
Devices & Sensors

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Apple's C1 modem is a decent enough first effort
Qualcomm might just have something to worry about, as early indications suggest that Apple's first 5G modem is up to snuff.

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SoftBank splashes $6.5bn on chip firm Ampere Computing
- Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group already owns a majority stake in UK chip designer Arm
- Now it is adding US chip developer Ampere Computing to its portfolio
- The catalyst, as in many cases these days, is AI and its infrastructure demands
- It would also g

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AT&T successfully tests 1.6 Tbit/s data transport
- AT&T has successfully tested a new technology that can transport data at 1.6 terabits per second, which is four times faster than the current top speed on our network.
- For customers, this shows that AT&T’s network can now support faster and more efficient connectivity, improving the performance of in

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Vodafone unveils upgraded backup battery for vulnerable landline users
A group of UK telcos led by Vodafone has launched a new bit of kit to keep the modem lights on during a power cut.

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New RCS messaging specs allows for encryption between iOS and Android
The GSMA has announced the release of new specifications for Rich Communication Services (RCS), the chief upshot of which is secure messaging between Android and iOS devices.

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UK Court of Appeal declares Ericsson in breach of FRAND obligations and an unwilling licensor
Following the landmark global SEP judgment in Lenovo’s favor by the UK Court of Appeal on 28 February 2025, Ericsson has refused to accept the interim licence terms.

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Telefónica opens a dedicated Centre of Excellence for quantum technologies
The company is implementing a strategy across the board beginning with crypto-agility and post-quantum cybersecurity to seize the opportunity emerging in the world of security to meet the challenge posed by quantum computing.

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Sweden suspects sabotage of Baltic Sea telecoms cable
Swedish police investigate suspected sabotage of undersea telecom cables operated by Finnish cable operator Cinia at the Baltic Sea.

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DSIT’s Future Network Programmes: Health and Social Care
As the Future Network Programmes conclude, UKTIN is working with DSIT to reflect on the government-funded projects, outlining the key outcomes and the lessons learned to help improve future telecoms initiatives.

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DSIT’s Future Networks Programme: Lessons learned (rural industries)
As the Future Network Programme concludes, UKTIN is working with DSIT to reflect on the government-funded projects, outlining the key outcomes and the lessons learned to help improve future telecoms initiatives.

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Flowerbed sensors cut watering time and save £32k
Smart sensors have saved £32,000 by reducing how much city centre flowerbeds needed watering through the summer months.
The Smart City programme in Wrexham has also seen smart benches installed with free USB and wireless phone charging points powered by solar power.

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WM5G launches new era for adult social care
Up to 1,000 citizens across the West Midlands will benefit from improved social care provision, thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton Local Authorities’ Adult Social Care Teams.

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Swisscom seals Vodafone Italia deal in ‘new era for Italian telecoms’

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Smartphone market forecast to climb out of its two-year slump in 2024
The latest IDC forecasts say the global smartphone market will grow 6.2% in 2024, driven largely by ‘robust’ Android growth in emerging markets and China.
That will bring total shipments up to 1.24 billion units, according IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, following two years of ‘steep declines.’

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Omdia reports booming demand for low-end smartphones priced under $150

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Samsung Collaborates With Arm To Drive Research in Software for Next-Generation Communication Technologies
Samsung Research, a leading research and development organisation at Samsung Electronics, is collaborating with semiconductor and software design company Arm on the research of parallel packet processing technology (SIMD, Single Instruction Multiple Data) — one of the key software technologies in next-generation communications.

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Telecoms Trailblazers: A Day in the Life of Alain Mourad
Hello, I’m Alain Mourad – I am a Senior Director at InterDigital, a more than fifty-year-old technology research and development company that provides wireless, video and AI technologies for mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide.

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Broadband Forum celebrates 20 years of revolutionary device management standard
The User Services Platform is set to extend the legacy of TR-069, with the resources and tools available for ISPs to seamlessly transition

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BT Group powers up first EV charger transformed from a green cabinet
East Lothian, Scotland – BT Group has installed its first EV charge point powered from a street cabinet, marking the first phase of trials which could lead to the wider upgrade of cabinet units across the UK.

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Travel eSIM Users to Grow 440% Globally Over the Next 5 Years; Disrupting Traditional Roaming Market
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in telecommunications markets, found that the global number of travel eSIM users will grow from 40 million in 2024 to over 215 million by 2028.

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GSMA and Shields Unveil New Commerce Platform to Help Telecoms Industry Meet Environmental and Financial Sustainability Targets
The GSMA Equipment Marketplace cloud-based platform will help telecommunication providers around the world reuse, redeploy and recycle their network assets