Google has launched the South Pacific Connect initiative to strengthen digital connectivity and resilience across the Pacific. The project will deploy two new transpacific subsea cables, Honomoana and Tabua, to improve communications between the United States, Australia, Fiji, and French Polynesia. Developed in partnership with Fiji International Telecommunications, the Office of Posts and Telecommunications of … Read more

Not content with being the only mobile operator to offer both a free upgrade to 4G and an unlimited data plan, Three UK has announced today that it will eliminate roaming charges for customers in several countries. While Neelie Kroes and the EU Commission work toward a mandated reduction of roaming fees across Europe, Three … Read more

Lebanon has reversed a proposed policy that would have imposed a daily fee on users making voice calls over the internet. The now-shelved proposal would have charged 20 cents per day for internet voice calls, covering services such as WhatsApp and FaceTime Audio. Although modest on a per-day basis, authorities estimated the measure could have … Read more

Two recent studies on digital and mobile wallets offer contrasting conclusions Recent research presents a split picture: one study highlights PayPal’s current dominance in digital wallet use, while another predicts Google will ultimately lead the mobile wallet market. comScore’s Digital Wallet Road Map shows that although many consumers know about Google Wallet, PayPal currently leads … Read more

Deutsche Telekom has expanded its Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio by opening a new Telekom IoT innovation space at IBM’s Watson IoT Center in Munich, Germany. A dedicated team of IoT specialists from both companies will collaborate to develop practical solutions that combine Deutsche Telekom’s strengths in connectivity, security, and IoT services with IBM’s expertise … Read more

The feud between the United States and China is intensifying ahead of a high-stakes G20 summit, as US officials urge allies to exclude Chinese 5G equipment from their networks. For years, intelligence and security officials have warned that gear from some Chinese manufacturers could be exploited for spying. While the United States has been the … Read more

The Wi‑Fi Alliance has started the certification program for Wi‑Fi 7, marking a major step forward in wireless connectivity. Wi‑Fi CERTIFIED 7 gives users confidence that devices will support new capabilities designed to boost performance and reliability across homes, enterprises, and public venues. This latest Wi‑Fi generation brings significant technical improvements aimed at supporting emerging … Read more

HM Revenue & Customs has faced criticism after it declined a request from French authorities to search the London offices of British telecoms firm Lycamobile in connection with suspected money laundering, citing the company’s donations to the governing Conservative Party. BuzzFeed obtained an email from HMRC to French officials in which a senior civil servant … Read more

SpaceX is intensifying its orbital broadband efforts and has filed applications with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to deploy an additional 30,000 Starlink satellites. The ITU is the global body that manages the allocation of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbital slots. Any large-scale satellite deployment requires coordination and approval from the ITU to ensure equitable … Read more

Senators have raised concerns about the accuracy of a map the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is using to guide the allocation of more than $4 billion in subsidies intended to improve rural broadband access. Under the FCC’s Mobility Fund Phase II (MFII) plan, funding will be redirected over the next decade away from areas where … Read more