The rollout of 5G is accelerating: nearly one third of the UK population can now access the new network. Telecommunications companies face a pivotal moment as they decide how to proceed, weighing multiple strategic options for their digital futures. Today’s communications service providers (CSPs) have a significant opportunity. By embracing initiatives that leverage 5G’s hyper-connectivity, … Read more
Surfboard Payments, a provider of innovative cloud-based payment solutions, now enables its customers in Sweden to accept contactless payments seamlessly and securely with TAP to Pay on iPhone. Simple, smooth payment flow Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts all forms of contactless payment, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and other digital wallets, … Read more
Ericsson’s latest ConsumerLab study, titled “5G Consumer Potential,” examines what 5G truly means for everyday users and dispels several widespread myths about the technology’s immediate value. The report provides a clear-eyed assessment of consumer expectations, likely adoption patterns, and the business opportunities that communications service providers (CSPs) can seize as 5G networks roll out more … Read more
This year’s highest-paying company is the Chinese telecom firm Huawei, which has climbed to first place. Its 194 employees receive an average annual salary of SEK 2.3 million. In second place is a software company and in third place a security firm. For the first time, every company on the top list pays an average … Read more
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