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Vodafone UK: SMEs are losing billions from weak cybersecurity

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April 7, 2025
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According to Vodafone Business, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are collectively losing £3.4 billion each year from inadequate cybersecurity measures. The average incident costs a small business £3,398. This figure rises to £5,0…

5G roaming spend to overtake 4G by 2028

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March 24, 2025
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Juniper Research predicts that 2028 will mark the first year where 5G roaming spend overtakes that of 4G subscribers. 5G subscribers are projected to spend $10.8 billion on roaming globally by 2028, a significant increase from the $4.2 billion expected…

Alex Leadbeater, GSMA: Security collaboration vital as attack surface grows

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March 18, 2025
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Mobile networks have become the foundation of our digital lives, but this brings numerous security challenges as technology complexity grows. In a wide-ranging interview with Telecoms, Alex Leadbeater, Technical Security Director at the GSMA, discussed…

Wi-Fi 7 adoption: Transforming multi-gigabit internet in Europe

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February 26, 2025
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The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 promises to extend ultra-fast connections beyond the cable line, promising improved speeds, latency, and reliability. Europeans across the continent are benefitting from these improvements, but in some countries more than others…

RootMetrics awards AT&T, but Verizon and T-Mobile have strengths

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February 13, 2025
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AT&T has asserted its dominance in US mobile network performance, according to RootMetrics awards for the second half of 2024. The telecom giant swept six of eight awards, continuing its run as a favourite for overall reliability and speed. However…

National Audit Office: Public services face ‘severe’ cyber risks

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January 29, 2025
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Public services are grappling with a “severe” and accelerating cyber threat, as outlined in a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The public spending watchdog warns that unless urgent action is taken, both government operations and…

Critical infrastructure in crosshairs as ransomware attacks soar

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January 22, 2025
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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 …

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…

GSMA Open Gateway: Progress and challenges in telecoms APIs

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December 12, 2024
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The GSMA has provided an update on its Open Gateway telecoms API initiative, highlighting strides in collaboration, developer engagement, and uptake. Yet, amid numerous triumphs, the report underlines persisting challenges that demand attention. Launch…

Sub-Saharan Africa mobile industry to contribute $170B to GDP

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November 8, 2024
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The mobile industry in Sub-Saharan Africa, a critical driver of digitalisation, is projected to boost its contribution to the region’s GDP from $140 billion in 2023 to $170 billion by 2030. This growth – unveiled in the GSMA’s Mobile Econom…