GSMA: Mobile and AI to add $2T to China’s economy by 2030

Ahead of its Post-MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, the GSMA has revealed that AI and mobile technologies are projected to contribute $2 trillion (£1.58 trillion) to China’s economy by 2030—equivalent to 8.3% of the nation’s GDP. The findings – published i…

Ericsson and SoftBank forge tech alliance towards future networks

Ericsson and SoftBank have forged a partnership evaluating, promoting, and co-creating what they call “NextWave Tech” for future networks. The collaboration – which runs through 2030 – encompasses a range of advanced technologies, including…

Telstra and Ericsson launch programmable 5G Advanced network

Telstra is partnering with Ericsson to launch a state-of-the-art programmable 5G Advanced network. The upgrade will see Telstra incorporate Ericsson’s next-generation Open RAN-ready hardware, 5G Advanced software, and AI-powered automation. These innov…

FullFibre and Zzoomm merger creates a UK full-fibre leader 

FullFibre and Zzoomm have announced plans to merge. Once operational, the combined entity will boast a formidable network—encompassing approximately 600,000 properties with ready service access and more than 65,000 active customers.   The mer…

Openreach delivers full-fibre to half of UK premises

Rapid expansion of the Openreach full-fibre network over the past year has delivered faster and more reliable broadband to half of UK premises.  Bolstered by major contracts, Openreach has built its full-fibre network quicker and farther than any …