Following the abhorrent terrorist attack in Manchester earlier this week that deliberately targeted children, the UK government is reportedly preparing new surveillance legislation. The proposed measures would require internet companies to weaken encryption when served with a Technical Capability Notice (TCN), allowing messages to be intercepted by surveillance agencies. Digital rights campaigners, including the Open … Read more

YouView is a relatively new set-top box and TV platform in the UK, created through a partnership of the country’s major broadcasters and communications companies. CEO Richard Halton has confirmed that the service has reached 400,000 users, and the company plans to expand by adding internet-delivered channels and launching a dedicated Android app. The platform … Read more

Residents across Denmark are facing a major telecommunications outage that is disrupting mobile phone services and affecting emergency calls to 112. TDC, Denmark’s largest telecommunications provider, is currently experiencing a widespread service disruption that appears to impact thousands of customers. The company indicates the problem began after a software update rolled out on Wednesday and … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Spectral-Design) Humanity has pursued mobility across cultures for millennia. The ability to move freely and shape one’s own path is a core value underlying democratic ideas and personal freedom in the Western tradition. Today, a new form of mobility is reshaping how we live and work. This modern mobility is driven by the … Read more

UK-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Truphone has signed a five-year agreement with BT Wholesale to use EE’s network. Under the new deal, Truphone customers will gain access to EE’s network, which independent testing shows offers the best overall coverage and speeds across the UK. Truphone’s service is currently delivered over the O2 network. Ralph … Read more

While many are still reeling from the invasive privacy measures used by the NSA in its PRISM programme, the UK has launched a similar tracking initiative — but this time aimed at cows. The aptly named Cow Tracking Project connects individual cattle to the internet in an Internet-of-Things style by fitting GPS devices to each … Read more

Following the London terror attack, Microsoft responded to a lawful police request and provided relevant information within 30 minutes of receiving the legal order. This rapid response runs counter to calls by UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd earlier this week that authorities should be able to bypass encryption. Creating deliberate backdoors into software would weaken … Read more

TelecomsTech previously reported that UK mobile operator EE has begun rolling out LTE-Advanced in London, initially as a limited trial for select businesses within the city’s “Tech City” area. Access to the enhanced network is currently limited to a small number of compatible devices available on the market. At that time, EE and Huawei said … Read more

The telecommunications industry has consistently embraced innovation, adapting alongside technologies that reshape how people connect and communicate. Among these advances, blockchain stands out for its potential to strengthen security, increase transparency and boost operational efficiency across telecom networks. Although blockchain is often associated with finance and cryptocurrencies, its applications reach far beyond digital assets. In … Read more

The UK government has committed £16 million to 5G research to help ensure Britain remains a leader in mobile technology development. Forecasts suggest that by 2030 5G could contribute up to £173 billion to the UK economy, making the £16 million research investment a relatively small outlay with potentially large returns. Andrew Jones MP, Exchequer … Read more