Achieving reliable, safe, secure, trusted, and affordable internet access for everyone is widely recognized as a vital enabler of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Around the world, people increasingly rely on the internet for education, healthcare, employment, commerce, and access to information. The expanding Internet of Things (IoT)—with its vast network of connected … Read more

Global mobile broadband traffic grew by 83% in the second half of the year, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 234% in 2011, according to an Allot Mobile Trends report. Carriers are struggling to fund the rapid expansion of mobile data networks while many internet companies capture the bulk of the revenue that … Read more

US senators have urged the United Kingdom, America’s closest ally, to reconsider its decision to allow Huawei equipment in its telecommunications networks. In January, the UK government announced it would permit Huawei gear to be used in a “limited capacity” after a multi-year security review. A bipartisan group of 20 US senators sent a letter … Read more

Edward Snowden’s disclosures about the NSA’s intrusive surveillance programs sparked widespread public uproar and concern among regulatory bodies. One of the leaked items detailed PRISM, a slide that indicated the agency had access to servers belonging to many major consumer technology companies. Under existing law, companies are required to provide information they hold about individuals … Read more

5G will dramatically expand the number of internet-connected devices, generating enormous volumes of data. At the same time, however, it will broaden the attack surface and introduce new security challenges that organizations must address. In November, AT&T published its latest Cybersecurity Insights Report, which examined security considerations for 5G networks. The findings emphasize critical security … Read more

(c)iStock.com/dibrova To accelerate development of 5G wireless networks across the United States, the White House has launched the Advanced Wireless Research Initiative (AWRI), a $400 million program led by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The announcement comes after the Federal Communications Commission’s Spectrum Frontiers decision to open high-frequency millimeter-wave spectrum for both licensed and unlicensed … Read more

Samsung will gain access to Nokia’s video standards innovations after the two companies reached a licensing agreement. Over the past two decades, Nokia has invested more than $154 billion in research and development and has built a portfolio exceeding 20,000 patent families. About 3,500 of those patent families are considered essential to 5G technologies. Jenni … Read more

As the US government shutdown reaches its 34th day, Iranian-linked hackers have taken advantage by launching a DNS-hijacking cyberattack against federal networks. The shutdown, caused by disagreement over President Donald Trump’s request for $5.6bn for a border wall with Mexico, is now the longest in US history. Because funding has not been approved, many federal … Read more

“I honestly don’t think that mobile payments will ever fully replace cards or cash,” admits Paolo Rizzardini, VP of mobile payments at Infobip. It’s a striking comment from a leader in the mobile payments sector, but it reflects a practical perspective: mobile payment options add convenience, yet they are unlikely to entirely displace established payment … Read more

When people think of internet video streaming services, Netflix often comes to mind first—and with good reason. For several years it has been the dominant player in the market, but growing competition from well-funded rivals is reshaping the industry. As broadband speeds reach new highs, an increasing number of viewers are turning to streaming services … Read more