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Inmarsat and Viasat merger could increase in-flight Wi-Fi costs, watchdog warns Inmarsat and Viasat hoped to complete $7.3bn merger by mid 2022

Huawei P50 launch — Huawei hopes to release 5G phones despite US sanctions Huawei's access to 5G tech has been limited by blacklisting

Vodafone — Vodafone is first UK broadband provider to offer a Wi-Fi 6E router Vodafone Ultra Hub promises to connect up to 150 devices

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Samsung

Samsung's new handsets usher in new era of form factor diversity

By Steve McCaskill published 21 August 22

Analysis Samsung hopes it can offer something other than a black rectangle to tempt iPhone users to defect.

Wi-Fi

'Anti-reflective' coating allows Wi-Fi to pass through walls

By Steve McCaskill published 18 August 22

New method could transform home Wi-Fi and boost 6G.

Mobile phone

Inaccurate maps delay US government's $42bn broadband plans

By Steve McCaskill published 17 August 22

FCC will have to wait for more accurate maps.

5G data surge set to see small cell deployments soar

By Steve McCaskill published 17 August 22

Small cells help operators maximise spectrum and densify networks.

imessage editing patent

Google hopes new campaign will get Apple to support RCS

By Steve McCaskill published 11 August 22

Google really wants Apple to start using RCS to make messaging easier for everyone.

Inmarsat and Viasat satellite merger faces UK and EU probes

By Steve McCaskill last updated 10 August 22

CMA and EC launch investigations into deal.

Oppo

Oppo and OnePlus phones taken off sale in Germany in Nokia patent dispute

By Steve McCaskill published 9 August 22

Oppo, OnePlus and Nokia have been engaged in 5G patent battle.

BT and Nokia achieve European first carrier aggregation on 5G SA

By Steve McCaskill published 8 August 22

BT is first in Europe to achieve four channel component (4CC) carrier aggregation.

GSMA warns full potential of 5G will be wasted without licensed 6GHz

By Steve McCaskill published 4 August 22

6GHz spectrum are valuable mid-band frequencies.

A pile of smartphones from different brands on a black desk

Smartphone market challenges continue as shipments fall again

By Steve McCaskill published 2 August 22

Smartphone shipments fall by up to 9% as economic, political and supply issues continue.

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