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Professor Emeritus @SalfordUni who specialises in telecommunications. I have a keen interest in both the history and future of my subject. Own views.

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@NigelLinge
Nigel Linge
1 month
Delighted to be returning to #TheIET, Savoy Place in December to deliver a lecture about the cameraphone. Most people now carry a camera with them wherever they go and wow, what an impact it has had. If you want to know more then come along, it's free.
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Nigel Linge
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Re the PSTN switchover - this is an important and much needed development for Telecare users: Openreach Launch New Telecare Phone Migration Services Across UK
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Network operator Openreach (BT) has today announced the official launch of their new telecare migration services across the UK. The service is designed to help
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@NigelLinge
Nigel Linge
2 months
Virgin Media O2’s next generation 5G Standalone network now available in 500 towns and cities - Virgin Media O2
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Virgin Media O2 has switched on its next generation 5G Standalone network in 500 towns and cities across the UK The operator’s...
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@NigelLinge
Nigel Linge
2 months
Changing priorities. Same location - interesting to see that two KX100 kiosks have now been replaced by parcel lockers.
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Nigel Linge
6 months
Been having a bit of trouble with my satellite TV signal, so I thought I'd try a bigger dish!
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Nigel Linge
6 months
Here is something you don't see very often - a naked cellular monopole. This one is from Hutchinson Engineering on show at #ConnectedNorth in Manchester Central.
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@NigelLinge
Nigel Linge
7 months
On Friday 28th March I delivered a lecture to #TheIET at Savoy Place in London on the subject of "Telecom Towers, Masts, and Poles". Celebrating one of the visible faces of the telecoms industry. It was recorded by IETtv and can be viewed here: https://t.co/2MULwtRp5x
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Nigel Linge
7 months
Millions of Brits have no home internet access, Ofcom warns
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@DTX360
Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX)
10 months
🚀 DTX Manchester is BACK on the 2-3 April 2025 at Manchester Central for another epic gathering of game-changers, rule-breakers, and tech pioneers! So, register FREE now, mark your calendars, and gather your team. We'll see you there! https://t.co/fYDR1kjaIS
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Nigel Linge
8 months
BT urges SMEs to go digital   | Total Telecom
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@TelecomTV
TelecomTV
8 months
Vodafone forms European satellite-to-smartphone joint venture; #MWC25 is up and running and absolutely heaving, and @orange launches its API business unit: https://t.co/jpngLvjJSN #telecom #smartphones @vodafone
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Vodafone forms European satellite-to-smartphone joint ventureMWC25 is up and running and absolutely heavingOrange launches its API business unit
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@Ofcom
Ofcom
9 months
Today we're proposing pioneering developments in spectrum to share the upper 6GHz band between mobile and Wi-Fi. This would provide a large increase in data capacity for both services, helping boost the economy. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/j9BEcV6oUW
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Nigel Linge
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Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable - BBC News
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It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps.
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Nigel Linge
9 months
What better way to celebrate the 149th anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell submitting his patent for the telephone than with a selection of #ValentinesDay phonecards. #telecoms #Heritage #phonecards #telephone
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@Ofcom
Ofcom
9 months
🛰️ Today we have granted Amazon Kuiper Services an earth station licence for its satellite system. We're also releasing more spectrum for ‘fixed links’ and satellite connectivity, all part of our mission to support connectivity, innovation and growth.🔗 https://t.co/h4hLqjQSVR
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@NigelLinge
Nigel Linge
9 months
BT’s new ‘Manchester’ HQ. Actually it’s on the Salford side of the river Irwell close to Salford Central Railway Station.
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Nigel Linge
9 months
Ooredoo launch GCC’s largest submarine cable connecting seven countries  | Total Telecom
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