InterDigital, a mobile and video technology research and development company, has been awarded funding to support five Horizon Europe 6G Flagship research projects. Specifically, the five flagship projects include 6G-XR, CENTRIC, PREDICT-6G, 6G-BRICKS, and 6G-SHINE, each uniquely dedicated to enabling revolutionary technology advancement and experimental infrastructures in 6G. InterDigital’s projects are part of a portfolio […]

BT Group Chief Executive Philip Jansen says the telco remains on the front foot in “turbulent times”. Announcing its half year results, Jansen said: “Our strategy is working, we’re executing against our plan and we’re confident that we’ll deliver our long-term ambition while underpinning economic growth in the UK. “ “Our financial performance is on […]

According to technology intelligence firm ABI Research, worldwide 5G FWA will reach 58 million subscriptions in 2026. In the near term, the US is driving the number of 5G FWA connections with major operators aggressively expanding their FWA business. “MNOs can launch 5G FWA services to boost revenues by using their spare network capacity in […]

India’s Bharti Airtel is contracting with a Texas-based business to help speed its deployment of 5G wireless technology throughout India. Bharti is already working with the likes of Nokia, Samsung and Ericsson to prepare for 5G. Bharti is looking to Aviat Networks and will deploy Aviat’s multi-band outdoor solution to handle Bharti’s demand and expand […]

SES says there is “unprecedented demand” for high-powered mobile connectivity in isolated communities in the Amazon. It is helping bridge the problem by signing a multi-year capacity renewal agreement with Brazilian telco Claro and its Embratel division. The extension of its existing relationship with Claro Brazil/Embratel will include coverage of the region by the new […]

People in Tower Hamlets, London can now access an enhanced 4G mobile signal thanks to bus shelters with built-in small cell connectivity. Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave and Clear Channel UK collaborated to devise a solution that would allow the technology to be seamlessly integrated into bus shelters in the borough. As a result, small cell […]

A study from Juniper Research has found that operator‑billed 5G service revenue will reach $315 billion (€320.7bn) in 2023; rising from $195 billion in 2022. This represents growth of over 60 per cent in a single year. The research predicts this increase in revenue will be driven by the accelerating migration of cellular subscriptions to […]

UK comms regulator Ofcom is proposing to revise its guidance on how the ‘net neutrality’ rules should apply in the UK. This follows the announcement of its new programme of work to ensure that digital communications markets are working well for people and businesses in the UK. Ofcom is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance […]

Malaysia’s mobile service revenue is poised to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8 per cent from $5.6 billion (€5.7bn) in 2022 to $6.5 billion in 2027, mainly driven by the mobile data segment, which is well supported by the growing availability and adoption of 5G services, according to GlobalData, a data […]

Broadband connectivity services provider Gogo Business Aviation has finished construction of its nationwide Gogo 5G network. “Our team was tenacious and overcame a host of issues including Covid-19, weather, the supply chain, and geopolitical concerns, to build a new network of 150 towers nationwide – and they did it in less than 12 months,” said […]