Content delivery network Cloudflare has announced it will run Ethereum 2.0 nodes to support the development of a more robust, efficient internet. Ethereum, the decentralized application platform, aims to be a core building block of web3. To understand web3’s goals, it helps to contrast it with earlier phases of the web: Web1 (~1990–2005) – Built … Read more

If 2024 was the year network APIs began earning broader trust among communication service providers (CSPs), 2025 will be the year they become mainstream—helping operators extract more value from 5G investments and create new revenue streams. Driven by efforts such as the GSMA Open Gateway and wider adoption of projects like CAMARA, CSPs are increasingly … Read more

Nokia and Telefónica have signed a three-year agreement to accelerate the private 5G network market in Spain. The partnership targets increased productivity, improved worker safety, and greater sustainability across mission-critical sectors such as ports, manufacturing, and logistics. Under the deal, Nokia will provide 100 units of its industrial-grade solutions, including Digital Automation Cloud (DAC), Modular … Read more

The UK government is urging telecommunications companies to prioritise using and sharing existing infrastructure, such as telegraph poles and ducts, before installing new poles for broadband rollout. In a letter to the industry, Julia Lopez, Minister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure, highlighted rising public concern over the “duplication of overhead fibre networks” across … Read more

AT&T has begun labeling devices connected to its gigabit LTE network with a “5G E” indicator, a move that has drawn ridicule and criticism from competitors. T-Mobile kicked off the reaction with a pointed bit of trolling on its Twitter account, highlighting consumer frustration and skepticism about the label. John Legere, T‑Mobile’s outspoken CEO at … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/filo) It’s often said that the average Parisian spends nearly four years of their life hunting for a parking space. That’s remarkable—and what if that time could be cut in half to about two years? Most Parisians would welcome that change. While this example may sound like a simple analogy, it carries important … Read more

Average recovery costs after a cyberattack are rising, while many enterprise resilience programs are slipping backward. Extended downtime is eroding revenue and undermining operational stability across organisations. The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has long centred on keeping intruders out. That focus is shifting. Security leaders are moving from sole emphasis on … Read more

Mobile messaging is undergoing a dramatic shift as legacy tools rapidly lose relevance and new, richer experiences take their place. Juniper Research’s “Mobile Messaging Tech Horizon 2025” report highlights a clear divide between outdated messaging methods and the next generation of interactive, media-rich channels. The research confirms what many businesses and consumers already sense: the … Read more

(c)iStock.com/David Whalen Australian telecommunications company Telstra has announced the acquisition of enterprise application development firm Readify to accelerate digital transformation for enterprise customers both domestically and internationally, according to a press release. Readify employs around 200 people across Australia and provides a broad range of services across enterprise and mobile technology stacks. The company has … Read more

TelecomsTech (TT) spoke with Stewart Hefferman (SH), CEO of Warwick Warp, at Telecoms Tech World in London this week about the growing capabilities of biometric identity and personalization. Hefferman previously served as CEO of OmniPerception, a facial recognition and matching system operating under the Digital Barriers brand. With extensive experience in biometrics, he was well-placed … Read more