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China MNOs join GSMA Open Gateway

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 […]

June 26, 2023

Telco sector commits to women tech role action

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, […]

June 23, 2023By Colin Mann

Report: 5G growth continues

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 […]

June 21, 2023

Report: Mobile connectivity tackles UK digital divide

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 […]

June 19, 2023By Colin Mann

Nokia, Virgin Media O2 extend 5G RAN deal

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 […]

June 19, 2023

DISH claims network coverage milestone

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 […]

June 16, 2023

Vodafone, Three merge UK businesses

As heavily anticipated, Vodafone Group and CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holdings (CKHGT) have entered into binding agreements in relation to a combination of their UK telecommunication businesses, respectively Vodafone UK and Three UK. Vodafone will own 51 per cent of the combined business (MergeCo) and CKHGT 49 per cent. From day one, the pair say […]

June 14, 2023By Colin Mann

Study: Where does Gen Z get their news?

A study from Day One Agency and USC Annenberg Center for Public Relation titled Ask Gen Z: A Deep Dive into Gen Z’s Scrolls, takes a deep dive into Gen Z’s media consumption habits, as the generation is actively reshaping today’s media landscape. The report uncovers that Gen Z’s relationship with their scrolls and information consumption […]

June 13, 2023

EE deploys more small cells to increase 4G capacity

EE has now successfully deployed over 600 street-level mobile sites, known as small cells, across the UK, delivering on its commitment to add hundreds of new sites to the 200 announced just over a year ago. A further 411 small cell installations are now delivering enhanced capacity in high demand areas, including in major cities […]

June 9, 2023

Study: Virgin Media O2 provides best connectivity

Mobile network benchmarking specialist GWS has revealed that Virgin Media O2 has the UK’S Best Combined Connectivity Experience, in a performance measure combining results from across both mobile operator and ISP partners in one score. The result follows six months of extensive data collection from GWS, where the company analysed over 143,000 speed and reliability […]

June 8, 2023