Pie in the Sky? World Mobile Indonesia venture takes off 12 miles above the Earth

World Mobile, a blockchain-powered mobile network founded in 2018 by telecom entrepreneur Micky Watkins, has teamed up with Indonesia’s largest digital infrastructure provider Protelindo to launch World Mobile Stratospheric (WMS). The plan is to extend mobile coverage from aircraft flying 12 miles above the Earth, combining aerospace technology linking it to World Mobile’s decentralised telecom

MWC Sunday- HONOR will spend £8bn over the next five years on becoming an AI leader

HONOR plans to transition from a smartphone manufacturer to a global leader in AI-driven device ecosystems and will invest £8bn over the next five years to accelerate AI innovation and ecosystem development. At MWC today (Sunday) the manufacturer unveiled a three-step roadmap highlights HONOR’s commitment to innovation, openness, and collaboration, inviting industry partners to co-create

Consumers unimpressed by AI in smartphones – new survey

Almost half the UK population believes AI features on smartphones are overhyped, according to a new study commissioned by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. The survey, conducted by research firm Opinium, quizzed 2,000 UK adults last month. The results reveal that consumers want AI tools to be practical, intuitive, and relatable. For brands to

Top Comedian Milton Jones to Host Mobile News Awards 2025

The Mobile News Awards, the premier awards event for the UK mobile channel, promises to be another unforgettable night in 2025 with the announcement that award-winning comedian and television star Milton Jones will host the evening on April 3 at The London Hilton on Park Lane. Known for his unique style and brilliant wordplay, Milton

£3.8 million private 5G networks project aims to boost agriculture and wine production in West Sussex

Private 5G networks across West Sussex are to be deployed to boost local food and wine production using testing sensors, drones, and cameras. The initiative has been given a £3.8 million grant from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology It brings together a consortium including West Sussex County Council, West Sussex Growers, Brighton University,