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UK mobile industry calls for planning reform

Mobile UK, the trade body representing the UK’s four mobile network operators and the Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF), comprised of the four major operators of shared macro wireless infrastructure, are calling on all political parties to step up on their commitments to delivering national connectivity by adopting a six-point planning framework for reform. The report, Failing […]

June 17, 2024By Colin Mann

Research: 50% of teens feel anxious without smartphones

Half of teenagers aged 13-18 said they feel anxious when they do not have their smartphones with them, a survey commissioned by BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize reveals. The online poll, conducted by Survation, surveyed 2,000 teenagers aged 13-18 asking them questions on a range of different issues affecting teenage lives. These topics […]

June 13, 2024

Freshwave signs connectivity agreement with Manchester

Residents, visitors and businesses in Manchester city centre and surrounding areas will soon be access enhanced mobile connectivity from Virgin Media O2 thanks to a new agreement between Freshwave and Manchester City Council. Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave will be deploying more than 20 outdoor small cells on behalf of Virgin Media O2 in busy areas […]

June 13, 2024

Mobile UK calls for Govt investment reform

Lives have been transformed by the impact of mobile technology – it permeates every facet of daily life, according to trade body Mobile UK. • Its economic impact is undeniable – £5 (€5.93) is generated in the UK economy for every £1 invested by the mobile operators • The mobile operators’ investment promotes digital inclusivity, […]

June 12, 2024By Colin Mann

How to spot the best mobile sports betting apps

Year by year and month by month, the sports betting industry continues to grow. One of the biggest reasons why is the wide selection of sports betting apps. Depending on your location, you could have up to a dozen – possibly more – betting apps available to you. The only catch is they each have […]

June 12, 2024

Forecast: CPaaS rich media revenue over $10bn by 2028

A study from Juniper Research, experts in the telecommunications markets, forecasts that revenue from Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) rich media traffic, including RCS, video and social media, will grow by 190 per cent to over $10 billion (€9.3bn) in the next five years; rising from $3.4 billion in 2023. It identified two key […]

June 12, 2024

Forecast: Data to drive mobile services market in India

India’s mobile services revenue is forcast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3 per cent from $27.7 billion (€25.6bn) in 2023 to $32.6 billion in 2028, mainly driven by the robust growth in mobile data services segment, according to GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s India Mobile Broadband Forecast Pack […]

May 30, 2024

AST SpaceMobile, Verizon partnership

AST SpaceMobile and Verizon have announced a strategic partnership with a commitment of $100 million from Verizon, to provide direct-to-cellular AST SpaceMobile service when needed for Verizon customers in the US. “This new partnership with Verizon will enable AST SpaceMobile to target 100 per cent coverage of the continental United States on premium 850 MHz […]

May 30, 2024

T-Mobile agrees $4.4bn deal for UScellular wireless ops

T-Mobile and UScellular have announced that T-Mobile has a deal agreed to acquire all of UScellular’s wireless operations. This includes UScellular’s wireless customers and stores across the US, as well as certain specified spectrum assets. Upon closing, T-Mobile says its 5G network will expand to provide millions of UScellular customers, particularly those in underserved rural […]

May 29, 2024

Can AST Space Mobile crack DTC?

AST Space Mobile has just one satellite currently in orbit which itself something of a test prototype for a planned global satellite-based ‘direct-to-cellular’ service. AST’s follow-up BlueWalker 3 satellites are expected to be ready for launch in batches of five craft starting in July or August (according to the company) and continuing in batches throughout […]

May 28, 2024