Telecom news in the UK | Page 2

An overview of news, trends and research in the Telecom industry in the UK:

How much will 5G technology add to the UK economy? According to new analysis by PwC, 5G technology could be a major benefit the UK economy as it looks to find its feet in the post-Brexit world.
23 February 2021
M&A in the TMT sector: Deal drivers and opportunities Globally, merger & acquisition activity in the telecoms, media and technology (TMT) sector is expected to increase in 2021, as organisations look to shore up their balance sheets and use synergy savi
15 February 2021
5G rollout can add £15 billion to UK if full potential is seized The UK’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 recession will depend heavily on innovation and the adoption of new technologies.
14 January 2021
Global telecom industry takes £31 billion hit due to Covid-19 With the continuing challenges presented by Covid-19 meaning many offices are still having to invest in overhauling their telecoms operations to accommodate remote working, many might have thought th
05 January 2021
Fifth of consumers in Ireland worry 5G has 'health risks' A new study of Irish consumers has found that around 20% believe there are health risks associated with 5G technology.
08 December 2020
Capita secures 17 contract renewals for Scottish Wide Area Network Capita has been tasked with continuing to help Scottish Wide Area Network deliver digital transformations until 2023. The multiple contract renewals are worth a total of £11 million.
21 October 2020
Telecom, hi-tech and banking are digital transformation leaders A new study has found that the telecom, hi-tech and banking industries are the current trend-setters, when it comes digital transformation.
24 June 2020
Under scrutiny Huawei launches 5G consulting wing Chinese multinational technology company has announced the launch of a new consulting brand, which aims to help telecoms players adapt to new technologies such as 5G.
08 June 2020
CGI helps launch UK space technology team Athena Four UK-based companies announce today that they will team up to combine their complementary skills and expertise to enhance further the country’s space industry capabilities to deliver prosperity an
20 May 2020
5G roll out facing "significant delay" due to coronavirus Despite conspiracy theorists routinely tying coronavirus to the installation of 5G internet apparatus, a new report has found that the pandemic has led to what could be a “significant delay” in the t
19 May 2020
Duff & Phelps secures future of InLink BT partner InLink collapsed into administration at the turn of the year, with the Wi-Fi and USB charging kiosk service having encountered numerous delays to its plans across the UK.
13 January 2020
Analysys Mason supporting Ireland's National Broadband Plan A new scheme to upgrade the nation’s internet connections is set to see more than 1 million people across Ireland given access to super-fast broadband by the end of 2020.
30 December 2019
Scottish investment in fibre broadband to deliver £2 billion in benefits Every public pound invested in fibre broadband in Scotland is delivering almost £121 in benefits to the Scottish economy, according to new research.
18 December 2019
PA Consulting and O2 to improve road user experience A partnership of PA Consulting and communications group O2 have taken part in a ‘hackathon’ to help the roads industry solve some of its most critical challenges.
27 November 2019
5G internet impact underestimated by business The UK rollout of 5G mobile internet is set to get under way in 2019, with a growing number of telecomms providers stating they will launch their next-generation coverage by the end of the year.
27 March 2019
Red Consultancy drives interest in Schubert's formerly Unfinished Symphony Strategic communications firm Red Consultancy collaborated with Huawei to demonstrate the potential of artificial intelligence.
08 March 2019
Growing competition is top concern of executives in telecom industry Dramatic changes in the political, business and economic environment means telecom companies are facing major risks on the horizon, as the telecoms industry must adapt to rapidly changing market dema
22 August 2018
Consulting firm warns against pessimism at 'evolutionary' 5G With the next generation of mobile network technology on the horizon, consumers and businesses could be about to see the speed at which they access data via smartphones surge upward.
31 July 2018
Partnerships yet to deliver silver bullet for telecom companies With the telecoms market facing a raft of challenges in the coming years, many firms are looking to partnership models to make their operations more sustainable and profitable.
12 July 2018
Arthur D. Little and Solon deny strategic advisory roles to Lebara Telecommunications company Lebara has come under scrutiny from two of its alleged consultants, following its sale last year.
15 June 2018
Telecoms consultancy Flint International enters Benelux with joint venture Flint International, a UK-headquartered consultancy and interim firm for the telecom sector, has expanded its network’s footprint into the Benelux through a joint venture with Netherlands-based Nauma
12 June 2018
BT appoints BCG partner Michael Sherman as Strategy & Transformation Officer BT has appointed BCG Partner Michael Sherman as its first Strategy & Transformation Officer.
30 March 2018
BCG supports disruptive AI consortium backed by Canadian government Global consulting firm BCG has announced it will support an AI consortium vying to boost digital growth in Canada. The SCALE.
13 March 2018
UK phone maker WileyFox appoints Quantuma as administrator Following a catastrophic 2017 which saw numerous projects either delayed or jettisoned, British-based mobile phone maker WileyFox has entered into administration.
12 February 2018
GDPR trust issues likely to affect TV, phone and internet providers most The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into full force from May 25 next year, with new compliance demands likely to lead to increased user scrutiny, and related costs.
05 December 2017
Network operators benefit from understanding traffic types Towers channelling mobile phone traffic are requiring increasingly complex investment strategies due to changes in consumer demand and technological advance.
21 November 2017
Smartphone 'addiction' increasingly seen as problem by consumers The steady permeation of smartphone use into almost every functionality of daily life may be impairing consumers ability to concentrate, particularly in the case of younger users.
20 October 2017
UK smartphone penetration continues to rise to 85% of adult population Smartphone uptake in the UK has now eclipsed laptop penetration, with 85% of citizens using smartphones surpassing the 78% with laptops.
10 October 2017
Organisational effectiveness can boost asset management operations Organisations seeking to ramp up the efficiency of their asset management (AM) footprint intuitively turn to enhancing their AM activities, however, new research shows organisational effectiveness is key as well.
20 July 2017
Facebook & WhatsApp mount increasing threat to traditional telecoms Technological disruption and changing consumer behaviour continue to affect telecommunications players, finds a new report. The industry has seen revenues border on stagnation over the past decade.
06 July 2017
Drake Star Partners helps RTX raise £46 million in growth funding RTX, a financial exchange platform for telecom operators, has raised an initial investment of £6 million growth capital from BOOST&Co with further committed funding of £40 million scheduled for the
18 May 2017
Smartphones are increasingly dominating the retail customer journey In 2016 around 49% of e-commerce transactions involved a smartphone, this is expected to increase to more than 80% by 2020, finds a new study.
23 February 2017

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