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fromWIRED
1 week ago

6G Is Coming. Here's What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech

6G development is underway with expected global deployment by 2030, though early hype mirrors unfulfilled 5G promises of transformative applications.
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Apple
fromMacRumors
1 month ago

iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking

iOS 26.3 introduces a 'Limit Precise Location' option that restricts mobile networks to neighborhood-level device location to enhance user privacy.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

AI requires stronger upload connections among U.S. carriers: Report

Ookla said the growing use of ChatGPT and other AI tools places much more demand on mobile networks than the typical activities of browsing social media and the web, watching videos, texting, and making the occasional phone call. As a result, more speed and expanded capabilities will be necessary. The report said advanced AI capabilities like AI-enabled glasses will put a particular strain on upload connections in the future.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced

Virgin Media O2 will offer optional automatic satellite connectivity across UK no-signal areas from early 2026 via a Starlink partnership for messaging, maps and location.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
5 months ago

Should You Get a Prepaid Phone Plan? Here's What You Need to Know

Prepaid plans use major carriers' networks to offer lower-cost service, but coverage, speed, and access levels vary by provider and underlying network.
Apple
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Latest iPhone marks 'the beginning of the end' of the SIM card

Apple's iPhone Air requires only an eSIM, signaling a move away from physical SIM cards toward embedded digital SIM technology.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

When is the emergency alert test on mobile phones and can you opt out?

A nationwide emergency-alert test will send messages to most 4G/5G smartphones on Sunday 7 September to warn of imminent life-threatening emergencies.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
9 months ago

UK government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across nations | Computer Weekly

The UK's Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme aims to enhance connectivity in rural areas by upgrading over 50 mobile masts to serve all mobile network operators.
Roam Research
Media industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
10 months ago

GSMA calls for governments to prioritise affordable mobile spectrum | Computer Weekly

GSMA warns that stagnant spectrum prices create financial strain on mobile network operators, hindering their infrastructure investments amidst decreasing consumer revenues.
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