Minnesota has become the latest state to pass a law requiring all mobile phones and tablets sold within its borders to include anti-theft measures. The mandate calls for devices to be equipped with remote protection features, often described as a “kill switch,” that can lock, disable, or otherwise render a device unusable if it is … Read more

Qualcomm has set a new downlink speed record with its Snapdragon X75 5G Modem-RF System. Using sub-6 GHz spectrum, Qualcomm demonstrated an impressive 7.5 Gbps downlink throughput. This milestone builds on the company’s earlier introduction of the Snapdragon X75—the industry’s first 5G Advanced-ready modem-RF system—unveiled at MWC Barcelona in February. The record was achieved in … Read more

A critical vulnerability affecting FortiGate firewalls, tracked as CVE-2023-27997, has left more than 338,000 devices exposed to potential exploitation. The flaw, which permits remote code execution, was patched by Fortinet in June. However, a large portion of affected devices remain unpatched and vulnerable. Security firm Bishop Fox created a proof-of-concept exploit to demonstrate the seriousness … Read more

The telecommunications sector is leading the way in adopting generative AI (GenAI), according to a global study of senior decision-makers. Commissioned by SAS and carried out earlier this year by Coleman Parkes Research, the study surveyed 1,600 executives responsible for GenAI strategy and data analytics. It examined where organisations are investing, how GenAI fits into … Read more

In April 2012, the FCC announced it would permit two or more television stations to share the same spectrum band, prompting a new pilot project organized by the industry association CTIA. The trial, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, California, will evaluate whether broadcasters can reliably operate without occupying a full six-megahertz channel each. … Read more

The debate over whether authorities should be able to bypass encryption in the name of national security has been reignited after UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd called it “completely unacceptable” that the government cannot readily access communications. Critics point out that calls to expand intrusive surveillance powers often follow terrorist attacks. In London last week, … Read more

SK Telecom and Nokia have partnered to deploy fibre sensing technology, an advanced method for detecting environmental changes that could affect optical cables in fixed networks. The collaboration is designed to strengthen network safety and reduce the risk of damage by monitoring earthquakes, extreme weather, and construction activity near fixed-network infrastructure. Using machine learning to … Read more

The EU’s privacy regulations are a major factor slowing cloud adoption in Europe, with analysts at Gartner estimating the region is “at least two years” behind the United States in cloud uptake. Gartner, a research firm specialising in cloud computing, found strong interest in cloud services across Europe but identified the continent’s regulatory and market … Read more

Marco Veremis, CEO of Upstream, explains why app developers and mobile service providers should look to emerging markets for growth opportunities. Mobile technology has dominated conversations for years, driven by the smartphone revolution and continuous innovation in apps and mobile payments. Yet in some mature markets in the West, growth and monetisation are beginning to … Read more

US telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint have agreed to merge in a deal valued at nearly £19 billion. The companies had previously sought a merger during President Obama’s administration, but regulators at that time blocked the transaction. The current administration has taken a more permissive stance toward such consolidations, prompting concerns from some critics about … Read more