AI-RAN Alliance draws more than 100 members in first year

The AI-RAN Alliance has announced it has surpassed 100 members, adding Vodafone to its ranks. Launched in 2024, the AI-RAN Alliance has the stated mission of accelerating innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) deployed through radio access networks (RANs) working to “unlock the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in wireless networks”. The alliance has grown … Read more

Fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi takes off at Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to introduce Starlink in-flight connectivity, offered free of charge for its Flying Club members, creating a digitally connected cabin, across its entire fleet. Carrying its first customers between London and New York on 22 June 1984, Virgin Atlantic said it was founded to shake up the airline industry and … Read more

Ofcom: use comms regulation to drive innovation

The UK should have the best mobile and broadband connectivity in the world, there’s absolutely no reason why it shouldn’t, and Ofcom will be playing its part to help unlock opportunities, encourage investment and open doors for innovation, according to the UK regulator’s group director for communications, Natalie Black. Speaking at the Parliament & … Read more

Glastonbury hits higher note for mobile performance

While this year’s Glastonbury festival may have hit the headlines for the wrong reasons, detracting from a stellar line-up of global musical acts, some of whom put in what could be career-defining sets, data from mobile analyst Ookla has revealed just how much the UK’s mobile operators have improved their services to fans attending … Read more