A cyberattack on SK Telecom’s servers has exposed personal and USIM-related data belonging to the company’s entire subscriber base, according to interim findings released Monday by a joint government and private sector investigation team. Investigators traced the breach to June 15, 2022. Malware had been installed on 23 servers operated by SK Telecom, which stored … Read more

By Francisco Jariego, Director of Industrial IoT, Telefónica More than half of the world’s population now lives in cities, and that share continues to grow every year. As urban areas become denser and more complex, cities face mounting challenges: congested transport systems, worsening air quality, increasing energy demands and the impacts of climate change. Governments … Read more

According to the GSMA’s annual State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report 2023, more than half of the world’s population—around 4.3 billion people—now own smartphones. This rapid growth in smartphone ownership has driven widespread use of mobile internet services: nearly 4 billion of the 4.6 billion mobile internet users today access the web via smartphones. However, … Read more

UK mobile operator EE has announced plans to convert portions of its existing 2G spectrum to 4G to boost network speed and reliability. Over the next six months, more than 600 sites in cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff will receive upgrades. The work prepares the network for an upcoming wave of devices … Read more

Access to superfast broadband in the sky may soon become a reality for travellers after Ofcom moved forward with a regulatory process for a new technology known as Earth Stations on Mobile Platforms (ESOMPs). The broadcast regulator is reviewing whether to approve ESOMPs, which could dramatically improve in-flight connectivity and boost internet speeds not only … Read more

Vodafone is closing the gap with rival Ooredoo in rolling out 5G services across Qatar, with both operators expected to begin commercial deployments before the end of the year. Last month, TelecomsTechNews reported that Ooredoo introduced its first 5G home broadband device after launching the world’s first commercial 5G network in May. At the time, … Read more

Virgin Media, owned by Liberty Global, has announced a substantial set of free speed upgrades across its broadband packages. Current subscribers will receive these faster speeds at no extra cost. Last year the provider was recognised by uSwitch with multiple awards, including best broadband innovation, best broadband provider, best WiFi service, and fastest home broadband—accolades … Read more

Picture credit: iStockPhoto In April a trade publication reported that Ofcom planned to buy off-the-shelf handsets and use them to run a UK-wide drive and walk mobile data testing program. According to the reporter contacted by Ofcom, the proposed testing would examine “whether UK networks have achieved consistency” but would stop short of measuring “quality … Read more

(c)iStock.com/Ximagination Pop quiz: which customer acquisition channel is most effective—social media, digital advertising, or referral marketing? Many people would pick digital advertising or social media, but research shows referral marketing often outperforms those channels. Data collected in 2016 by Demand Metric highlights referral marketing as a standout performer in driving new customers. That statistic may … Read more

Nokia has retained the top position in Analysys Mason’s independent annual ranking of telecoms software and services providers. The Finnish company outperformed competitors such as Ericsson and Huawei to claim the number one spot, driven by solid growth and a product portfolio that Analysys Mason describes as leading across almost every category. Larry Goldman, Partner … Read more