Mobile network performance measurement firm RootMetrics has named EE the UK’s top network for the ninth consecutive year. EE led across all UK-wide RootScore categories: Reliability, Accessibility, Speed, Data, Call, and Text. Marc Allera, CEO of BT’s consumer division and head of EE, commented: “We are proud to be named the UK’s best network for … Read more

Only yesterday, TelecomsTech published an insightful article by Matt Hooper about “bill shock” and the need for mobile operators to take greater responsibility in preventing unexpectedly large roaming bills. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has clearly listened. So what measures will soon be introduced to protect Australians who roam overseas from returning to … Read more

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face many challenges in today’s economic environment: the need to grow, the shift to agile working, and the demands of a globally distributed workforce. With so much to manage, most SMEs prefer not to spend time on telecommunications. They want a simple, reliable service that meets their needs. As a … Read more

Canada’s public safety minister, Ralph Goodale, has said a final decision on whether Huawei can supply equipment for the country’s next-generation 5G wireless network will not be announced until after the federal election later this year. Goodale explained that Ottawa still needs more information from the United States about the security concerns Washington has raised … Read more

New Zealand’s largest telecommunications providers have issued a strongly-worded open letter to senior executives at major technology companies, criticizing their failure to prevent a filmed terrorist attack from spreading widely online. On March 15, a far-right attacker targeted members of the Islamic community in Christchurch, killing 50 people and injuring many others. The attacker live-streamed … Read more

(c)iStock.com/beeldbewerking Today, most people keep their opinions, money, transactions, and even relationships on their mobile devices—typically inside a wide range of free “over-the-top” (OTT) applications that fill their smartphones. While these apps make life more convenient, they also create a major challenge for telecom operators: traditional revenue streams from voice calls and SMS are under … Read more

Ericsson will present its latest 5G innovations for rail transport at InnoTrans, the leading trade fair for transport technology and mobility solutions. At the event, the Swedish telecom company will demonstrate how its 5G Corridor and Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) offerings can enhance both passenger and freight services. These solutions are designed to … Read more

Engineering services and technology solutions provider AWTG LTD will showcase its latest 5G and 6G advancements as a lead partner in the SCONDA (Small Cells ORAN in Dense Areas) consortium at the 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The SCONDA consortium brings together Three, Mavenir, Freshwave Group, PI Works, the University of Surrey, the … Read more

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced today a planned, comprehensive inquiry into the effects of artificial intelligence on the rising problem of illegal and unwanted robocalls and text messages. Speaking at an event held with AARP, Rosenworcel said she will present a proposed Notice of Inquiry to her fellow commissioners for consideration. If … Read more

Leto Bank, part of VTB Group — a leading Russian financial group specializing in consumer lending — has completed implementation of the WINGS technology platform to provide mobile services via SMS, IVR, USSD and other channels. The WINGS platform serves as a comprehensive on-premises SMS gateway for the bank: it accepts send requests from bank … Read more