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EE introduces phone number portability but only on iOS for now

EE has announced it is the first UK MNO to launch ‘smart number’ technology that allows you to make phone calls on other devices using the same number.

• 11 Jun 2018

Qualcomm explains the benefits of wifi mesh

Irvind Ghai, VP of Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, discusses some of the challenges faced by many domestic wifi setups, how mesh technology can help resolve them and how this technology can also provide business benefits for CSPs.

• 05 Jun 2018

Incognito highlights digitization imperative for residential broadband

Incognito CTO Pete Koat discusses the escalating operational costs of supporting residential broadband users and highlights how automation and proactive care, powered by artificial intelligence, will transform the digital home experience.

• 04 Jun 2018

Wifi mesh technology could kick-start the smart home

An emerging technology designed to create a seamless domestic connectivity experience could create a bunch of other opportunities, according to Qualcomm Atheros.

• 23 May 2018

Wifi industry consolidation as Fon acquires XCellAir

Spanish wifi aggregator Fon has acquired carrier wifi specialist XcellAir from Interdigital to boost its Fontech B2B arm.

• 12 Apr 2018

Fontech Home WiFi: Enabling operators to deliver exceptional WiFi experience in their customers’ homes

Iurgi Arginzoniz, CINO at Fon, chatted to Light Reading during Mobile World Congress 2018 about Home WiFi, the company’s latest solution. Following the announcement of the integration of Qualcomm Technologies’ mesh networking technology with Home WiFi’s remote management system, Iurgi explained why operators need this solution, and what makes it stand out from the market.

• 16 Mar 2018

Google takes wifi on a road trip to Mexico

Over the course of 2017 Google was making a lot of noise about its connectivity mission in India, but now it is sharing its Wifi love in Mexico.

• 14 Mar 2018

Nokia flexes its 5G and wifi muscles at MWC 2018

At its traditional MWC press event Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri served up a broad snapshot of his company’s activities designed to throw down the gauntlet to its competitors.

• 25 Feb 2018

Device Intelligence for Network Operators

Most network operators use basic identifying methods such as listing brand name or MAC address for devices. It allows them to provide generic device identification, in the best case scenario only recognizing personal computers and smartphones. In most cases, Internet of Things (IoT) devices are left unidentified and unprotected. Using device intelligence, network operators can […]

• 26 Jan 2018

BT starts InLinkUK roll-out, gets Santa involved

The symbolic replacement of the Great British phone box is set to go nationwide and is also being given a festive tweak.

• 13 Dec 2017

Fon rocks the world with sub-brand launch

If you day hasn’t been exciting enough, we’re about to blow you mind. Wifi provider Fon has launched a new brand specialising in wifi software for operators and enterprises.

• 28 Nov 2017

Improving In-Home Wi-Fi with AirTies Managed Mesh

In this video, hear how service providers are adopting in-home Wi-Fi Mesh to improve the customer experience. One of the latest innovations discussed is the use of a cloud-based platform to remotely view and manage in-home Wi-Fi performance with AirTies Remote Manager. In addition, hear why service providers should not cede new Wi-Fi opportunities to the retail market, and how premium Wi-Fi can be used to differentiate and increase subscriber revenue.

• 07 Nov 2017

Can broadband keep up with the multi-screen family?

The Broadband World Forum 2017 event opened with a panel discussion on the readiness of fixed line infrastructure to meet future challenges.

• 24 Oct 2017

SK Telecom boast of wifi as fast as 5G

Over at SK Telecom’s Bundang Centre, the team’s efforts in the glamourous world of wifi has seemingly paid off as the Korean telco boasts of speeds of 4.8 Gbps.

• 24 Oct 2017

Android exposed by KRACK in WPA2 wifi security

The latest cyber security crisis concerns a vulnerability in the Wifi Protected Access II security protocol and seems to be especially problematic for Android devices.

• 17 Oct 2017

Nokia launches its own wifi routers

More than mere routers, Nokia’s ‘carrier-grade, in-home wifi solution’ is positioned as a cure for the CSP broadband blues.

• 09 Oct 2017

Intelligent Smart Wi-Fi Brings Mobility to Your Home

This eBook will lay out four common scenarios that users face when it comes to connecting to the Internet at home, and will provide valuable insights on how Devolo can help you overcome these challenges.

• 25 Sep 2017

WiFigarden SDK Enables Ubee Interactive to Provide Worldwide 1st Wi-Fi-Mesh System on DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

New Garden’s WiFigarden SDK will be used by Ubee Interactive to help develop a series of Whole Home Wi-Fi solutions. New Garden, the leading cross chipset platform Wi-Fi Mesh solution provider, announced the “WiFigarden” Wi-Fi mesh system is ready on Ubee Interactive DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem. The leading solution will deliver various carrier-grade DOCSIS 3.1 […]

• 11 Sep 2017

Ericsson scores quick win with Chelsea FC wifi partnership

Ericsson has announced the continuation of its partnership with Chelsea FC, focusing more on an area which it has dubbed ‘Small Cell-as-a-Service’.

• 17 Jul 2017

O2 and Cisco to launch City of London free wifi network

Cisco has been chosen as the kit partner for a new O2 free, public access wifi network in the City of London.

• 12 Jul 2017