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 total mobile broadband services revenue in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 per cent from $229.6 billion in 2024 to $296.2 billion in 2029, mainly driven by the growing availability and adoption of 5G services across several countries, according to GlobalData, the data […]
The ONE4HDD consortium, a project which proposes a novel solution to optimise mobile network performance in High Demand Density (HDD) environments, has confirmed the successful conclusion of its final demonstration at the British Superbikes final at Brands Hatch. The event built on the progress of previous demonstrations, showcasing the rapid deployment and high-performance capabilities of […]
Viasat, a specialist in satellite communications, has joined the 5GAA alongside some of the world’s largest technology firms and automotive companies to enable connected transport applications like autonomous vehicles and predictive safety and maintenance. 5GAA is a cross-industry organisation bringing together automotive and technology companies to enable a unified connectivity ecosystem for transport, known as […]
Ligado Networks can proceed with their claim for $39 billion (€36.9bn) in damages and compensation from the US government for what it claims – in essence – is the theft of its L-band spectrum. A US federal judge on November 18th rejected some of Ligado’s minor arguments but has allowed the major portion of the […]
Global spending on telecommunications and pay-TV services will reach $1,544 billion (€1,462bn) in 2024, representing an increase of 2.4 per cent year-on-year, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). The latest prediction is 1.0 percentage points higher than the version published in the May edition of IDC’s Tracker. […]
Generative AI applications are emerging as a key area in driving interest in differentiated connectivity – guaranteed uninterrupted high-end connectivity when you need it most – among 5G smartphone users globally, Ericsson ConsumerLab research shows. With the number of smartphone owners who use Gen AI apps on at least a weekly basis expected to increase […]
From mining on the moon to humanoid robots, DE-CIX experts Ivo Ivanov (CEO) and Dr Thomas King (CTO) evaluate some of the biggest trends and the essential interplay with communication technology. Below are 5 trends they believe will shape the connected business world, the further evolution of technology, and the interconnection business in 2025. Trend […]
The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) has committed €5 million to foster the testing and development of 5G-enabled TV technologies. The decree aims to promote technological innovation in TV broadcasting, particularly focusing on LTE-based 5G Terrestrial Broadcast, a standard for distributing TV content and other media via 5G mobile networks. This technology […]
The growing adoption of 4G/5G services and steady growth in fibre broadband subscriptions will drive the total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Indonesia at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5 per cent from $15.1 billion (€13.9bn) in 2023 to $18.8 billion in 2028, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Indonesia […]