Amid rising concerns about terrorism and tightened airport security, the government is fast-tracking emergency legislation that would require phone and internet companies to retain communications data for at least 12 months. The move has prompted controversy because it is being pushed through Parliament quickly, with limited public debate about its implications for privacy and civil … Read more

BT has partnered with Stratospheric Platforms (SPL) to trial delivering 5G connectivity from a High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft. The collaboration aims to address a persistent challenge in mobile coverage: reaching rural and hard-to-access locations with reliable broadband. The programme will test new airborne antenna technology mounted on SPL’s HAPS to beam 4G and 5G … Read more

AT&T has faced criticism from competitors and industry observers over its decision to label certain connections as “5G-E,” but the company’s CEO says the move is intentional and even satisfying. “If I now occupy beachfront real estate in our competitors’ heads, that makes me smile,” AT&T CEO John Donovan said during a keynote appearance at … Read more

AT&T has revealed a major cybersecurity incident that has alarmed both the technology and security communities. The breach, which took place in April, led to the unauthorized access and download of records tied to about 109 million customer accounts, primarily call and text logs from 2022. Scope and nature of the breach According to news … Read more

US officials have warned Downing Street about the potential risks of allowing Huawei to participate in national 5G networks. The United States has long been cautious about Chinese telecommunications equipment because of concerns that the Chinese state could exert control or use such equipment for surveillance. As 5G becomes integral to critical infrastructure, Washington has … Read more

Despite repeated accusations that China is taking American jobs, the Trump administration softened its position to help preserve operations at ZTE, one of China’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers. Last week Telecoms reported that ZTE had suspended its operations following a U.S. ban. Washington accused the company of violating U.S. export controls and making unauthorized shipments … Read more

T-Mobile has provided an explanation for this week’s outage that affected millions of customers and drew the attention of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. On Monday, T-Mobile customers experienced a major interruption to voice and text services that lasted more than twelve hours. The outage coincided with an unusual surge in downtime reports, prompting some observers … Read more

If you assume only celebrities suffer phone hacks, think again. In November, managers at Oxford-based farming charity RABI were shocked to receive a phone bill of around £2,000. The reason: someone had compromised their telephone system and used it to place calls to premium-rate numbers. The telephone system provider detected suspicious activity almost immediately, but … Read more

The outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus is already affecting supply chains, and the telecommunications industry is no exception. Recent movements in major stock indices demonstrate the immediate economic impact the virus is having. Investors are increasingly worried about disruptions to manufacturing, travel restrictions and the wider consequences for global commerce. Technology companies are especially vulnerable … Read more

SK Telecom and Netflix have resolved their dispute over network usage fees and instead entered a strategic partnership. Under the new agreement, SK Telecom will make it easier for customers to access and pay for Netflix content on mobile devices and IPTV. The companies will offer a variety of pricing options and bundled products, including … Read more