5G Automation in Operations: Why CSPs Must Plan Now

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Not long ago, it would have seemed strange to suggest that communication service providers (CSPs) should model their operations on an e-commerce company like Amazon. At first glance the industries appear different, yet today’s customers expect every company to deliver an experience as seamless and efficient as Amazon’s. With the arrival of 5G and the … Read more

Future-Proofing Networks: Preparing for Rising Traffic Demands

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(Image Credit: Norlando Pobre) Broadband networks are investments intended to last for decades and must accommodate ever-growing traffic and higher bandwidth demands. Ensuring long-term reliability requires careful fibre and cable management, robust connections throughout the network, and forward-looking design choices. Operators must meet current requirements while planning for future upgrades and evolving service needs. The … Read more

Protecting Telecoms from Request-to-Pay Fraud: Practical Strategies

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In the first half of last year, UK consumers lost more than £750 million to fraud — a 30% rise compared with the same period in 2020. Last summer alone, telecoms regulator Ofcom reported that 45 million people in the UK were targeted by scam phone calls and text messages. The financial and emotional damage … Read more

Nokia to Supply 5G Technology and Expertise for U.S. Cybersecurity Program

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Nokia has been chosen to contribute its 5G technology and expertise to a U.S. federal initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE). The NCCoE operates under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a collaborative center where private industry, government agencies, and academic institutions partner to tackle critical cybersecurity challenges … Read more

Cloud Calling Data Sovereignty: Protecting Your Business Operations

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Ensuring data sovereignty for cloud calling protects business operations by keeping sensitive conversations and communications within national borders. Sovereignty discussions typically centre on database hosting and physical data centres. However, the audio infrastructure that carries executive calls and intellectual property often traverses multiple international jurisdictions with limited oversight. In the UK, BT has introduced a … Read more

Facebook’s Internet.org Pushes for a Truly Open Web

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Facebook has launched an initiative with major industry partners to promote global internet adoption. Named Internet.org, the project aims to extend reliable online access to regions that have been previously unreachable. Participant companies include established technology firms such as Ericsson, MediaTek, Nokia, Opera, Samsung and Qualcomm. Together, they plan to develop strategies to connect the … Read more

New Cellular Drone Threats Target Mobile Networks

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Defending mobile networks against modern threats such as the exploitation of cellular-connected unmanned aerial vehicles requires sophisticated network intelligence and proactive security measures. In June 2025, an operation known as Operation Spiderweb reportedly disabled or destroyed roughly 20 aircraft across multiple airbases by routing drone telemetry, command-and-control instructions, and audio‑visual feeds through the target nation’s … Read more

How IoT Is Transforming Policing and Public Safety

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We all know the Internet of Things (IoT) will significantly change public services and how they are delivered — bringing both benefits and challenges. IoT promises greater efficiency and lower costs, but these gains can come at the expense of jobs, privacy, and security. Earlier this week, President Obama proposed $263 million in funding to … Read more

EU to Impose Major Tariffs on Chinese Optical Fiber Cable Imports

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The European Union is imposing substantial anti-dumping duties on large shipments of Chinese optical fibre cables after concluding they were sold at artificially low prices that harmed European producers. On Thursday, the European Commission announced the introduction of these duties following a formal investigation. The measures aim to protect European manufacturers such as Prysmian, Corning, … Read more

China’s App Growth Soared 840% in 2011: What Drove the Surge

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China’s mobile application market has surged to become the second largest in the world, according to recent research. Analytics firm Flurry reports an 840% increase in app usage in China this year, a growth rate roughly four times higher than the global average among the top 100 countries. The country now trails only the United … Read more