Digital divide stories

Vyve adopts Harmonic's cOS to virtualise broadband, unifying DOCSIS and fibre on a single platform across its 16-state US network.

As Asia Pacific races ahead on 5G, experts warn women risk being left offline unless their voices shape digital policy from the start.

AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.

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

Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.

Edge AI will only reach its potential if diverse teams shape its design, deployment and impact, ensuring fair, resilient systems for all.

Generative AI is fuelling a sharp rise in intimate image abuse, outpacing weak platform responses and patchy global legal protections.

The Netherlands has been named Europe's top market for 5G mobile quality, beating Denmark, Norway and Switzerland in MedUX's latest study.

GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.

Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.

More consumers now treat generative AI as an everyday aide and even a companion, using it for routine decisions despite trust concerns.

Most UK adults have no plan for who inherits their digital assets, with over-55s least prepared despite new laws recognising online property.

Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.

Manchester's Turing Innovation Catalyst has picked seven early-stage AI startups for its first TIC Startup Lab incubator cohort.

The pioneer who coined AGI forecasts 2026 as a pivotal year of steady AI gains, from memory-rich assistants to robots in human spaces.

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.

Smart appliances are spreading faster in the Global South than Western Europe, as households chase lower running costs over green credentials.

Virgin Media O2 will donate 12,000 refurbished smartphones in 2026 to help tackle digital exclusion and cut electronic waste across the UK.

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

Progress predicts 2026 will mark a shift from AI pilots to orchestrated, governed platforms, widening the gap between leaders and laggards.