Virgin Media O2 has trialled an innovative way to improve mobile coverage by using its existing fixed fibre network together with compact smart poles. This approach aims to strengthen local mobile services across the UK by combining fibre-powered infrastructure with small cell technology. The pilot, carried out with shareholder Liberty Global, placed small, unobtrusive smart … Read more
Ericsson has published the findings of its 5G Readiness Survey 2017, revealing notable shifts in how the industry is preparing for next-generation networks. The survey shows a substantial increase in 5G trials, with 78% of respondents conducting trials in 2017 compared to just 32% in 2016. In addition, 28% of those surveyed expected to begin … Read more
Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors known as Salt Typhoon have been identified targeting telecommunications companies across Canada as part of a sustained global espionage campaign. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) issued a warning this week after collaborating with US authorities, including the FBI, to attribute the activity to the China-aligned group. Investigators found … Read more
Democratic FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel has urged a review and potential repeal of a federal law that grants the president the authority to suspend communications, warning that the power could be misused and that U.S. law should be updated to prevent any possibility of communications shutdown on American soil. Many Americans are unaware that existing … Read more
A new report from Gcore reveals a significant increase in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks during the first half of 2024, with incidents up 46% compared to the same period last year. Gcore’s findings show that attacks reached 445,000 in the second quarter of 2024 alone, a 34% rise compared with the prior six … Read more
Over the last decade, digital technology has deeply reshaped the automotive industry, altering how vehicles are designed, manufactured, and operated. These advances are transforming transportation into an interconnected system where data, connectivity, and software are central to safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Among the new technologies, 5G stands out for its potential to enable safer, less … Read more
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou is demanding that classified documents be unredacted to demonstrate whether Canadian authorities and the FBI conspired to mislead her during her arrest. So far, those documents have been released only in heavily redacted form. During a videoconference, Meng’s legal team pressed for the full, unredacted versions of documents that were redacted … Read more
Vodafone and Qualcomm have announced a collaboration to accelerate the adoption of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology and broaden the pool of equipment suppliers capable of competing in the market. Open RAN promises a new model for deploying telecommunications networks by reducing vendor lock-in and enabling operators to select interoperable components that best … Read more
China Telecom has revealed its cloud strategy for 2012, announcing a lineup of eSurfing cloud devices and storage products scheduled for release next year. One of the earliest telecoms to form a cloud project team, China Telecom began its work in 2009 and has since completed testing in several major locations, including Shanghai, Guangdong, Guangxi … Read more
Nearly every industry suffered significant disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic, and telecommunications was no exception. However, analyst firm Analysys Mason predicts a modest recovery for the telecoms sector in 2021, driven primarily by growth in IoT, 5G and edge computing opportunities. In its annual forecasts, Analysys Mason reported that industry revenue declined by 2.7% in … Read more