The GSM Association (GSMA) has published a new report outlining how mobile IoT technologies will play a central role in the 5G era. Mobile IoT refers to Low-Power, Wide-Area (LPWA) technologies, primarily NB-IoT and LTE-M. These technologies are essential to building “massive IoT,” which the GSMA identifies as one of 5G’s three primary use cases … Read more

Researchers at Black Lotus Labs have uncovered a targeted malware campaign that exploits enterprise-grade Juniper routers running the FreeBSD-based Junos OS. Named “J-Magic,” the campaign uses specially crafted “magic packets” to trigger an in-memory backdoor on affected routers. Once activated, the backdoor can provide attackers with covert control of devices, enable data exfiltration, or allow … Read more

Deutsche Telekom has switched on its 5G network in five German cities: Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Bonn, and Darmstadt. Announced during a media preview ahead of the public opening of IFA Berlin, the operator confirmed that its 5G service is now live in those locations. So far, 129 antennas across Germany are broadcasting true 5G signals … Read more

Approaching nearly one billion mobile devices in use, Huawei has unveiled HarmonyOS NEXT, a new operating system that abandons Android app compatibility altogether. This marks a major technological turning point for Huawei and signals intensified competition with Apple, while potentially reshaping parts of the Android ecosystem. Huawei’s journey to nearly one billion devices reflects persistence … Read more

When most people think of internet video streaming services, Netflix is usually the first name that comes to mind — and for good reason. Netflix has been the dominant player in the sector for several years, but growing competition from well-funded rivals is reshaping the market. With internet speeds faster than ever, an increasing number … Read more

Vodafone and Topcon Positioning Group are collaborating to launch a mass-market precise positioning service that will enable far more accurate location tracking for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, machinery, and vehicles than relying on standalone global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). By combining Vodafone’s global IoT network with Topcon’s correction technology, vehicles, scooters, and autonomous devices … Read more

Orange has announced plans to advance its LTE-M strategy this year to support a broad range of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The operator will initially concentrate its LTE-M deployment in Europe, beginning roll-outs in Belgium and Spain before expanding across its wider European network. While KPN reported early LTE-M testing in Europe late last … Read more

An Ookla analysis covering the first half of 2021 finds that 5G networks in the United Kingdom are improving in speed and lifting consumer sentiment. When a new mobile generation first appears, the benefits are not always obvious to the general public. Initial expectations for dramatic download speed increases don’t always match early real-world results, … Read more

It’s an eventful time for UK mobile operator EE, the joint venture formed by Orange and T-Mobile. The carrier is once again increasing its 4G speeds. Alongside that upgrade, the company is introducing “shared plans” and pushing back at rival marketing claims. EE CEO Olaf Swantee has confirmed the faster 4G service will first roll … Read more

Expenses / Payment The rise of the mobile wallet has been one of the most significant technology trends in recent years. Increasing numbers of retailers, leisure venues and transport hubs now use NFC readers at checkouts, enabling customers to make instant payments by tapping an NFC-enabled handset. Payments can be debited directly from a bank … Read more