The UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom has announced the results of its 4G spectrum auction, which raised a total of £2.34bn ($3.59bn) — noticeably less than many had expected. Observers had anticipated a higher return: the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) had forecast roughly £3.5bn ($5.37bn) from the auction, and the contrast with the £22bn raised … Read more
The cybersecurity company Check Point Software Technologies warns of an increased risk of phishing attacks during Black Friday. A growing trend sees fraudsters impersonating well-known delivery services and luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Ray-Ban and Rolex. These attacks mainly arrive via email, so consumers should be extra vigilant when shopping online during Black Friday … Read more
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a £31 billion merger between telecoms companies Virgin and O2. Provisional clearance was announced last month, and the CMA’s final decision now allows the two businesses to combine into a single group positioned to compete more effectively with BT/EE following BT’s £12.5 billion acquisition of EE in … Read more
Swedish game studio Toca Boca has championed personal expression and inclusion in gaming for nearly one and a half decades. This year they release their first-ever multiplayer title — Toca Boca Days. As part of a broader strategic expansion, the game has been carefully designed to meet the complex emotional needs of children and tweens … Read more
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