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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…

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…

Gen Z abandons broadcast TV as streaming dominates

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July 31, 2024
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A recent study by Ofcom has revealed a significant shift in media consumption habits among younger generations, with less than half of 16-24-year-olds now watching broadcast TV in an average week. This marks a historic low and signals a dramatic change…

Gen Z abandons broadcast TV as streaming dominates

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July 31, 2024
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5 tools you’ll still need when working from home 5 years from now

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July 31, 2024
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How and where we work has changed over the years. As technology has advanced and shifted in more recent times, it has allowed some workers to stay home while earning a living. These remote workers don’t travel to a physical office to do their job…

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…