Commission reviews progress on bringing benefits of broadband to all
The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development met today in Geneva, Switzerland, to commemorate 15 years of advancing universal broadband access and digital inclusion.
With its 6G future in mind, Japanese network operator SoftBank Corp has set up an outdoor trial of cellular service coverage in Tokyo using spectrum in the 7GHz band and network equipment from Nokia.
The development of quantum-safe networking is set to be one of the most important trends in the telecom sector over the next few years, but which companies are the pioneers?
UK tech innovation will once again be showcased on the GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland Pavilion at MWC 2026, 3-6 March in Barcelona.
Innovative and imaginative tech startups and scaleups will showcase solutions at the cutting edge of telecoms and mobile, building a new era of connectivity.
The pavilion is supported by a collection of organisations including the Federated Telecoms Hubs, the UK Space Agency and JOINER.
Showcasing the best of UK telecoms innovation and R&D from 6G to satellites and driving growth and investment nationwide.
SK Telecom has launched an Accountability and Commitment Program following the huge data breach earlier this year.
SK Telecom says it acknowledges the findings of a joint public-private investigation and “expresses its deep regret regarding the cybersecurity incident.”
“We sincerely apologize to our customers and to society for the inconvenience and concern this incident has caused, and we are committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure this does not happen again,” it added in a release.
Indonesian operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has deployed Nokia Energy Efficiency to reduce energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions across its RAN network via AI.
The system uses AI and machine learning algorithms to analyse real-time traffic patterns, and will enable the operator to adjust or shut idle and unused radio equipment automatically during low network demand periods.
HPE has settled its antitrust case with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), paving the way for its acquisition of rival kit maker Juniper Networks.
Under the agreement, HPE has agreed to divest its Instant On unit, which sells a range of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networking equipment for campus and branch deployments. It has also agreed to license Juniper's Mist AIOps source code – a software suite that enables AI-based network automation and management.
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2)'s mobile network is on course for an upgrade thanks to a bunch of frequencies it has agreed to acquire from newly-merged VodafoneThree.
In return for a £343 million outlay, VMO2 will receive 78.8 MHz of spectrum spanning multiple bands:
Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organisation, has announced its accreditation as the only European Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC) in the UK awarded by the O-RAN ALLIANCE[1].
A new funding competition is supporting local businesses and industries in the Belfast region to harness the power of 5G and digital technologies to deliver enhanced operations and services.
Organisations can apply for grants of between £50,000 and £100,000 for projects that make innovative use of 5G and other types of advanced wireless connectivity to deliver economic, social, and environmental impacts.