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Helios Towers partners with UNICEF to support children across Africa

by Harry Baldock | Sep 29, 2026

Helios Towers and UNICEF have announced a multi-year partnership to expand internet connectivity and digital learning access for children and young people across Africa

Ofcom blocks Openreach wholesale rebate deal

by Harry Baldock | Sep 28, 2026

The regulator fears the offer would squeeze the already struggling altnets out of the market, making Openreach an even more dominant player

Southern Water using Lightsonic’s fibre-sensing tech to detect leaks

by Harry Baldock | Sep 24, 2026

The technology has already helped to save more than 4 million litres of water per day over 650km of the UK’s water network

Vodafone and Ericsson trial AI-powered real-time translation and noise-free calls

by Harry Baldock | Sep 22, 2026

Vodafone and Ericsson have successfully demonstrated two AI-powered voice services, real-time noise cancellation and language translation, running directly within the mobile network.

European Institutional Investors Pact aims to boost bloc’s tech startups

by Harry Baldock | Sep 22, 2026

The scheme, cocreated by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, aims to direct more institutional investment into European innovation

World Communication Awards 2026 shortlist announced!

by Harry Baldock | Sep 14, 2026

The WCAs 2026 shortlist below represents a selection of some of the telecoms sector’s most exciting developments this year. Congratulations to all shortlisted companies.

Connected Britain Awards winners 2026 announced!

by Harry Baldock | Sep 10, 2026

The Connected Britain Awards winners have been announced, following a highly successful Connected...

Huawei takes wearable health beyond devices with Watch D3, Terve Research

by Rosie Foster | Sep 9, 2026

Huawei is positioning wearable technology as more than a consumer electronics category,...

The devices you can’t patch: A hidden challenge behind the CRA

by Harry Baldock | Sep 8, 2026

Interview We caught up with Steven Offerein, VP of Product, Device Intelligence and Protection...

Sceye and SoftBank demo stratospheric connectivity platform

by Harry Baldock | Sep 2, 2026

The first mission of Sceye’s Service Test Program travels more than 15,000 km from New Mexico to Japan in the stratosphere

The fibre is built. Now what?

by Harry Baldock | Sep 2, 2026

Full fibre now reaches 24.9 million premises (82% of UK homes), with 47% taking a full-fibre service.

Why the telecom industry acquisition problem is really about retention

by Harry Baldock | Sep 1, 2026

In a market where full fibre broadband now passes 82% of UK premises and mobile connections outnumber people, acquiring genuinely new customers is hard.

Boldyn Networks’ 5G RedCap to support smart livestock monitoring

by Harry Baldock | Aug 27, 2026

Growing Sussex milestone gives farmers near real-time insight into livestock-building conditions, supporting animal welfare and farm resilience

BDUK gives August 2026 update on Project Gigabit progress

by Harry Baldock | Aug 24, 2026

Over 9,000 additional premises were passed last month as a direct result of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy (GIS) programme

Beyond the lab: How Linksys is redefining real-world Wi-Fi testing

by Harry Baldock | Aug 21, 2026

“Subscribers don’t live in labs”: Linksys’ Signal Studio takes Wi-Fi testing into the home

BT backing startups in Scottish Highlands and Islands

by Harry Baldock | Aug 20, 2026

Press Release Around 100 entrepreneurs and organisations across the Highlands and Islands are...

Rail Wi-Fi and farming sensors: UK govt awards £13m to 16 satellite projects

by Harry Baldock | Aug 18, 2026

The supported projects include providing broadband on rural Scottish rail lines and powering agricultural sensors on commercial farms

Shared Rural Network rollout extends to UK national parks with over 150 4G masts live

by Harry Baldock | Aug 14, 2026

Over 150 4G mast upgrades are now live across the UK’s national parks, including the Yorkshire Dales and Eryri, Snowdonia, as part of the continued rollout of the Shared Rural Network.