London and Brussels rank among the worst major European cities for 5G coverage writes Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini, of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) . This is surprising given their international status, especially when compared with countries such as the United States, Sweden, Portugal, the Gulf States, China, and South Korea, which are

Apple’s encryption standoff with the UK Government leaves users exposed writes Tom Gaffney, Director of Business Development and Embedded Security at F-Secure, Apple has made headlines in recent days after removing its most advanced data security tool for UK customers. The company’s decision to withdraw its Advanced Data Protection  feature from the UK market marks

Around 196,000 people had their phones stolen between April 2022 and March 2023. and  this is only a fraction of the true figure writes Dion Price, CEO of device-locking technology company Trustonic. Mobile “snatch thefts” have become endemic on UK streets, particularly in London, which accounted for 74 per cent of reported incidents in the

By Islam Rashad UK telecom providers are undergoing a transformative digital revolution. The rollout of 5G, fibre broadband networks, and IoT, coupled with the introduction of AI, is driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. These advancements are reshaping telecom operators into Digital Service Providers positioning them as essential enablers of the UK’s

This year’s WWDC is one of the most significant Apple events in recent years writes IDC vice president for data and analytics Francisco Jeronimo.  With smartphone, tablet and PC sales slowing down due to high adoption rates and offering just incremental improvements from the previous version of devices, Apple needs to reignite consumers excitement to

Advancements in A  and Machine Learning are bringing the future of intelligent, self-healing networks closer to reality writes Justin Day, CEO and founder of network connectivity supplier Cloud Gateway. Imagine a network that can identify problems on its own and fix them, without human intervention. The idea of a network that can generate insights and

The rapid evolution of smartphones and IoT devices has transformed the way users access information and data, writes Craig Palmer, CEO of billing and CRM platform VAS-X. Smartphones have become digital assistants. And, as demand surges for continuous connectivity, operators must seek innovative solutions to elevate user experience, differentiate their offerings, reduce costs, and tap

Next year will see many more device-to-device satcoms services says Peter Kibutu,Advanced Technology Lead at 5G satellite consultancy TTP There will be further partnerships between terrestrial network providers, which own most of the desirable spectrum and have access to a large subscriber base, and non-terrestrial providers. These joint ventures will tackle rural and remote black

The telecoms industry provides the basic infrastructure on which we build our digital lives writes Nick Johnson, Head of the UK Telecoms Initiative Network. Continuously developing this infrastructure is critical to further unlocking opportunities for economic and societal benefit. It will also ensure the UK is well positioned to lead global scientific and technological advancement,

A pan-European IoT network that ensures seamless cross-border connectivity will soon be a reality writes Patrick Griffin, Chief Product Officer of EU Sigfox operator Heliot Europe

The rollout of 5G and a related set of communication capabilities, known as 5G New Calling (5GNC), could open up new revenue streams for mobile operators writes Henry Calvert, head of networks at the GSMA.

Apple is expected to sell over 150 million units of its new iPhone 15 lineup within the first 12 months of release, according to research firm IDC.

Worrying about whether you can afford to use a phone while away is ‘bonkers’ writes Virgin Media O2 COO Gareth Turpin A year and a half ago Virgin Media O2 proudly became the odd one out by not following the other major mobile networks in reintroducing EU roaming fees All O2 and Virgin Mobile customers

Successfully bringing together Vodafone and Three customer records and packages will be key for ensuring that billing and services continue as normal for customers says Harry Dougall, CFO and founding partner at Sagacity The Vodafone-Three deal is the latest in a long line of telco Mergers and Acquisitions  including the high-profile Virgin-O2 merger which happened

The analogue switch off will have a huge impact on non-voice applications says Nextivity VP strategic accounts Colin Abrey.  As telephone networks are being overhauled the world over, the analogue era in the U.K. is coming to an end in December 2025.

Vodafone and Three’s deal will create the biggest single mobile network. Hamish White, CEO of telecoms provider Mobilise explains how the merger could affect the UK’s mobile market. While the merger seems to be beneficial, it’s far from approved yet. And it’s a process that could take as long as 18 months, with approval from

Around a 64 per cent of people in the world’s least developed countries (LDC) are still offline in least developed countries writes Hamish White, CEO of SaaS solutions provider Mobilise This equates to 720 million people , or 27 per cent of the global offline population, even though the these countries population makes up just 14

Samsung spent $2.24 billion on 6G research and development in 2021

Essex tops the list for the most robberies in East England with a 47 per cent increase in mobile phone theft during 2022 according to mobile and gadget insurance provider Pier Insurance Managed Services under its trading name loveit coverit, The company analysed data collected by the Essex Police. It revealed last year 597 mobile

Inflationary pressures will squeeze sales of mid-tier phones but sales of 5G flagship devices are expected to hold up

Network trade-ins need to be sold for the best margins Are mobile network operators picking up B2B auctions fast enough? Consumers are growing more hesitant to £1,000 every time the latest Apple or Samsung phone launches. In fact, 22 million phone users (nearly 35%) would buy a refurbished phone over a new one says Jess Morris,

UK could produce around 55,000 tonnes of e-waste garbage by 2030

The trends of 2022 are said to continue into the future- with the metaverse, standalone 5G and satellite connectivity to start becoming prominent in 2023

Colin Abrey VP, Sales UK&I Channel and MEA of Nextivity explains why Wi-Fi only networks do not provide all the connectivity options needed to be compliant with the latest PSD2 regulations