Cerillion Blog

Can the quality of 5G mobile connectivity be improved by turning the laws of physics on their head? We cautiously wade into the world of quantum mechanics to explore how it may one day improve telecoms networks.

Have you ever signed up for a free service, only to find yourself caught in a subscription you never asked for? Subscription traps are the latest dubious consumer practice being tackled by the authorities – how do companies create these subscription traps, and what can CSPs do to help prevent them?

Is there trouble in cyberspace, or is the metaverse a brave new world for tech? Musaddik Ahmed takes another look at the metaverse, and the promises of blockchain for telecoms and digital ownership.

5G delivers increased mobility, performance and security – though its impact may be felt more greatly in private networks than in public adoption for the immediate future. How will private 5G change the face of industry, travel and leisure?

As the UK Government seeks to clamp down on “legal but harmful” digital content, new legislation will have far-reaching implications for communications in the UK and beyond. What will the Online Safety Bill mean for users and digital businesses?

Dumbphones – handsets light on extra features – are increasing in popularity. What’s driving consumers back into the arms of these devices? And how are newer basic models un-dumbing themselves and getting with the times?

Could a text message save your life in an emergency? From this summer, the UK Government will finally catch up with other countries and start sending out alerts to all mobile phones in the event of major accidents and disasters – why has it taken so long to implement this and what are the pitfalls to avoid?

How can telcos turn billions of IoT connections into revenues to match? In his latest industry panel debate, Cerillion’s Richard Doughty talks strategies and opportunities for monetising the Internet of Things, and how providers can be more than just a dumb pipe.

Brian Coombs reports back from this year’s MWC Barcelona, detailing the highs and lows from the showfloor – from the usual bricolage of 5G services and connected devices, to folding mobile phones, cyber-dogs, and the Metaverse causing more than a few eyes to roll.

In times of crisis and repression, telecom customers have been – and continue to be – subjected to restrictions on free communications to manage perceptions and stifle any dissenting voices. From Ukraine and Myanmar to Cuba and Afghanistan, how do telcos operating in unstable markets manage, and how have customers in these regions taken it upon themselves to improve services?