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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

Britten-Norman, World Mobile Stratospheric to demo airborne 5G connectivity

World Mobile Stratospheric (WMS) has announced a collaboration with Britten-Norman to demonstrate a pioneering airborne 5G communication system using a BN2T-4S Islander aircraft. The partnership marks the first major milestone in WMS’s mission to extend next-generation connectivity from the skies. WMS, a joint venture between World Mobile Group and Indonesia’s leading digital infrastructure company Protelindo, […]

November 20, 2025

Nokia signs 5G deal with Telecom Italia

Nokia has been awarded a three-year deal by Telecom Italia (TIM) to expand and modernise the coverage and capacity of its 5G network after a competitive tender process. The strategic partnership will cover TIM’s customers across new regions, in addition to Nokia’s existing footprint. It supports TIM’s ambitions to tackle the digital divide and digitise […]

November 18, 2025

NFL, Sony demo 5G live photo upload at NFL Game in Berlin

Sony provided a 5G connected camera solution to selected photographers covering the 2025 NFL Berlin Game. When the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons met on November 9th in front of over 70,000 fans in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, these official photographers were equipped with Sony’s PDT-FP1 portable data transmitter. This allowed them to capture reactions and emotions […]

November 14, 2025

GSOA unveils new brand identity

GSOA, the global non-profit association representing the satellite ecosystem, has unveiled a new brand identity. The association said the new brand reflects its “expanded strategic vision: to lead the development of an integrated, sustainable, and inclusive satellite ecosystem that delivers real-world impact across connectivity, innovation, and global development”. The rebrand comes at a pivotal moment […]

November 11, 2025

OQ Tech gets Luxembourg 5G-by-Sat concession

OQ Technology, a Luxembourg-based pioneer in satellite 5G Internet of Things (IoT) and Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, announced that it has received an official government concession from Luxembourg, marking a historic step in Europe’s advancement of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). The concession, issued by Elisabeth Margue, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister for Media and Connectivity, […]

November 5, 2025

Riedel RefCam and Easy5G to make handball debut at Men’s EHF Euro 2026

The European Handball Federation (EHF) will introduce Riedel’s RefCam and Easy5G systems at the final weekend of the Men’s EHF Euro 2026. The RefCam, a lightweight head-mounted camera offering a referee’s-eye view of the game, will capture live action from the semi-finals and medal matches in Herning, Denmark, on January 31st and February 1st 2026. […]

November 5, 2025

5G FWA breakthrough brings high-speed broadband to MDUs

The Broadband Forum has announced the publication of its latest technical report that outlines how multiple tenants and apartments can receive gigabit broadband connectivity through a single 5G FWA connection by reusing the building’s existing infrastructure. This new specification solves challenges prevalent in Multi Dwelling Units (MDUs), such as the limited availability of service options for […]

November 4, 2025

IONX, Virgin Media O2 announce 5GSA breakthrough

IONX Networks and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) have successfully integrated a neutral host small cell into VMO2’s live 5G Standalone (SA) core network, which they say is a first-of-its-kind deployment in the UK. VMO2 says the breakthrough strengthens its commitment to delivering next-generation 5G services closer to customers, addressing the growing demand for faster speeds, […]

November 3, 2025

Data: Global broadband subs surpass 1.53bn

Global broadband subscribers surpassed 1.53 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 1.1 per cent growth, according to data from Point Topic. Broadband subscriptions declined in 24 countries, compared to 22 in Q1 2025. In some of these markets consumers are migrating to mobile broadband, others are experiencing economic headwinds or are already highly saturated. Some […]

October 30, 2025