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

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
Telcos leverage M&A to pick up talent and bolster their digital assets Telecommunications companies, seeking to reimagine themselves in the face of digital trends are, among others, leveraging M&A to pick up technological advantages and talent.
31 January 2017
Mace supports Sky Central with design and sustainability development Sky Central, one of the developments of Sky's wider headquarter campus expansion, was recently completed.
31 January 2017
Telcos that invest in innovation and collaborate reap the returns Telcos, while continuing to do well on core business offerings, are facing the heat of innovation – a new report finds.
16 January 2017
Benchmarking can help improve customer service performance levels The customer service industry has evolved beyond all recognition.
10 November 2016
Smartphone ownership at all-time high, but overuse leads to friction Smartphone penetration has hit 81% across the UK, a new study reveals. Uptake is slowing however, as market saturation for the devices approaches.
17 October 2016
Telecom players that invest in digital outperform their peers Rapid digitalisation is being facilitated by telecommunications operators.
29 June 2016
Nokia hires Altran to support Delivery Centers in India Nokia has hired Altran to provide network operations services to its Indian organisation.
01 March 2016
Orange and Atos partner to ramp up smartphone security Atos and Orange have agreed a strategic alliance aimed at jointly delivering secure smartphone services to clients and customers.
19 February 2016
Capgemini Consulting supports HR transformation of Leoni As part of a large strategic transformation, Germany based cable company Leoni has selected Capgemini Consulting to support the design and roll-out of its HR transformation.
11 February 2016
McKinsey: 5 initiatives to improve business performance Technology deployment within companies remains a hot topic within the business world.
04 February 2016

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