Telecoms giant Vodafone has disclosed that it discovered hidden backdoors in network equipment supplied by Chinese vendor Huawei that could have allowed unauthorised access. The vulnerabilities were reportedly identified during independent security testing and date back several years. Vodafone says the issues have since been patched, but the company also claims some remained after Huawei … Read more

Verizon Business and BlackRock have announced that BlackRock’s new global headquarters at 50 Hudson Yards in New York City will be equipped with a private Verizon 5G network. The agreement brings secure 5G Ultra Wideband connectivity to critical areas of BlackRock’s Hudson Yards facility where high speed and low latency are essential—such as the trading … Read more

US officials have intensified criticism of allies that are embracing 5G equipment from Chinese vendors. On Thursday, US Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios spoke at a technology conference in Lisbon and reiterated Washington’s position that Chinese firms cannot be fully trusted because they may be compelled to cooperate with Beijing’s intelligence services. Huawei, a major … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/a_crotty) The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is calling on consumers to provide information about their broadband performance so it can be compared with the speeds and service levels that were advertised before they signed up. The ACCC reports that 2,159 issues were lodged with the country’s telecommunications ombudsman in the first … Read more

Researchers at Cisco Talos have identified a new destructive cyberattack targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine. The attackers used a previously unknown data-wiping malware that Talos calls “PathWiper.” The operation bears the indicators typically associated with Russian state-linked activity. In this incident, adversaries compromised an endpoint administration framework — tools intended to secure and manage systems … Read more

The UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) has launched a strategic plan to strengthen research, development and innovation across the UK’s telecommunications sector. As an inclusive industry forum, UKTIN aims to accelerate R&D investment, foster collaboration, and support the commercialisation of emerging telecoms technologies. Nick Johnson, Head of UKTIN, said: “The launch of our services is … Read more

Sponsored The business support system (BSS) is the backbone of every communications provider. You can invest heavily in network infrastructure, but without a modern back office you cannot reliably deliver high speeds, seamless service or a satisfying customer experience. Operators with aging BSS platforms face real risk to their competitiveness and even their survival. Industry … Read more

ABI Research conducted a survey to understand the preferences of technology implementers using B2B technologies and found that 55% of respondents prefer to use telecommunications companies solely for connectivity. Dimitris Mavrakis, Research Director at ABI Research, commented: “The connectivity market remains and will continue to be profitable for many telcos worldwide, but our survey shows … Read more

Ofcom has become the BBC’s first external regulator following criticism of the internal BBC Trust for failing to ensure impartial reporting and for not delivering a diverse range of content that serves audiences across the UK. Under the BBC’s revised Royal Charter, which sets out how the corporation should deliver performance and value for audiences, … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Warchi) Calling the sleek device in our pocket a “phone” now feels quaint. Much like the floppy disk icon still used for “save,” the word “telephone” no longer captures the full role these devices play. Whether iPhone or Android, smartphones do far more than make calls: they are social hubs, life managers and … Read more