Four in 10 Struggle to Access Mobile Signal on the Move in the UK
A YouGov survey of over 2,000 UK device users found that 45% of adults and 57% of 18‑24‑year‑olds are frustrated with 4G/5G connectivity while on the move at least once a week. Mobile coverage gaps are most acute in rural areas, with the UK slipping to 59th globally for mobile download speeds, while fixed‑line speeds rank 44th. The study, commissioned by property consultancy Cluttons, highlights that only half of railway routes have adequate mobile signal, and that expanding coverage to 80% could generate roughly $3.8 billion in productivity gains. Government plans to equip 1,400 trains with satellite‑backed connectivity aim to address these shortcomings.
The Stratosphere Race: HAPS Move From Experiment to Commercial Reality
High‑altitude platform stations (HAPS) are moving from experimental flights to commercial services. Aalto’s Zephyr has stayed aloft for 67 days and aims for 200‑day missions, while Sceye’s helium‑filled SE2 completed a 12‑day endurance test and is preparing a SoftBank‑backed connectivity...
Anthropic Gets Subsea Cable Security Wrong, Coalition Tells FCC
Anthropic submitted FCC comments claiming subsea cable operators could throttle or manipulate AI workloads, a stance the International Connectivity Coalition says is technically incorrect. The coalition—backed by Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Verizon— argues Anthropic’s concerns ignore existing FCC safeguards and...
Comcast Business Supports Advanced Technology Infrastructure at Levi’s Stadium for Fan Experience, Venue Operations
Comcast Business has installed a high‑capacity, redundant fiber network and stadium‑wide Xfinity Wi‑Fi at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers. The infrastructure supports 70,000 fans’ high‑density mobile usage, mobile ticketing, frictionless concessions, and real‑time analytics in the venue’s...
Japan Hits 6G Key Milestone with High-Frequency Speeds Topping 100 Gbps
Japanese researchers have demonstrated a terahertz wireless link that transmits data at 112 Gbps within the 560 GHz spectrum, a key band for future 6G networks. The achievement relies on a silicon‑nitride microcomb directly bonded to an optical fiber, eliminating the bulky...
Bermuda Moves NUVEM, SOL Toward Cable Licenses
Bermuda’s Regulatory Authority has proposed conditional submarine‑cable licences for Google‑owned NUVEM and SOL systems, both slated to land at Annie’s Bay on St. David’s Island. NUVEM will run from Portugal’s Sines to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, while SOL will connect Spain’s Santander...
Samsung and LG Uplus Want to Turn Cell Towers Into Radar for 6G
Samsung Electronics and LG Uplus signed an MOU on May 27 to co‑develop Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) for 6G. ISAC lets base stations use existing 5G/6G signals to sense objects, turning towers into radars for drones, vehicles and foot traffic. The...
Sponsored: Physical and Digital Infrastructure Across Deep Canyons Boosts Rural Development in Guizhou
Huawei and China Mobile have expanded rural digital infrastructure across Guizhou, deploying nearly 200,000 base stations—including over 70,000 5G sites—and using drones to install network equipment on steep canyon cliffs. The effort delivers full 5G coverage to every administrative village...
Amazon Leo Satellite Network Coming to Taiwan Through Far EasTone Partnership
Amazon Leo, the low‑Earth‑orbit broadband venture formerly known as Project Kuiper, has appointed Far EasTone Telecommunications as its authorized distributor in Taiwan. The deal hinges on regulatory clearances that could take nine to twelve months, with a target commercial launch...
MTN to Join Airtel, Globacom to Restore Airtime Lending After Regulatory Pause
MTN Nigeria announced it will restore its Xtratime airtime‑lending service after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission suspended enforcement of the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non‑Traditional Consumer Lending (DEON) regulations. The move follows Airtel and Globacom, which have already...
ASUS Brings New Wi-Fi 8 Router, First in the World
Asus unveiled the ROG Rapture GT‑BN98 Pro, branding it as the world’s first Wi‑Fi 8 gaming router even though the IEEE 802.11bn standard is still under development. Wi‑Fi 8 shifts emphasis from peak speeds to reliability, lower latency, and broader coverage, with...
Brussels Wants to Reserve Satellite Spectrum for EU Companies
The European Commission has proposed splitting the 2 GHz MSS satellite spectrum into three equal parts: one third for a single government‑designated operator that must integrate with the upcoming IRIS2 multi‑orbit constellation, a second third reserved for EU‑based commercial satellite firms,...
EnGenius to Showcase AI-Ready Unified Networking and Surveillance Platform at Interop Tokyo 2026
EnGenius Networks Japan will unveil its AI‑ready unified networking and surveillance platform at Interop Tokyo 2026. The showcase highlights the upgraded EnGenius Cloud Intelligence suite, featuring Resolve AI for automated fault diagnosis and Craft AI for natural‑language dashboard creation. The...
Sitting Out BEAD? Why NOVOS FiBER’s CTO Has No Regrets
NOVOS FiBER’s chief technology officer Rob Johnson said the company has no regrets about sitting out the federal BEAD program, the multi‑billion‑dollar broadband initiative. He argued that state‑level allocations are often fragmented, forcing competing providers to duplicate infrastructure on the...
Google Lands Nuvem Cable in South Carolina
Google’s Nuvem subsea cable, a 7,000‑km fiber system linking the United States, Bermuda, the Azores and Portugal, made landfall at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The cable, built by Subcom and operated by DC Blox, features 16 fiber pairs delivering up...