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Community Fibre launches international eSIM

Community Fibre has launched the Community Fibre eSIM, an international data roaming eSIM to over 160 countries, available at prices starting at £2.29. Already known in London for delivering value versus the national broadband providers, Community Fibre is now offering affordable data roaming to help travellers avoid hefty data roaming fees. The Community Fibre eSIM […]

August 27, 2025

Deutsche Telekom launching 5G+ gaming with Nvidia

At Gamescom 2025, Deutsche Telekom announced plans to launch a new 5G+ gaming offering with Nvidia. Starting in autumn, the collaboration will bring cloud gaming with stable response times directly to smartphones – powered by intelligent network optimisation using L4S and network slicing. At the core of the collaboration lies the seamless integration of GeForce […]

August 19, 2025

O2 upgrades mobile network at Haven holiday parks

O2 is upgrading its mobile network at 22 Haven holiday sites around the UK this summer. The upgrades, delivered in collaboration with connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave, are part of O2’s Mobile Transformation Plan, which aims to future proof its mobile network and improve connectivity in high-demand areas across the UK. The first four upgraded sites, including Thornwick […]

August 19, 2025

Report: Private 5G networks on the verge of mainstream

Research from SNS Telecom & IT’s indicates that private 5G networks are on the verge of mainstream adoption, with annual spending projected to reach $5 billion (€4.27bn) by 2028. Private LTE networks are a well-established market and have been around for more than a decade, albeit as a niche segment of the wider cellular infrastructure […]

August 13, 2025

VodafoneThree ramps up network integration

Using its ‘Multi-Operator Core Network’ technology, VodafoneThree has already switched on over 600 sites, representing the next stage of the telco’s £11 billion investment programme. This means customers’ devices will automatically connect to the best coverage available – whether that’s on the Vodafone or Three network – effectively giving them access to two networks at […]

August 12, 2025

Report: Policy barriers stunting Pakistan’s digital growth

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, […]

August 11, 2025

Report: Global broadband subs surpassed 1.52bn in Q1

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 […]

August 5, 2025

Government upgrades mast in Yorkshire Dales

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. […]

August 1, 2025

Forecast: Japan telco market poised for growth

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 […]

July 31, 2025

Forecast: Australian telco revenues set for modest growth

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 […]

July 29, 2025