T-Mobile has agreed to form a joint venture with KKR to acquire Metronet, a move that will substantially expand T-Mobile’s fiber footprint. Metronet is currently one of the fastest-growing pure-play fiber providers in the United States. “This is a unique opportunity and a smart, capital-efficient deal that enables T-Mobile to profitably build on our success … Read more

Apple’s move to shift iPhone production to India will cost the company about $900 million in tariffs this quarter, a financial hit that could influence pricing, availability, and consumer perception in Western markets over the coming years. During Apple’s recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook confirmed the company is restructuring its global supply chain away … Read more

Vodafone UK has announced the launch date for its 5G network and will become the first operator to provide 5G roaming across four European countries. The operator will activate its 5G service for both consumers and businesses on 3 July 2019. Initially, the network will be available in seven major cities across the UK. These … Read more

Sponsored Eastern Communications, a leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines, was honored as Telco of the Year at the Asia Leaders Awards ceremony held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The Telco of the Year award recognizes telecommunication companies and their visionary leaders who demonstrate excellence in network technologies, operations, new implementations, and innovative products and … Read more

US-based telecommunications company Comcast is accelerating its push into home automation as it seeks to capitalize on connected devices and expand its home security offerings. With many American consumers moving away from traditional cable television packages in favor of lower-cost alternatives, Comcast has been working to diversify its services and build new recurring-revenue businesses. One … Read more

Relocating a small business can feel overwhelming. Beyond the logistical challenges and the upheaval of changing your base of operations, there’s the real risk of losing customers while your business and equipment are in transit. Although no move is completely stress-free, careful planning and sensible preparation can help you maintain productivity and minimise disruption. If … Read more

At MWC Barcelona, Nokia unveiled a refreshed logo and brand identity, signaling its intention to stake a stronger claim in the networking technology market. “We’re unleashing the exponential potential of networks and their power to help reshape the way we all live and work,” the company said in a brief social post. In a more … Read more

National Public Data, a firm that provides background check services, has suffered a significant data breach after hackers gained access to its systems and sold the compromised database online, exposing sensitive personal information to the public. According to reporting by BleepingComputer, the breached dataset contains extensive personal records, including millions of Social Security numbers along … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/kupicoo) Many people know about China’s strict internet controls, commonly called the Great Firewall, and in the past virtual private networks (VPNs) were a common way to access blocked sites. Recently, however, residents of Xinjiang, a northwestern Chinese region, have had their mobile service suspended after using VPNs to bypass government filters. Xinjiang … Read more

In the coming months, Russia plans to conduct an experiment that will test whether the country can maintain internet functionality while disconnected from the global network. A draft law within the broader Digital Economy national program is pushing internet service providers (ISPs) to demonstrate resilience in the face of potential isolation by foreign actors. The … Read more