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WMIS joins TCCA to boost critical comms recruitment
Unified Communications

WMIS joins TCCA to boost critical comms recruitment

UK recruiter WMIS joins industry body TCCA to strengthen global talent pipelines across the evolving critical communications sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
UK councils join industry in new small cell push
Unified Communications

UK councils join industry in new small cell push

UK councils and telecoms firms form new Small Cell Forum group to simplify street-level 4G and 5G upgrades in towns and cities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Global Stories

4G technology stories

Reolink marks 17 years with up to 54% off security gear
Internet of Things

Reolink marks 17 years with up to 54% off security gear

Homeowners can save up to 54% on cameras and bundled kits as Reolink's anniversary sale targets wired, wireless and off-grid monitoring.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia
Unified Communications

Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia

Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain a new Copilot+ option as Getac adds an AMD-powered rugged tablet for harsh environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
GSA report says 5G market enters more selective phase
Unified Communications

GSA report says 5G market enters more selective phase

More operators are now focused on network quality and service models as 5G deployment matures, GSA says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Satellite Connect Europe seals five MNO trial deals
Unified Communications

Satellite Connect Europe seals five MNO trial deals

Satellite Connect Europe signs five-operator pact to trial direct-to-device satellite mobile broadband across Europe from summer 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Satellite Connect Europe unveils MNO-first space network
Unified Communications

Satellite Connect Europe unveils MNO-first space network

Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-first direct-to-device satellite network, offering EU-based access to AST SpaceMobile's LEO system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning
Unified Communications

Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning

Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
LTE & 5G set to overtake legacy mission-critical LMR
Unified Communications

LTE & 5G set to overtake legacy mission-critical LMR

LTE and 5G critical communications investment to surge from USD $5.4bn in 2025 to more than USD $9.2bn by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout
Unified Communications

TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout

TCCA releases first Broadband Callout specs for 4G and 5G mission critical paging, aiming to boost global interoperability for emergency services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

4G technology stories

One NZ tops New Zealand mobile rankings for fifth year
Unified Communications

One NZ tops New Zealand mobile rankings for fifth year

Customers saw One NZ extend its five-year lead after umlaut ranked it ahead of rivals in every category across New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
One NZ ends 2G and 3G network services across New Zealand
Unified Communications

One NZ ends 2G and 3G network services across New Zealand

One NZ has switched off its 2G and 3G networks nationwide, freeing spectrum for faster 4G and 5G and leaving holdouts needing new phones.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Reolink unveils autumn smart security sale in Australia
IoT Security

Reolink unveils autumn smart security sale in Australia

Reolink launches an autumn smart security sale in Australia, with up to 42% off 4K cameras, floodlights and PoE doorbells until 22 March.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity
Unified Communications

PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity

PMT Communications expands DAS projects across Australian states to strengthen in-building mobile coverage for critical services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Videotron taps Samsung to modernise Canadian 5G core
Virtualisation

Videotron taps Samsung to modernise Canadian 5G core

Videotron is expanding its deal with Samsung to deploy a cloud-native 4G and 5G core, backing its national growth and Fizz brand rollout.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026
One NZ sees festive mobile data & satellite use surge
Unified Communications

One NZ sees festive mobile data & satellite use surge

One NZ logs 17.4% New Year mobile data spike and 50% holiday satellite user jump as Kiwis head off-grid and demand always-on coverage.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
CelcomDigi completes IOI estate-wide mobile rollout
Agricultural Technology

CelcomDigi completes IOI estate-wide mobile rollout

CelcomDigi finishes IOI estate-wide 4G rollout, linking over 100 plantations and nearby rural communities for digital operations and services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026