Updated US regulators are expected to roll back net neutrality protections that were put in place during the Obama administration, and the announcement is arriving at a time when many journalists may be out of the office. Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all online traffic equally, whether it … Read more

Helium Mobile, billed as the “People’s Carrier,” aims to shake up the telecom industry with a low-cost unlimited plan. Helium Mobile has introduced a no-contract $5/month plan, launching first in Miami, that includes unlimited talk, text, and data. This offering relies on Helium Mobile’s Dynamic Coverage model. Dynamic Coverage lets subscribers connect to both the … Read more

euNetworks has launched a private connectivity service called Quantum Shield to protect enterprise data against the emerging threat of quantum-enabled decryption. Built on Adtran’s FSP 3000 optical transport platform, the offering applies Layer 1 encryption to secure traffic between European data centres, addressing long-term confidentiality requirements without impacting application performance. The service specifically targets the … Read more

Three and EE have signed an agreement to join the BAI Communications (BAI) network to deliver continuous 4G coverage — and future 5G capability — across the London Underground. Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said: “I’m delighted to see Three and EE sign up as the first operators to provide full high-speed 4G access across … Read more

The Super Bowl is only a few weeks away, and AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon have all strengthened their cellular networks in Minneapolis to handle the surge in mobile demand the event will bring. T-Mobile has doubled the amount of LTE spectrum available across Minneapolis and Saint Paul and installed more than 120 small cells throughout … Read more

As the iconic red phone box nears its 100th anniversary, BT is offering communities the chance to repurpose around 1,000 of these historic kiosks located across the UK. Designed by architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott after a 1924 competition, the red phone box became a familiar sight across Britain. Today, however, payphone use has all … Read more

OTT Isn’t the Enemy, but Competition Remains for Service Providers New research from Amdocs, conducted by Coleman Parkes, shows that most service providers now view over-the-top (OTT) players as potential partners rather than outright threats. The study, however, also highlights lingering competitive tensions and strategic maneuvering between the groups. The research is based on interviews … Read more

After Edward Snowden’s revelations about the NSA, many people have become far more careful with their online privacy and data. Businesses, journalists, and other users who handle sensitive information have long relied on encrypted email to prevent leaks that could cause serious damage if intercepted. That is why it is particularly concerning when an internet … Read more

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is proceeding with its planned 5G spectrum auction despite ongoing legal challenges from two of the country’s four major operators. Last month the UK High Court dismissed legal challenges from EE and Three concerning Ofcom’s proposed spectrum caps for the auction. Three, which is the smallest of the major UK operators … Read more

TelecomsTech has previously covered Everything Everywhere (EE) and O2’s 4G rollouts and now looks at Vodafone’s perspective as it outlines its own coverage plans Vodafone has announced it will launch its UK 4G service on 29 August, following a network investment of £900m. The rollout will begin in 12 cities and marks a significant step … Read more