CityFibre’s recent strategic move to sell its ISP subsidiary, Lit Fibre, back to its original founders aligns with their focus on wholesale network provision. This decision reinforces CityFibre’s commitment to enhancing its robust full-fibre network.
Netmore and Cellnex UK are transforming IoT network coverage with LoRaWAN gateways on 200 street poles, enhancing connectivity for smart water meters. Netmore’s partnership with Yorkshire Water aims to replace 1.3 million meters, benefiting 360,000 households.
This week’s collaboration between Wind River and Rakuten Symphony marks a significant advancement in Open RAN technology. This partnership is set to revolutionize telecommunications, enhancing flexibility with powerful cloud-to-edge solutions.
IBM’s integration of Apptio software on Microsoft Azure Marketplace expands solutions for enterprises. With enterprise agile planning, IT financial management, and cloud financial operations tools, this integration streamlines budget management and enhances VoIP services.
Virgin Media O2 strengthens its focus on digital innovation by selling an 8.33% stake in Cornerstone to Equitix. As the UK’s largest tower operator, this move highlights Virgin Media O2’s strategy to optimize its infrastructure investments while prioritizing future advancements in 4G and 5G development.
Spain’s telecom sector is set for transformation as Ericsson partners with MasOrange, the country’s largest mobile operator, to develop an open, programmable network. This five-year collaboration aims to enhance network performance and support the rollout of 5G in rural areas.
The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), launched on Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, offers open access to 12 quantum computers. This 4,000-square-meter facility aims to advance quantum technology, address skill shortages, and drive innovation in sectors like healthcare, energy, and AI, supporting the UK’s £2.5 billion quantum initiative.
Nokia has inked a pivotal deal with Chunghwa Telecom to modernize Taiwan’s 5G network and to elevate performance with Nokia’s advanced 5G solutions. This collaboration includes the deployment of AI-driven MantaRay solutions, promising enhanced efficiency and energy savings, marking a transformative phase in 5G-Advanced progression.
NEC and Cisco’s partnership in enterprise private 5G solutions represents a breakthrough in digital innovation. Merging Cisco’s 5G SA Core technology and NEC’s expertise in radio network integration empowers businesses through enhanced digital transformation.
Korean tech giants SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics are advancing 5G connectivity with AI-enhanced solutions. By deploying Samsung’s AI-RAN Parameter Recommender, SK Telecom optimizes 5G base station settings, leading to improved network quality.


