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Survey: UK Gen Z keen on enhanced Eurovision experience

Teenagers and those in their early twenties are leading the way when it comes to excitement about the coming weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest and are keen to further enhance their Eurovision experience by using technology, according to research by communications and media software and services Amdocs. The survey of 1,000 UK consumers found that Generation […]

May 10, 2023

EC proposes common spectrum negotiations stance

The European Commission has adopted its proposal for a Council Decision establishing the EU’s position on issues related to spectrum use to be discussed at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). A common EU Member States’ position ensures that EU citizens and businesses have smooth access to services such as […]

May 5, 2023By Colin Mann

Study: 80% Brits satisfied with 5G performance

Green Smartphones, has published research in collaboration with OnePoll to find out what people in the UK really think about 5G. Has the 5G rollout been a huge disappointment, or is the technology meeting expectations? The company surveyed 1000 UK adults who reported using 5G to get online on their mobile phone. According to the […]

May 4, 2023

Forecast: 5G half of mobile subs by 2027

5G mobile subscriptions stood at 1.7 billion at the end of 2022, accounting for 18 per cent of total mobile subscriptions worldwide, according to data and analytics company GlobalData. The figure is forecast to rise to 5.5 billion, occupying a share of 48 per cent of total mobile subscriptions by 2027. GlobalData’s 5G – Thematic […]

May 3, 2023

Research: Telcos eager for 5G software tools

Research commissioned by Nokia and conducted by Analysys Mason revealed that network API exposure is a top 5 priority for 73 per cent of communication service providers (CSPs), who are turning to open APIs (application programming interface) and SDK (software development kits) to enable software developers to create programs that offer new 5G services to […]

April 27, 2023

Rogers/SpaceX satellite-to-phone deal

Canadian multiplay telco Rogers Communications and SpaceX have agreed to bring satellite-to-phone coverage nation-wide to ensure Canadians stay connected in areas beyond the limits of traditional wireless networks. Rogers and SpaceX will offer satellite-to-phone technology in Canada using SpaceX’s Starlink low earth orbit satellites and Rogers national wireless spectrum. The companies plan to start with […]

April 27, 2023By Colin Mann

Gogo wins new airline operator for 5G

In-flight connectivity specialist Gogo Business Aviation has struck a partnership agreement with Duncan Aviation which has a fleet of in-service Bombardier, Gulfstream and Citation aircraft. Duncan Aviation is the largest privately owned business jet service provider in the world. In partnership with Gogo, it is actively developing several additional 5G Supplemental Type Certifications (STCs) for […]

April 27, 2023By Chris Forrester

Gogo expands IFC over Canada

In-Flight Communications (IFC) specialist Gogo Business Aviation has expanded its coverage over Canada for business aircraft operators and owners. “Building on our nationwide network in the contiguous US, expanding into Canada will allow our customers to realise enhanced inflight connectivity in more destinations and routes where they fly,” said Sergio Aguirre, Gogo’s president/COO. “We have […]

April 25, 2023By Chris Forrester

Enable-6G project launched

The IMDEA Networks Institute, in collaboration with Telefónica, NEC Corporation and BluSpecs, has launched the ENABLE-6G project, which aims to address the challenges that will be faced by future 6G networks, such as increased connectivity, higher performance demands, and advanced object and environment detection and communication. This project is funded by the European Union-NextGenerationEU and […]

April 24, 2023By Colin Mann

Data: 5G reaches tipping point

Industry data from network test, monitoring and assurance solutions specialist Viavi Solutions reveals that 5G connectivity has reached a tipping point globally as 5G networks are now active in 47 of the world’s 70 largest economies by GDP. In its seventh annual The State of 5G, VIAVI revealed that there are 2,497 cities globally with […]

April 18, 2023