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Ericsson launches Time-Critical Communication for 5G

Ericsson is enhancing its 5G capabilities with the launch of an end-to-end solution that it says will guarantee the consistent low latency and high reliability demanded by time-critical applications and services for consumers, enterprises, and public sector. Ericsson is enabling Time-Critical Communication through its new Critical IoT product – easily deployable as a software upgrade […]

October 25, 2021

Survey: 50% don’t know difference between 4G and 5G

A report on the UK take-up of 5G telecom services from analysts at Deloitte says that since the launch of 5G back in 2019 only about 5 per cent of consumers have adopted 5G plans. More worrying, says Deloitte, is that over 50 per cent of respondents said they didn’t know the difference between 4G […]

October 19, 2021By Chris Forrester

Rashford, Ferdinand brothers and Aluko kick-off BT educational content series

As part of a continued investment, focus and commitment to inclusion, BT is celebrating Black British history with a series of educational, entertaining and inspiring content across BT and BT Sport. Earlier this year, BT formed Hope United, a diverse team of footballers who came together from across the Home Nations to educate the country […]

October 12, 2021

Watson returns to Eleven CEO role

The Eleven Group has strengthened its leadership team, which it says lays the foundations for continued growth in the months ahead. Marc Watson has returned to the role of Eleven CEO and will oversee the strategic direction of the Group. Watson co-founded Eleven with Andrea Radrizzani in 2015 and was CEO from 2015 to January […]

October 8, 2021

Study: Brits prefer streaming to pay-TV  

Findings from connected device and platform specialist Roku’s study of UK consumer TV viewing behaviour and preferences show that TV streaming has reached a tipping point, with nine in 10 survey respondents saying they are TV streamers versus only seven in 10 who use traditional pay-TV services such as Sky, BT and Virgin Media. This […]

October 6, 2021

Report: Tech sector to reduce carbon emissions by 40%

A new report from BT and Accenture, Harnessing data to empower a sustainable future, has found that the tech sector is set to reduce its energy demand and global carbon emissions by as much as 40 per cent over the next decade – despite an expected eight-fold increase in data traffic by 2030. Purchasing renewable […]

October 1, 2021

Drahi eyes Eutelsat acquisition

Telecoms tycoon Patrick Drahi, having earlier this month bought a large slice (12.1 per cent) of BT, has made a bid to buy Eutelsat. Drahi is said to have offered a €2 (17 per cent) premium over Eutelsat’s current €10.35 share price. Drahi controls the cellular and cable business Altice. A September 30th statement from […]

September 30, 2021By Chris Forrester

Ofcom simplifies network switching

UK broadband and landline customers will find it easier than ever to change provider and secure a better deal, under a new ‘One Touch Switch’ process implemented by regulator Ofcom. The change means all home broadband users – including cable and full fibre customers – will only have to contact their new company to switch, […]

September 28, 2021By Colin Mann

AriSports named the winner of BT Sport’s Innovate 21

AriSports has been crowned the winner of Innovate 21, BT Sport’s search for exciting new sports broadcast experiences from entrepreneurs, creatives and start-ups. AriSports impressed the judges with its digital prediction platform, the brainchild of co-founders Rassim and Djewed Hariz. It allows football fans to predict on-pitch events, earning points in the process and competing […]

September 28, 2021

DAZN closing in on BT Sport

Sports streaming service DAZN has reportedly tabled a bid for BT Sport – the pay-TV sports channels owned by BT. DAZN, a startup backed by billionaire Sir Leonard Blavatnik, is said to be in “advanced” discussions to acquire BT Sport and a deal could be announced within the next few weeks according to a report […]

September 22, 2021