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Ericsson, Telstra, and Qualcomm shatter 5G uplink speed record

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February 10, 2025
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Ericsson, Telstra, and Qualcomm have set a new uplink speed record, achieving 516 Mbps on a live sub-6GHz 5G Standalone (SA) network. This latest accomplishment surpasses the previous milestone of 447 Mbps set in October 2024. Consumer and enterprise d…

Amazon Kuiper satellite constellation granted UK licence

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February 4, 2025
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UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has granted Amazon an earth station network licence for its Kuiper satellite constellation. The regulator has also expanded radio spectrum availability to unlock more opportunities for satellite and fixed wireless services.&…

UK Space Agency awards £16M to satellite projects

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February 3, 2025
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The UK Space Agency has awarded £16 million to two projects helping to solidify Britain’s position as a leader in satellite communications. The funding will enable the development of technologies set to enhance the efficiency and capability of satellit…

Vodafone achieves first space video call using regular smartphones

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January 31, 2025
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Vodafone has successfully completed the world’s first space-based video call using everyday 4G and 5G smartphones. The landmark call showcases a technological marvel: the ability to deliver a full mobile broadband experience directly from satellites to…

Which Airlines Offer Free In-Flight Messaging On Long-Haul Flights?

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January 28, 2025
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Your overall speed will be reduced depending on the number of passengers onboard, the flight’s cruising altitude, and location.

FullFibre and Zzoomm merger creates a UK full-fibre leader

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January 27, 2025
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FullFibre and Zzoomm have announced plans to merge. Once operational, the combined entity will boast a formidable network—encompassing approximately 600,000 properties with ready service access and more than 65,000 active customers. The mer…

Malware targets enterprise-grade Juniper routers

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January 24, 2025
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Researchers from Black Lotus Labs have identified a targeted malware campaign that exploits enterprise-grade Juniper routers. Dubbed “J-Magic,” the campaign utilises a “magic packet” to trigger a backdoor on FreeBSD-based Junos …

Nordics shine as 5G leaders in Europe while UK lags

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January 22, 2025
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The Nordics are cementing their place as 5G leaders in Europe and setting benchmarks for widespread availability and innovative strategies. According to Ookla, the Nordics’ timely release of mid-band spectrum, appetite for network sharing, and strong g…

CityFibre begins rollout in all nine ‘Project Gigabit’ areas

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January 21, 2025
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CityFibre has commenced full-fibre network rollouts in all nine of the ‘Project Gigabit’ areas awarded to the company. The UK Government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit is set to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses in underserved areas over the …

Jen Easterly, CISA: Critical infrastructure threats are increasing

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January 18, 2025
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Jen Easterly, Director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), raises fresh concerns about increasing cyber threats to critical infrastructure. Easterly, an intelligence officer and former military official who was appointed …