EE introduces premium ‘Fast Lane’ 5G network slicing service

Posted by Harry Baldock, The service will ensure that Fast Lane users continue to receive high-quality mobile service even in busy areas like concerts and sporting events

This week, EE has announced the launch of the UK’s first commercial network slicing service for consumers and businesses.

The new service, dubbed Fast Lane, shifts customers to a dedicated virtual slice of EE’s physical 5G+ network. This slice is isolated from other traffic on the network, guaranteeing users a high level of performance even when the wider network is heavily congested.

The feature is ‘designed for use in high-footfall moments of the day like rush hour and major events’, according to the company press release, will be useful for both consumers and enterprise customers operating in busy environments.

The launch follows multiple real-world trials of 5G+ network slicing in the last two years, which has included major public events like , Belfast Christmas Market, Sail GP in Portsmouth, ad this year’s BAFTAs.

“Powered by our advanced 5G+ network, Fast Lane gives our customers access to a dedicated 5G+ lane at the busiest times. Whether they’re live streaming a special moment from a sell-out gig or processing mobile payments and ticketing at a festival, Fast Lane helps keep customers connected even when thousands of people around them are trying to connect at the same time,” said Claire Gillies, CEO of BT’s Consumer Division. “This innovation builds on years of investment in EE’s 5G+ network and real-world network slicing trials, marking another milestone for the UK’s best network.”

EE is offering the Fast Lane feature as a part of its new ‘Full Works Plus’ package, costing £5 more per month than its existing ‘Full Works’ plan (£48 and £43, respectively).

Users will require a 5G+ compatible handset and access to EE’s 5G+ network to make use of the service.EE’s 5G+ network currently covers around 78% of the UK population, with the operator targeting 99% population coverage by March 2030. EE introduces premium ‘Fast Lane’ 5G network slicing service - Total Telecom

Read More........ → September 15, 2026

Hyundai Motor to expand global production capacity, launch over 100 models by 2030

Hyundai Motor to expand global production capacity, launch over 100 models by 2030 (Photo: Yonhap)

Seoul, (IANS): Hyundai Motor said on Wednesday it plans to expand its overall production capacity by 1.27 million units by 2030 while rolling out more than 100 new and updated models to strengthen its presence in the global market.

Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz outlined the plans at its CEO Investor Day event in Seoul as it seeks to bolster its competitiveness amid intensifying competition, particularly from Chinese rivals.

The South Korean automaker said it plans to introduce scores of brand-new or updated models within the decade, including facelifts, partial redesigns and other variants, with 18 all-new models included in the lineup, reports Yonhap news agency.

The company plans to launch the Genesis GV80 hybrid in South Korea and the United States later this year, followed by an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) in the first half of 2027.

The Tucson SUV, one of Hyundai Motor's bestselling models, and its hybrid variants are also scheduled for launch in the second half of this year.

To support its expanded lineup and sales targets, Hyundai Motor plans to significantly increase its global production capacity by 2030, up from about 5 million vehicles at present.

The goal includes 500,000 units in North America, 320,000 in India, 200,000 in South Korea and 250,000 through completely knocked-down (CKD) production.

The company maintained its previously announced sales targets, including global sales of 5.55 million vehicles by 2030 and raising the share of electrified vehicles to 60 percent of total global sales by the same year.

Hyundai Motor also raised its 2030 operating margin target to above 9 percent from the previously projected range of 8-9 percent.

It maintained its 2026 margin guidance at 6.3-7.3 percent despite a challenging business environment marked by U.S. tariffs, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and intensifying competition with Chinese rivals.

Munoz identified hybrids as "the biggest opportunity" in the U.S. market, as the company aims to cut raw material costs for hybrid vehicles by 20 percent by 2030.In North America, Hyundai Motor plans to launch 10 new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models by 2030, led by the GV80 hybrid, and raise hybrids to 50 percent of its sales in the region. Hyundai Motor to expand global production capacity, launch over 100 models by 2030 | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → August 28, 2026

India Deep Tech Accelerator announced to help scale up IIT startups

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New Delhi, (IANS) The India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on Tuesday announced the launch of the India Deep Tech Accelerator, a 10‑week programme designed to help IIT‑affiliated deep‑tech startups scale internationally.

The initiative, led by Polsky Center, is developed in collaboration with leading Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) innovation networks and incubators, including SINE at IIT Bombay, FITT at IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras Research Park, a statement said.

The programme, aimed at supporting India’s emerging deep tech startup ecosystem, will run from April through June 2026 and will be structured for a cohort of up to 15 startups through targeted workshops, coaching, and strategic customer and investor connections.

The accelerator will also include "an India showcase and a Bay Area showcase for top-performing companies in June," the statement said.

The initiative builds a structured, repeatable pathway connecting startups from India’s premier technical institutions with the potential for fundraising and the Polsky Center’s deep experience in venture creation, startup acceleration, and international market access.

The accelerator will run from April through June 2026 and take a cohort of up to 15 startups through targeted workshops, coaching and investor and customer connections. Top performers will be showcased at an India event and a Bay Area showcase in June.

The India Deep Tech Accelerator aims to support globally ambitious, IIT-affiliated startups for near-term commercializsation and financing milestones in the United States and other global markets.

IDTA will provide strategic guidance and founder support, while Aroa Venture Partners has committed up to $2,00,000 per startup for select companies emerging from the accelerator. Several other venture capital firms have committed to contribute to workshops, office hours, selective mentoring, and may provide potential investment support to cohort startups.“India’s IITs produce world‑class engineering and research, but too many deep‑tech breakthroughs still struggle to cross the last mile into scalable commercialisation,” said Sriram Viswanathan, Founding Managing Partner, Celesta Capital, and Founding Executive Committee Member, IDTA. India Deep Tech Accelerator announced to help scale up IIT startups | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 05, 2026