Net neutrality has emerged as one of the most consequential issues in the telecommunications sector, with the potential to reshape the internet as we know it. The European Commission launched an antitrust probe to determine whether quality-dependent over-the-top (OTT) services such as Netflix were being deliberately slowed in favor of ISPs’ own services. The inspections … Read more
The Indian government has asked telecommunications providers to prepare the technical ability to block social media applications after a series of vigilante attacks linked to misinformation. Platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook have been repeatedly used to circulate false information about individuals, which in some cases has led to lynchings, beatings, and other violent incidents. … Read more
The Government of Canada, together with the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, has announced a public-private partnership with major global technology firms to accelerate the development and deployment of 5G technologies across the country. Canada is committing CA$400 million to the initiative to ensure the nation’s digital infrastructure keeps pace with global advances and to … Read more
SevOne, a provider of network and infrastructure management solutions, has introduced a new SD-WAN Monitoring Solution designed to boost the operational agility of managed service providers (MSPs). Targeted at MSPs that manage multiple, complex services across multi-tenant, multi-vendor software-defined wide area networks (SD-WANs), the solution leverages SevOne’s robust data platform to deliver comprehensive visibility and … Read more
CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full-fibre network provider, has started deploying high-speed connectivity across the historic city of Bath. A planned £25 million investment will bring modern full-fibre broadband to homes and businesses throughout the ancient Roman city. This infrastructure upgrade is designed to deliver reliable, future-proof internet that supports both residential users and the … Read more
A futurist, together with the CEO of Purple, has publicly predicted that WiFi could displace mobile networks by 2025. Digital futurist Mike Ryan and Purple CEO Gavin Wheeldon argue that mobile networks will struggle to keep pace with rapidly growing data consumption driven by 5G rollouts and unlimited data plans. “Mobile networks rely on offloading … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Man_Half-tube) The Internet of Things (IoT) is driving major innovation and will create entirely new ways to deliver services across industries. In recent years, the explosive growth of smartphones and ubiquitous mobile broadband transformed telecom networks into data-centric infrastructures. The transition to IoT builds on that shift, with mobility, broadband, and cloud technologies … Read more
British Telecom (BT) has introduced a new “Stay Fast” speed guarantee for its broadband customers, coupled with continuous 24/7 monitoring to ensure consistent performance. When customers sign up for a new contract or renew an existing one, BT will provide an upfront, personalised speed promise tailored to the customer’s line and service. This personal speed … Read more
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has fined Vodafone España €3.94 million and Google €10 million for failing to comply with European data protection regulations affecting users and customers. Vodafone España’s penalty relates to breaches concerning the confidentiality and integrity of personal data, as defined under applicable data protection law. The fine imposed on Google … Read more
According to SNS Research, by the end of 2025, 5G networks will account for more than 40% of all spending on wireless network infrastructure, up from roughly 5% in 2020. This substantial increase in spending is driven by major investments in 5G New Radio (NR), next-generation core networks, and transport infrastructure (fronthaul and backhaul) between … Read more