The GSMA has hosted the second edition of its Digital Nation Summit Islamabad recognising the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and the Pakistan’s mobile network operators for their efforts in advancing the country’s digital landscape. During the summit, the GSMA published Unlocking Pakistan’s Digital Potential: Reform, Trust and Opportunity, […]

Global broadband subscribers surpassed 1.52 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 1.21 per cent growth, with South and East Asia leading the expansion, according to data from Point Topic. Broadband subscriptions declined in 22 countries, up from 14 in Q4 2024. In some of these markets consumers prefer to use mobile broadband, others are experiencing […]

The latest government-funded mast upgrade has been activated in Yorkshire 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. Across the whole of the UK, 58 masts are now live as part of the SRN. […]

Japan’s telecom and pay-TV services revenue is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2 per cent during 2024-2029, driven by the rising demand for high-speed mobile data and robust fibre broadband adoption. While voice and legacy TV segments continue to decline, accelerating 5G penetration and advancements in fibre technology position […]

The telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Australia is expected to increase at a modest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.8 per cent from $19.1 billion (€16.5bn) in 2024 to $19.9 billion in 2029, supported by mobile data and fixed broadband segments. Expanding 5G coverage and fibre network upgrades are set to bolster connectivity […]

Ofcom’s Mobile Matters research report puts people’s experiences of using mobile networks across the UK under the microscope, based on crowdsourced data collected between October 2024 and March 2025 by Opensignal. The analysis showed that 71 per cent (a year-on-year decrease of 7 percentage points) of cellular network connections were on 4G, 28 per cent on […]

AT&T’s 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) technology has reached a major milestone with nationwide coverage, now serving over 200 million points of presence (POPs) across the US. “This achievement marks a significant step forward in the advancement and expansion of our 5G network, demonstrating our commitment to delivering cutting-edge connectivity solutions at scale. It’s remarkable to […]

BT Group has announced a collaboration with global racing championship, SailGP, which will see its 5G Standalone network slicing capabilities deliver critical connectivity to underpin the event’s operations and enhance the fan experience at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth (July 19th-20th). As official technology supplier for the Portsmouth event, in which […]

An economic study published by BT Group predicts that delivering a highly resilient, nationwide high-capacity mobile network could unlock up to £230 billion in economic benefits by 2035, as well as a broad range of social and environmental benefits for the UK. The report calls for UK Government to support accelerated mobile network deployment by […]

London Tube users can now stay connected via high-speed 4G and 5G on new sections of the network as Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) complete further installation works to expand mobile coverage on the network. Mobile coverage has been expanded along the Northern line with the tunnelled section between Balham and South Wimbledon […]