(Image Credit: woraput) Alleged revisions to the Investigatory Powers Bill, first circulated in 2012 and labelled the “Snooper’s Charter” by critics, have been criticised ahead of the bill’s presentation to Parliament on Wednesday. Home Secretary Theresa May says “contentious” sections have been removed from this draft, but whistleblower Edward Snowden and privacy advocates remain unconvinced. … Read more

It was only a matter of time before the internet reshaped television as we know it. Cable providers recognize this shift and are working to transform their traditional business models into more dynamic technology-driven services that embrace the web instead of treating it as a threat. New research from Leichtman Research Group underlines this change: … Read more

China is considering a merger between two of its major carriers to strengthen its lead in 5G technology over the United States. While intended to accelerate domestic 5G deployment, the move could also influence regulatory views and competition dynamics abroad, particularly in the US. Amid ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, Beijing has … Read more

EE has revealed fresh details about its nationwide investment to expand 5G coverage across the UK, bringing the technology to hundreds of rural communities for the first time. Alongside this expansion, the company has announced several innovations designed to extend range, improve resilience and increase energy efficiency for mobile connectivity in the coming years. 5G … Read more

A new trial led by UK regulator Ofcom will begin soon, with major technology companies including Google and Microsoft taking part. The trial will use “white space” — unused portions of the broadcast spectrum — to test mobile broadband, environmental and traffic sensors, and public WiFi services. About 20 organisations will participate, each pursuing different … Read more

A new report from cybersecurity firm NETSCOUT reveals a record-breaking surge in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) activity, with more than eight million global attacks recorded in the first half of 2025. Attackers are increasingly timing assaults to coincide with major political events to maximize disruption and public impact. Nation-states and hacktivist collectives now regularly use DDoS … Read more

Vodafone has confirmed it is in talks with Three’s parent company, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, about combining their UK operations. The discussions, announced after recent market speculation, would see Vodafone hold a 51 percent stake in the merged business, with CK Hutchison retaining the remaining 49 percent. Industry analysts say the tie-up would significantly reshape … Read more

The Australian telecommunications industry has narrowly avoided a major regulatory upheaval with the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) approval of the updated Telecommunications Consumer Protection Code (TCP). Communications Alliance, the industry’s self-regulatory body, responded to calls for stronger consumer safeguards with a range of meaningful improvements. The revised code introduces clearer standards for information … Read more

Ericsson has supported Tele2’s 5G rollout by deploying 25,000 base stations across Russia. The agreement between Ericsson and Tele2 was announced at MWC 2019 as a five-year network modernization program. Ericsson now reports that reaching 25,000 base stations marks the completion of roughly half of that contract. Sebastian Tolstoy, Head of Ericsson in Russia, said: … Read more

The United Kingdom is set to rejoin two major European programs—Copernicus and Horizon Europe—marking a notable advance in scientific and space cooperation between the UK and the European Union. Prior to Brexit, the UK was a significant contributor of expertise and funding to both initiatives. After the UK left the EU, an earlier plan for … Read more