Dr Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued a stark warning about the escalating cybersecurity threats confronting the UK. In his first review since assuming leadership, Horne described a growing “contest for cyberspace” between legitimate users and malicious actors intent on exploiting society’s increasing reliance on digital systems. “What has … Read more

According to Leichtman Research, US telecommunications providers were unable to sustain the dramatic customer surge seen in 2020. In 2020, the largest cable and wireline phone providers in the United States—representing approximately 96 percent of the market—added a remarkable 4,860,000 subscribers. That surge was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns and widespread shifts to … Read more

Within a year, people in China may be able to apply for fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) service from China Mobile. This is not a mistake. Multiple reports indicate the country’s largest wireless operator is close to obtaining a broadband licence and is quietly preparing to build optical transport and access networks. Speculation began in late 2011 that … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Woodkern) Shares of telecommunications equipment maker ZTE fell after the company announced it would cut around 3,000 jobs amid weakening business investment and mounting pressure in its smartphone division. With many 4G network deployments largely complete and 5G still on the horizon, ZTE has seen a decline in equipment orders from carriers. Even … Read more

Investing in industrial technology delivers rapid returns: 87% of organisations that adopt on-premise edge computing and private 5G networks report achieving a return on investment within one year. New research, the third collaborative report by Nokia and GlobalData, shows private wireless and edge computing have become essential tools for building smarter, more secure, and more … Read more

(c)iStock.com/bigjiang MWC — Ruckus Wireless, a communications provider, has introduced its approach to solving in-building cellular coverage and capacity challenges using OpenG technology. OpenG combines coordinated shared spectrum—such as the 3.5 GHz band in the United States—with neutral host-capable small cells to deliver affordable and widespread indoor cellular coverage. The platform is designed to be … Read more

Minnesota has become the latest state to pass a law requiring all mobile phones and tablets sold within its borders to include anti-theft measures. The mandate calls for devices to be equipped with remote protection features, often described as a “kill switch,” that can lock, disable, or otherwise render a device unusable if it is … Read more

Qualcomm has set a new downlink speed record with its Snapdragon X75 5G Modem-RF System. Using sub-6 GHz spectrum, Qualcomm demonstrated an impressive 7.5 Gbps downlink throughput. This milestone builds on the company’s earlier introduction of the Snapdragon X75—the industry’s first 5G Advanced-ready modem-RF system—unveiled at MWC Barcelona in February. The record was achieved in … Read more

A critical vulnerability affecting FortiGate firewalls, tracked as CVE-2023-27997, has left more than 338,000 devices exposed to potential exploitation. The flaw, which permits remote code execution, was patched by Fortinet in June. However, a large portion of affected devices remain unpatched and vulnerable. Security firm Bishop Fox created a proof-of-concept exploit to demonstrate the seriousness … Read more

The telecommunications sector is leading the way in adopting generative AI (GenAI), according to a global study of senior decision-makers. Commissioned by SAS and carried out earlier this year by Coleman Parkes Research, the study surveyed 1,600 executives responsible for GenAI strategy and data analytics. It examined where organisations are investing, how GenAI fits into … Read more