Bridge Alliance boosts eSIM mobile roaming with Telna eSIM connectivity
Telna enters into strategic partnership with Bridge Alliance Bridge Alliance to leverage Telna’s eSIM capabilities for new connectivity and revenue opportunities Toronto, Canada – February 25th, 2025 – Telna, a leader in managed eSIM connectivity, today announced its strategic partnership with Bridge Alliance, a prominent mobile alliance comprising major mobile network operators (MNOs) across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The partnership will enable participating MNOs...
Bulgarian Students to Speak Live with Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station
In the last week of March 2025, students from Maple Bear School will establish the first-ever direct radio contact between Bulgarian students and astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through the ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) program. The connection will take place between March 24 and 28, 2025. A week before the event, the exact date and time will be announced on https://spacecontact.bg/, where the live broadcast will also be available. The website...
Myriota partners with Viasat to launch Myriota HyperPulse, the first 5G NTN service optimized for the demands of remote IoT sensing
Adelaide, Australia & Carlsbad,Calif. – 26 February 2025. Myriota,the telco for global field intelligence, today announces the exciting expansion of its connectivity portfolio with the launch of Myriota HyperPulseTM, a 3GPP 5G-based Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Network (NB-NTN) service built in partnership with Viasat, a global leader in satellite infrastructure. Myriota HyperPulseTM is the first solution of its kind powered by Viasat’s dynamic leasing capability, which allows...
Glasgow City Region 5G Innovation Showcase to Highlight Smart Connectivity & Digital Transformation
The full-day event at the Scottish Exhibition centre on 13 March 2025 will spotlight pioneering projects driving real-world change through smart technology and 5G-enabled solutions. Featuring keynote speeches, expert panels, presentations and an afternoon showcase event, it will demonstrate the latest advancements in smart housing, independent living, and connected social care – demonstrating how innovative projects are driving real change in communities. Date: Thursday 13 March 2025 Venue:...
Former Vodafone CEO joins nLighten
With over 30 years of experience spanning five industry sectors and a deep expertise in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, Nick will provide strategic guidance to support nLighten’s growth and innovation efforts in digital infrastructure. Nick has spent more than 16 years operating at board level, holding leadership positions across global businesses in telecoms, infrastructure, and technology. He currently holds a portfolio of board positions focused on digital infrastructure...
Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) for 6G networks
BubbleRAN and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) are thrilled to announce their collaboration to demonstrate Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), a foundational technology for 6G networks, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. This joint effort highlights the transformative potential of ISAC, merging sensing and communication capabilities, effectively creating new business opportunities and redefining the role of cellular networks in future industry....
AIS’s 5G speed boost service hits 180,000 users, points to new growth model
Contributed Article Thailand’s AIS reports that 180,000 users have adopted its “5G Mode” acceleration add-on packages, showcasing a new approach to mobile revenue growth through targeted offerings. Thailand’s AIS has racked up over 180,000 users for its “5G Mode” add-ons that supercharge network performance with faster speeds, quicker responses, and better uploads exactly when customers need the extra oomph. The add-ons, launched in December 2023, have turned heads across the industry. It’s...
10 Government Funded 4G Mobile Mast Upgrades Go Live in Scotland
Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL), which represents the four major UK mobile operators (EE, O2, Vodafone and Three UK), has today confirmed that 10 more government-funded rural 4G (mobile broadband) mast upgrades have just gone live in Scotland as part of the industry-led £1bn Shared Rural Network (SRN) project. The SRN – supported by £501m of public funding and £532m of private investment from operators – involves both the reciprocal sharing of existing masts in certain areas and the...
Adtran’s Full Fibre Tech Powers 8.6 Million of Openreach’s UK Premises
Network technology firm Adtran has revealed that their Software-Defined (SD), open and disaggregated SDX Optical Line Terminal (OLT) platform now powers 8.6 million UK premises passed on Openreach’s (BT) new Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network, managed by Mosaic CP. This is said to reflect about 30% of their national full fibre network. Openreach’s full fibre network has so far covered over 17 million premises (there are around 32.5m across the UK), but they aim to reach 25 million by...
Broadband and Mobile Providers Pledge to Help UK Gov Improve Digital Skills
The UK government has today set out its plan for increasing digital skills to help “deliver growth and opportunity for all“, which among other things includes various pledges from key ISPs and mobile operators (e.g. BT, CityFibre, Vodafone etc.) to help support the initiative and break down the digital divide that still exists for many people. Research typically shows that people who are digitally excluded can face higher costs for things like home insurance, train travel and food – often...