Mobile networks are experiencing a dramatic surge in data traffic driven by both consumer and business demand for faster delivery of content-rich services. Bandwidth-intensive applications such as video streaming, web browsing and large file downloads are placing increasing strain on mobile operators worldwide. Operators must manage these services’ impact on network performance without compromising customer … Read more

NVIDIA announced at GTC that partners are building large telco models (LTMs) and AI agents specifically for the telecommunications industry. Telecom networks process an enormous volume of data each day, supporting millions of connections and generating thousands of terabytes every minute. This inflow—covering traffic records, performance metrics, configuration details, and topology information—is complex and often … Read more

Nokia is deploying a 5G standalone (5G SA) network in Finland to accelerate digital transformation in mining operations. Working with mobile operator Telia and partner Digita, Nokia will deliver a private 5G network for Agnico Eagle Finland Oy, operator of the Kittilä mine in northern Finland. Kittilä is the largest primary gold producer in Europe. … Read more

(Image Credit: Phil Dowsing Creative) Consumer behaviour in the telecoms industry has changed dramatically over the past decade. Where phones were once used mainly for calls and occasional messages, smartphones are now constant companions, providing instant access to people and the internet. Recent research shows the typical smartphone user checks their device hundreds of times … Read more

An investigation has revealed that the UK’s telecoms infrastructure plays a central role in supporting the US military’s network by providing the core communications backbone used for controversial drone operations overseas. Human rights experts argue that the UK’s involvement is the digital equivalent of allowing the US to launch air strikes from British air bases … Read more

AT&T has started rolling out its 5G network in New York City ahead of many rivals, though there are some important caveats. The network, which AT&T says went live on Tuesday, is its 5G+ service. 5G+ is AT&T’s name for millimetre-wave (mmWave) 5G: extremely fast but with a much shorter range than lower-frequency 5G options. … Read more

NETSCOUT has published its 1H2023 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, revealing a sharply rising threat landscape for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. During the first half of 2023, cybercriminals launched approximately 7.9 million DDoS attacks, a 31 percent increase compared with the same period last year. This growth reflects both shifting geopolitical tensions and expanding … Read more

RootMetrics has released its latest UK mobile performance report based on more than 600,000 tests carried out in the second half of 2023. The analysis evaluates real-world user experience across the UK, its constituent nations, and 16 major metropolitan areas. Below is a clear summary of how the main operators—EE, Three, Virgin Media O2, and … Read more

Britain’s long-standing role as the guardian of the world’s time standard is facing change after new recommendations from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) proposed a more precise method for defining and distributing global time. Under the recommendations, responsibility for coordinating international timekeeping could shift from the traditional Greenwich-based system to the International Bureau of Weights … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/stevanovicigor) Marking a major milestone in internet use, mobile browsing has surpassed desktop for the first time. In October, mobile devices accounted for 51.3 percent of global internet usage, while desktops made up 48.7 percent. This long-term shift has benefited companies closely tied to mobile platforms, such as Apple and Google, while firms … Read more