Prolific leaker Evleaks has published internal documents that were distributed to former Nokia employees outlining the transition to Microsoft and explaining what they should expect going forward. The materials include multiple pages and a 31-question FAQ designed to address concerns and smooth the handover process. The documents state that Microsoft acquired Nokia’s devices and services … Read more

Consumer champion Which? has found that many UK households are facing above-inflation price increases for broadband while also struggling with unreliable service. Which? surveyed nearly 4,000 broadband customers and discovered that 53 percent had experienced problems such as slow speeds, connection dropouts, outages, or router faults. These issues were widespread across providers, with only small … Read more

The web is facing serious challenges, and its inventor has proposed a “Contract for the Web” to help restore its health and protect its future. Sir Tim Berners-Lee, who wrote the original proposal that became the World Wide Web in 1989, has long been recognized for the web’s transformative impact. A panel of 25 leading … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/tbradford) Ofcom has published the latest results from its Communications Market Report, revealing how consumer use of networks is shifting across the UK. British consumers are spending more time online than ever before. The report finds that around 15 million people are actively seeking to disconnect from digital services—opting for a deliberate “digital … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Maxiphoto) Although the market offers a wide range of impressive smart devices, the absence of a common standard has left many products operating independently rather than working together. Based on personal experience, this fragmentation has dampened my enthusiasm for expanding a smart home setup. A new report from Argus Insights indicates that I’m … Read more

Telecoms regulator Ofcom has confirmed it has completed its landmark auction of spectrum for 5G and is ready to publish the results. The auction offered licences in two frequency bands: 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz. The 2.3 GHz band is suited to 4G use, improving capacity as networks handle ever more devices and data traffic. … Read more

Viasat has completed its acquisition of London-based Inmarsat, finalising the deal shortly after the Federal Communications Commission dismissed a competition complaint from SpaceX. The combined company creates a larger global communications provider with a broader portfolio of satellite services, expanded network assets, and complementary technologies. This merger unites Viasat’s strengths in in-flight connectivity and fixed … Read more

British telecoms regulator Ofcom has reiterated that 5G is safe after a series of attacks on engineers and mobile masts. Conspiracy theories claiming that the COVID-19 coronavirus is caused by 5G have been widely shared on social media. You may have seen such posts, some amplified by public figures. These messages have encouraged people to … Read more

Businesses now face a strategic choice about 5G: remain with the status quo or push for transformative change. With roughly a decade before 6G begins to deliver tangible industrial benefits, now is the time to invest in 5G capabilities and establish the foundational work. Not only will these efforts position an organization to better adopt … Read more

Huawei held a virtual press conference to release its 2019 annual report amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The past year posed significant challenges for Huawei. U.S. sanctions combined with growing international pressure to exclude the vendor’s equipment from national networks strained the company, and the pandemic added further market disruption. “2019 was an extraordinary year … Read more