(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/neilkendall) Many assume that installing a small cell or an RRH (Remote Radio Head) is as simple as mounting a unit on a pole and moving on. In reality, site selection and preparation drive the complexity of the deployment. Below are common challenges and practical considerations to ensure a successful small cell or … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Caymia) Around 80 percent of homes and businesses in the UK connect via Openreach’s wholesale network, owned by BT. That means many residents have experienced long waits when engineers are needed to fix faults or install services. BT aims to shorten engineer call-out times and speed up new deployments by reducing how far … Read more

The telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced a ban on mobile operators selling network-locked phones after December 2021. Locking handsets to specific networks often confuses consumers and creates barriers to switching providers when contracts end. Consumers can face delays, non-working unlock codes, or even loss of service if they only discover a phone is locked while … Read more

Ukrainian civilians endured a second day of widespread mobile phone and internet outages after a major cyberattack struck on Tuesday. The assault, attributed to Kremlin-backed hacking groups, targeted Kyivstar, the country’s largest mobile and internet provider, disrupting services for 24.3 million mobile subscribers and more than 1.1 million home internet users. Two groups, Killnet and … Read more

South Korea’s largest mobile operator, SK Telecom, has chosen not to include Huawei among its preferred suppliers for 5G equipment. Instead, SK Telecom announced it will invite bids from Samsung, Ericsson, and Nokia to supply equipment for its 5G network rollout. Industry observers had expected Huawei to be considered, but the vendor has faced controversy … Read more

South Korean telecommunications company KT has signed roaming agreements with three European operators — Italy’s TIM, Switzerland’s Sunrise, and Finland’s Elisa — enabling KT’s 5G subscribers to access those operators’ 5G networks while traveling in Europe. KT already maintains roaming arrangements for 3G and LTE with carriers in 185 countries and is preparing to extend … Read more

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has designated China Mobile, China Telecom, and cybersecurity company Kaspersky as threats to national security. These three organizations have been added to the FCC’s list of communications equipment and service providers judged to pose an unacceptable risk to national security. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel commented on the update: “Last year, … Read more

Whenever you open the news these days, most headlines focus on cyber threats, online bullying, indecent images, fraud, and a long list of other negative issues tied to the web. It’s important, though, to step back and consider the positive ways the internet connects people and drives meaningful action. Lauren Hammersley’s two-year-old daughter, Hazel, was … Read more

China’s strict internet censorship is spreading to Hong Kong following the passage of a controversial national security law. The so-called Great Firewall of China limits which internet services and websites citizens can access. Major global services such as Google are effectively blocked in mainland China because authorities cannot easily control the information those platforms provide, … Read more

(c)iStock.com/zyxeos30 Smart cities aim to improve quality of life, boost sustainability and generate economic value through digital technologies. With an estimated seven billion people living in urban areas by 2050, it is crucial to deploy green, resilient resources and leverage technology to make urban environments more efficient, healthy and livable. Connectivity Connectivity is the foundation … Read more