British cabinet minister Michael Gove has called 5G coronavirus conspiracy stories “dangerous nonsense” as vandals burn down mobile towers.
You’ve probably seen the claims by now. Only this morning, within minutes of opening Facebook, I scrolled upon the following mind-numbing post:
It seems lost on the creator that 3G...
Internet providers in the UK have agreed to a package of measures designed to help people isolate.
The British government struck a deal with BT/EE, Openreach, Virgin Media, Sky, TalkTalk, O2, Vodafone, Three, Hyperoptic, Gigaclear, and KCOM.
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “It’s fantastic to see mobile and broadband providers pulling together to do their bit for the national effort by helping customers, particularly the most vulnerable, who may be struggling with bills at this difficult...
The EU has asked Netflix to lower its video quality as more people use the service to bring some joy during their coronavirus lockdowns.
Netflix typically accounts for around 13 percent of global internet traffic and has required an increasing amount of bandwidth as the streaming giant releases an increasing library of 4K and HDR content.
Over concerns that an expected surge in Netflix traffic may cause networks to grind to a halt during a time they’re needed most, the EU has persuaded Netflix to reduce...
The FCC has waived rules preventing hospitals and schools from getting direct help from carriers for connectivity issues.
Specifically, the FCC has temporarily waived rules relating to its E-Rate and Rural Health Care programs. The initiatives provide subsidies to participating hospitals, schools, and libraries, but prohibits seeking assistance from service providers to prevent fraud and abuse.
During the global coronavirus pandemic, ensuring hospitals have adequate connectivity is paramount. Staff will need...
The FCC has granted T-Mobile additional spectrum to help cope with the extra demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Reliable connectivity is more important than ever as people around the world are told to work from home where possible and self-isolate if they show any symptoms of the coronavirus.
T-Mobile will have access to more 600MHz spectrum for at least the next 60 days to meet internet access demand and help its network support things like remote working, healthcare, and education.
Neville Ray,...
When governments invest in new infrastructure, information technology (IT) is now a key component of their development plan. Very large municipal governments, in particular, are spending more on smart city projects that provide their citizens with many unique advantages.
Furthermore, the IT infrastructure advancement trend is gaining momentum across the globe, as established and emerging technology applications are adopted by the forward-thinking leaders.
Global spending on smart cities initiatives are...
British chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged £5 billion for gigabit broadband in a "huge" Budget designed to boost the UK economy during global uncertainties.
The latest Budget is Sunak's first since being appointed chancellor earlier this year and the first since the UK left the EU. It was always going to garner a lot of attention, but more so amid the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent impact it’s having on the global economy.
Andrew Duncan, Partner and UK Head, Infosys...
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced off a major revolt over his decision to allow Huawei in national 5G networks.
The PM faced his first major rebellion on Tuesday as fellow lawmakers expressed concerns about what the decision could mean for both the UK's national security and the country's relationship with Washington.
Johnson’s majority was slashed to 24 as rebels from the Conservative party backed an amendment tabled by Iain Duncan Smith to the Telecommunications Infrastructure...
US senators have urged America's closest ally to reconsider its position on the use of Huawei's telecoms equipment.
In January, the UK announced that it will allow the use of Huawei's gear in a "limited capacity" following a multi-year security review.
A bipartisan group of 20 US senators wrote in a letter to the House of Commons:
“Given the significant security, privacy,...
Telecoms caught up with Professor Dimitra Simeonidou ahead of her talk at this year’s 5G Expo Global to find out what she’s been working on, her thoughts on the 5G rollout, and the ways it will impact society.
Simeonidou’s impressive career so far spans both industry and academia. Among her earliest achievements was leading the team at Alcatel Submarine Networks to deliver the first transatlantic optical network. Since then, Simeonidou has co-founded two successful...
