A long-running controversy has come to a head: Huawei, along with ZTE, has been confirmed as excluded from Australia’s 5G rollout amid government security concerns. A joint media release from then-senators Mitch Fifield and Scott Morrison, acting minister for home affairs, set out guidance aimed at protecting 5G networks and their users. The announcement emphasized … Read more

A new chapter in satellite internet services began yesterday as a United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket deployed satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper. The launch took place at 7:01 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 28 from historic Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marking the start of the full-scale deployment phase … Read more

A misaligned antenna can be the difference between having a usable mobile signal and having none at all. To prevent that, Vodafone is using satellites to ensure precise antenna positioning. Vodafone will roll out satellite-guided sensors embedded in new radio antennas across its network, starting in Albania this September and expanding to other markets thereafter. … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Okan Metin) Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., City of London Police Commissioner Adrian Leppard, and the Center for Internet Security (CIS) have announced the launch of the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), an international, cross-sector initiative created to confront, reduce, and prevent malicious cyber activity. Cybercrime dominates headlines with increasing frequency. For … Read more

If you followed the news last week, you likely heard about the crowd-funding platform Kickstarter and a breach that exposed user account details. How does a high-profile site suffer such an incident? TelecomsTech spoke with an internet security expert to explain the mechanics and implications. Our expert is Nick Hatter, who has experience identifying and … Read more

A recent Ofcom study has highlighted a major shift in how younger generations consume media: fewer than half of 16–24-year-olds now watch broadcast television in a typical week. This represents a historic low and underscores a profound change in viewing habits among young audiences. Ofcom’s annual survey of national media habits found that just 48% … Read more

The top smartphones of 2025 place far greater emphasis on Wi‑Fi performance than in previous years. After several product cycles that prioritized cellular capabilities, manufacturers are now shifting attention toward wireless performance inside homes, offices, and public spaces. Apple’s introduction of its first in‑house networking chip, the N1, in the iPhone 17 family arrives as … Read more

Surveillance systems need reform — few would argue otherwise. Even companies that profit from tracking users, including major tech firms, are urging new safeguards to protect citizens from mass surveillance programs such as those revealed by Edward Snowden. Google has been among the most prominent advocates for government surveillance reform. The company updated its “Take … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/GoodLifeStudio) After U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order restricting immigration from seven countries, several technology companies stepped forward to help those affected. Airbnb was among the first, offering free housing to refugees. Messaging platform Viber also responded by enabling free calls from the U.S. to the countries included in the ban, … Read more

Vodafone has introduced a new Internet of Things (IoT) solution designed to accelerate modernization within the water industry. While many sectors are embracing digital transformation driven by Industry 4.0 technologies, water utilities have often lagged behind. Outdated monitoring systems and fragmented data architectures have hindered efficiency gains and made it difficult for organisations to meet … Read more