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#undersea-cables
fromFortune
3 hours ago
World news

Microsoft announced via a status website that the Mideast "may experience increased latency due to undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea."

fromFortune
3 hours ago
World news

Microsoft announced via a status website that the Mideast "may experience increased latency due to undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea."

Science
fromwww.nature.com
6 days ago

Could These Glass Straws' Make Your Internet Way Faster?

A novel hollow optical fibre confines selected wavelengths in a central hollow, increasing data capacity and transmission distance for telecommunications.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

MrBeast has plans for a phone company in the mold of Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile

MrBeast plans a MrBeast-branded MVNO mobile service to launch around 2026, partnering with major carriers and leveraging his large YouTube audience.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

FBI cyber cop: Salt Typhoon pwned 'nearly every American'

"There's a good chance this espionage campaign has stolen information from nearly every American," Michael Machtinger, deputy assistant director for the FBI's cyber division, told The Register.
World news
#data-breach
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Digital life

6.4 million Bouygues Telecom just had their data exposed in a huge data breach - and it's the second to hit French telecoms operators in a month

fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Digital life

6.4 million Bouygues Telecom just had their data exposed in a huge data breach - and it's the second to hit French telecoms operators in a month

#cyber-espionage
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Private Equity Firm GTCR Acquires Innovative Systems

Innovative Systems' differentiated, platform-based solution sets it apart from competitors, providing a seamless operational experience for rural broadband and utility customers,
Business
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Salt Typhoon hackers targeted over 80 countries, FBI says

Salt Typhoon conducted a multi-year global espionage campaign against telecoms and other networks, targeting phone calls of senior U.S. officials and roughly 80 nations.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

SATS price rising: Sling TV and Dish owner EchoStar stock is entering the stratosphere today. Here's why

This morning, AT&T and EchoStar announced "a definitive agreement" that will see AT&T purchase wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar. The deal will see AT&T pay EchoStar $23 billion in cash. In return, AT&T will acquire approximately 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band wireless spectrum. That spectrum haul includes approximately 30 MHz of nationwide 3.45 GHz mid-band spectrum and approximately 20 MHz of nationwide 600 MHz low-band spectrum, according to AT&T.
Business
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

TPG Telecom estimates 280K affected by subsidiary breach

A cyberattack on iiNet exposed personal data including about 280,000 active customer email addresses and additional limited customer information.
#artificial-intelligence
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Revealed: The main issues and companies complained about to consumer watchdog

Consumer contacts to our helpline are vital in directing our work, particularly in enforcement. The information provided by consumers helps us to identify rogue traders, patterns of potential law-breaking and means we can target our resources for maximum impact.
Miscellaneous
#google
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Google will pay Australia $36 million over anticompetitive search deal with mobile carriers

fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Google will pay Australia $36 million over anticompetitive search deal with mobile carriers

#att
#cybersecurity
#5g-technology
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Zen Internet, Sky Business Wholesale ink Ethernet partnership | Computer Weekly

Zen Internet and Sky Business Wholesale enter a partnership to enhance connectivity services for businesses in the UK.
#lumen-technologies
#connectivity
fromHackernoon
2 years ago
Mobile UX

How One Aircraft From World Mobile Could Connect Half a Million Phone with 5G Internet | HackerNoon

Hydrogen-powered aircraft can provide internet access to underserved areas, potentially solving the global connectivity crisis.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London startup

Crackdown on mobile signal blackspots across UK train journeys

The UK government initiates 'Project Reach' to improve mobile connectivity on major train routes.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago
Mobile UX

How One Aircraft From World Mobile Could Connect Half a Million Phone with 5G Internet | HackerNoon

Mobile UX
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Vodafone keeps shop doors locked after raid by balaclava-clad thieves

Vodafone has implemented a closed-door policy at certain stores for customer and employee safety following a surge in robberies.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Omni Fiber Launches Omni Mobile

With the launch of Omni Mobile, we are expanding our offerings to provide seamless wireless service alongside our fiber Internet, ensuring our customers stay connected wherever they go.
Mobile UX
#fcc
E-Commerce
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Tennessee Co-operative Modernizes Customer Care System

Highland Telephone Cooperative partners with GOCare to modernize customer engagement and improve communication.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Texas Benefit of the Bargain Round: $6.4B Requested by 70 Providers

Texas secured $3.3 billion in rural broadband funding, closing the Benefit of the Bargain round with 70 entities applying for support.
Digital life
fromwww.techzine.eu
1 month ago

Parent company Dutch VodafoneZiggo considers sale or spin-off

Liberty Global plans to split off or sell parts of the group, emphasizing VodafoneZiggo as a possibility in its strategic reorientation.
#broadband-access
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

ITU, IOWN further collaboration on next-gen photonics network | Computer Weekly

The Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) Global Forum emphasizes updating reference architectures and developing early adoption use cases across key industries.
Artificial intelligence
Television
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group merge to form O2 Daisy

O2 Daisy is a new telecom firm formed by the merger of Virgin Media O2 Business and Daisy Group.
Business
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Together Again: Windstream Uniti Recombination Completed

Windstream and Uniti are recombining to enhance fiber broadband services, focusing on Tier 2 and 3 markets.
#5g
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

EE says latest outage fixed after 'technical fault'

Hundreds of EE customers reported service issues over the last 24 hours, struggling to make or receive calls, adding to earlier disruptions this week.
Mobile UX
Business
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Tilson Sues Gigapower Over Network Builds in Nevada and Arizona

