NETSCOUT has released its 1H2023 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, shedding light on the escalating threat landscape.
Cybercriminals launched a staggering 7.9 million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2023, marking a concerning 31 percent year-over-year...
CityFibre has awarded its first round of contracts to build partners as part of Project Gigabit.
Project Gigabit is the government’s £5 billion programme to connect 715,000 rural properties, ensuring they have access to high-speed broadband services.
CityFibre has...
Ericsson and Google Cloud have further expanded their partnership with the former offering its Cloud RAN (radio access network) solution on the latter’s distributed cloud – and an additional benefit for operations improving their AI and automation capabilities.
Google Distributed...
AST SpaceMobile has successfully established the first-ever 5G connection for both voice and data between a standard smartphone and a satellite in space.
The achievement was demonstrated by AST SpaceMobile's engineers who orchestrated a call from the serene shores of Maui, Hawaii to a...
SK Telecom and Netflix have ended their dispute over network usage fees, opting instead for a strategic partnership.
As part of the partnership, SK Telecom aims to enhance the convenience of accessing and paying for Netflix shows and movies on mobile devices and IPTV for their...
The UK Government has invested £88 million into 19 groundbreaking Open RAN initiatives under the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition.
Open RAN technology represents a paradigm shift in how mobile networks are built. Rather than relying solely on a single company's equipment, it...
T-Mobile is bolstering its spectrum portfolio by acquiring airwaves from Comcast in a transaction valued at up to $3.3 billion.
The agreement was unveiled in a blog post on Comcast's website, where the company cited a reduced need for the 600MHz spectrum as the primary motivation...
SoftBank and OneWeb have inked a distribution partnership agreement to usher in a new era of satellite communication services throughout Japan.
OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-based services will be at the heart of delivering enhanced connectivity across the nation. LEO...
In the latest release of Ofcom’s Connected Nations report, the regulator has provided insight into the state of mobile coverage and broadband availability across the UK.
The report, which delves deep into the accessibility of essential services, brings encouraging news regarding...
In a step forward for European space and scientific collaboration, the UK is set to rejoin the Copernicus and Horizon Europe programs.
The UK was a major expertise and financial contributor to both programs prior to its decision to leave the EU. The EU blocked an agreement in the...
Vodafone and Amazon's ambitious Project Kuiper have unveiled a strategic partnership to expand the accessibility of 4G and 5G services.
The venture will leverage Project Kuiper's cutting-edge low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network and promises to deliver connectivity in regions that...
Customers of all the UK's mobile networks found themselves grappling with connectivity problems after a technical issue hit EE.
Reports of the problems first surfaced around midday yesterday via customers of the UK’s second-largest mobile operator, Vodafone. The issues were shown...
Amy Hogan-Burney, Associate General Counsel, Cybersecurity Policy & Protection at Microsoft, has voiced concerns about a Russia-led United Nations (UN) cybercrime treaty.
As the global menace of cybercrime gains sophistication and extends its reach, a united front is crucial to...
Paul Jacobs, renowned for his former leadership role at Qualcomm and being the son of the firm’s co-founder Irwin Jacobs, has stepped into the role of CEO at satellite firm Globalstar.
“I have devoted my career to advancing and commercialising innovation in wireless technology and...
In collaboration with Deutsche Telekom, container terminal operator EUROGATE has commissioned the establishment of three 5G campus networks in the ports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven.
The campus networks aim to revolutionise the efficiency and flexibility of digital...
Samsung has announced that three of its researchers have been elected as vice-chairs within the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project).
The achievement solidifies Samsung's influence within the world's largest telecommunications standard development organisation. With these new...
BAE Systems has been awarded an £89 million contract to design and manufacture a cutting-edge deployable tactical Wide Area Network (WAN) named 'TRINITY'.
The contract with the prominent defence and aerospace company will deliver secure and state-of-the-art battlefield internet...
Vodafone and Ericsson have completed a live network trial at Coventry University showcasing the transformative capabilities of 5G Standalone network slicing for mobile gaming.
The trial leveraged the power of network slicing, a pivotal feature of 5G Standalone networks that enables...
Ericsson has pushed the boundaries of 5G Carrier Aggregation by seamlessly integrating six component carriers (6CC) to achieve a record-breaking download speed of 5.7Gbps.
The groundbreaking data call was orchestrated through the harmonious convergence of three Frequency Division...
As the iconic red phone box approaches its centenary milestone, BT is offering the chance to repurpose around 1,000 of these historic kiosks scattered across the UK.
The brainchild of architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the first rendition of the famous red phone box emerged from a...
Helium Mobile, the “People’s Carrier,” aims to disrupt the telecoms industry with its unlimited plan.
Helium Mobile’s no-contract $5/month plan is initially launching in Miami and offers unlimited talk, text, and data. This disruptive offering comes as a result of Helium...
BT has established a seven-year partnership with NATS, a leading provider of air traffic control services.
The strategic collaboration aims to bolster NATS' technological foundation, creating a robust and adaptable network architecture to support air traffic operations across the...
SK Telecom (SKT) has announced a $100 million investment in Anthropic to develop a large language model (LLM) customised for telecommunications companies.
Anthropic is a renowned AI safety and research firm based in San Francisco. SKT’s venture capital firm, SK Telecom Venture...
Expectations were high for a surge in 5G Standalone (5G SA) deployments in 2023, yet the first half of the year saw only seven materialise.
30 deployments are listed by STL Partners as "in progress" on their tracker. In a report, the telecoms research firm examined the likelihood of...
Qualcomm has shattered previous downlink records with its Snapdragon X75 5G Modem-RF System.
Using sub-6 GHz spectrum, Qualcomm achieved an incredible 7.5 Gbps downlink speed. The triumph builds upon the unveiling of the world's first 5G Advanced-ready modem-RF system, the Snapdragon...
A cyberattack targeting the UK Electoral Commission has exposed the data of up to 40 million citizens. British intelligence services have uncovered evidence linking the cyberattack to Russian hackers.
The attack, described as a "complex cyber attack," targeted the Electoral...
Patrick Drahi, the billionaire founder and controlling shareholder of Altice International, publicly addressed the corruption allegations that have recently surfaced involving the company's Portuguese operations.
Speaking during a Q2 2023 call for debt investors, Drahi expressed shock...
A group of shareholders is taking legal action against Ericsson over its alleged failure to disclose vital information with regard to an internal investigation into its business practices in Iraq.
The shareholders are seeking damages of $175-$300 million over claims the failure...
In a stark warning, the UK government has alerted the public to the impact of a cyberattack on critical infrastructure.
The findings come from the latest National Risk Register report, which is based on the government’s classified National Security Risk Assessment and considers...
Openreach has adopted Adtran’s FSP 3000 open optical transport technology to launch the new Optical Spectrum Access 100G Single enterprise service.
The solution offers a dedicated fibre link that allows more UK businesses to access point-to-point 100Gbit/s data transport, meeting...
