclusion to Inclusion […]
Nokia has won a new three-year deal with Virgin Media O2 to supply Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment from its AirScale portfolio, continuing the long-standing partnership between the two companies. The deal will see the operator invest in 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks, supporting Virgin Media O2’s continued efforts to deliver a network experience […]
As of June 14th 2023, DISH Wireless is offering 5G broadband service to over 70 per cent of the US population, giving more than 240 million Americans access to what it describes as the very latest in connectivity technology. This marks a major milestone for DISH and the US telecom industry, with DISH noting it […]