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The UK’s mobile landscape is about to enter a new phase. Ofcom has announced the outcome of the Principal Stage of the UK’s mmWave spectrum auction that began on 15 October 2025, covering the 26 GHz (25.1–27.5 GHz) and 40 GHz (40.5–43.5 GHz) bands. EE, O2 and VodafoneThree have each won 800 MHz of spectrumContinue reading “mmWave Auctions: Fit for purpose or missing the bigger picture?”

The annual Cambridge Wireless’ Technology and Engineering Conference (CWTEC) always adds some pertinent insights to the issues raised by the ongoing evolution of wireless and Real Wireless was again a contributor to this year’s event, through both the organising committee and support for the event on the day. But this year, attendees were taking onContinue reading “Getting 6G right – back to basics?”

Real Wireless is proud to announce the successful completion and official publication of its latest project, Spectrum Sandbox. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the team and reinforces Real Wireless’ commitment to innovation, quality, and impactful work. The project, launched in May 2024, centered on developing innovative spectrum-sharing solutions for the upper 6 GHzContinue reading “Real Wireless Announces Successful Completion and Publication of Spectrum Sandbox Project”

This year’s Small Cells World Summit (SCWS) brought together a wide range of industry stakeholders to explore how small cell technology continues to evolve and where it’s heading next. During two days of presentations, panel discussions and networking, the event covered everything from enterprise deployments and neutral host models to city connectivity strategies and OpenContinue reading “On the ground at SCWS 2025: Real conversations, real challenges and real opportunities”

Operators wanting to make the most of 5G are embracing AI and newer RAN strategies like Cloud RAN and vRAN. Further down the line, operators are looking at developing network-as-a-service (NaaS) offerings. How much data capacity will this require? Right now, we don’t know for certain. But we can reasonably guess that it will meanContinue reading “Data centre planning for an AI-dominated future”

The recent Connected Futures Festival was more than just a glimpse into the next decade of telecoms: it was a deep dive into the intersection of innovation, investment, and infrastructure. As the telecoms sector looks ahead to develop a common vision for 6G, the festival showcased a mix of cutting-edge research, industry debate, and real-worldContinue reading “Connected Futures Festival: What Will 6G Look Like?”

We’re pleased to share that Real Wireless has been recognised at this year’s Future Networks Awards, receiving the Shared Infrastructure Advancement Award for our work on Spectrum Sandbox. The award was presented at Connected Reflections Live, an event organised by DSIT and UKTIN to highlight innovation across the Future Network Programmes. Supporting shared infrastructure throughContinue reading “Future Networks Award Win for Spectrum Sandbox Consortium”

Wireless connectivity is evolving, and with it comes the opportunity, and responsibility, to shape a more sustainable future. The SUSTAIN-6G project is a major European research initiative focused on ensuring that 6G is not only technologically advanced but also environmentally and socially responsible. Real Wireless is contributing its expertise to help define how sustainability canContinue reading “Real Wireless and the SUSTAIN-6G Journey; Shaping Sustainable Connectivity”