Satellite cellular network provider AST SpaceMobile has further cemented its partnership with telecoms giant Vodafone. The deal, which runs through 2034, paves the way for Vodafone to integrate space-based cellular connectivity into its primary markets, including offering services to external operators through its Partner Markets programme. With the expanded partnership, the pair take another step... Read more » The post AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone expand satellite cellular network agreement appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

The UK telecoms sector is set for a seismic shift following the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to greenlight the merger between Vodafone and Three. The deal – which consolidates two of the country’s four major mobile network operators – is being hailed as a potential game-changer for 5G infrastructure, connectivity innovation, and competition.... Read more » The post Industry reacts to CMA clearing Vodafone and Three merger appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Ericsson’s new Compact Packet Core aims to simplify the transition of Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to cloud-native networks. The solution includes the cloud-native Packet Core Controller (PCC) and Packet Core Gateway (PCG) network functions, all packed into a single compact rack version of Ericsson’s Cloud-Native Infrastructure Solution (CNIS). The Ericsson Compact Packet Core is designed... Read more » The post Ericsson simplifies cloud-native networks transition appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Dr Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued a stark warning about the growing cybersecurity threats facing the UK. In his first review since taking the helm, Horne emphasised that the UK finds itself in a “contest for cyberspace” between legitimate users and malicious actors seeking to exploit digital dependencies.... Read more » The post NCSC Chief: UK must act to counter growing cybersecurity threats appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released an updated framework for residential Wi-Fi network management. The updated “Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi): Reference Architecture and Requirements” technical report introduces enhanced specifications and includes open-source implementations from partners including the prpl Foundation and RDK-B. The framework integrates several key industry standards such as Wi-Fi Alliance’s Wi-Fi EasyMesh... Read more » The post WBA updates residential Wi-Fi management framework appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Attempts by Apple to deploy its AI technology in China have hit regulatory roadblocks, highlighting the growing challenges foreign device manufacturers face in one of the world’s largest telecommunications markets. The Cupertino-based company’s recent struggles underscore a shifting landscape where regulatory compliance increasingly demands collaboration with domestic AI providers. The situation became especially evident three... Read more » The post Can Apple AI crack China’s market without surrendering to local control? appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Virgin Media O2 and Cellnex have partnered with Bristol City Council to boost connectivity in the city using lamppost-mounted small cells. Cellnex has started installing small cells on existing infrastructure like lampposts. Facilitated by Virgin Media O2, the small cells promise to not only enhance mobile connectivity and capacity, but also to support digital inclusion... Read more » The post Lighting up Bristol: Lamppost small cells boost connectivity appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Telia Lietuva has announced the repair of a major subsea cable running between Lithuania and Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The damage originally occurred on 17th November, affecting one of three vital communications links between Sweden and Lithuania. Another cable that connects Helsinki, Finland and Rostock, Germany, was also severed on the same day. Investigations... Read more » The post Subsea cable repaired after likely sabotage appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Residents in Denmark are grappling with a major telecoms outage that’s disrupting phone calls, including crucial emergency calls to 112. TDC, the largest telecoms provider in Denmark, appears to be experiencing a service disruption crisis affecting thousands of its customers. This disruption is believed to have been initiated by a software update carried out on... Read more » The post Denmark suffers major telecoms service outage appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Vodafone has joined six other leading businesses in exploring quantum computing solutions through Digital Catapult’s latest innovation accelerator programme. The initiative – which forms part of the Innovate UK-funded ‘Quantum Data Centre of the Future’ project – aims to accelerate the practical implementation of quantum technologies across various sectors including telecommunications, transport, and defence. Vodafone... Read more » The post Vodafone explores quantum computing for network optimisation appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more