Deutsche Telekom has enthusiastically backed NB-IoT in favour of its unlicensed rivals through one of the most unusual Internet of Things deployments Europe has seen to date. How? By using bees.
Apple gives iOS spin to old favourites with cellular smartwatch, iPhone X
Apple gave its traditional blockbuster spin on technology, as it debuted a cellular smartwatch, facial recognition technology and augmented reality in its latest product showcase.
Telcos look for perception shift amid "painful" search for fresh talent
New technology has added yet another challenge to the burgeoning to-do lists of operators and vendors; how do you ensure the next generation of talent is in place to underpin the future of telecoms?
Swisscom CTO goes on offensive about "strict" Swiss regulation hindering 5G
Swisscom has attacked the Swiss government for hindering its work in researching 5G, which it described as "the operating system for the digital economy".
Swisscom CTO targets IoT education, says there is no best technology
Swisscom is stepping up its Internet of Things expansion plans with developer days and a new Experience Centre to outline the benefits of the technology.
Telefónica “needs to change and engage even faster” to realise virtualisation’s benefits
Virtualisation is seen by some as a truly transformative means for operators to best prepare for the future, but a new report has laid out how even the industry’s most enthusiastic proponents are facing difficulties.
Arqiva seeks cheap fibre alternative with FWA trial, but questions remain
The fibre market could be on course for a shake up as Arqiva and Samsung launch the first 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) field trial in Europe, but questions remain around cost and technological obstacles.
Operators urged to be more generous as Austria, Finland top global data use per SIM charts
Three Austria, DNA and Elisa are leading the way for data consumption per SIM, new data has found, with operators urged to take advantage of high customer loyalty through generous data bundles.
Ericsson hopes Chelsea Wi-Fi will provide kick-off for stadium 5G
Ericsson is hoping its partnership to install Wi-Fi in the grounds of Chelsea Football Club will lead to operators looking to 5G to enable connectivity within stadiums.
Wi-Sun Alliance hoping to make standard shine in Europe
Wi-Sun is seeking to prove that the telco industry needs yet another Internet of Things standard as it turns its attention to the European market.
DNA starts small with Gigabit LTE plans as obstacles on road to 5G abound
Karuby is a somewhat nondescript village around a half hour's drive west of Helsinki but it is these humble surroundings that Finnish operator DNA chose as the launchpad for Gigabit LTE.
EE targets service boost across network with Gigabit LTE despite lack of device support
A better experience for all users, not just those with the most high-spec devices, is EE’s lofty ambition as it begins to roll out Gigabit LTE across its network.
The sky’s the limit for EE’s 'Droneman' as operator pushes on with airborne small cell project
EE’s forthcoming drone fleet could be used for tasks as diverse as transporting network infrastructure to increasing coverage, according to the operator’s ‘Droneman’.
Deutsche Telekom seeks gold-standard for in-flight connectivity as EAN satellite launches
Providing in-air connectivity to the whole of Europe with only 300 base stations might seem a tall order, but Deutsche Telekom is preparing to do so with the help of the European Aviation Network.