Tilson Technology Management has sued Gigapower for over $200 million, claiming breach of contract and resulting financial damages.
Mobile UX
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Thousands unable to make calls as EE mobile network down

EE customers unable to make or receive calls due to network outage affecting thousands. Urgent measures are being taken to resolve the issue.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Major 'nationwide outage' hits BT, EE and Vodafone - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A spokesperson for BT stated, "We're currently addressing an issue impacting our services. We're working urgently to fix this issue and will provide a further update as soon as possible."
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Arielle Roth Confirmed, Will Lead NTIA During BEAD Rollout

Arielle Roth confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, overseeing the $42.5 billion BEAD Program.
#fiber-optics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Get a first look inside London's secret Cold War tunnels

The Kingsway tunnels, built during World War II and enlarged during the Cold War, are about to open to the public for the first time.
London
Miscellaneous
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Blue Owl Capital Acquires Florida Network Provider South Reach Networks

Blue Owl Capital's Digital Infrastructure fund has acquired South Reach Networks, a Florida-based fiber infrastructure provider.
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Soracom unveils Connectivity Hypervisor to expand IoT flexibility | Computer Weekly

Connectivity Hypervisor enhances flexibility and control in IoT deployments across global cellular connectivity.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Perplexity sees India as a shortcut in its race against OpenAI | TechCrunch

Perplexity is strategically expanding in India to compete in AI adoption with a significant partnership with Bharti Airtel.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

UK mobile, broadband outpace delivery targets | Computer Weekly

The successful implementation of the UK government's initiatives to enhance gigabit broadband and 4G/5G has been reflected in increased profits for suppliers, surpassing earlier expectations.
UK news
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

The Best B2B Opportunities for Telecommunications Providers: Report

"[N]early 80 percent of B2B customers affirm that telcos have a 'right-to-play' beyond traditional connectivity. Yet, many operators are falling short of capitalizing on this expanded mandate."
Television
Mobile UX
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

AI-RAN Alliance draws more than 100 members in first year | Computer Weekly

The AI-RAN Alliance has surpassed 100 members, including Vodafone, to advance AI in wireless networks.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

More London Underground tunnels get mobile coverage as rollout expands

Mobile phone coverage on the London Underground is expanding, including significant sections of the Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines.
#verizon
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Explainer: Why you're seeing 'likely scam' on real texts from real companies - and what if vulnerable people are affected?

The new anti-scam text system initiated by ComReg aims to reduce fraudulent text messages, but is currently mislabeling legitimate texts as 'likely scam'.
Mobile UX
Venture
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Twin Investments by Oak Hill Capital and Pamlico Capital Signal New Firm

Oak Hill Capital and Pamlico Capital announced the merger of IdeaTek and Socket Telecom to enhance broadband service in the Midwest.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Family Values in Global Business: Allirajah Subaskaran's Management Philosophy

The Lyca Group's foundation rests on family connections that extend into every aspect of business operations. The Lyca brand itself originates from Allirajah Subaskaran's sister's name, Lehka, though he deliberately altered the spelling to protect her privacy in case the business venture failed.
Business
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Sutton student named runner-up in national STEM competition

Mark Wood, social sustainability lead at Siemens GB&I, praised the competition's intensity and highlighted Muhammad's achievement with his decentralized communication system, which offers great potential for various uses.
Education
Mobile UX
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Digital Catapult claims milestone in UK advanced connectivity landscape | Computer Weekly

Digital Catapult is the only OTIC in the UK accredited by the O-RAN Alliance to enhance the Open RAN ecosystem.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Virgin Media O2 boosts mobile network through Vodafone spectrum acquisition | Computer Weekly

VMO2's acquisition of 78.8MHz of spectrum from Vodafone UK aims to enhance network connectivity and competitive balance in the UK mobile market.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ultra Mobile raised its data caps without a price increase

T-Mobile has enhanced Ultra Mobile's plans, now offering higher data caps and international perks at unchanged prices for new and existing subscribers. The $39 tier increases from 15GB to 24GB monthly, and includes 5GB usable in Mexico before roaming charges apply.
Mobile UX
#universal-service-fund
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Bashes Spoiled' Japan (They Won't Take Our RICE') and AT&T (We'll Use Another Carrier') in Mid-Afternoon Truth Social Bender

I have great respect for Japan, they won't take our RICE, and yet they have a massive rice shortage.
US politics
#customer-support
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Digital life

Your Verizon customer service experience is about to feel very different due to an AI overhaul

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Digital life

Your Verizon customer service experience is about to feel very different due to an AI overhaul

#supreme-court
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Bandwidth Demand Exploding: Report

Telecommunications sector is experiencing a bandwidth boom driven by demand for more spectrum and collaboration between providers and satellite networks.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

3 Mobile network down with customers unable to make or receive calls

Three Mobile UK users are experiencing significant outages, with thousands unable to make or receive calls, impacting ID Mobile and Smarty networks.
UK news
Digital life
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

The Great British landline switch-off is coming - it could spell trouble for IT leaders

The UK's analog phone service will be switched off in 2027, marking the end of 148 years of continuous operation.
#t-mobile
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Marketing tech

T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service launches in July - here's who can get it for free

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Marketing tech

T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service launches in July - here's who can get it for free

Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Huawei chair says the future of comms is fiber-to-the-room

China leads globally in fiber-to-the-room installations, set to reach 75 million by 2025, while globally only 500,000 exist.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

120ft mast plan sparks outrage amid concerns over 'sneaky' approval route

Critics argue that a 120-foot phone mast near homes in Norfolk should undergo full planning approval, emphasizing community concerns and scrutiny.
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