Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a next-generation messaging standard designed to replace traditional SMS, offering the richer media experiences users expect from over-the-top (OTT) apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Skype. Reliance Jio integrated RCS into its Jio4GVoice service and achieved rapid adoption, surpassing 100 million subscribers within 170 days of launch. This pace set … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Willie B. Thomas) P3 Communications’ latest study has named EE and Vodafone joint winners for overall data and voice performance in one of the UK’s most comprehensive mobile network tests. The UK’s four main network operators — Vodafone, EE, Three, and O2 — were evaluated across realistic, real-world scenarios in 13 locations around … Read more

Japan’s mobile market remains intensely competitive, with four national carriers pursuing different priorities across speed, coverage and 5G deployment. New data from Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence for Q3 2025 illustrates how those strategic choices shape everyday network use, especially as 5G expands beyond major cities. According to the report, SoftBank delivered the highest median download speed … Read more

O2 customers in the UK can finally look forward to the operator beginning the rollout of its 4G network. The launch comes after an exclusive period during which rival EE operated its 4G service and established itself as the most visible provider in the market. That said, O2’s entry into 4G won’t be without challenges. … Read more

All four major French mobile operators have secured licenses for fourth-generation (4G/LTE) frequency blocks following the first round of auctions, which generated substantial interest and high bids totaling €936 million (approximately $1.28 billion). Regulator ARCEP confirmed that France Telecom and newcomer Iliad placed the highest bids and won the two largest 20 MHz blocks. SFR … Read more

Nokia has broadened its Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of SpaceTime Insight, a San Mateo, California-based company. This strategic move will accelerate Nokia’s development of new IoT applications tailored to key vertical markets. SpaceTime Insight operates globally, with offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India and … Read more

Earlier this month Verizon Wireless rolled out “Advanced Calling” across its nationwide network, though not all smartphones could use it immediately. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were initially excluded from access to this deceptively simple but meaningful feature. This week Verizon flipped the switch, and owners of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 … Read more

SK Telecom has announced it has chosen Ericsson’s Cloud Packet Core to power its 5G network. Ericsson’s Cloud Packet Core assists service providers in smoothly transitioning to a 5G Core standalone architecture. The solution gives operators greater visibility and control over traffic and applications by determining the optimal quality of service and enforcing it through … Read more

Australia’s telecommunications company Optus has been fined AU$100 million (about US$66 million) by the Federal Court of Australia after the court found the company systematically exploited vulnerable customers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) brought the case, documenting a sustained pattern of predatory sales practices spanning January 2019 to September 2023. The court found … Read more

For the first time in more than a decade, consumers may soon see a BT-branded mobile service offering modern 4G capabilities. Meanwhile, a major South Korean company is already testing the next generation of mobile technology. To understand this move, it helps to look back at BT’s mobile history. The company’s cellular journey began in … Read more