AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson has said that upgrading the company’s FirstNet sites to support 5G will largely be a matter of scaling equipment and deploying a software update. FirstNet is AT&T’s dedicated network for first responders and is designed to serve all 50 states, five U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, including rural communities … Read more

Companies using large language models (LLMs) have spent the past two years building defenses based on a reasonable assumption: malicious behavior leaves traces in input. Scan for suspicious tokens, filter unusual characters, and watch for rapid injection patterns. New research from Microsoft and the Institute of Science Tokyo shows this defensive posture has a blind … Read more

Military 5G deployments offer enterprise leaders a practical blueprint for building resilient private networks in demanding commercial environments. Deploying private cellular networks in industrial settings can deliver real business value, yet integration challenges and cybersecurity risks often slow adoption. High-stakes edge computing environments require continuous communication, strict data sovereignty, and immediate processing. Enterprise leaders can … Read more

Otter, the AI-driven automated transcription service, has introduced three artificial intelligence agents designed to boost productivity and efficiency in digital meetings and customer interactions. These new AI assistants provide real-time support, automate routine tasks, and help streamline communication across organizations. The most prominent of the new tools is the Otter Meeting Agent, a voice-activated meeting … Read more

A parliamentary committee has warned that the UK is likely to miss its broadband and 5G targets, even after the government recently scaled those targets back. The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee published a report this week stating the industry has “no genuine belief” the UK will meet its commitments. The committee highlights … Read more

T-Mobile has started decommissioning parts of Sprint’s network in select locations following the merger, but it does not expect widespread shutdowns to begin until 2022. The company completed its $26 billion acquisition of Sprint earlier this year. Observers have been watching for details about how and when the legacy Sprint network will be retired as … Read more

With its portable design, upgraded performance, and limitless connectivity, the Galaxy Book4 series redefines Samsung’s PC experience and opens new possibilities for users. Today Samsung launches its most intelligent PC lineup to date: the Galaxy Book4 Ultra, Book4 Pro, and Book4 Pro 360. The new series features an advanced intelligent processor, a more vivid and … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/LaraBelova) In February, BT announced plans to acquire EE, a proposal that has sparked intense debate among industry experts and regulators. Critics of the merger have focused on the combined company’s large share of radio spectrum, arguing it could undermine competition and give the merged firm a significant advantage. The accompanying graph (not … Read more

Blockchain technology could add up to $1 billion in value to the telecommunications sector over the coming years, but telcos must develop new skills and capabilities to capture that opportunity, according to a recent analysis from GlobalData. GlobalData highlights that several leading operators are already running trials and pilots. One promising application is blockchain-enabled communications … Read more

The organization that defines mobile standards, 3GPP, has formally approved the first 5G specification. This milestone moves the industry from trial phases toward real commercial 5G deployments. Telecoms outlets have reported many pre-5G trials; now, with the specification finalized, operators, vendors and device makers can proceed with confidence to develop and launch equipment and services … Read more