A new study from Juniper Research highlights significant revenue losses operators face from misclassifying roaming data traffic. This year, the analysts estimate global operator losses of $484 million due to misidentified roaming traffic. While substantial, that figure is small compared with projected future losses. By 2026, Juniper Research forecasts those losses will balloon to $2.1 … Read more

Toshiba and Orange have reached important milestones in quantum-secure data transmission, demonstrating the practical use of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) to protect information carried over fiber-optic networks. Through a series of controlled laboratory evaluations, the two companies validated QKD’s compatibility with modern telecom infrastructure and its ability to deliver secure, high-speed data links. The test … Read more

The latest Mobile Performance Review from RootMetrics confirms that EE remains the UK’s top mobile operator, but competitors are rapidly closing the gap. EE won six RootScore awards for overall performance, reliability, speed, and for data, call, and text performance. The operator posted the fastest median download speeds across all network technologies in every city … Read more

Several U.S. federal agencies were impacted by a global cyberattack attributed to Russian-linked cybercriminals, which exploited a vulnerability in widely used file-transfer software. The incident has raised concerns about data exposure and operational disruption, and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is working urgently to assess the scope and support remediation efforts. Colin … Read more

Over-the-top (OTT) services have completed their ascent to market dominance, and brands must adapt to capitalize on the opportunity. That conclusion comes from a recent FreeWheel report, which shows exceptionally high engagement with premium video advertising on OTT platforms: viewers complete 98% of premium video ads on OTT. The report also finds OTT campaigns generally … Read more

AT&T has announced it will discontinue the use of its controversial “5G-E” branding after accusations that the label was misleading to consumers. One morning, some AT&T subscribers noticed a “5G-E” icon in their status bar. Many assumed this meant they had received a free upgrade to the next-generation mobile network, but the reality was different. … Read more

In our increasingly digital world, telecommunications companies must adapt to rapid technological change and shifting customer expectations. Recent research indicates many are falling behind. The 2018 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Telecommunications report found consumers rated video streaming services significantly higher (score: 75) than subscription TV (score: 62), and satisfaction with subscription TV declined by … Read more

(c)iStock.com/Juanmonino Bolivia has historically been one of the smallest telecommunications markets in Latin America. However, a recent report from Pyramid Research predicts it will become the fastest-growing market in the region. The report, titled “Bolivia: DTH Launches And Fiber-Optic Backbone Rollout to Drive Video and Data Services,” projects that Bolivia’s telecoms market will expand at … Read more

Vodafone and Geely are demonstrating that a secure automotive IoT future depends on private 5G and integrated cloud architectures. The renewed agreement focuses on equipping Geely’s European R&D teams with the high-performance connectivity and cloud services they need — specifically Mobile Private Networks (MPNs) and cloud platforms. The aim is to accelerate vehicle development while … Read more

Telecommunications company T-Mobile has quietly announced that its 5G network is live in 30 cities and is now waiting for compatible devices to become available. In an interview with Light Reading, the operator confirmed it met the pledge made at the beginning of last year to bring 5G to 30 cities by the end of … Read more