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Ofcom: Broadband, pay-TV complaints rise

Ofcom has published the latest figures for complaints the media watchdog has received about major broadband, pay-TV, mobile and landline providers, covering the period from July to September 2023. On average, broadband, landline and pay-TV complaint volumes have increased from the previous quarter, while complaint volumes across all categories have slightly increased compared to the […]

January 25, 2024

Research: UK users call for personalised ICE

Research from DTS, a wholly owned subsidiary of entertainment technology company Xperi, reveals that in-car entertainment is of the utmost importance for 67 per cent of UK adults – a number that soars to 84 per cent for those aged 17-44. This underscores the growing significance of vehicle entertainment systems for those looking to purchase […]

January 25, 2024By Colin Mann

Report: 5G-Advanced/6G nets need more spectrum

Developing a comprehensive roadmap for new commercially available spectrum is necessary to ensure the successful deployment of future mobile networks, according to a report, The Evolution of 5G Spectrum, from trade body 5G Americas, which  provides insights into the future of mobile networks, emphasising the critical role of licensed spectrum for the successful rollout of […]

January 25, 2024By Colin Mann

Spain’s UHD future “already proved”

Spain’s UHD Association held a briefing at the headquarters of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organisations (CEOE) in Madrid, on the pioneering test of UHD-HDR broadcasting and next-generation audio (NGA), using 5G technology at different points of the chain, carried out in October 2023. The Association says that the event was “a milestone that opens […]

January 25, 2024By Chris Forrester

Nokia forecasts recovery

Nokia has reported that net sales declined 21 per cent y-o-y in constant currency (-23 per cent reported) in Q4 as macroeconomic uncertainty continues to pressure operator spending. Full year net sales declined 8 per cent y-o-y in constant currency (-11 per cent reported). The company said that the environment remained challenging in Q4, however […]

January 25, 2024

VMO2 brings mobile connectivity to Shetland

Beatrice Wishart, the MSP for Shetland, has welcomed Virgin Media O2’s investment to transform mobile connectivity on the Shetland Islands. During a visit to one of the company’s new 4G phone masts in Walls, which will deliver a much-needed boost to mobile signal for communities in rural Shetland, the MSP was updated on Virgin Media […]

January 25, 2024

Telikom PNG starts Lynk sat-phone service

Lynk Global and Telikom have started an initial commercial Sat2Phone service for subscribers in Papua New Guinea. This collaboration is anticipated to significantly enhance mobile coverage in the country, benefitting both the local population and visitors. The initial Sat2Phone service will begin with SMS messaging and is expected to expand in the future to include […]

January 24, 2024By Chris Forrester

Analyst: “Galaxy S24 Series is Samsung’s AI moment”

South Korean tech giant Samsung launched its premium Galaxy S24 series smartphones during the Galaxy Unpacked event at SAP Center Arena, in San Jose, US on January 17th. Respondin to the news, Anisha Bhatia, Senior Technology Analyst at GlobalData, the data and analytics company, commented: “Samsung is one of the foremost smartphone companies in the […]

January 18, 2024

Report: EE leads in 5G coverage

In a competitive telecom landscape, where operators strive to meet the ever-increasing consumer demand for fast, accessible, and reliable 5G networks and services, MedUX, a specialist in international fixed and mobile network testing and benchmarking, has released research on 5G performance in the UK’s capital. The report reveals that EE not only leads in 5G […]

January 17, 2024

UKTV reports record numbers

Multichannel programmer UKTV has achieved record growth in 2023 for the network and its free streaming service UKTV Play. UKTV’s SOCI (Share of Commercial Impacts) reached 8.81 per cent, the highest ever for the seven channel network. The broadcaster also grew share by 5 per cent to a record 4.92 per cent, up from 4.70 […]

January 16, 2024By Colin Mann