BT and Toshiba to build quantum-secured commercial metro network across London

Countering the growing threat to traditional network security from quantum computing, BT and Toshiba have announced that the two companies will build and trial the commercially available quantum-secured metro network.

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Telco ecosystem puts flesh on the bones of 5G monetisation

A large number of mobile operators and their partners are still wondering how they can make real money from the 5G networks they are building and beginning to roll-out, Antony Savvas points

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Why telcos need to innovate for their B2B customers

There’s no denying that the last decade in the telecommunications industry has been uniquely focused on one thing; making consumers happy.

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Avanti West Coast invests £45 million to upgrade wi-fi coverage across west coast main line

Avanti West Coast is investing £45m (€52.90m) in a deal with BT to upgrade mobile and Wi-Fi infrastructure to improve connectivity for customers travelling on the West Coast Main Line.

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Multi-access edge boosted by flurry of activity

The growth in multi-access edge computing (MEC), driven by 5G, is being backed up by some significant announcements in the communications industry. Business technology journalist, Antony Savvas looks at the progress.

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All aboard the services express as telcos extend their cloud reach

Both Telefonica and BT are showing their determination to carve out sales in emerging technology services through either acquisitions or key partnerships. Business technology journalist, Antony Savvas follows the action.

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Democratising telecoms data is key to democratising 5G access

It has been widely reported that the UK Government is likely to miss its target of gigabit-capable broadband for 85% of the UK by 2025. One of the key barriers

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Small Cell Forum neutral hosts propose hosted open RAN global framework

Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organisation making infrastructure solutions available to all, unveiled a proposed global framework for hosted Open RAN networks combining the qualities of established and emerging

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BT brings neutral host solution to Alderley Park

BT announced ‘neutral host’ customer contract win in the UK, with Bruntwood SciTech, a 50:50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General. As part of the deal, BT will

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Life after lockdown: Meeting new digital expectations

With vaccines making progress around the world and with infections dropping, COVID-19 lockdowns are expected to soon ease. Yet as official restrictions and guidelines change, says Huw Owen, head of

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