Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced today a planned, comprehensive inquiry into the effects of artificial intelligence on the rising problem of illegal and unwanted robocalls and text messages. Speaking at an event held with AARP, Rosenworcel said she will present a proposed Notice of Inquiry to her fellow commissioners for consideration. If … Read more
Leto Bank, part of VTB Group — a leading Russian financial group specializing in consumer lending — has completed implementation of the WINGS technology platform to provide mobile services via SMS, IVR, USSD and other channels. The WINGS platform serves as a comprehensive on-premises SMS gateway for the bank: it accepts send requests from bank … Read more
US telecommunications giant AT&T has confirmed it will deploy 5G network equipment from Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung. With this announcement, no major US operator will be using network gear from Chinese manufacturers for their next-generation networks. AT&T is the last of the big US carriers to reveal its 5G suppliers. Rival carriers Verizon and Sprint … Read more
(c)iStock.com/peshkov Gemalto has introduced the Cinterion ELS31, a new LTE Category 1 wireless module designed specifically for machine-to-machine (M2M) and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The ELS31 strengthens 4G LTE connectivity for devices that need reliable, efficient cellular links without requiring the high bandwidth of consumer LTE services. Engineered for power efficiency, the module … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/photovideostock) Operators’ Capacity Challenge Worldwide, network operators face ever-increasing demand for reliable connections, higher throughput and consistent cellular performance from subscribers. The primary way to address these pressures is to increase overall network capacity. Traditionally, operators expand capacity using three main approaches: improving spectral efficiency, acquiring or reallocating spectrum, and densifying networks by … Read more
Cloud Technology Cloud computing is a modern technology that enables businesses, institutions, and individuals to store, manage, and access data remotely. Since cloud services entered the market, users have gained the flexibility to create backups and restore essential information required for critical business operations. Many cloud consulting firms offer affordable, feature-rich suites of cloud … Read more
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally identified competition concerns over the proposed Vodafone–Three merger in the UK. An independent inquiry group leading the investigation has tentatively concluded that the merger could result in higher prices for tens of millions of mobile customers or reduced service levels, such as smaller data allowances in consumer … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Courtney Keating) Microsoft and Facebook have joined forces to build a major new high-speed transatlantic subsea cable designed to deliver unprecedented capacity and greater resilience for cloud and online services. The collaboration aims to strengthen transatlantic connectivity to support services such as Bing, Office 365, Skype, Xbox Live, and Microsoft Azure. As global … Read more
O2 has teamed up with NEC to run a trial of OpenRAN technology using hardware from multiple vendors. OpenRAN promotes open, standards-based and interoperable software and hardware for radio access networks. By decoupling software and hardware and enabling multi-vendor interoperability, OpenRAN offers operators greater deployment flexibility, potential cost savings and improved network resilience. The joint … Read more
AT&T has abandoned its controversial attempt to acquire T‑Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom (DT). Announced in March as a £39 billion acquisition, the deal immediately drew strong criticism from consumer groups and quickly faced intense scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The termination triggers a substantial settlement: AT&T … Read more