European Commission vs China: Unlikely to Cause Major Disruption

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Following TelecomsTech’s report on the EU anti-dumping investigation alleging that Chinese mobile manufacturers Huawei and ZTE benefit from illegal subsidies, our Beijing correspondent Dr. Lin Sun offers his perspective on the dispute. It will be important to watch how the Chinese government responds to the EU’s allegations. A restrained reaction is likely, although the exchange … Read more

New Subsea Cable Boosts Internet Capacity Between Australia and Thailand

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A new subsea cable named TalayLink is under construction to connect Australia and Thailand. Designed to expand international internet reach and improve connection stability across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, TalayLink will strengthen digital infrastructure and support growing demand for cloud and AI services. The name TalayLink derives from the Thai word for “sea.” The … Read more

Full-Fiber Rollout to Boost Newcastle Productivity by £440m

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A report commissioned by CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform, finds that Newcastle will be a major beneficiary of the ongoing rollout of future-proof full-fibre infrastructure across the city. The study by consultancy Hatch, titled “Economic Impact of Full Fibre Infrastructure from CityFibre’s Network,” estimates that over a 15-year period CityFibre’s £62m investment in … Read more

How UK Telecoms Would Warn Citizens About a Nuclear Attack

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With relations between Western countries and Russia deteriorating and Russian President Vladimir Putin showcasing upgraded weapons, it is timely to review how authorities would alert the public in the event of a nuclear attack. After a nerve agent developed during the Soviet era, known as “novichok,” was used in Salisbury—the first known instance of such … Read more

Virgin Media O2 Trials New Way to Boost Mobile Coverage

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Virgin Media O2 has trialled an innovative way to improve mobile coverage by using its existing fixed fibre network together with compact smart poles. This approach aims to strengthen local mobile services across the UK by combining fibre-powered infrastructure with small cell technology. The pilot, carried out with shareholder Liberty Global, placed small, unobtrusive smart … Read more

28% of Operators Expected to Deploy 5G by 2018, Ericsson Survey

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Ericsson has published the findings of its 5G Readiness Survey 2017, revealing notable shifts in how the industry is preparing for next-generation networks. The survey shows a substantial increase in 5G trials, with 78% of respondents conducting trials in 2017 compared to just 32% in 2016. In addition, 28% of those surveyed expected to begin … Read more

Chinese Hackers Salt Typhoon Breach Canadian Government Networks

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Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors known as Salt Typhoon have been identified targeting telecommunications companies across Canada as part of a sustained global espionage campaign. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) issued a warning this week after collaborating with US authorities, including the FBI, to attribute the activity to the China-aligned group. Investigators found … Read more

DDoS Attacks Jump 46% in First Half of 2024: What You Need to Know

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A new report from Gcore reveals a significant increase in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks during the first half of 2024, with incidents up 46% compared to the same period last year. Gcore’s findings show that attacks reached 445,000 in the second quarter of 2024 alone, a 34% rise compared with the prior six … Read more

How 5G Technology Enhances Vehicle Safety and Accident Prevention

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Over the last decade, digital technology has deeply reshaped the automotive industry, altering how vehicles are designed, manufactured, and operated. These advances are transforming transportation into an interconnected system where data, connectivity, and software are central to safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Among the new technologies, 5G stands out for its potential to enable safer, less … Read more