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2024


Vodafone tackles urban 5G challenges with Ericsson’s compact antennas

Vodafone tackles urban 5G challenges with Ericsson’s compact antennas

As urban areas continue to grapple with the increasing demand for faster and more reliable mobile connectivity, innovations like Ericsson’s Interleaved AIR 3218 could prove pivotal in overcoming the physical constraints of dense city environments.


5G and security: The dual telecoms challenges facing the new UK government

5G and security: The dual telecoms challenges facing the new UK government

He calls for more comprehensive legislation to hold businesses accountable for improving the UK’s cyber preparedness and advocates for proactive strategies, secure-by-design principles, and enhanced visibility into organisational data flows, including encrypted information.


Ericsson unveils vision for digital transformation in Thailand

Ericsson unveils vision for digital transformation in Thailand

With its commitment to innovation and collaboration, Ericsson Thailand is set to play a key role in unlocking the full potential of 5G for businesses, consumers, and the broader Thai economy.


Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 extend network sharing

Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 extend network sharing

Ahmed Essam, CEO of European Markets at Vodafone, said: “With this agreement and our merger with Three, we will transform the mobile experience for over 50 million customers in the UK for the long-term, providing significant network improvements including more choice, better quality, and greater coverage across the country.”


Dutch 5G auction: KPN, Odido, and VodafoneZiggo secure crucial spectrum

Dutch 5G auction: KPN, Odido, and VodafoneZiggo secure crucial spectrum

Similarly, Thomas Helbo, CTO at VodafoneZiggo, expressed satisfaction with the outcome: “Securing additional spectrum will not only further strengthen our mobile services and 5G-activities, but also ensure that we can continue to innovate, drive digital transformation, and support sustainable development.”


Nokia and TelefĂłnica partner to boost Spanish private 5G networks

Nokia and TelefĂłnica partner to boost Spanish private 5G networks

Adrián García Nevado, Business Director at Telefónica Spain, said: “This collaboration with Nokia aligns with our vision of empowering the industry with cutting-edge technology in a new era where artificial intelligence and the use of data lead the way forward.


Amazon’s Starlink rival Project Kuiper delayed again

Amazon’s Starlink rival Project Kuiper delayed again

“We will continue to increase our rates of satellite production and deployment heading into 2025, and we remain on track to begin offering service to customers next year,” the company affirmed.


Nokia to acquire Infinera and sell submarine network business for €350M

Nokia to acquire Infinera and sell submarine network business for €350M

In a separate announcement, Nokia disclosed its intention to sell Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to the French State for an Enterprise Value of €350 million, while retaining a 20% shareholding initially.


Ericsson: 5G FWA is gaining momentum

Ericsson: 5G FWA is gaining momentum

The report – which includes Ericsson’s latest mobile industry forecasts, regional breakdowns, and customer case studies – reveals a significant increase in the number of CSPs offering FWA services over the past year.


HarmonyOS NEXT: Huawei’s bold move to challenge Apple and Android

HarmonyOS NEXT: Huawei’s bold move to challenge Apple and Android

Consumers are becoming more wary of sharing their data, but they also demand intelligent yet effortless interactions with their various devices; companies that can provide best-in-class solutions to these challenges through ML and AI will win the day.


Nordic satellites targeted by Russia after Sweden’s NATO accession

Nordic satellites targeted by Russia after Sweden’s NATO accession

European satellite companies have reported months of Russian radio frequency interference, resulting in broadcast interruptions and even instances of violent programming replacing content on children’s channels.


Bringing SpaceX to the wild: Is Starlink Mini right for backpackers?

Bringing SpaceX to the wild: Is Starlink Mini right for backpackers?

Whether these enhancements will represent enough of a return on investment to appeal to SAR crews, compared to traditional sat phones—which are extremely robust, work with existing systems, and primarily require omnidirectional antennas for on-the-move operations—remains an open question.