Unearthing an alarming digital divide in the UK, researchers at Bionic discovered that 20% of adults lack basic online skills, and shockingly, half of the households do not have internet. In a critical look at digital inclusion in UK cities, Manchester stands out with an impressive 193 digital inclusion services, with Coventry and Bangor trailing behind. London, despite its size, did not break into the top 20 due to shortage of services relative to its population size.

Telefónica announced placement of a green bond. Demand for the bond was high, with a combined oversubscription tripling the original offer. Market Watch

Telefónica’s recent release of a green bond, valued at €1,750 million, experienced an impressive demand. The bond’s oversubscription tripled, indicating keen investor interest in the telecommunication giant’s ecological endeavors. The bond, which will fund projects aimed at modernizing both fixed and mobile telecom networks, is aligned with Telefónica’s goal of dedicating roughly 40% of total funding to ESG criteria by 2026, underpinning the company’s pledge to integrate environmental and financial sustainability.

MedUX, a leader in international fixed and mobile network testing and benchmarking, released research on 5G performance in the UK’s capital. 5G

In a fiercely competitive telecom landscape, where operators strive to meet the ever-increasing consumer demand for fast, accessible, and reliable 5G networks and services, MedUX, a leader in international fixed and mobile network testing and benchmarking, has released exclusive research on 5G performance in the UK’s capital. This comprehensive report reveals  that EE not only leads in 5G reliability but also is able to provide the overall finest Quality of Experience (QoE) in London, with a score of 4.61 out of 5.

CITIC Telecom CPC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Ltd., has announced their partnership with INSYS icom. IoT

CITIC Telecom CPC and INSYS icom are joining forces to extend reach into Asian markets, providing dependable private Ethernet for Industrial Internet of Things devices. Aiding this collaboration is CITIC Telecom CPC’s SmartCLOUD™ platform, ensuring secure, local IIoT data control. With its digitalization expertise, INSYS icom aims to simplify global IIoT infrastructure deployment, overcoming complex business and regulatory challenges.

Global provider of access, optical, and AI-driven cloud software solutions, DZS has joined forces with smart building enabler, Andorix. Infrastructure

In an exciting partnership, DZS and Andorix are commanding a digital transformation by converting landmark buildings across North America into fiber-based smart-buildings. By integrating DZS’s FiberLAN technology and Andorix’s PON service, they’ve not only availed historical sites to meet today’s digital demands but also brought considerable operational and capital savings.