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FCC accepts SpaceX application to acquire 800MHz spectrum

by Harry Baldock | Nov 11, 2026

The move sees the company inch towards direct competition with the US’s largest terrestrial mobile network operators

VodafoneThree mulls UK–Norway subsea cable

by Harry Baldock | Nov 10, 2026

VodafoneThree today announced a feasibility study into a new UK-Norway digital corridor

Wishing upon a Star(link) in North Wales with O2 Satellite

by Harry Baldock | Nov 3, 2026

A tale of telecoms journalists chasing satellites in wet Snowdonia

Beyond the Cable: Ookla analyst talks M&As and the tapestry of telecom

by Bradford Randall | Oct 28, 2026

Mike Dano, a lead industry analyst at Ookla, has identified more than half a dozen ISPs that could be M&A targets. We talked to him about what’s behind the trend.

Welsh school children develop career skills with BT’s Work Ready programme

by Harry Baldock | Oct 26, 2026

Young people in Llanelli have been putting their creativity and problem-solving abilities to the test as part of an interactive BT event helping pupils prepare for the changing world of work.

NETS International talks expansion and new verticals at Connected Britain 2026

by Harry Baldock | Oct 20, 2026

At Connected Britain 2026 we caught up with NETS International MD, Jahangir Ahmad, to discuss the company’s entry into new markets and its embrace of new verticals like the smart home and even electric vehicle (EV) charging

Beyond coverage: What digital inclusion really requires

by Harry Baldock | Oct 14, 2026

Connectivity creates lasting value only when three conditions come together: people can reach it, the technology can understand them, and the services available through it allow them to do something meaningful

Sateliot launches five new satellites for 5G NTN IoT

by Harry Baldock | Oct 5, 2026

With this mission, the company brings the total number of satellites launched since its foundation to 11 and advances the commercial deployment of a technology that has already been validated.

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

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...

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.

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

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.