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China launches first batch of ‘Starlink rival’ satellites

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August 8, 2024
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China is a step closer to establishing its own version of Starlink with the successful launch of 18 “Qianfan” satellites aboard a Long March-6 carrier rocket. The launch took place on Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province….

NATO funds satellite backup for subsea internet cables

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August 7, 2024
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A NATO-backed initiative is looking to bolster the internet’s resilience against disruption by quite literally taking things to the next level: space. The ambitious £2 million project – dubbed HEIST (Hybrid Space/Submarine Architecture Ensuring I…

France hit by coordinated attacks on telecom infrastructure

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July 29, 2024
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France has been targeted by a new wave of sabotage attacks, this time focusing on telecom operators. The incidents occurred on Sunday night and have affected fibre optic networks across six regions of the country. French authorities have confirmed that…

Which Are The European Countries With No Commercial Airports?

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July 27, 2024
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Five European countries lack commercial airports and are forced to rely on their neighbor’s airports.

Ofcom hits BT with £17.5M fine over emergency call system failure

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July 23, 2024
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Ofcom has imposed a £17.5 million fine on BT for its inadequate preparedness in handling a major disruption to its emergency call service last summer. The incident, which occurred on 25 June 2023, left nearly 14,000 emergency call attempts unsuccessful…

ITU-R appoints Samsung researcher to lead 6G coordination group

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July 15, 2024
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Samsung will spearhead the standardisation of 6G technologies in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) until 2029. HyoungJin Choi, a researcher from Samsung Research, has been appointed as the ch…

ITU-R appoints Samsung researcher to lead 6G coordination group

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July 15, 2024
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ITU-R appoints Samsung researcher to lead 6G coordination group

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July 15, 2024
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Mint Mobile now includes free Canada roaming

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July 12, 2024
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Mint Mobile has announced the inclusion of free roaming services for all its customers visiting the Great White North. This new feature – which includes unlimited talk, text, and 3GB of high-speed data per month – is now available on all Mint Mobile pl…

Mint Mobile now includes free Canada roaming

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July 12, 2024
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