(c)iStock.com/Hin255 Although 2020 may already be in the past, the push to develop faster, more resilient 5G mobile networks has been a major focus for operators, manufacturers and regulators. Public attention often centres on headline-grabbing benefits—near-instant downloads, immersive virtual reality and a fully connected “digital society”—but industry conversations are grounded in the practical work required … Read more

This is the third article this week from TelecomsTech about UK operator Three and its rapid push to climb out of the position of the country’s smallest mobile network. Our recent coverage is warranted. On Tuesday we reported a new partnership with the UK’s largest network, EE, to share infrastructure and invest £1 billion jointly … Read more

Although there are many messaging platforms today, most remain closed ecosystems, preventing seamless conversations across apps. For example, Facebook Messenger users can only message other Messenger users, and WhatsApp users face similar limits. That is about to change for consumers in Europe. The change is driven by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which … Read more

Quantum computers today operate as isolated machines inside sealed environments, with no practical way to connect to other systems as classical computers do over global networks. IBM and Cisco aim to change that. The two companies have outlined a long-term roadmap to link quantum processors across long distances, with an initial goal of demonstrating a … Read more

Verizon is preparing its largest round of layoffs, with about 15,000 jobs expected to be cut as early as next week, according to a person familiar with the plan. Reuters reports this will be one of the first major moves by the company’s new chief executive as he seeks to reshape the business amid intense … Read more

Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri says the company is securing about two-thirds of the contracts it competes for against Ericsson, despite some delays in equipment deliveries. Suri expressed confidence in Nokia’s market position and said the vendor is winning 5G network contracts “quite handsomely.” Earlier this month, Nokia director Federico Guillen noted growing interest from operators … Read more

By 2023 there are an estimated 7.26 billion mobile phone users worldwide, and mobile app downloads are projected to reach 258 billion. These figures underscore how mobile apps have reshaped business operations and opened new opportunities across industries. With such widespread mobile adoption, organizations should place mobile testing at the heart of their digital transformation … Read more

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two critical vulnerabilities affecting Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. The newly listed vulnerabilities are: CVE-2025-0108: Authentication bypass in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS CVE-2024-53704: Improper authentication in SonicWall SonicOS SSLVPN Cybersecurity firm GreyNoise reports a sharp increase in malicious … Read more

Broadcom has introduced new AI data centre and edge networking platforms designed to bridge cloud AI and telecom edge computing infrastructure. Working with partners including Samsung and several telecom operators, Broadcom is launching a portfolio of silicon and software intended to create a cohesive fabric that spans hyperscale data centres to network edge locations. The … Read more

When people think of internet video streaming, Netflix is often the first name that comes to mind — and for good reason. For several years it has led the market, but growing competition from well-funded rivals is closing the gap. As broadband speeds increase and streaming becomes more accessible, a larger share of viewers are … Read more