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…
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 …
LexisNexis has united telecoms giants on an initiative that promises to improve how patent data is standardised, cleaned, and verified. The ‘Cellular Verified’ initiative features over 30 leading companies that hold a substantial share of global 5G pat…
Ransomware attacks have surged to record levels since NCC Group began monitoring in 2021, with critical infrastructure in the crosshairs. According to NCC Group’s latest December Threat Pulse, a total of 574 ransomware attacks were recorded last …
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 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, 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 …
Samsung Galaxy smartphone users on T-Mobile’s network in the US are beginning to gain access to messaging via Starlink satellites. The feature was initially announced a few months ago. Recently, a limited rollout began, with some Galaxy S24 series user…
BT has issued an update on its plans to retire its 2G network, marking the end of a technology first introduced in the early 1990s. The company’s 2G network, which operates under its EE brand, currently handles just 0.1 percent of the data traffic cour…
The global telecoms industry is set for another year of transformation in 2025, driven by trends including AI, sustainability, private networks, and new approaches to connectivity. For this article, industry leaders have shared their predictions as the…