Vodafone has taken a major step by becoming the first UK operator to offer customers a 5G Standalone (5G SA) network. Branded 5G Ultra, this network is a significant upgrade over previous 5G services. Where earlier 5G deployments relied in part on 4G infrastructure (known as 5G Non-Standalone), Vodafone’s 5G SA is built as a … Read more

An unknown group of hackers has claimed responsibility for an attack that disrupted services at leading Russian satellite communications provider Dozor-Teleport. The cyberincident affected critical services used by energy companies as well as Russia’s defense and security agencies, creating widespread network outages and operational disruption. The attackers say they are affiliated with the Wagner Group, … Read more

Vodafone has awarded important contracts to Samsung, NEC, Dell, Wind River, Capgemini Engineering and Keysight Technologies as part of its commitment to deploy OpenRAN across its networks. OpenRAN (Open Radio Access Network) enables smaller and newer telecom vendors to compete with established suppliers by using standards-based, interoperable equipment. This approach encourages a more diverse ecosystem, … Read more

Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database management system built to store and manage very large volumes of data across many commodity servers while ensuring high availability and eliminating any single point of failure. Designed for deployments that require continuous uptime, Cassandra supports clusters that span multiple data centers and uses an asynchronous, masterless replication … Read more

For years, AI in telecom networks largely remained on the sidelines—tested in labs, debated at conferences, and trialled in limited pilot projects that seldom touched live traffic. At Verizon, that line between experimentation and production is beginning to fade. Verizon is now deploying AI directly within its commercial network to manage power consumption, enhance performance, … Read more

Sponsored The telecommunications landscape in the Philippines is evolving rapidly as the country seeks to expand its digital infrastructure and capitalise on growing demand for connectivity. A recent BuddeComm report noted that in the coming years most telecom investment in the Philippines will target urban fibre infrastructure, with continuing interest in new data centre construction … Read more

Telecom operators in India have urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to create fairer conditions for traditional carriers competing with over-the-top (OTT) service providers, according to recent reports. At a TRAI seminar on the “Regulatory Framework for OTT Services,” Vodafone executive TV Ramachandran called for regulatory measures to level the playing field. He … Read more

The European Union has dramatically reduced its broadband funding, slashing the European broadband budget by 90% from €9.2 billion (£7bn) to just €1 billion (£859m). This sharp cut has effectively derailed earlier plans for a broad broadband rollout across the continent. Previously, the EU aimed to ensure that every building in Europe would have access … Read more

Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across rural Britain, long held back by slow internet, are set to receive a significant connectivity upgrade after the UK Government committed up to £800 million to modernise broadband infrastructure. For the first time, Wales — which has had the lowest proportion of gigabit coverage — will benefit … Read more

(c)iStock.com/andresr In recent years, the term “smart city” has become closely associated with large technology, engineering and consultancy firms. Yet in such a fast-moving field, both private companies and public authorities increasingly recognise that a genuinely smart city must centre on its users. Engaging citizens and integrating their needs into city systems—so services feel personalized … Read more