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T-Mobile US introduces off the shelf 5G solutions for industry niches

US operator T-Mobile has launched a suite of ‘ready-to-deploy’ solutions for smart cities and businesses operating in the retail, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.

• 4 days ago

Verizon brings fun and games to its 5G network

US telco Verizon aims to capitalise on strong demand for mobile gaming and sports streaming with a host of new products and partners.

• 4 days ago

Europe could be hit by mobile network outages this winter

Power cuts or energy rationing have the possibility of downing mobile networks across Europe this winter, some telecoms industry execs have warned.

• 4 days ago

78% of business professionals are up for meetings in the metaverse

A study claims 78% of business professionals would participate in more immersive experiences such as the metaverse as opposed to boring old video conferencing.

• 5 days ago

CDP readies TIM bid but valuation still an issue

With the Italian election now over, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is putting together an offer for TIM’s fixed network assets that will land in the next couple of weeks.

• 5 days ago

Ericsson and Hiya develop new system to combat spam and fraud

Kit vendor Ericsson and has teamed up with ‘call performance management cloud’ firm Hiya to build Call Qualification, an AI based tool to help operators identify incoming spam and fraud calls.

• 6 days ago

Nokia: ‘We are an intrinsic part of how the UK operates’

We spoke with Phil Siveter, CEO of Nokia for the UK and Ireland, about consumer 5G, saving the environment with digital transformation, and how he sees his company’s purpose as using ‘partnerships and technology to help the world.’

• 6 days ago

Sateliot to build 5G core on AWS

Satellite IoT operator Sateliot has opted for a hyperscaler to host its cloud-native 5G core.

• 6 days ago

Making 5G FWA a reality: five key planning considerations

With all of the complexity and potential for planning difficulties, what are the key considerations for 5G FWA that mobile planners and engineers need to take into account as they prepare for this new service?          

• 7 days ago

The Telecoms.com Podcast: Digital Transformation World and Africa

The pod is blessed by no less than two special guests this week. First we chat to Analyst James Crawshaw from Omdia about the recent Digital Transformation Event they all attended in Copenhagen and reflect on the eponymous topic as well as whatever larks were had on tour. James then makes way for Paula Gilbert who edits the Connecting Africa site. She and the guys discuss the latest telecoms developments in South Africa and elsewhere on the continent.

• 7 days ago

BT deploys Geoff Hurst to teach the elderly tech skills

A new study says 41% of over 70s don’t feel fully confident using their mobile for anything other than calls – so BT has recruited World Cup winner Geoff Hurst to help teach them.

• 7 days ago

5G uptake doubles but mobile usage gap is still a problem

Separate figures from two different industry groups this week paint a mixed picture of the current state of mobile connectivity and usage.

• 23 Sep 2022

Comcast uses Samsung RAN kit to boost 5G service

Comcast has gone public with plans to use Samsung 5G radio access network (RAN) equipment to boost its mobile service, but insists it is not transforming itself into an MNO.

• 23 Sep 2022

T-Mobile is providing the 5G goods to a new AI wildfire detection system

T-Mobile, Pano AI and Portland General Electric are deploying 5G-connected cameras to enable an AI-powered active detection system designed to help emergency services stop wildfires early.

• 21 Sep 2022

Xavier Niel looks to streamline Vodafone via 2.5% stake buy

Xavier Niel has acquired a 2.5% stake in Vodafone, a move that increases the pressure on the international telco group to streamline its business and get on with some M&A.

• 21 Sep 2022

Roaming charges may have cost Britons £80 million over the summer

A report from VM02 reckons the reintroduction of European roaming charges could have cost holidaymakers up to £80 million across July and August, or about £8.9 million every week.

• 21 Sep 2022

Cellnex teams up with CPI on 5G testbed for healthcare

Telco infrastructure firm Cellnex has partnered with CPI to launch a private 5G testbed designed to test and showcase digital and IoT based wonder tech for the healthcare sector.

• 21 Sep 2022

Telco 5G fixed wireless revenues set to rocket

Revenue for 5G fixed wireless access services billed by operators will grow almost fivefold next year to reach US$2.5 billion globally, according to new predictions released by Juniper Research this week.

• 20 Sep 2022

Vodafone ramps up V2X rollout

It looks as if Vodafone’s V2X platform is finally ready for commercial deployment.

• 20 Sep 2022

The Telecoms.com Podcast: Ukraine, 5G SA and Twitter

The guys are joined by Telecoms.com Deputy Editor Andrew Wooden this week and start by discussing a recent interview of his with the CTO of Ukrainian operator Kyivstar, about the challenges of keeping communications online in a country under invasion. They move on to review the state of play with the big switch to standalone 5G before finishing with a quick look at the latest developments in the Twitter acquisition saga.

• 20 Sep 2022