The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to relax ownership and usage rules for spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band. Originally established during the Kennedy administration, rules for the 2.5 GHz band required that spectrum be used primarily for educational purposes. As demand for mid-band spectrum has surged with the rollout of 5G, the FCC … Read more

Check Point Software’s global ThreatCloud AI network shows cybercriminals are not only sticking to old tactics but are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence, creating a more dangerous and sophisticated threat landscape. This shift is forcing defenders to rethink how they protect organisations and individuals, as attackers use AI to scale, personalise, and automate attacks in ways … Read more

Major platform holders like Google and Apple are exploring ways to integrate apps into vehicles to improve the driving experience, while technology providers such as HERE are pursuing a longer-term vision of fully autonomous cars. The automotive industry is clearly on the brink of significant disruption. Drivers are more willing to accept changes that are … Read more

CUJO AI’s latest cybersecurity report reveals that more than two-thirds of home networks face online threats each month. CUJO AI, which uses artificial intelligence to secure networks, based its analysis on anonymized data from the 1.8 billion real-world devices it protects. From 1 May 2022 to 1 November 2022, CUJO AI reports blocking over two … Read more

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai cited BarrierFree’s data to highlight improved rural broadband access, even though the company’s figures had been flagged as potentially inflated. The FCC launched the $20.4 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund last year as part of an effort to expand broadband to rural Americans who have long been underserved. On its website, … Read more

Let’s talk about WhatsApp. The popular over-the-top (OTT) messaging service — acquired by Facebook for $19 billion — has taken the next step by launching as a mobile carrier service. Beginning in Germany with carrier E-Plus, WhatsApp’s new MVNO offers a prepaid SIM priced at 10 euros. The SIM comes preloaded with 10 euros of … Read more

Vodafone is urging the UK government to back the recovery of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) after the pandemic by introducing stronger cybersecurity policies and support measures. A report commissioned by Vodafone and published today reveals that nearly one in four SMEs—approximately 1.3 million businesses—say they would be unable to continue operating after a significant … Read more

The communications service provider (CSP) industry is facing substantial disruption. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon and Apple’s iTunes, along with direct-to-consumer IoT smart home devices, are increasingly bypassing traditional CSPs. To stay relevant and competitive, CSPs must offer services that deliver simple, personalized and seamless experiences. Data and analytics power these customer experiences and engagement … Read more

FCC commissioners have offered sharply different views on President Trump’s executive order aimed at limiting social networks’ ability to fact-check public posts. This week, President Trump signed an executive order targeting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the federal protection that shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content. The move was framed as … Read more

Digital Catapult has published what it describes as the UK’s first comprehensive 5G landscape report, revealing how the country is positioning itself to capitalise on the technology’s economic and societal potential. Global forecasts suggest 5G could enable up to US$12.3 trillion (€10.47 trillion) of economic output by 2035. Digital Catapult’s research indicates the UK has … Read more