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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud
Firewalls

Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028
Unified Communications

Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028

Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans
Unified Communications

Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans

Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028
Unified Communications

Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Boku rides wallet boom as EBITDA surges & volumes soar
Gaming

Boku rides wallet boom as EBITDA surges & volumes soar

Boku lifts H1 revenue 34% and EBITDA 53% as merchants shift from cards to wallets, pushing payment volumes to $7.4 billion.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Small Cell Forum maps path to interoperable 5G NTN
Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum maps path to interoperable 5G NTN

Small Cell Forum sets out how small cell know-how and open interfaces could underpin interoperable 5G satellite and hybrid NTN networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms
Fintech

Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms

Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Travel eSIM market set for growth as awareness remains low
Virtual Private Networks

Travel eSIM market set for growth as awareness remains low

Only 23% of consumers in the US, UK and China have used eSIMs, though 49% are open to travel eSIMs once informed, showing strong growth potential.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Sinch named top vendor for RCS messaging in global ROCCO report
Customer Experience

Sinch named top vendor for RCS messaging in global ROCCO report

Sinch is named a Tier 1 vendor in ROCCO's 2024 RCS Messaging Market Impact Report, praised by operators in 64 countries for technical strength and reliability.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Sinch unveils new service to boost global RCS adoption
Cloud Services

Sinch unveils new service to boost global RCS adoption

Sinch has launched its RCS Business Enablement service, aimed at helping mobile operators manage and secure Rich Communication Services for Business globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Sinch achieves milestone with 1 billion RCS messages sent
Customer Experience

Sinch achieves milestone with 1 billion RCS messages sent

Sinch has surpassed 1 billion Rich Communication Services messages delivered globally in 2024, heralding a new era in business messaging.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
rainx unveils 5G router range for mobile operators
Network Infrastructure

rainx unveils 5G router range for mobile operators

rainx has launched its new range of the101 5G routers, designed to enhance connectivity and revenue for mobile operators and virtual network providers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

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Huawei swap-out blamed as London 5G lags UK rivals
Unified Communications

Huawei swap-out blamed as London 5G lags UK rivals

Huawei kit swap-out blamed as London's 5G speeds and reliability fall behind Glasgow and other UK cities, new analysis suggests.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital
Gaming

Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital

Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
One NZ marks one year of Starlink-powered texts
Agricultural Technology

One NZ marks one year of Starlink-powered texts

One NZ marks a year of Starlink texts with 7m messages sent and 700,000 customers now able to connect beyond standard mobile coverage.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud
Digital Transformation

Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud

Malaysia's top mobile operators launch a Number Verification API to help businesses combat online fraud and boost digital security across networks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Motorola & One NZ launch 5G phones with satellite TXT support
Motorola

Motorola & One NZ launch 5G phones with satellite TXT support

Motorola and One New Zealand launch 4G and 5G phones with satellite TXT support, aiding connectivity as the 3G network retires this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Lifecycle & Collab team up for advanced NEXUS upgrade
Customer Relationship Management

Lifecycle & Collab team up for advanced NEXUS upgrade

Lifecycle Software has partnered with Collab to enhance its NEXUS platform with AI-driven customer care solutions, boosting efficiency for mobile operators.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025