AT&T has outlined its 5G roadmap for businesses, built on three core pillars designed to bring experiences into the future. These three pillars are: Mobile 5G Fixed Wireless Edge Computing AT&T highlights that there are roughly 15 million businesses in the United States looking for innovations that provide a competitive edge. Emerging technologies such as … Read more

Russia blocks WhatsApp for over 100 million users in a move aimed at steering communication toward state-controlled platforms that pose broad surveillance risks. WhatsApp accuses the Russian government of attempting a nationwide block to push users toward a Kremlin-backed alternative. In a statement on X, the Meta-owned service said Russian authorities had tried to isolate … Read more

The UK mobile operator Three has warned it could run short of data capacity in densely populated areas unless planned LTE spectrum auctions proceed next year. With mobile data usage rising rapidly, securing additional 4G frequency bands is becoming increasingly urgent for operators aiming to meet demand and maintain service quality. The government and regulator … Read more

Judges in the European Union may review chipmaker Broadcom’s acquisition of cloud services firm VMware for $69 billion, after an antitrust complaint challenged the EU’s approval of one of the tech industry’s largest deals. Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has formally appealed to the EU General Court, asking that the European Commission’s approval … Read more

Former Australian officials say a state-linked cyber attack targeted the country, reportedly in retaliation for Australia’s decision to ban Huawei telecommunications equipment. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced recently that a suspected state-sponsored cyber intrusion targeted government networks and critical infrastructure. “We know it is a sophisticated state-based cyber actor because of the scale and … Read more

Redeploy strengthens its management team by appointing Jonas Dahlberg as the new Head of Growth. Jonas, who most recently served at Microsoft leading the enterprise business for advanced analytics and AI and acting as one of the company’s AI spokespeople, will join Redeploy on 30 March 2026. The divide between organizations that already run AI … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/BanksPhotos) The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has determined that employees at AT&T call centers illegally accessed the personal information of nearly 280,000 customers. Following the investigation, the Federal Communications Commission imposed a $25 million fine on AT&T for unauthorized use and inadequate protection of customer data. “As the nation’s expert agency on communications networks, … Read more

Cybersecurity firm Check Point Software warns that we have entered a new, heightened post-truth era as cybercriminal groups increasingly exploit artificial intelligence (AI). Using generative AI tools, attackers can spread disinformation that appears far more credible, enabling sophisticated campaigns that deliver harmful threats. Victims of ransomware attacks During the first three quarters of this year, … Read more

Fixed broadband revenue is poised to overtake fixed voice next year, according to new research from Ovum. Ovum’s report, titled Global Fixed Voice and Broadband Market Outlook: 2011–16, shows a clear shift in consumer behavior: traditional landline usage is shrinking while demand for fixed broadband keeps rising. The analyst firm forecasts an 18 percent decline … Read more

AI phishing ransomware is the fastest-growing threat in cybersecurity, according to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025. The report, based on global telemetry from the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) and the company’s worldwide sensor network, clearly shows how cyberthreats escalated sharply during 2025, with particular intensity in the second half of the year. The … Read more