(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/rkankaro) As expected, the European Commission has decided to block the proposed merger between Three UK and O2. The Commission concluded that even with concessions offered by Three’s owner, Hutchison CK, the deal would have harmed competition and consumers in the UK mobile market. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, responsible for competition policy, explained the … Read more

The UK government and regulatory bodies are stepping up preparations for 5G by allocating new testbed funding and confirming the date of the upcoming spectrum auction. Ofcom, the UK telecommunications regulator, has announced that its next spectrum auction will take place on Tuesday, 20 March. The auction will offer blocks of 4G and 5G spectrum … Read more

Lumen, a major global internet backbone provider, has announced that it will suspend its operations in Russia. Following Russia’s internationally condemned invasion of Ukraine and reports of serious violations now under investigation, the country has become increasingly isolated. Many global companies and service providers have already limited or halted business there, and Lumen’s exit adds … Read more

The battle for global mobile operating system dominance is well underway. Apple and Google continue to push the boundaries of mobile technology, with Apple’s iOS 6 and Google’s Android 4.2 Jelly Bean powering many of today’s top smartphones. This rivalry drives innovation and benefits consumers, but it can also make choosing the right operating system … Read more

A new study from Juniper Research highlights significant revenue losses operators face from misclassifying roaming data traffic. This year, the analysts estimate global operator losses of $484 million due to misidentified roaming traffic. While substantial, that figure is small compared with projected future losses. By 2026, Juniper Research forecasts those losses will balloon to $2.1 … Read more

Toshiba and Orange have reached important milestones in quantum-secure data transmission, demonstrating the practical use of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) to protect information carried over fiber-optic networks. Through a series of controlled laboratory evaluations, the two companies validated QKD’s compatibility with modern telecom infrastructure and its ability to deliver secure, high-speed data links. The test … Read more

The latest Mobile Performance Review from RootMetrics confirms that EE remains the UK’s top mobile operator, but competitors are rapidly closing the gap. EE won six RootScore awards for overall performance, reliability, speed, and for data, call, and text performance. The operator posted the fastest median download speeds across all network technologies in every city … Read more

Several U.S. federal agencies were impacted by a global cyberattack attributed to Russian-linked cybercriminals, which exploited a vulnerability in widely used file-transfer software. The incident has raised concerns about data exposure and operational disruption, and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is working urgently to assess the scope and support remediation efforts. Colin … Read more

Over-the-top (OTT) services have completed their ascent to market dominance, and brands must adapt to capitalize on the opportunity. That conclusion comes from a recent FreeWheel report, which shows exceptionally high engagement with premium video advertising on OTT platforms: viewers complete 98% of premium video ads on OTT. The report also finds OTT campaigns generally … Read more

AT&T has announced it will discontinue the use of its controversial “5G-E” branding after accusations that the label was misleading to consumers. One morning, some AT&T subscribers noticed a “5G-E” icon in their status bar. Many assumed this meant they had received a free upgrade to the next-generation mobile network, but the reality was different. … Read more