
Wireless Networking Technologies

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WBA calls for unified approach to 6G as wireless industry faces fragmentation
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has called for collaboration between Wi-Fi, cellular, and other wireless technologies in its newly released 6G vision statement, warning that industry fragmentation could threaten the goal of achieving truly ubiquitous connectivity.

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Ericsson launches AI assistant to simplify 5G network management
Ericsson has unveiled its generative AI-powered NetCloud Assistant (ANA).
In a bid to simplify 5G network administration, ANA reads, interprets and generates new text and graphical content, rather than just providing links to existing resources, like traditional chatbots, the telecoms giant revealed.

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US awards $117 million in funding for Open RAN kit
The US government has awarded just over US$117 million in funding for the development of commercially viable Open RAN hardware.

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Spotlight on 5G
Spotlight on 5G is back! From 3-6 March, we’ll bring you comprehensive, multimedia coverage of the hottest industry news, game-changing announcements, cutting-edge solutions, and groundbreaking product launches that take place at MWC25.

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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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Telecoms Trailblazers: A Day in the Life of Stephen Patrick
Hi, I'm Stephen Patrick, the founder and CEO of CableFree, a 28-year-old technology company that has deployed wireless connectivity in over 90 countries.

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Telecoms Trailblazers: A Day in the Life of Paul Rhodes
Hello, I’m Paul Rhodes, an independent consultant at Evolved Network Solutions. I have over 30 years of global experience in the wireless industry, working with telecom giants Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, CityFibre, and World Wide Technology.

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Supplier selected for Oxfordshire and Bucks 5G rail project
Passengers and businesses are set to benefit from enhanced broadband connectivity along the soon to be reopened passenger railway line between Bicester Village and Bletchley.

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5G Innovation Region: England’s Connected Heartland (ECH)
The 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) programme has seen 10 regions throughout the UK receive a share of £36m of funding as part of our wider programme to drive 5G adoption.

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The Clarus Networks Group Now Offers Starlink for Trains
In a groundbreaking step for rail connectivity, The Clarus Networks Group is now offering Starlink for trains. Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency internet access, tackling connectivity challenges that have long hindered rail operations and passenger experience in remote areas.

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Rural Connectivity Innovations Transform Environmental Monitoring in Ceredigion
Ceredigion County Council is proud to be part of the groundbreaking Rural Connectivity Accelerator (RCA) project, funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

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Dorset Council powers ahead with UK’s first WiFi-connected steam train
A new innovation project is steaming ahead in Dorset to test if WiFi can work on even the most rural and oldest railway networks.
Dorset Council has been awarded £163,000 government funding from DSIT (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) to bring 21st century technology to Swanage Railway.

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AT&T Launches Industry-First Seamless Integration of Fiber and 5G Networks with Single-box Solution
Setting a new standard in business networking with unparalleled fiber and 5G convergence in a single device

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Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Ericsson collaborate on UK 5G mmWave trials
Vodafone, Qualcomm and Ericsson say they have successfully demonstrated the benefits of 5G mmWave via two trials in the UK.
The trials used Ericsson’s AIR (antenna-integrated radio) 5322 and Baseband 6651 technology, as well as various devices powered by the Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System.

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T‑Mobile announces ‘5G On Demand’: A portable 5G private network solution
- Deployable in under 48 hours, new T-Mobile 5G Advanced Network Solution delivers low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity for data-intensive applications from virtually anywhere
Bellevue, Washington – introduced 5G On Demand; a complete, portable 5G private network and servic

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LEO satellite boom fuels Filtronic’s growth
- UK wireless tech company Filtronic is benefitting from its strategic partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
- The British vendor has a five-year deal to supply amplifiers to SpaceX for its Starlink low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites
- SpaceX has already placed initial purchase orders for

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TRAI weighs up India’s Terahertz prospects
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has been looking at the potential use of Terahertz (THz) spectrum bands
- It is recommending that such spectrum should be made available now for ‘experimentation’
- The technology needed for THz transmission might be ready for the 6G

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Everything you need to know about the Market Research Insights Report: Wireless Networks
The UK’s telecoms market is thriving but understanding how the ecosystem is innovating can be difficult, especially considering the rapid advancements in academia.

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Mavenir, Qualcomm and EchoStar Achieve Industry-First 5G Open RAN RedCap Demonstration on the Boost Mobile Network

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Sateliot to Launch Four Satellites with SpaceX in July to Enter Commercial Phase
The company is deploying the first 5G-IoT satellite constellation and has secured €200 million in contracts.
The launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket will take place from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.