Ericsson is pumping €200 million over three years in its Athlone facility to accelerate the development of open, programmable 5G networks.

Vodafone Business has signed a five-year agreement with cloud-based A! specialist ServiceNow for a new AI-driven customer service platform for enterprise clients. ServiceNow clients include Fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, Siemens. Vodafone Business will use the platform to introduce intelligent automation, accelerate issue resolution, and drive proactive service management across customer touchpoints. Machine learning and

A secret weapon used by cybercriminals to hijack calls, spoof telephne numbers, steal security codes, and even track people’s physical locations is being shut down by regulator Ofcom.

Telefonica-owned MVNO giffgaff is expanding into home broadband with a trial phase and is inviting up to 500 customers to test the product. The trial offers 12 months of broadband at just £10 per month, with fibre speeds of 500Mbps. Participants will also receive a £100 reward in exchange for feedback. The new service will

HONOR has launched £250 mid-range smartphone featuring a 108MP main camera, a dedicated AI camera button, and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. The 400 Lite 5G introduces an AI Camera Button, offering quick access to photography tools and Google Lens. A short press opens the camera, a tap takes a photo, and a longer hold starts

Nokia, Telia , and the Finnish Defense Forces have completed the world’s first seamless 5G standalone slice handover between three countries in a live network. The mobile connection that worked smoothly while moving across three different countries without stopping or losing signal. This test was part off a military training exercise to see if soldiers

Exertis IT has bought Apple Authorised Service Provider Group 8  to expand its presence in the circular economy. Ironically, Exertis itself is seeking a buyer as parent company DCC plans to concentrate on the energy sector Group 8 has been in business for more than 20 years and provides specialist Apple support and repair services across

IT managed services provider Redsquid has acquired  Computer Security Technology, its fourth takeover in the past 12 months.  The move boosts Redsquid’s position in the cybersecurity sector as it aims to deliver comprehensive protection and robust security measures to its expanding client base (main pic Redsquid directors  l – Sohin Raithatha, r – Vince Mignacca). Founded

The winners of the Mobile News Awards 2025 were unveiled at a glittering ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane last night (April 3) celebrating the very best in the UK mobile industry hosted by Milton Jones More than 500 guests from companies from across the sector gathered to see the results of the

Gobal tech company BICS, part of Proximus Global, has launched a new IoT management platform called eSIM Hub  to help businesses manage their internet-connected devices remotely across more than190 countries. Smart devices—like trackers, sensors, or machines—need internet access to wor but connecting these devices in different countries can be complicated. BICS’ says its eSIM Hub

Focus Group has announced the appointment of Dan Gardner as its new Head of Mobile Channel. Gardner (main pic) was previously managing director of Brighton-based Cellular Solutions, where he spent more than 17 years before it was acquired by Focus Group in 2024. He will now lead Focus Group’s Mobile & IoT channel portfolio, with

Barclay Communications and Three Mobile UK have teamed up to support charities and social enterprises across Northern Ireland by offering cost-price mobile packages and direct financial donations.

Samsung Electronics Co-Chief Executive Officer Han Jong-Hee has died at the age of 63 due to a heart attack while receiving hospital treatment, the company has announced. This leaves Jun Young-Hyun, the semiconductor chief executive who was appointed co-CEO just last week, as the sole CEO of Samsung Electronics. Han,was instrumental in elevating Samsung’s television

Regulator outlines three potential authorisation routes as Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile lead UK charge in satellite-to-smartphone connectivity Ofcom has launched a consultation on proposals to authorise the use of mobile spectrum bands for satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) services — a move that could transform mobile connectivity in rural and remote areas of the UK. Says Ofcom:

Virgin Media O2 is offering free 4G phones and discounted upgrades to people in the Durham area whose 3G devices will no longer receive service from April 2. To minimise disruption, the company is offering free 4G-ready devices to vulnerable customers and discounted upgrades to others in the area who still rely on 3G technology.

EE is expanding its 5G standalone (5G SA) network to additional towns and cities across the UK as part of a major upgrade. The operator, which launched 5G SA in September 2024, aims to cover over 28 million people in 50 locations by the end of March 2025. The latest expansion includes towns such as

Five people have been arrested in connection with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigation into an £11.7 million VAT fraud involving the trade of second-hand mobile phones. The arrested individuals have been charged with tax fraud. If convicted, they face five to 10 years in prison. Authorities seized assets worth £2  million, including houses, cars,

Likewize has named seasoned US executive Ryan O’Hara as its new CEO, taking over immediately from ex-Caudwell Group luminary Rod Millar, who has led the company since 2019. O’Hara has extensive leadership experience across technology, media, and consumer services, having held senior positions at News Corp, Madison Square Garden, and media and technology company Gemstar-TV

Samsung Electronics UK has promoted Annika Bizon to Vice President of Product and Marketing for Mobile Experience (MX) in the UK and Ireland. The company stated: “In this role, Annika will build on the successful launch of the Galaxy S25 series and continue expanding the Galaxy AI user base. Her responsibilities have included leading Samsung’s

Labour MP Josh MacAllister is pushing to limit children’s smartphone use and curb addictive social media content. In October 2024, he introduced the Safer Phones Bill, which proposes to restrict phone use. MacAllister’s Private Member’s Bill was presented to Parliament today (Friday). It seeks to make it a legal requirement for all schools in England

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Sign Agreement to Create European Direct-To-Device Satellite Service Provider Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile have signed an agreement to create a jointly-owned European satellite service business to serve network operators Europe. AST is building a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by any smartphone for both commercial and government application, The

Eurostar Global Electronics has rebranded itself as ‘ege’ to reflect its evolution from a reseller of end-of-life mobile devices to a comprehensive technology solutions provider. The rebrand includes a new visual identity but maintains the company’s core focus on innovation, reliability, and industry partnerships. Founded in 2007, ege began as a small reseller sourcing mobile

At MWC today (Sunday) HMD has announced its Family division with the introduction of the £229 HMD Fusion X1 developed in partnership with children’s smartwatches manufacturer Xplora. The new smartphone offers parental controls, no default social media or internet access, and continuous location tracking. Parents can manage settings remotely via a subscription starting at €4.99

GK Telecom has uograded its Digital ePOS System and eSIM  eROAMING service for businesses who want to sell, activate, and manage eSIMs in real time. eROAMING was launched last year. It offers users a single global number and does away with the need for multiple SIM cards. The revised ePOS system is aimed at distributors,