Eighty-four per cent of UK premises are able to get gigabit-capable broadband, according to new Ofcom data, meaning internet companies are on track to meet the UK Government’s initial target of 85 per cent Gigabit coverage by the end of 2025. The figures, which come from Ofcom’s Connected Nations Spring update, show that in January […]
A study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in telecommunications markets, forecasts that 5G subscribers will spend $10.8 billion (€9.9bn) on roaming globally in 2028; rising from $4.2 billion in 2025. Juniper Research expects 2028 to be the first year in which 5G roaming spend exceeds spend from 4G subscribers. Despite the first commercial 5G […]
Thirty government-funded mast upgrades have now been activated as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) – a programme brokered by the UK government and joint-funded with mobile network operators to improve mobile coverage in rural areas. There are 21 sites are now live in Wales, five in Scotland and four in England. Rural towns […]
Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave, working with real estate technology specialists Electracom Projects, has brought 4G connectivity from all four mobile network operators (MNOs) to 8 Bishopsgate – the latest flagship City of London development of Mitsubishi Estate London and Stanhope PLC. The 50-storey tower offers more than 900,000 sq ft of space, 500,000+ sq ft […]
According to a report by Dell’Oro Group, a source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has surged in recent years to support both residential and enterprise connectivity due to its ease of deployment along with the more widespread availability of 4G LTE and 5G Sub-6GHz […]
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Hong Kong is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8 per cent over the forecast period 2024-2029, led by the growth in mobile data and fixed broadband service segments, according to GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Hong Kong Telecom Operators […]
Four years after switching on Norway’s first 5G base stations in the town of Lillestrøm, Telia’s 5G network now covers close to 99 per cent of the population. Telia says it is now delivering nationwide 5G coverage in Norway before any other operator, and opens up new use cases in a country aiming to become […]
Sandeep Raithatha, Head of Strategy, Innovation & 5G IoT Products at Virgin Media O2 Business, has outlined his tech and telco predictions for 2025. “Private network adoption will significantly accelerate in 2025, with the market projected to reach $6.4 billion [€6.05bn] by 2026. Standalone private 5G networks are expected to capture 40 per cent ($2.8 […]
Ookla, a specialist in network intelligence and connectivity insights, has analysed how the number of operators in a market affects network quality and consumer prices across the EU and other high-income countries. According to Speedtest Intelligence, three-player mobile markets in the EU delivered median download speeds 56 per cent faster than their four-player counterparts in […]
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 […]