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Video streaming named the USA’s killer app for 5G, as the tech prediction season opens early
OK, I admit it. I have a real problem with the notion that there’s a killer app for each new bearer technology that comes along, says Jeremy Cowan. Perhaps this
Read moreGym users feel the burn from weak indoor signals
Although the UK’s mobile operators are launching 5G cellular networks, coverage issues, particularly indoors, are causing gym users to stop exercising, writes George Malim.
Read moreEfficient infrastructure means we can provide value and still differentiate on quality, says Plusnet Business chief
Enterprises are seen as a market under-served by communications service providers (CSPs) who could reap greater revenues by providing IT services in addition to connectivity. However, Nick Silverwood, the head
Read moreReimagine what’s possible with 5G
Plans are afoot from the UK’s largest mobile operators, writes Kevin Hasley, the head of product at RootMetrics by IHS Markit, and all are determined to be able to make
Read moreUK mobile networks are showing real improvement but the next challenges are already here
For all developed nations, competitiveness is going to depend heavily on super-fast 5G connectivity, writes Hakan Ekmen, the chief executive of P3 communications.
Read moreThe long and winding road to 5G begins with 4G optimisation
The close of 2018 saw the UK operator O2 leave its customers without access to 3G or 4G data connectivity for more than 24 hours. The ensuing uproar underlined the
Read moreUK government unveils overdue plan to bring fibre to every home and raise broadband speeds
The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a new long-term strategy for UK telecommunications. As Jeremy Cowan writes, at last it includes mandatory full fibre
Read moreTV whitespace has continental potential
When it comes to internet connectivity, it would be easy to assume that Europe has adequate provision – not so. In spite there being more than 700 million internet users
Read moreWhy it’s time to address mobile signaling threats
Vulnerabilities around the SS7 mobile data network and Diameter have been a nagging and costly problem within the telecoms industry for years, writes Gary Miller, the vice president of Global
Read moreCSPs need to face up to their ‘Culture of Denial’ over churn and low customer satisfaction
It’s time to lift the lid on what some call a culture of denial around churn for communication service providers (CSPs). It’s well understood that with the increase of 4K,
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