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BT launches prioritised 4G/5G access for mission-critical sectors

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 […]

June 11, 2026

NGMN: “6G requires a different standardisation approach”

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 […]

June 2, 2026

Freshwave take Leeds Bradford Airport’s mobile connectivity to new heights

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 […]

April 28, 2026

Islay better connected via Shared Rural Network

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 […]

March 13, 2026

Report: Netherlands tops mobile QoE in Europe

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 […]

February 26, 2026

5G Americas to dissolve

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 […]

February 19, 2026

Forecast: 5G, FTTH to fuel Indonesia telco growth

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 […]

December 12, 2025

Harrow partners with Cellnex as open access rollout continues

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 […]

December 2, 2025

Virgin Media O2 enhances 4G, 5G coverage on UK motorways

Virgin Media O2 has  announced 4G and 5G coverage improvements on more than 40 major UK motorways and A roads, supporting the digital infrastructure needed to help boost electric vehicle adoption. The improvements cover 590 miles of road, which is roughly the equivalent of driving from Exeter to Inverness.  Mobile coverage has been optimised on […]

November 20, 2025

Forecast: 5G FWA to reach 150m subs by 2030

Global 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) subscriptions are set to more than double by 2030, according to Omdia’s 5G FWA Go-to-Market Strategies – 2025. The research highlights strong momentum across key markets led by India and the US and identifies FWA as the fastest-growing broadband access technology. “Tier 1 operators must evolve beyond legacy deployment […]

October 21, 2025