Mobile operator Vodafone and their strategic supplier Ericsson have today announced having created the UK’s “first on-demand 5G network slice” in a successful lab trial, which could pave the way for future mobile broadband networks that can be created to serve different types of use with relative ease. Older mobile networks (3G, 4G) have tended […]
Ofcom UK Sets Out Approach to LEO Broadband Satellites
The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has today published their proposals for a new ‘Space Spectrum Strategy’, which among other things sets out their approach to supporting the growth of satellite broadband services, such as via the new mega constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) platforms from SpaceX (Starlink) and OneWeb. Until recently, most broadband internet […]
Three UK Preparing to Launch Apple Watch and eSIM in Q2 2022
Mobile operator Three UK has confirmed to ISPreview.co.uk that, after years of waiting and more than a few false starts (here), they will finally aim to launch eSIM support for 4G and 5G handsets during Q2 2022. The Apple Watch is also due to launch on their network during the same period. Just to recap. […]
“The People’s Network” expands into Vietnam
A new partnership between IoT company Kerlink and Vietnams VIoT Group, a pioneer is enabling rollout of Vietnam’s first nationwide LoRaWAN® IoT network, and VIoT’s plan to support Helium’s “The People’s Network”.
VIoT specialise in smart urban &…
FullFibre refreshes the towns other providers cannot reach
FullFibre, the altnet committed to delivering gigabit infrastructure to communities overlooked by larger telecom companies has announced that their Midlands South region is to expand to offer homes and businesses in Bewdley and Shipston…
Connexin pick up the pace in Hull with speeds exceeding 2GB
In their continued bid to develop Hull’s digital infrastructure, ISP and Smart City specialist Connexin have customers in Hull benefitting from the fastest speeds seen in the area to date…
FullFibre Ltd Add 2 New Towns to their UK FTTP Broadband Build
Network builder FullFibre Limited has today added another two towns across Worcestershire and Warwickshire in England to benefit from their rollout of a new gigabit speed Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network, which aims to cover “at least” 500,000 UK premises by 2025. The operator, which builds its network as a wholesale platform via Fibre Heroes […]
TIM to open talks with KKR over takeover bid
KKR’s interest, which saw the resignation of TIM’s previous CEO Luigi Gubitosi in November, is just one option being explored however…
Frustration in Swindon UK as CityFibre Keep Blocking Driveways
CityFibre’s £40m investment to deploy a new 1Gbps capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network across the Wiltshire town of Swindon, which began in late 2020 (here), has in recent weeks generated a few complaints after contractors blocked some residents inside their homes – often without prior notice. Broadband users in parts of the Stratton, Pinehurst […]
Back for 2022 – the 24th annual World Communication Awards
Total Telecom is delighted to launch the entry campaign for this years World Communication Awards with a totally refreshed line-up of categories and further strengthening of the panel of judges.
A comprehensive review of the categories for 2022 has been undertaken with entry criteria updated for all to ensure they are aligned with trends in the telecom industry. There are new categories for startups…