Stable connectivity at live events is now essential, so much so that reliable Wi-Fi is as important to modern sports venues as the game itself. From live streaming the winning moment, to placing mobile food orders, fans expect uninterrupted connectivity no…
Communications
UK government-funded mobile phone mast upgrades hit milestone
Fifty government-funded mast upgrades have now been activated in Wales as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) – a programme brokered by the UK government and jointly funded with mobile network operators to improve mobile coverage in rural areas.…
Quectel and MediaTek unveil next generation 5G-A and Wi-Fi 8 tech
Quectel Wireless Solutions announces the launch of a new intelligent CPE reference design based on the MediaTek T930 platform, integrating 5G and Wi-Fi 8 technologies. The solution combines the high-performance 5G-A connectivity, intelligent reliability and advanced capabilities of the MediaTek…
Copper switch-off progresses unevenly across Europe
As part of the FTTH Policy Dialogue event, the FTTH Council Europe has published the second edition of the Copper Switch-Off Tracker, developed in cooperation with Cullen International. The study analyses the situation and progress towards deactivating legacy copper networks…
Contrivian, Big Network to deliver mission-critical performance across hybrid networks
Contrivian and Big Network agreed to merge, subject to standard closing procedures, to deliver software-defined performance, orchestration, and transport-layer intelligence across hybrid network environments. The combined platform enables seamless performance across fibre, broadband, LTE/5G, and LEO satellite networks, dynamically adapting…
Global 5G Standalone market enters new phase as industry shifts from coverage to capability
The global telecommunication industry is entering a critical new phase as operators move beyond 5G coverage and begin prioritising the deployment of 5G Standalone (5G SA) capabilities. A new report by Ookla and Omdia reveals that the momentum behind 5G…
Industry first guidance on AI and machine learning for intelligent Wi-Fi
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable services experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, announced its new report, AI/ML for Wi-Fi: Enabling Scalable, Intelligent Wi-Fi Ecosystems. It outlines that…
2026 is the year LEO satellites will really take off, MTN says
Network operators around the world are racing to adapt as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites prepare to reshape global connectivity. With new constellations from Amazon, Starlink, and OneWeb coming online, telcos say 2026 is shaping up as a landmark year…
Astrolight: Is light the future of next-generation satellite communications?
The skies above Earth are filling fast. With hundreds of thousands of satellites planned by China, SpaceX, and Blue Origin, radio frequency bands are creaking under the pressure, disrupting everything from Earth imaging to astronomy. One European start-up believes it…
From rugby fields to airplanes: how Transatel secures life-critical IoT networks
For most consumers, a weak mobile signal is a familiar annoyance — the frozen screen, the failed payment, the dropped call at the wrong moment. For some, however, it can be a matter of life and death. So says Cédric…
