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UK energy regulator Ofgem has greenlit five new subsea energy links in the North Sea. -
Ofcom has revealed the UK’s next spectrum auction will take place in 2025, offering mmWave band licences in the 25.1-27.5 GHz and 40.5-43.5 GHz bands.
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Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) says it is the first UK operator to have switched on 5G standalone (SA) small cells in Birmingham city centre.
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In a major collaborative effort, GSMA and UK Finance have united leading UK mobile operators and banks to launch Scam Signal, a new tool designed to tackle Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud.
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BT has reportedly put its global division up for sale as part of the company’s ongoing attempts to shave costs
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued provisional approval for Vodafone and Three’s planned merger, indicating that the proposed £15 billion joint venture could proceed if certain conditions to protect competition and consumers are met.
Forthcoming events
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EE will expand its 5G standalone (SA) network to 16 new towns and cities across the UK, aiming to boost mobile connectivity for millions more customers by the end of the year.
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The UK’s telecoms sector may receive a substantial boost from Labour’s 2024 Autumn Budget as Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to overhaul public spending rules to release up to £50 billion for infrastructure over the coming years.
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Infosys has launched a new innovation centre in London aimed at helping clients harness emerging technologies, along with an AI lab in partnership with the University of Cambridge to drive education and research collaboration.
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Vodafone, in partnership with Qualcomm and Ericsson, has successfully completed two trials in the UK, showcasing the transformative potential of millimetre wave (mmWave) technology for high-speed and high-capacity connectivity.
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BT Group has activated its first self-powering mobile site in the Shropshire Hills, with approximately 70% of the site’s energy requirements met by on-site solar panels and a wind turbine.
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As global connectivity demands escalate, the UK is emerging as a vital entry point for hyperscaler networks traversing the Atlantic to Europe. Simultaneously, the UK is transforming into a significant hub for data centre investment, addressing the needs of both domestic and international businesses.
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Attendees at last week's Capacity Europe 2024 engaged in thought-provoking conversations on a wide array of topics aimed at pushing the boundaries of innovation through allyship.
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The winners of the 20th annual Global Connectivity Awards (GCAs) were revealed at a glitzy show in London following Capacity Europe 2024, with stc, Mobily, and Sparkle among those taking home awards.
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Capacity goes behind the scenes with NTT Data for a look at the tech behind The Open Championship.
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Capacity was on-site at the 2024 Google Cloud Summit, where industry leaders gathered to explore the latest innovations in AI and cloud.
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The UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) has launched an AI-powered R&D Discovery Toolkit to make it easier for UK operators to experiment with AI technologies.
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Kao Data has commenced the construction of its new £350 million data centre in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
