Operators must urgently reassess their supply chains following the Federal Communications Commission’s new ban on foreign-made consumer routers. The FCC has updated its Covered List to bar authorization of consumer-grade routers produced in certain foreign countries. This update follows an Executive Branch interagency determination that these devices pose unacceptable risks to U.S. national security and … Read more

Google has announced a $1 billion investment in new subsea cable systems to strengthen internet connectivity between the United States and Japan. The initiative, named Pacific Connect, involves building two new undersea fiber-optic cables called Proa and Taihei. These systems are designed to increase capacity, resilience, and low-latency connections across the North Pacific. Google is … Read more

The Switch The consumerization of internet technologies has been steadily growing in recent years. As tech-savvy startups and modern businesses proliferate, demand for employees proficient with a variety of operating systems, smartphones and tablets has increased. Many of these workers develop a preference for specific devices and routinely use them on the job. To get … Read more

China Telecom (CTC) is facing mounting pressure in the LTE market after rival China Mobile launched an extensive TD-LTE deployment—building 200,000 base stations across more than 100 cities. In response, the country’s third-largest wireless operator held its own LTE procurement in early October for both TD-LTE and LTE FDD base stations, preparing for an imminent … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/VasukiRao) Nokia has introduced two new services designed to help operators increase efficiency using artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. MIKA (Multi-purpose Intuitive Knowledge Assistant) is a specialized digital assistant for telecommunications operators that provides fast access to detailed, practical information. Built on Nokia’s AVA platform, MIKA aims to streamline engineers’ workflows by connecting … Read more

Three UK has announced plans to deliver the nation’s fastest 5G service when it rolls out in 25 cities later this year. Although Three is the UK’s smallest operator by subscriber numbers, the company has a history of notable milestones. It was the first operator to launch a 3G network in the UK and has … Read more

For small and medium-sized enterprises, competing with larger companies can feel overwhelming. The good news is that creativity levels the playing field. Being a smaller business gives you flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to market changes. With mobile browsing continuing to grow, QR codes present a simple, cost-effective way for SMEs to create … Read more

The global telecommunications industry is poised for another year of significant change in 2025, driven by developments in artificial intelligence, sustainability initiatives, private networks, and innovative connectivity approaches. Industry leaders shared predictions for the year ahead, noting how accelerating technological progress will affect not only telecoms but also wider industries and economic trends worldwide. A … Read more

Ofcom has introduced new rules requiring internet service providers (ISPs) to present clearer, more accurate information about the broadband networks that support their services. Effective immediately, the guidance aims to eliminate confusion caused by loose or misleading terminology and to help consumers compare products more effectively. Under the new requirements, ISPs must explicitly state the … Read more

When AT&T handed the keys to its 5G core network to Microsoft in 2021, it underscored that building next-generation wireless infrastructure is as much about selecting cloud platforms, virtualization strategies, and spectrum assets as it is about radios and towers. Those choices will shape which mobile operators succeed over the coming decade. The three largest … Read more