Broadcom’s latest Ethernet switch, the Tomahawk 6 series, delivers record-breaking bandwidth just as AI systems push networks to their limits. If you’ve been following the AI boom closely, you’ll know that one of the biggest bottlenec…
The merger between Vodafone and Three UK has officially gone through, creating a new mobile giant: VodafoneThree. The deal, which brings together two massive names in the UK market, completed on 31 May 2025. This isn’t just a joint venture; it…
5G+ promises super high speeds, massive capacity, and ultra low latency for a future where everything digital feels instantaneous. However, beyond the marketing spiel, is there actually much demand? Most of us aren’t waking up in the morning thin…
Samsung has just strengthened its presence within the 3GPP, where all the big decisions about global mobile standards get made. Set up in 1998, the 3GPP is where industry heavyweights like Samsung, Apple, Qualcomm, Ericsson, Nokia, and Huawei, all come…
Samsung has just strengthened its presence within the 3GPP, where all the big decisions about global mobile standards get made. Set up in 1998, the 3GPP is where industry heavyweights like Samsung, Apple, Qualcomm, Ericsson, Nokia, and Huawei, all come…
The GSMA has found that operators are struggling with spectrum costs, holding back investment to improve the performance of mobile networks. According to the GSMA, on average, consumers are actually paying about 38% less for mobile services than a deca…
There’s been lots of conversation about the recent boom in submarine cable construction. This flurry of activity becomes clearer when our annual map is viewed over time.
The path towards next-gen superfast fibre optic networks has accelerated thanks to 50G-PON and 25GS-PON interoperability tests at Plugfest. This vital progress stems from the latest ‘Plugfest’ organised by the Broadband Forum (essentially an intensive …
The UK’s alternative network providers (“altnets”) jumped in around 2018 and, backed by billions in investment, put a rocket under the country’s fibre rollout. Superfast fibre is now within reach for over 40% of homes and businesses, …