Virgin Media will start to switch off 2G services in summer 2029 as part of its ongoing Mobile Transformation Plan.By closing this decades-old network, the company says it will be able to further expand and upgrade its 4G and 5G connectivity, reduce energy consumption and deliver faster speeds and more reliable services for customers. Virgin […]
Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) mobile landscape is entering a decisive new phase as operators accelerate the retirement of 2G and 3G networks, freeing spectrum and investment capacity to scale advanced 4G and 5G services. The transition marks more than a technology upgrade; it is reshaping competitive dynamics, enabling AI-driven networks, enterprise innovation, and digital infrastructure that will […]
BT Business has launched Mission Boost – a a new portfolio of enhanced services for mission‑critical communications. BT already underpins a range of the UK’s most critical operations, providing secure, resilient and safe networks that essential national services depend on every day. As demand for data grows, and maintaining connectivity across people, systems and devices […]
Enabling the full potential of 6G requires a different standardisation approach to prevent complexity and market confusion, alongside a smooth and cost-effective migration path with a focus on Multi-RAT Spectrum Sharing (MRSS) as a baseline solution, according to two new Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) industry publications. 6G Architecture and Migration Options – An Operator View evaluates […]
Leeds Bradford Airport, Yorkshire’s primary airport serving more than 80 destinations, has partnered with Freshwave to deliver reliable 4G mobile connectivity from all of the UK mobile network operators to its refurbished terminal and newly opened extension. Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider, Freshwave, have deployed their award-winning Omni Network as an ongoing managed service, ensuring passengers and staff stay connected regardless […]
A second Shared Rural Network total not spot site is now live, this time boosting mobile connectivity on Islay in Scotland. The publicly funded 4G mast brings mobile service from all operators to parts of the island that previously had no signal from any operator. This new site addresses one of Scotland’s most persistent mobile […]
MedUX, a specialist in international fixed and mobile network testing and benchmarking, has released its 2026 report on mobile network performance across Europe. The crowdsourcing research reveals that the Netherlands leads the region for overall Quality of Experience (QoE), a measure of user satisfaction, scoring 4.51 out of 5. Denmark and Norway follow closely behind […]
5G Americas has announced that its Board of Governors has approved a plan to formally dissolve the organisation and wind down operations, with an expected closure date of February 27th. Since its founding, 5G Americas has served as the trusted voice of the wireless industry across the Americas, fostering collaboration among leading operators and vendors […]
The total telco services revenue in Indonesia is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7 per cent during 2024-2029, led by rising mobile data usage and accelerating fibre adoption. The shift from traditional voice to data-centric consumption underscores operators’ push toward higher-value 5G and FTTH services, signaling a competitive phase […]
Cellnex and Harrow Council have announced an agreement to improve mobile connectivity in the Borough. The partnership is the latest in a series of open access agreements Cellnex UK has signed with local authorities this year, including Hounslow and Swansea, as it continues its mission to advance digital infrastructure across the UK. The agreement will […]