5G

5G stands for Fifth Generation and is the latest standard for wireless communication technology. It offers significantly faster data speeds, lower latency, and higher capacity compared to previous generations like 4G. With peak download speeds potentially reaching up to 10 Gbps (gigabits per second) and latency as low as 1 millisecond, 5G is designed to support a wide range of applications, including enhanced mobile broadband, massive IoT (Internet of Things) deployments, and ultra-reliable low-latency communications. This makes 5G ideal for advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, smart cities, virtual and augmented reality, and remote healthcare.

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EE delivers big boost to UK connectivity with 5G+ network innovations

– Millions of EE customers have received a huge boost to their mobile connectivity ahead of the summer as the operator unleashes major new network upgrades, including launching 5G+ to more than 50 million people and expanding the rollout of world-first technologies to enhance its network performance across the UK.

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Vodafone Business launches UK’s first commercial 5G network slicing

– 5G+ Local Slicing brings guaranteed performance across a defined site or local area up to 5km2 – from stadiums and logistics hubs to university campuses and construction sites.

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Microsoft and Ericsson bring enterprise-grade 5G laptop management to Windows 11

– Ericsson is proud to announce a major joint Microsoft-Ericsson development in enterprise mobility – the integration of advanced 5G capabilities directly into Windows 11.

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BT to deliver 5G standalone to 99% of the UK population by the end of 2030

– BT EE are announcing their ambition to deliver 5G standalone to 99% of the UK population by the end of FY30 – four years ahead of any other UK mobile operator’s  stated projections.

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UK download speeds, connection rates and latency levels revealed by Ofcom

– Ofcom’s new ‘Mobile Matters’ research report, published today, puts people’s experiences of using mobile networks across the UK under the microscope, based on crowdsourced data collected between October 2024 and March 2025 by Opensignal.

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O2 Telefónica Germany and Google Cloud Partner to Move 5G Functions to the Cloud with Nokia

O2 Telefónica in Germany and Google Cloud have announced their intent to enter into a strategic partnership to drive the cloud transformation of

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NewsSecurity Vulnerabilities

Multiple vulnerabilities discovered in the firmware of the Rakuten Turbo 5G [CVE-2024-48895]

CVE number – CVE-2024-48895 Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the firmware of the Rakuten Turbo 5G, which may allow

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ZTE and Turkcell set new benchmark with Europe’s fastest 5G-A speed of 32 Gbps

Turkcell and ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, announced that the two parties

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Vodafone, Qualcomm and Ericsson complete 5G mmWave trials in the UK

Vodafone, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and Ericsson have successfully demonstrated the benefits of Millimetre wave (mmWave) through two trials in the

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FCC is US Grants EchoStar’s 5G Buildout Framework for the Boost Mobile Network

The FCC this week took a significant step to promote competition in the wireless market by granting EchoStar’s 5G network

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