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Kursk region hit by cyberattack amid Ukrainian counter-incursion

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August 9, 2024
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The Kursk region of Russia was hit with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Thursday, coinciding with a counter-incursion by Ukrainian forces. Regional officials confirmed the “massive” cyberattack in a statement, with state media reportin…

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…

SoftBank reports strong Q1 results amid 5G and AI expansions

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August 6, 2024
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SoftBank has announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year, showcasing robust performance and strategic initiatives aimed at long-term growth. The report highlights significant year-on-year improvements across ke…

Ericsson scoops Red Dot Award for RAN automation UI

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August 6, 2024
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Ericsson has been recognised for its RAN automation UI, winning the prestigious Red Dot Award for Design Concept 2024 in the ‘Interaction, UI, and User Experience’ category. The award celebrates Ericsson’s work on the user experience for its rApps port…

Net neutrality rules suspended by federal appeals court

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August 3, 2024
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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt a significant blow to net neutrality advocates by blocking the recently reinstated rules from taking effect. This decision extends an earlier temporary pause, effectively putting net neutrality on hold until…

Ofcom tightens rules to combat foreign scam calls

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July 30, 2024
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Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has introduced new measures to protect consumers from scam calls originating overseas. The strengthened industry guidance, announced today, requires phone companies to block calls from abroad that falsely…

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…

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…

Ofcom cracks down on unpredictable telecom price hikes

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July 20, 2024
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Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, will require telecoms providers to clearly state any price increases in pounds and pence upfront, giving customers more certainty about their monthly outgoings. The new regulations are set to take effect from 1…