Apple appeal dismissed in London Appeals courtroom, in its legal battle with Texas-based Optis Cellular Technology
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BT Investigated By Ofcom Over 999 Failure
UK regulator investigates BT over technical fault that resulted in UK-wide disruption to 999 calls on 25 June
The Smart Factory 2033
As additive manufacturing, automation, IIoT and data analytics continue to evolve at pace, what does the factory of the future look like, and how can businesses take advantage of these new technologies?
EE To Deploy Temporary 4G, 5G Masts To Bolster Capacity
More than 125 network upgrades are being installed on temporary 4G and 5G mobile masts across the United Kingdom
Enterprises Planning Expansion Worry Over Connectivity, Expereo Finds
Despite macroeconomic, geopolitical worries, Expereo reveals most businesses have a positive outlook and will increase tech investments
European Countries Right To Ban Huawei, ZTE – EU Official
EU industry chief Thierry Breton says decision by some EU countries to ban Huawei and ZTE is justified and in line with guidelines
Vodafone, Three Merger: Industry Reaction
Merger to create the largest mobile operator in the UK draws reaction from industry experts and commentators
Vodafone, Three Merger To Create UK’s Biggest Mobile Operator
Vodafone UK will own 51 percent of combined entity with Three UK, as challenge to EE and Virgin Media O2 heats up
Struggling Huawei Clinches Major China Mobile 5G Contract
Huawei wins major contract to roll out tens of thousands of 5G base stations for China Mobile amidst financial pain from ongoing sanctions
EU Mulls Mandatory 5G Ban For Firms Like Huawei – Report
European Union is reportedly considering a mandatory ban on member states using high risk companies for 5G networks
EU Approves €8 Billion in State Subsidies for Tech Research
European Commission approves 8.1 billion euros ($8.7 billion) of state aid for microelectronics and communication tech projects
Ericsson Whistleblower Awarded $279m By SEC
Nice little earner. Record $279 million award from the US SEC to unnamed Ericsson whistleblower, over bribery case
Apple Signs Multi-Billion Dollar Deal With Broadcom For US Chips
Apple expands its US chip sourcing with multi-billion dollar deal with Broadcom, as the iPhone maker defocuses from China
BT To Cut 55,000 Jobs By 2030
Sign of things to come? BT is cull 55,000 jobs by 2030, and says that a fifth of the roles will be replaced by AI
Vodafone To Cut 11,000 Jobs, After Strategic Review
New boss of Vodafone loses little time and confirms 11,000 jobs are to go, as the operator seeks to turn around its fortunes
UK’s CMA Approves Viasat Inmarsat Merger
UK watchdog greenlights proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat, finding there is sufficient competition in the market
Vodafone Appoints Finance Boss Margherita Della Valle As Group CEO
UK-based mobile giant Vodafone confirms interim CEO, Margherita Della Valle, is now permanent CEO of the group
Government Sets Aside £150 Million For Full 5G Connectivity By 2030
Government investment to expand 5G coverage in UK, as Digital Poverty Alliance says connectivity is a necessity for everyone
Amazon Opens Sidewalk Mesh Network To Third-Party Devices
Amazon opens its long-range, low-bandwidth mesh network known as Sidewalk, to any IoT device in the United States
Apple Supplier Pegatron Explores Second Factory In India – Report
Pegatron is reportedly in talks to open a second factory in India, as Apple suppliers continue to diversify production away from China
Is Private 5G the Future of Business Connectivity?
As 5G expands, how are businesses using the network to connect their enterprises to customers, business partners and remote workers? Is taking more network control with private 5G a pivotal strategy to ensure innovation continues?
Huawei ‘Replaced 13,000 Components’ After Sanctions
Huawei has replaced more than 13,000 components with locally made Chinese parts in past three years due to US sanctions, founder says
Vodafone, Three Near Final Merger Agreement – Report
UK merger between Vodafone and Three could be announced this month, as both work to address potential antitrust issues
Amazon Sets 2024 For Launch Of Project Kuiper’s Satellite Service
Prototype Amazon satellites to be launched this year, with commercial satellite internet service set for 2024
Silicon In Focus Podcast: The State of 5G
5G has been rolling out now for a few years. What challenges do businesses see when placing 5G onto their strategic development roadmaps? And is 5G Advanced a technology all enterprises should place on their digital transformation road ...
Apple Delivers New iPhone 14…In Yellow
Fancy a more colourful smartphone? Apple makes iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus now available in 'beautiful yellow'
Germany To Ban Huawei, ZTE From 5G Networks – Report
Years of dithering by German officials may soon end, amid report the country is preparing to ban Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks
Apple Lends Globalstar $252m To Aid Satellite-Connected iPhones
SEC filing reveals Apple is lending Globalstar $252m to cover upfront costs of replenishing its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites
Ericsson Pleads Guilty Over Bribery Charges, Axes 8,500 Jobs
Thousands of staff impacted by headcount reduction, as giant telecoms giant pleads guilty to US bribery charges
MWC 2023: EU Business Chief Calls For ‘Focus On Future’
Mobile World Congress 2023: Breton urges Europe to lead next tech 'revolution', amidst controversial EU telecoms funding consultation