Disney set to capitalise on self-isolation with streaming launch
With millions of parents and children scratching the walls searching for something to do, the launch of Disney+ today (March 24) couldn’t have been timed better.
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Three enters the 5G marathon with ‘free’ 5G
There might not be enough base stations or devices yet, but Three has completed the UK’s 5G portfolio with the connectivity upgrade at no extra cost for existing customers.
Huawei: the king of the incremental gain
Despite having some nifty 5G features to shout about, a tsunami of incremental upgrades dominated the launch of the Mate 30 series in Munich.
TIM hits the 5G go-button
Telecom Italia is the latest telco to join the 5G bonanza, announcing launch of its own network in Turin, Naples and Rome.
Vodafone ‘rips up the rulebook’ with new 5G pricing model
With EE claiming the ‘first’ accolade many telcos seem to think is critically important, Vodafone needed to do something different to gain attention; this pricing move might well be an important one.
Telenor and PCCW question the need for speed
There are telcos who are rushing to launch 5G services, there are some who simply aren’t ready and there are a few who don’t seem that bothered right now.
Three enters the 5G fracas with FWA offering
Three is promising to launch a 5G home broadband service in London in August, before rolling out the connectivity euphoria for both mobile and broadband in 25 cities by the end of 2019.
EE 5G hits the ground running
Sneaking in-front of Vodafone to debut on May 30, EE’s 5G proposition will be launched across six cities in the UK with a range of different devices and interesting bundling options.
Samsung confirms UK launch-date for Galaxy S10 5G
Although it is easy to get lost in the 5G hype, this is an important announcement to take note of; Samsung’s 5G device will be available in the UK from June 7.
The foldable phone will reportedly be with us next month
It’s been rumoured for months and an ambition of the industry for years, but it seems Samsung is almost ready to unveil a foldable phone in a few weeks times.
Huawei’s search for smartphone differentiation yields rewards
The smartphone market is a very difficult one in which to create any form of differentiation, but Huawei has done a pretty good job with the launch of its new Mate 20 series.
Samsung takes a lesson from Apple in stroking the Note-devotees
Samsung has launched the latest edition of the Note brand, with a backdrop which looks and sounds quite familiar. Perhaps Samsung execs have been taking a few notes watching Apple launches of yesteryear.
HTC might have actually found a bit of differentiation
In a smartphone market which is becoming increasingly repetitive, HTC might have actually done something which is considered a bit novel.
Samsung shadows Apple in a double Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge launch
On the eve of the Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona, Samsung unveiled what comes next in its Galaxy smartphone family, launching not one but two devices: the S6 and S6 Edge. In the dual launch that seemed like Samsung’s attempt to take a leaf out of Apple’s book, the Korean device maker claimed it has combined design and practicality to create its latest devices
Kodak to launch branded smartphone and tablet range
Imaging company Kodak is to launch a branded smartphone and tablet range in a partnership with UK-based mobile device manufacturer Bullitt Group. The devices, which will run on the Android platform, will come pre-loaded with bespoke image capture, management and sharing features.
Sprint goes live with LTE in 15 cities in the US
US carrier Sprint Nextel has activated its LTE service across 15 cities in the US, including Atlanta, Dallas and Houston.
AT&T network to go live in five markets on 18 September
US operator AT&T will officially launch its LTE network next week, lighting up five markets on Sunday 18th September. The news was revealed by its CFO John Stephens during the Entertainment & Communications conference at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media.
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5G Core – Digital Symposium
- 20-20 April 2023
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OpenRAN World (co-located with the 6G Summit)
- 26-27 April 2023
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6G Summit (Co-located with OpenRAN World)
- 26-27 April 2023
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