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Huawei swap-out blamed as London 5G lags UK rivals

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Huawei kit swap-out blamed as London’s 5G speeds and reliability fall behind Glasgow and other UK cities, new analysis suggests.
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans

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Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.
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Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

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Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
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Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

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Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.
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Port of Tyne hails gains from private 5G rollout

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Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.
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2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ

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2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.
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Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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The global IoT device count will exceed 20 billion in 2024, with China dominating cellular connections amid evolving tech trends and revised growth forecasts.
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Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular offers a slimmer, tougher design with 24-hour battery life and innovative health features like hypertension alerts and sleep scoring.
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BAI Communications acquires Titan ICT to boost private networks

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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BAI Communications has acquired Titan ICT to enhance its private network offerings, combining expertise in mission-critical communications for mining and energy sectors.
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Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 FE range with AI in Australia

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ in Australia with AI features, from AUD $849, offering enhanced performance and a larger display for productivity and leisure.
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Railway operators to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE by 2027

Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.
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The truth about SD-WAN and how it can support businesses as they digitally transform

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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As businesses embrace digital transformation, SD-WAN provides agile, secure networking solutions, debunking myths about latency and separate security needs.
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Westcon-Comstor & Cradlepoint expand partnership to Taiwan

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Westcon-Comstor expands partnership with Cradlepoint into Taiwan, enhancing distribution of advanced 5G and LTE WWAN solutions for enterprises and public sector.
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Wireless Logic gets authorised reseller status for SpaceX's Starlink

Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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Wireless Logic gains authorised reseller status for SpaceX's Starlink, enhancing global IoT deployment capabilities by incorporating Low Earth Orbit satellite connectivity.
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Australian firms struggle with connectivity failures & security threats

Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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Over half of Australian businesses suffer at least 1-2 hours of weekly downtime due to network failure amid heightened operational costs and security breaches.
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Cradlepoint & Switch MSP to improve Australian connectivity

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cradlepoint partners with Australian MSP Switch to offer improved wireless connectivity solutions, benefiting clients like Renascent Construction and Guardian Childcare.
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Elsight's Halo to aid Australia's drone boom, says new report

Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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Elsight’s Halo communications system is set to be crucial in managing Australia’s anticipated surge in drone air traffic, from 1.5m to 60m flights by 2043, says a Scyne Advisory report.
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Elsight unveils global Halo drone communications platform

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Elsight launches a universal version of its Halo drone communications platform, enabling uninterrupted, global drone operations regardless of cellular systems.
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LTE & 5G broadcast market forecast to hit $1.8 billion by 2029

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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LTE and 5G broadcast market tipped to grow at 9.9% CAGR, reaching a value of $1.8bn by 2029, says report.
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Orange Business & VMware boost partnership with SD-WAN solution on Evolution Platform

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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Orange Business and VMware strengthen collaboration with the introduction of a fully integrated SD-WAN solution on the Orange Business Evolution Platform. .