Category: *5G & 6G Development

Ofcom’s mmWave auction could fix slow 5G in busy cities

Ofcom is auctioning off a slice of the mmWave airwaves that could fix slow 5G connections around busy cities and landmarks. In just a couple of weeks, on 16-17 of September 2025, the UK’s telecoms regulator will open the bidding on a huge chunk of &#82…

Telcos want future-ready disaggregated networks but can’t deliver

There’s a telecoms sector-wide ambition to build future-ready disaggregated networks, yet an inability to execute on that vision. It’s not due to a lack of technology or investment, but the result of a human failure of leadership and a fear of change. …

RootMetrics: EE still UK’s best mobile network after twelve years

EE has once again been crowned the UK’s best overall mobile network for performance, marking a twelve-year run at the top for the BT-owned operator. The newest ‘State of the Mobile Union’ report from RootMetrics, which covers the first half…

RootMetrics: EE still UK’s best mobile network after twelve years

EE has once again been crowned the UK’s best overall mobile network for performance, marking a twelve-year run at the top for the BT-owned operator. The newest ‘State of the Mobile Union’ report from RootMetrics, which covers the first half…

Telcos pivot to services amid private 5G boom

According to GSMA Intelligence, private 5G is no longer just a buzzword and telcos are enjoying high demand for services in key sectors. Let’s dive a bit deeper into this. The biggest push, it turns out, is coming from the military and defence se…

SoftBank selects Ericsson for major 4G and 5G network upgrades

Telecoms giant SoftBank is teaming up with Ericsson to upgrade its 4G and 5G mobile networks, with a focus on AI optimisations. This is a major rollout of new 4G and 5G technology across many of Japan’s key regions, from Hokkaido in the north to the ar…